3^rd Research Officers National Symposium (ReONS) 2026

Submission

Guidelines

Guidelines for Poster Presentations

To ensure a seamless experience for all participants, please adhere to the following specifications and procedures for your poster presentation.

Your printed poster must be in A1 size (594 mm x 841 mm) and designed in portrait orientation.

Upon arrival, you will be directed to your designated spot in the poster display area, where mounting boards and necessary adhesive materials will be provided for your use.

During the scheduled session, you are required to remain by your poster to present your research, engage with fellow attendees, and address any inquiries.

Guidelines for Innovation Competition

View the guidelines for the Innovation Competition here (pdf).

Guidelines for Abstract (Oral and Poster) Submissions

All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official conference submission system. Submissions sent by email or other means will not be considered.

The submission deadline is 3rd July 2026 at 5:00 PM (MYT). Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Language and Length
Abstracts must be written in English. The abstract body must not exceed 300 words, excluding the title, author names and affiliations.

• Formatting Requirements
Abstracts must be submitted as a one-page document only. Standard scientific language should be used, and all abbreviations must be defined at first mention.

Submissions will be published exactly as received; therefore, authors are strongly advised to proofread carefully prior to submission.

Abstract Structure

The abstract should be clearly structured and include the following components:

• Title
  1. Arial, font size 12
  2. Bold, left alignment
  3. Sentence case
  4. No full stop at the end
  5. No underlining
• Authors
  1. Arial, font size 11
  2. Left-aligned (unjustified)
  3. First name, middle initials (if required), and surname
  4. No full stop at the end
  5. Author names separated by commas

  Where authors are from multiple institutions, include a superscript number immediately after each author’s name.
  Example:
  John Smith¹, Susan Jones¹, Bill Fisher²
  

  • The corresponding author’s name must be underlined
  • An asterisk (*) must link the corresponding author to their email address
• Affiliations

  Affiliations must include:
  Department, Institution, Town, State (if applicable), Country

  • Each affiliation must appear as a separate paragraph
  • Superscript numbers must correspond to those used in the author list

  Example:

  ¹ Department, University, Town, State, Malaysia

  ² University, Town, State, United Kingdom

  ³ Company, Town, State, Canada

• Main Text
  1. Arial, font size 11
  2. Single spacing
  3. Left-aligned (unjustified)
  4. Maximum 300 words
• Structured Abstract Format

  Paragraph headings must:

  • Be in bold
  • Have no colon at the end
  • Appear as separate paragraphs

  For a Standard Research Abstract

  • Background/Introduction
    Brief context of the study and the problem addressed, including its relevance.
  • Objective/Purpose
    A clear statement of the study aim(s) or research question(s).
  • Methods
    Description of the study design, methodology, materials, analytical approach, and type of data used
  • Results
    Summary of key findings. For ongoing studies, preliminary results may be presented.
  • Conclusion
    Main conclusions and implications of the findings, including potential impact or applications.
• Review and Acceptance

  All abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the panel of experts. Notification of acceptance will be communicated to the corresponding author. Accepted and registered abstracts will be included in the conference program and proceedings.

• Author Responsibility

  Authors are solely responsible for the scientific accuracy, ethical compliance, and language quality of their submissions.

  No revisions or corrections will be permitted after the submission deadline.

  At least one author of each accepted abstract must register for the conference and present the work.

Authors are strongly encouraged to follow a structured abstract format.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in rejection without review.

Template Download

Abstract: pdf | docx

CV (Compulsory for Oral Presenter): docx

MS Powerpoint Template for oral presentation: pptx

Submit Entry

Submission of Abstract, Poster and Innovation Entries uses the same form.

Each entry must be submitted individually.

Registration is done concurrently with submission.

Submission deadline has passed. Submission has been closed.