Abstract Review Process

Introduction
The abstract review group consisting of technical committee members will undertake a review of all abstracts and provisionally allocate acceptable ones into a draft program for the Technical Committee Chairman’s consideration.

Major Milestones for Abstract Review

Abstract Review Process
Technical Committee members will review abstracts submitted for their session based on the Abstract Review Criteria and will submit the Abstract Score on the system no later than 28 November 2022.

Abstract Review Criteria
Each abstract will be reviewed by 3-5 committee members and GDA SMEs and final acceptance will be done by the Technical Committee Co-Chairs

Individual Criterion Outlined
Quality of Content
Introduction/Rationale
Introduction or rationale must provide a clear background to the rest of the abstract and should be reinforced in the conclusion.

Objectives
Objectives must outline the content or expectations of either the project (generally appropriate for research, practical case studies and education topics) or the presentation (may be more appropriate for experience-based presentations, workshops or other presentation formats).

Methods/approach
Methods or approach must provide a clear description of the methodology used, and it must be appropriate to the objectives and rationale of the project or presentation.

Results/practice implications
Results or practice implications must indicate clearly the findings of the project/presentation, and they must be consistent with the methodology and objectives.

Conclusions
Conclusions must be consistent with the introduction or rationale and objectives so that the information is complete.

Mode of Delivery
A combination of PowerPoint – Video – Survey, any other innovative approach

Educational Value
Interest and appeal to process engineering audience
What would be of interest to them? Is the content relevant? Does it bring a perspective that is relevant to current practice?

Important contribution to research/practice/theory or knowledge
Does the abstract indicate the possibility of changing current practice? Does it add significantly to the current body of work in this area?

Novel or innovative contribution, relevant to the conference theme
Is the information novel/unique/innovative in some way? Is the approach or methodology new or different from known approaches? Do the results provide support for a new approach or for changing an accepted approach? Are the ideas presented provocative? Does the abstract reflect the theme of the conference and does it clearly convey takeaways from the presentation/talk.

Quality of Written Abstract
Self-contained
Is the abstract self-contained? It is important to consider grammar and writing style in this section only, and not let poor grammar influence all ratings; some readers rate this section first and rate on first impressions. Try to be objective. Look for judicious use of acronyms, abbreviations, references.

Coherent & Readable
The abstract should be clear on first reading; repeated readings for clarity indicates lower readability. The content should be in a logical sequence. Remember that English may not be the first language of many authors

Important Information
Please login with your username and password. In case you do not have a username yet, you will be requested to subscribe first. With your profile, you will have access to your abstract submission and handling.  

For questions regarding the online submission process, please e-mail: raunaq@e3-worldwide.com. For urgent queries, please contact +971 4 4270739.

Instructions for Abstract Submissions

• Abstracts should only be submitted in English via the website
• The abstract title is limited to 24 words
• The abstract must be concise and contain less than 500 words, including spaces
• The abstract should include the first author's and all co-authors’ names and organizations
• The abstract should be approved by management/ legal department
• The use of standard abbreviations is acceptable. A special or unusual abbreviation must be placed (in round brackets) after the first appearance of the word(s) for which it stands
• Authors can include only one figure, table or black and white illustration (maximum width 7 cm). Color illustrations will be printed in black and white in the abstract book. The preferred font is Verdana 7