Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka

Professional body of Biologists in Sri Lanka

Guidelines for submission of abstracts
IOB Annual Sessions – 26th September 2008

i) The abstract must report original research.

ii) The title should be brief and explain the study reported. Capital letters should be used only for the first letter in the first word of the title and proper nouns. The address of the Institution in which the work was carried out should be included. If the collaborators are from different Institutions, the address of the respective Institutions should be included. Capital letters should be used only for the initials and the first letters of the surnames of authors. The text of the abstract should not exceed 300 words.

iii) Standard abbreviations of SI units should be used.

iv) The original and two legible copies of each abstract should be submitted. The two copies should carry only the title and the text and should not contain name(s) of author(s) and place(s) where the research has been carried out.
The Institute of Biology invites Fellows/ Members to submit Abstracts based on their original research to be considered for presentation at the above Scientific Session.

v) Acknowledgements should be restricted to funding agencies.

Guidelines for submission of extended abstracts

i) The extended abstract should not exceed 800 words.

ii) The text should cover the following aspects: Background, Objectives, Research Design, Materials and Methods, Results and Findings, Conclusions.

iii) The original and two legible copies of each extended abstract should be submitted. The two copies should carry only the title and the text and should not contain name(s) of author(s) and place(s) where the research has been carried out.

iv) Tables and diagrams should be included only if essential.

v) References: May be given in addendum if the author feels that these would help the referee assess the work.

Declaration by the authors

i) Annexed form A must be completed by the Principal/ Supervising Author1 and sent with each abstract submitted. All correspondence will be addressed to the Principal/Supervising Author.
In the event that the presenter indicated in the application is unable to present the paper at the sessions it is the responsibility of the Principal/Supervising Author either to withdraw the paper in advance or arrange for one of the Co-Authors to present the paper.
In the case of a single author where he/she could not present the paper due to ill health or any other valid reason the council can decide to grant a grace chance to present the paper at the next IOB Annual Sessions.

ii) Annexed form B should be completed by all co-authors who are non-members. In the case of a student member, the Head of the Department concerned should certify this form.

Date of submission

Abstracts and completed forms must be submitted on or before 1st July 2008 to:
Joint Secretaries, Institute of Biology, “Vidya Mandiraya”, 120/10, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Related documents:

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Declaration Forms A and B

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