NIMR ISC 2019: 6th NIMR International Scientific Conference Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, 6, Edmund Crescent, Yaba. Lagos, Nigeria, November 10-14, 2019 |
Conference website | http://www.nimr.gov.ng |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=nimrisc2019 |
Abstract registration deadline | September 15, 2019 |
Submission deadline | September 15, 2019 |
Conference Overview
The theme of the 6th Nigerian Institute of Medical Research International Scientific Conference is “ONE HEALTH AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY: NEED FOR NIMR TO BE PROACTIVE THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH” will hold between 12th-14th November 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria. This annual forum is expected to gather some over 500 delegates from across research community. The 2019 NIMR Conference will enrich the knowledge of researchers, scientists, clinicians; public health experts, community advocates, and media professionals.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstract submission opens from 1st July 2019 and extended to close on 15th August 2019.
- Abstract notifications to authors should be received latest by 05 October 2017
Policies for Abstract Submission
Abstracts should not include libelous or defamatory content. Material presented in abstracts should not violate any copyright laws. If figures/graphics/images have been taken from sources not copyrighted by the author, it is the author’s sole responsibility to secure the rights from the copyright holder in writing to reproduce those figures/graphics/images for both worldwide print and web publication. All reproduction costs charged by the copyright holder must be borne by the author.
Copyright Policy and Plagiarism
The conference organizers regard plagiarism as serious professional misconduct. All abstracts are screened for plagiarism and when identified, the abstract and any other abstracts submitted by the same author will be rejected.
Re-submission Policy
An abstract which has been previously published or presented at a national, regional or international meeting can only be submitted provided that there are new methods, findings, updated information or other valid reasons for submitting.
If preliminary or partial data have been published or presented previously, the submitting author will be required to provide details of the publication or presentation, along with a justification of why the abstract merits consideration for this conference. This information will be considered by the Scientific Programme Committee when making final decisions.
If the author neglects to provide these required details and justification, or if evidence of previous publication or presentation is found, the abstract will be rejected.
Ethical Research Declaration
The conference supports only research that has been conducted according to the protocol approved by the institutional or local committee on ethics in human investigation. Where no such committee exists, the research should have been conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki of World Medical Association. The Scientific Sub-Committee may inquire further into ethical aspects when evaluating the abstracts.[hr]
Abstract Submission Process
Before submitting an abstract, authors must create a conference profile. More than one abstract can be submitted through the conference profile. After an abstract has been created, modifications can be made until the submission deadline.
Abstract Submission Deadline
The final deadline to submit the abstract is 15th August, 2019, 23:59 Nigerian time.
Choosing a Track Category
- During the submission process, you will be asked to select one track category for your abstract. The track category is the general heading under which the abstract will be reviewed and later published in the conference materials, if accepted. The track category which best describes the subject of the abstract should be chosen.
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Abstract Structure
Titles should be brief and clearly indicate the nature of the presentation. A maximum of five keywords can be supplied per abstract. Abstracts in all tracks should be structured as follows:
Option 1 Suited for research conducted in all disciplines. Abstracts submitted under the first option should contain concise statements of:
Background: indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the hypothesis that was tested or a description of the problem being analyzed or evaluated.
Methods: describe the study period / setting / location, study design, study population, data collection and methods of analysis used.
Results: present as clearly and in as much detail as possible the findings / outcome of the study. Please summarize any specific results.
Conclusions: explain the significance of your findings / outcomes of the study for HIV prevention, treatment, care and / or support, and future implications of the results.
The following review criteria will be used in scoring abstracts submitted under option 1:
- Is there a clear background and justified objective?
- Is the methodology/study design appropriate for the objectives?
- Are the results important and clearly presented?
- Are the conclusions supported by the results?
- Is the study original, and does it contribute to the field?
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Option 2
Suited for lessons learned through programme, project or policy implementation or management. Abstracts submitted under the second option should contain concise statements of: - Background: summarize the purpose, scope and objectives, of the programme, project or policy.
- Description: describe the programme, project or policy period / setting / location, the structure, key population (if applicable), activities and interventions undertaken in support of the programme, project or policy.
- Lessons learned: present as clearly and in as much detail as possible the findings / outcomes of the programme, project or policy; include an analysis or evaluation of lessons learned and best practices. Please summarize any specific results that support your lessons learned and best practices.
- Conclusions/Next steps: explain the significance of your findings / outcomes of the programme, project or policy for HIV prevention, treatment, care and / or support, and future implications of the results.
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The following review criteria will apply to abstracts submitted under option 2:
- Is there a clear background and justified objective?
- Is the programme, project or policy design and implementation appropriate for the objectives?
- Are the lessons learned or best practices important, supported by the findings and clearly presented?
- Are the conclusions/next steps supported by the results and are they feasible?
- Is the work reported original, and does it contribute to the field?
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Authors and Word Limits
- The abstract text body is limited to 250 words. Titles are limited to 25 words and a maximum of 10 authors allowed per abstract. Information about authors, institutions and study groups will not count toward the word limit. The use of tables and graphs are strongly discouraged.
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Typical reasons for Abstract Rejection:
- Abstract poorly written
- Not enough new information
- Clear objective and/or hypothesis missing
- Methods (either quantitative or qualitative) inadequate and/or insufficient to support conclusion
Conference theme and sub-theme
The theme of the 6th Nigerian Institute of Medical Research International Scientific Conference is “ONE HEALTH AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY: NEED FOR NIMR TO BE PROACTIVE THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH”
The Sub-themes are:
- Disease Surveillance and Reporting
- Food Safety and Zoonoses
- Anti-Microbial Resistance and the Environment
- Scientific Tracks
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Authors are to choose a scientific track during the submission process. The Conference Organising Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts in the following scientific tracks:
- Track A: Communicable Diseases
- Track B: Zoonoses and Food Safety
- Track C: Diseases Surveillance and Epidemic prone disease
- Track D: Non Communicable Diseases
- Track E: Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Track F: Health Financing and UHC
- Track G: Alternative Medicine and Global Health Security
Committees
Program Committee
- Dr. C.K Onwuamah Chair
- Dr. A.Z. Musa Co-Chair
- Dr. D. Oladele Member
- Dr. S. Ajibaye Member
Organizing committee
- Nkiruka N. David Chair
- Ebiere C. Herbertson Co- Chair
- Ifeoma Idigbe Secretary
Venue
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, 6, Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact
onference Contacts
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
6, Edmund Crescent,
(Off Murtala Muhammed Way),
P.M.B. 2013, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Telephone:
+234-01-909 213 3886
E-mail: info@nimr.gov.ng
Website: www.nimr.gov.ng
Scientific Committee Contact
For all enquiries about abstract submission and acceptance:
scientific.conference@nimr.gov.ng
annualconference@nimr.gov.ng
Conference Secretariat Contact
For all inquiries about conference publicity & Logistics:
conferencesecretariat@nimr.gov.ng
+234-01-803 333 3167