Abstract Ethical Consideration and Review

Integrity, Compliance and Ethical Issues in Abstract Submission

When preparing and submitting abstract for Global Summit on Neuroscience and Mental Health , it's essential to adhere to ethical standards to maintain the integrity and credibility of your research. Below are key ethical considerations

• Originality and Plagiarism

  • Original Research: Ensure that your abstract presents original research findings. Avoid submitting work that has been previously published or presented elsewhere without proper citation.
  • Plagiarism: Do not use text, data, or ideas from other sources without proper attribution. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and can lead to disqualification of your abstract.

• Research Ethics

  • Ethical Approval: Verify that your research complies with ethical standards. If applicable, ensure that you have obtained the necessary ethical approvals or consent from relevant bodies or institutions.
  • Human and Animal Subjects: If your research involves human or animal subjects, ensure that you have followed ethical guidelines for their treatment and obtained informed consent where required.

• Confidentiality

  • Data Privacy: Protect the confidentiality of sensitive data. Do not include any personal or proprietary information in your abstract that could violate privacy or confidentiality agreements.
  • Anonymity: If required, ensure that personal identifiers are removed from your abstract to maintain anonymity during the review process.

• Authorship and Contribution

  • Authorship: Ensure that all authors listed on the abstract have contributed significantly to the research. Only include individuals who have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the study.
  • Acknowledgments: Properly acknowledge any contributions from individuals or organizations that supported the research but did not meet the criteria for authorship.

• Accurate Reporting

  • Truthfulness: Report your research findings and results accurately and honestly. Avoid exaggeration or misrepresentation of data to ensure that your abstract reflects the true scope of your work.
  • Disclosure: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation of your research. This includes financial or personal interests related to the research.

• Compliance with Conference Policies

  • Submission Guidelines: Adhere to the submission guidelines provided by the conference. Ensure that your abstract meets all specified requirements and follows the prescribed format.
  • Ethical Conduct: Comply with the conference’s code of conduct and ethical guidelines. Familiarize yourself with the conference’s policies regarding ethical issues and research integrity.

Abstract Review Process

Organizers conduct an initial screening to verify that submissions meet basic requirements such as format, word count, and relevance to the conference themes. Abstracts that pass this initial check are then assigned to a panel of reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject areas, usually selected from the scientific committee or invited experts. Each abstract typically undergoes a peer review by two or more reviewers to ensure a fair and balanced evaluation. Reviewers assess abstracts based on predefined criteria, including relevance, originality, clarity, scientific quality, and potential impact. They provide detailed feedback, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, and make a recommendation to accept, accept with minor or major revisions, or reject the abstract.

The scientific committee reviews the feedback and makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection. Authors are then notified of the decision via email. Accepted abstracts may be included in the conference program, and authors are invited to present their work. If revisions are required, authors are given a specific timeframe to resubmit their abstracts. Accepted abstracts are published in the conference proceedings or abstract book, available to attendees.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding ethical considerations or to address concerns about your abstract, please contact us at neuroscience@usfconferences.com

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, you contribute to the integrity and quality of the conference and ensure a fair and respectful research environment for all participants. We appreciate your commitment to ethical research practices and look forward to your submission