AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Guidelines for Abstract
  • Abstract should not be under consideration for any other conference at the time of submission.
  • The abstract length should not exceed more than 250 words.
  • The abstract must be written in British English language and an informative synopsis/ summary of the research work.
  • Font type: Arial
  • Size of the font:
  • - Title: 14.0 point
    - Authors’ list: 12.0 point
    - Affiliations: 10 point
    - Corresponding author’s email: 10 point
    - The main text of abstract: 12.0 point
    - Keywords: 12.0 point
  • Single-line spacing and aligned left except for the body of the abstract, which is justified alignment. Margins for left, right, top and bottom should be 2.54 cm (1 inch).
  • All abstracts should follow the structured format; with the subheadings of Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Bold the subheadings.
Paper details for Abstract Book preparation
ABSTRACT:

Abstracts should have the title of the paper, name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s), and keywords (4-6 keywords). The abstract including the keywords and affiliations should not exceed one page.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FULL PAPER SUBMISSION:

The conference does not have any limit for full paper pages; however, later at the time of publication in a journal, if required by the journal rules and regulations, the author(s) may be requested to follow the conditions imposed by the respective journal policy.

The papers should contain the following sections:

Abstract: One page with all affiliations and keywords

Introduction: Introduce study concept, major theoretical and empirical gaps and contributions by this study, importance, and implications for practice.

Methodology: Clear and concise elaboration of the method applied and the steps taken to ensure the reliability and validity of the used methodology. Explain the sample and target population with justifications.

Results: Clear and comprehensive presentation of results in view of proposed hypotheses.

Discussion & Conclusion: Discuss the strengths and contribution of research to theory and practice. Limitations and future research directions with a conclusion

Acknowledgements (when appropriate)

Appendices (when appropriate)

Formatting Guidelines:

Follow all instructions provided in the manual for formatting your papers. All paper scripts should be written in Microsoft Word Document format

- Abstract: Maximum 250 words with 4-6 keywords
- Title of Paper: Should be in 12 points and Bold in Aril
- Headings: 12 points
- Font: Arial
- Author name and Affiliation should be in 10 points and Bold
- Text of Manuscript: 11 points, spacing 1.5
- Length of full paper is limit to 8 pages
- Page Margins: Top 1 inch, bottom 1 inch, right 1 inch, and left 1.5 inches
- Referencing: Harvard referencing style must be used
References:
- Harvard style is compulsory
- Please adhere to Harvard referencing. For details, please refer to:
- https://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing or http://www.harvardgenerator.com/

Send your abstract and full paper at : mi-pharm@mahsa.edu.my

Guidelines for designing e-poster
  • All posters must be designed in a 16/9 ratio (wide-screen) for slides using PowerPoint.
  • Posters should be written ONLY in the English language.
  • Poster Number should be written on the top left corner of the poster
  • Names and affiliations of all authors (each author to be marked with superscript Arabic number (such as 1, 2) with their corresponding institute affiliation and their addresses must be written after the title.
  • The logo of the affiliated institution/university should be placed on the upper left-hand corner, whilst the conference logo should be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the poster.
  • Arial font should be used throughout the poster. The title and subheadings should be written in bold. Italics should be avoided as it would be harder to read from a distance.
  • Please be considerate when using colours for the presentation, keep only 2-3 colours as this would be a formal scientific poster presentation. Please select background colours that contrast well with the font to allow easier reading of your text. Avoid background with bright or dark colour and full of texture as this will distract readers.
  • Make sure that any photographs or figures being used in the poster are of sufficient size so that they are clearly visible, with a minimum 300-dpi resolution.
  • Graphs and tables should be well organized and the font used should be of a size that is easy to read.
  • Contact details (optional), so that interested delegates may contact you.
  • Data must be given in units that are generally accepted in scientific publications (international metric system is preferred).
  • Contents of e-poster
    • Original research (Introduction, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion, References, and Acknowledgment).
    • Case Report (Introduction, Objectives, Case Operation Procedure, Discussion, Conclusion References, and Acknowledgment).
    • Review Article (Introduction, Literature studies, Discussion, Conclusion, and References).

    • Send your e-poster at : mi-pharm@mahsa.edu.my