TESTING THE WATERS-9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WASTEWATER-BASED EPIDEMIOLOGY

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Guidelines for Abstract Submission

All presenters are required to submit a structured abstract for their conference presentation. Please adhere to the following format and content requirements:

1. General Instructions

Ensure the abstract is self-contained, clear, and written in English.
Proofread carefully for grammar and spelling errors.
The abstract should focus on completed work or well-defined, analyzable preliminary results.
Please submit your abstract as a single Word/PDF file via the conference submission portal by the announced deadline.

2. Format & Layout

Length: Max 1 A4 page (all sections and optional elements, e.g., references, figures, included).
Margins: Standard 2.5 cm / 1 inch on all sides.
Font: Use a clear, readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri) in size 11 or 12 pt.
Line Spacing: Single or 1.15 line spacing is recommended.

3. Content Structure

The abstract must contain the following sections in the order listed below:

Title: A concise and informative title for the research report. Use bold font.
Authors & Affiliations: List all authors, indicating the presenting author with an asterisk (*). Include full institutional affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country) for each author.
Keywords: Provide 3-5 keywords that best represent the core topics of your research.
Background: Briefly describe the context, research question, or problem addressed by the study. State the primary objective.
Methods: Clearly outline the study design, data sources, analytical techniques, and/or experimental procedures used.
Key Results/Findings: Present the main outcomes, data, or discoveries of the research. Use quantitative measures where applicable.
The following sections are optional:
References: A limited number of key references (e.g., 1-3) may be included if critical to the abstract. Use a standard citation style consistently.
Figures/Tables: One small, clear figure or table may be included if essential to illustrate the core finding. It must fit within the one-page limit and be accompanied by a brief caption.