12-15 September, 2006, Munnar, Kerala, India
Guidelines to Authors for the Submission of Abstracts
The Conference Organizers wish to make the compilation and printing of Abstracts of the IV World Congress on Mountain Ungulates, a valuable substitute until the papers are published in Journals. Therefore, we request all the authors to submit abstracts (500 - 600 words) for the papers/posters that they wish to present at this Congress. The abstracts should be submitted by email to Dr. A.J.T.Johnsingh, ajtjohnsingh@ncf-india.org,
The following format be used for the abstract submission.
Font type: Times New Roman, Font size: 12 pt, Length: 500 – 600 words
Category: Oral Presentation / Poster Presentation
Title: Should be precise and not exceed 15 words (in UPPER CASE)
Name(s) of Author(s) & Affiliation including Email
Abstract: 500 - 600 words in 1.5 line spacing (to include a brief introduction to the study, species studied, study area and study period, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, and a maximum of five key references).
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Key words: 5 to 7.
Last Date for submission of Abstract: 31 May 2006
Also provide information on the following in a separate page
Name(s) of Author(s) & Affiliation including Email
Mountain Ungulate Species studied: (give Common & Scientific names)
Geographical coordinates of the study area: In Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (For example 12o 34’ 56” N 65 o, 43’, 21” E)
Geographical location/addresses of the author(s): City/Town, State, Country (also give geographical coordinates)
The above information are for the Congress data base / website to give all of us an idea on the Mountain Ungulate Species studied, study area coverage in the world, and the geographic location/addresses of mountain ungulate biologists and managers.
Guidelines to Authors for the Presentation of Posters
The authors are requested to kindly follow the format specified below for the presentation of posters to ensure uniformity and save space.
Poster Size: 35” X 55” Poster orientation: Portrait ; Lamination: optional
Title: Should be precise and not exceed 15 words (in UPPER CASE)
Name(s) of Author(s) & Affiliation including Email
Photographs of the Mountain Ungulate Species Studied and the Presenter(s): The photo of presenter(s) will be useful so that delegates could recognize and contact him/her regarding the poster during the time of congress.
Poster Content: Introduction to the study, species, study area and study period, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, a maximum of five key references and acknowledgements. Please include a map of the study area, tables, figures and photos wherever necessary. Text Font Minimum Size 28 point, so that the poster is readable from a distance of at least 1.5 m from the panel.
Additional space that would be available below your poster on the panel could be used for displaying any exhibit (such as samples brought from the field, additional photographs, a folder containing the displayed poster in A4 size and business cards of authors for delegates to see/collect).
Time for putting up and removal of posters will be intimated to all delegates at the beginning of the Congress. Board Pins, Sticking Tapes, Scissors etc. will be provided at the venue by the Organizers.
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