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Guidelines for Slide Based/Oral Presentations

All oral presentations will be given 8 minutes for the presentation and 2
minutes for questions and answers.

  1. Format

    • Introduction (including background and objective)

    • Methods

    • Results (including data, figures, or tables)

    • Discussion

    • References and Acknowledgments

  2. Font: Use a clean, legible font like Arial or Calibri, preferably in size 24 or above. Avoid using all capital letters.

  3. Graphics: They should clarify ideas, emphasize key points, show relationships, and provide visual information. Ensure they are clear and simple.

  4. Text: Keep text minimal with five to eight lines per frame and five to seven words per line. Use a consistent font size across frames.

  5. Titles: Each slide should have a title, and the title of any data slide should be the conclusion from the presented material.

  6. Color Scheme: Keep it consistent throughout the presentation. Avoid intensely bright or saturated colors.

  7. Time: Stick to the allotted time for the presentation and Q&A session

Instructions for Poster Presentation

1. Poster Size and Orientation: The poster should measure 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width and be oriented in portrait format.
2. Layout and Content:
Header: The title, authors, and institutional affiliations should be prominently displayed across the      top, with a font size ranging between 1 and 2 inches.
3. Main Sections: Background Aims and Objectives Methods, Results, Conclusions, References and Acknowledgement
4. Text Formatting: The title should be highlighted using bold type face. Ensure that all text is large enough to be comfortably read from a distance of 2 meters.
5. Visual Elements: Limit text volume and use figures, drawings, and photos to enhance visual interest and information clarity.
6. Color Usage: Employ colors to make the poster more effective and visually appealing.
7. Additional Details: Disclosure of any conflicts of interest.
8. Presenter Contact Information: Optionally, add a photo of the presenter and a WhatsApp QR code at the lower right corner for easy contact.​

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