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TRD 2017
TERENGGANU RESEARCH DAY
" RESEARCH: GAINING THE EDGE "
24th JULY 2017 | The Regency Waterfront Hotel, Kuala Terengganu
RESEARCH ORAL & POSTER
COMPETITION
ORAL PRESENTATION
1ST PRIZE: RM 1000
POSTER PRESENTATION
2ND PRIZE: RM 700
1ST PRIZE: RM 500
3RD PRIZE: RM 500
2ND PRIZE: RM 300
DATELINE for ABSTRACT
submission : 15th MAY 2017
3RD PRIZE: RM100
Organised by:
For more information, please contact: TRD 2017
secretariat: CRC HSNZ | 096212121 Ext 2167
Fax : 096233824
Guidelines for TRD 2017 Oral/Poster Competition
1. Eligibility criteria
a. Abstract should be based on original research, and
should not have been presented at any national or
international scientific conference.
b. At least one of the authors of the poster must
register for the Research Day as participant
c. Participants may submit more than one abstract
d. Abstract must be submitted in English.
e. Studies conducted in MOH facilities must submit
NMRR ID with their abstract
f. Only studies involving human subjects will be
considered. This includes clinical studies
(observational or international), cross sectional
surveys.
g. The committee will review and reserve the right to
decide on the acceptance of abstracts for poster
presentation or oral presentation
2. Submission Guidelines
a. All abstract must be submitted to CRC via email
[email protected] in soft copy form (no
handwritten or hard copy abstract will be accepted)
b. Abstracts must be submitted by 15th May 2017.
Late submission or incomplete abstracts will not be
accepted.
c. The secretariat will notify participants regarding the
results of their submission by 25th May 2017
3. Abstract format
a. The structured abstract should not exceed 250 word
limits and include the following sections:
Introduction, Methodology, Results, and
Discussion/Conclusion
b. Authors’ name must be written in full. Do not
include professional titles or degrees. List any
institutional affiliation, state and country. Please
make sure all authors contributed significantly to
the research project.
c. Abstract title must be in Title Case. Title should be
brief and clearly indicate the content of the abstract.
d. Do not include graphs, tables or illustrations in the
abstract.
e. Abbreviation must be defined by placing it in
parenthesis after the full word, the first time it
appears.
f.
Use numerals to represent numbers except when
beginning a sentence.
4. Prizes
3 best abstracts will be shortlisted to be presented
as oral presentation at the conference
a. Best Oral Presentation Awards
 The first prize winner will be awarded RM
1000, followed by RM 700 for second place and
RM 500 for third place.
 Each winner will also receive a certificate of
achievement.
b. Best Poster Awards
 The first prize winner will be awarded RM 500,
followed by RM 300 for second place and RM
100 for third place
 Each winner will also receive a certificate of
achievement.
Judges’ decisions are final. No correspondence would be
entertained.
5. Poster Display and Presentation
a. Poster must be in the following format: vertical Ao
size (90cm width x 119cm height
b. Participants are responsible for printing of posters
and for the materials to put up the posters on the
designated panel at the exhibition area (removable
double-sided tape).
c. Posters are to be put up at the designated poster
panels near the auditorium hall starting at 8 am on
24th July 2017.
d. Posters must be displayed for a stipulated period
and dismounted by 5 pm on 24th July 2017.
e. The organizer will not be responsible for posters
which have not been dismounted by 5 pm.
For enquiries, please contact: CRC HSNZ at
Tel: 09-6212121 Ext: 2167
TRD 2017 Research Poster Competition
Declaration & Structured Abstract Form
Presenting Author
Name:
Current Position:
Department:
Organisation:
E-mail:
Tel:
DECLARATION FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
By submitting the abstract to the TRD secretariat, I declare that:
1. The abstract is an original work of the authors listed.
2. The NMRR ID (compulsory for studies conducted in MOH facilities) is _________________________
3. The abstract has NOT been presented / published in any international / national conference.
4. (If applicable) The abstract has been presented in _________________________________________ (any
conference at any other level e.g. state or hospital level conferences)
5. The first author / presenting author will be attending the event to present if the abstract is shortlisted.
………………………………
Full Name
………………………………
Signature
………………………………
Date
DECLARATION FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
Please tick the box below if you would like to submit your abstract for consideration of Oral Presentation to
win attractive prizes.
Yes, I would like to submit my abstract titled: ……………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
for consideration of Oral Presentation.
(Eligibility criteria and prizes are listed in the Call for Abstract Submission)
I declare that:
1. I will be the presenting author of this paper.
2. I agree to abide by the rules of the award and will be able to present my findings at the event.
………………………………
Full Name
………………………………
Signature
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Date
ABSTRACT:
STRUCTURED ABSTRACT FORM
 All sections below must be completed.
 Please fill up the template below based on the instructions.
 Please limit introduction, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion to a maximum of 250 words.
Poster Title:
 The title should reflect the content
 Abstract title must be in Title Case, e.g. “Cardiovascular Problems”.
Authors & Affiliations:
 Please enter the names in FULL, beginning with surname followed by given name / first name.
 Surname should be UNDERLINED.
 Number the authors and indicate their affiliations after the authors’ name.
 This is an example for an abstract with four authors from four different hospitals.
1. Hassan Fatimah, Kuala Lumpur Hospital (original name Fatimah binti Hassan)
2. Phua Chu Kang, Sarawak General Hospital (original name Phua Chu Kang)
3. Kumar Thilagawati, Ampang Hospital (original name Thilagawati a/p Kumar)
4. Beckham David, Sungai Buloh Hospital (original name David Beckham)
Introduction:
 Briefly state the background and objective of the study
Methodology:
 Report your study design, data sources, and data analyses in a transparent manner
Results:
 Report your results in a transparent and comprehensible manner
Discussion/Conclusion
 Conclusions must be consistent with the results and address the objective / research question
Word Counts:
 State your total word counts, including introduction, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion.
For office use only
Date Received
Slot No
Received By
Date
Please send completed form to CRC HSNZ via email to [email protected] on or before 15th May 2017 at 5.00pm