Abstract Info

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INSTRUCTIONS TO ABSTRACT PREPARATION

Abstracts will appear in the Abstracts Volume in exactly the same format submitted by the author. Authors are therefore advised to do the following:

  1. Complete the abstract form and submit it to the secretariat not later than 15th October 2008. Under exceptional circumstances, an abstract reporting on groundbreaking findings (late breaker) will be accepted after the deadline for regular abstracts but not after 15th November 2008. The official abstract form must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word version (as an email attachment or on a diskette) together with 3 photocopies.
  2. Type in English or Swahili in single spacing within the shown box using a good quality ribbon or word processor.
  3. In typing, do not squeeze lines close together. Use 11 or more pitch or if you use a computer use 11 or more point font.
  4. Each classical scientific study abstract (option A) should have a title of the abstract in mixed case letters, background, methods, results and conclusions sections. Each abstract reporting on experiences about studies or observations (option B) including those based on community activities in care, AIDS prevention and human rights should consist of a title, issue(s), conclusion and recommendations. Examples of both are appended. A third abstract format is also shown, specifically for groups or individuals who have relevant issues addressing the conference theme. Presentations from community groups and PLHIV are strongly encouraged.
  5. The full name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address of the contact author must be provided. The name of the presenting author must be underlined or be in bold letters.
  6. The presenting author must provide a signature agreeing to the rules and regulations on the form.
  7. Limit the abstract to about 250 words within the margins of the abstract form.
  8. Abstracts submitted for the conference must not have been published or submitted for presentation to any national or international meeting before the 2nd National HIV and AIDS care, treatment and support conference in Tanzania in March 2010
  9. A maximum of two abstracts per presenting author can be accepted.
  10. Abstract submission and registration forms can be downloaded from the following websites:
  • www.muhas.ac.tz/aids2010
  • www.nacp.go.tz
  • www.tacaids.go.tz
  • www.mnh.or.tz
  • www.pmo.go.tz