The First Sheikh Zayed International Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine( TCAM)

Theme: Emerging Prospects on Health care - Role of TCAM

APPLICATION FORMAT

You are invited to submit your application to the First Sheikh Zayed International Congress for Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM), October 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Please send your application for evaluation by the Scientific Committee and if the application is accepted, the submitter must provide a full-text paper. The full paper will be requested for subsequent publication opportunities. Otherwise, your application only will be published in the Proceeding. Upon payment of the registration fee, your presentation will be confirmed.

FULL PAPER FORMAT

We welcome high-quality papers that detail original and unpublished results of theoretical, experimental, constructive, or conceptual research on any of the topic areas specified. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that it is not currently under review for publication elsewhere.

Full Paper Reviewing Process

All manuscripts will be subjected to double blind peer-review and are expected to meet the scientific criteria of novelty and academic excellence.

The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication has been approved by all other co-authors and takes responsibility for the paper during submission and peer review.

The publisher will not be held legally responsible, if there be any claims for compensation.

Academic Ethics

The congress requires that submitted articles contain new and unpublished research findings. Upholding ethical principles is paramount in academia, and therefore, plagiarism will not be condoned. If an author is discovered to have committed plagiarism, their submission will be rejected outright.

Language

All manuscripts must be written in English, with either American or British usage being acceptable. However, a mixture of both is not allowed.

Authors who are concerned that their manuscript may contain grammatical or spelling errors or may not adhere to proper scientific English may consider using relevant editing apps or services to improve their work.

Paper Structure

1. Purpose/Objectives
2. Methodology/Approach
3. Findings/Results
4. Conclusion/Implications/Recommendations
5. Acknowledgements (when appropriate)
6. References
7. Appendices (when appropriate)

  • Paper Length: Full paper: within 12 pages, including references, tables/ charts and keywords.
  • Applicaiton Length: 200-250 words
  • Keywords: 3-5 words
  • Font: 12-point Times New Roman
  • Paragraph: Single-spaced
  • Margin: Normal (Top :2.54 cm , Bottom: 2.54 cm; Left : 3.18cm , Right: 3.18cm)
  • Page Numbers: Bottom-centered
  • Layouts: One-column Portrait
  • Format: MS Word-compatible file

Presentation & Publication

A full paper is requested.

Submission Method

Please send your application via Online Submission Form. Should you have any questions about the submission, please contact us at: m.kamil@lotusholistic.ae, info@sheikhzayedinternationalawards.com

Instructions for the oral presentation

Presentations should be approximately 15 minutes in length, and presenters are free to use any type of presentation format they prefer. Any special device required for the presentation can be provided upon request. To ensure that all necessary facilities is available, we kindly request that presenters arrive early for their scheduled presentation.

Evaluation Process

All papers will be subjected to double-blind peer-reviews. Relevancy, structure, research method, ethical conduct, language standard, innovativeness, references, hypothesis, result presentation, proficiency, and format, amongst many other factors, are considered for the evaluation process. Papers that are accepted will be published in the Congress Proceedings.

POSTER FORMAT

To ensure that your poster is easy to read and engaging, we recommend including visual aids such as charts or graphs. The title of your poster and the names and affiliations of the authors should be prominently displayed at the top. Keep in mind that the audience may have limited time to read your poster, so aim for clarity and simplicity.

Posters should be of A1 international paper size and all materials, including the title, should fit within the designated poster size. To ensure that your poster adheres properly to the display boards, please avoid using foam core or other thick or multi-layered materials, as well as pushpins directly on the poster boards.

All posters should be based on the accepted application as approved by the Scientific Committee. Please ensure that you bring your poster with you to the congress.