Abstract Format

Abstract Guidelines

1. Abstracts are limited to 150-300 words and are to be constructed in accordance with the abstract template and its formatting guideline.

2. To preserve the anonymity of research subjects, authors/presenters must remove all personally identifiable information—including identification numbers, names, initials, etc.

3. Abstracts will be selected for presentation on the basis of scientific merit.

4. Abstracts must be submitted online through dedicated abstract submission form on TRACES Website  or direct email to traceshk@gmail.com. No fax copies or disk submissions will be accepted. Only the individual listed as the official contact of the submission has authority to withdraw it or revise content.

5. Abstracts must be received by the designated deadline. You will not be able to access the submission form after the deadline.

6. Changes to abstract title or abstract text, as well as additions or deletions of author names, will not be permitted after submission. The prospective presenter must proofread the abstract to identify and correct any error before submission.

7. If an abstract must be withdrawn after being submitted, request must be received no later than 23:59 (GMT+8) 31st May 2025. To withdraw your abstract, email traceshk@gmail.com. They are to include their name, confirmation number and abstract title.

8. Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the author(s) to present their work if the abstract is accepted.

9. Promissory abstracts are discouraged. Your presentation is expected to reflect the contents of your abstract. 

10. Substantial deviation from the published abstract or failure to present may jeopardize acceptance for future abstracts.

11. Expenses associated with submission and presentation of an abstract are the responsibility of the presenter.