OPTOVERSE-6 CONFERENCE & OPTIFAIR EXHIBITION DUBAI

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 Presentation Categories

• Scientific Research Abstracts:  Original experimental, clinical, or translational studies (Must include hypothesis-driven research with statistically significant results)
• Case Report Abstracts: Clinically significant case studies or series

               Should demonstrate unique   diagnostic/therapeutic approaches

• Vision Innovation Abstracts: Novel technologies, diagnostic tools, or    treatment modalities. Emphasis on practical applications in vision science

Abstract Structure & Content Requirements

• Title: Clear, concise (max 250 characters)
• Introduction/Objective: Establish context and clinical/scientific relevance, clearly state hypothesis/research question
• Materials & Methods: Detailed methodology (study design, sample size, statistical methods) for novel techniques-provide sufficient technical details
• Results: Present key findings with supporting data, include statistical measures (e.g., p-values, confidence intervals)
• Conclusion & Significance: Interpret results in context of existing knowledge, Discuss clinical/scientific implications
• Funding Sources: Mandatory disclosure

Formatting Specifications

• Character Limit: 3,000 (including spaces)
• Text Format: Plain text only (remove formatting via Notepad)

· Figures/Tables

• Maximum 1 combined file (≤1 MB)
• Acceptable formats: PNG, JPEG, TIFF, GIF
• Must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi)

Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure

• Requirement: Full disclosure for all authors
• Disclosure Items: Financial relationships (consulting fees, stock ownership), Patent applications/licensing, Institutional affiliations

Presentation Requirement 

• Oral presentations: COI slide as first slide
• Digital posters: COI statement in bottom-right corner

Submission Policies

• Authorship Limits: Maximum 2 first-author submissions per presenter

           Unlimited co-authorship

• Documentation: Primary author CV submission required
• IRB/IACUC approval documentation (if applicable)

· Presentation Requirements: 

• No presentation substitutions without prior approval

Presentation Format

• Time Allocation: 7 minutes total (5-minute presentation + 2-minute Q&A)
• Presentation Standards: PowerPoint/Keynote slides (16:9 aspect ratio)
• Minimum 24pt font size for readability
• Evaluation Criteria: Scientific rigor (40%) , Clinical relevance (30%),   Presentation quality (20%)
• Innovation (10%)

Awards & Recognition

• Top 3 Presentations: Trophy and certificate
• Featured in conference proceedings
• Consideration for publication in partner journals
• Conference Registration is free for selected abstract candidates.

General Conference Policies

Ethical Requirements

• Human subjects research: Declaration of Helsinki compliance
• Animal research: AAALAC International standards

             IRB/IACUC documentation must be available upon request

• Intellectual Property
• Copyright transfer for abstract publication
• Retention of rights for full manuscript
•  Selected Oral abstracts will get 7 minutes slot in the Main hall/Other for oral abstract competition. 
•  Decision of Jury members will be Final.  

Important Dates

Ø Abstract submission opens: April 5, 2025

Ø Submission deadline: August 15, 2025

Ø Acceptance notifications: August 22, 2025

Help Desk: optoverse@uof.world
Technical Support: +971-585679440

Submission Categories

• Clinical Images: Rare pathologies, Classic presentation of common conditions
• Imaging Innovations: Novel imaging modalities, Comparative imaging techniques
• Procedural Images: Innovative techniques

Technical Requirements

Image Specifications:

• o Minimum resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• o File formats: PNG, JPEG, TIFF
• o No digital alterations (basic cropping permitted)

Caption Requirements:

• o Clinical history (50 words)
• o Diagnostic interpretation (100 words)
• o Teaching points (50 words)

Exhibition Format

• Digital display in high-resolution monitors
• Showcase all the Photo and Video abstract in 3D Metaverse Gallery and in High resolution digital display during Optoverse -6 Conference and OptiFair Exhibition.
• Interactive viewer commenting system for online.
• Top 3 Presentations: Trophy and certificate
• Featured in conference proceedings
• Consideration for publication in partner journals 

Submission Guidelines

• About - Describe about the image or condition in brief.
• Conclusion - conclusion must clearly communicate the take-home message from the study   
• Significance/Implication - This section should also include the importance/significance of the  findings, and directions for future work and next steps. This is your opportunity to describe the  significance of your findings to science and/or the translation of your findings to progress in your  field.  
•  Funding Sources - if applicable, include a short sentence acknowledging the organizations/grants  that funded the research.

Protocol to be followed

• Authors are not permitted to submit an abstract on previously publish 
• You may be first author or co-author of multiple abstracts provided that each submission represents  distinct research.  
• Abstracts must be written in English.  
• UOF, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to decline abstracts regarded as inappropriate.  
• Notification for acceptance of abstracts will be made approximately one week  after the closing date for  abstract submissions.
• Maximum file size : 20 MB in PNG,JPEG,GDF,zip format.
• Should be original picture.
• Please mention date and device used to capture the image.

By submitting the abstract, the author certifies that :

• Agrees to code of conduct of UOF  
• Revising or withdrawing an abstract after submission is subject to scientific committee of UOF & their  deadlines.   
• Only approved abstracts will be scheduled for publication. 
• UOF, at its sole discretion,  reserves the right to decline abstracts regarded as inappropriate.   
•  Programmed and approved abstracts will be Displayed on the Conference venue during the whole day of  the event.  
• All abstracts must be submitted electronically.