Abstract Submission Guidelines – Terms of Reference (TORs)

1. General Information

The Pakistan Endocrine Society invites the submission of original abstracts for oral and poster presentations at PESCON 2025.

• Abstracts should reflect original research, clinical studies, case reports, audits, or educational innovations related to endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
• Submissions are open to healthcare professionals, allied healthcare professionals, researchers, fellows, residents, and medical students with an interest in endocrinology.

2. Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Opens: 19 June, 2025
• Submission Deadline: July 30, 2025 – typically 2–3 months before the conference
• Notification of Acceptance: September 15, 2025

3. Abstract Categories

Authors may submit abstracts under the following categories:

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Thyroid Disorders
• Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders
• Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Lipid and Metabolic Disorders
• Obesity and Nutrition
• Endocrine Tumors and Oncology
• Basic and Translational Endocrinology
• Endocrine Education and Public Health

4. Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts must be submitted online via the email address provided below under Contact Details.
• Word limit: Maximum 300 words, excluding title and author information.

Structure:

• Title: Concise and descriptive.
• Authors: Full names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
• Body: Must include the following headings:

Background:

• Objective
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
• Abstracts must be in English and free of typographical or grammatical errors.
• A maximum of two abstracts per presenting author will be accepted.
• Use standard abbreviations; spell out uncommon abbreviations the first time they are used.
• Do not include tables, figures, or references in the abstract.
• Previously published or presented abstracts will not be accepted unless there is significant new data or analysis.

5. Ethical Considerations

• Research involving human or animal subjects must include a statement of ethical approval.
• All authors must confirm that the content of the abstract is original and does not infringe copyright.

6. Review and Selection Process

• All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the PES Scientific Committee.
• Selection is based on scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to endocrinology.
• Authors will be notified of the acceptance decision by the specified date.
• The committee reserves the right to assign the presentation format (oral or poster).

7. Presentation Requirements

• Accepted abstracts must be presented by one of the listed authors.
• Oral and poster presenters will be provided specific guidelines upon acceptance.
• Failure to present without prior notice may result in disqualification from future submissions.

8. Awards and Recognition

• Outstanding abstracts may be selected for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Awards
• Awards will be announced during the conference closing ceremony.

9. Contact

For inquiries related to abstract submission, please contact:

PESCON 2025 Abstract Submission Email: editor.jpes@gmail.com