Abstract Guidelines
Please read and follow the guidelines below before submitting your abstract.
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Submit via Microsoft CMT
The 4th MSC 2026 utilizes the Microsoft CMT platform for all abstract submissions.
Important: You must register as a participant before submitting. Abstracts without a verified registration will be automatically rejected.
Acknowledgement: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
General Requirements
- The abstract must be written in British English language and present an informative synopsis or summary of the research work.
- The total word count must not exceed 300 words.
- The full term for which an abbreviation or acronym stands should precede its first use unless it is a standard unit of measurement or in common use.
- Do not include references in the abstract.
- Provide a maximum of five keywords that will assist in cross-indexing.
Formatting Guidelines
Font Sizes & Type
Font type: Arial
- Title: 14.0 points
- List of authors: 12.0 points
- Affiliations: 10.5 points
- Corresponding author's email: 10.5 points
- Main body of text: 12.0 points
- Keywords: 12.0 points
Spacing & Layout
- Spacing: Single-line spacing.
- Alignment: The text should be aligned left except for the body of the abstract, which should be justified alignment.
- Margins: The left, right, top, and bottom margins must be exactly 2.54 cm (1 inch).
Abstract Structure
All abstracts must include the following sections clearly indicated with subheadings in bold:
Provide context for the work presented.
A brief description or overview of the study methods.
Main findings, along with interpretation and potential significance.
This should summarise the main findings and provide suggestions for further studies.
Sample Abstract Format
Template:
The Title should be in Bold, Capitalise Each Word with No Full Stop at the End and No Underlining
Presenter's Given Name Surname1, Given Name Surname1, Given Name Surname1, and Given Name Surname1,2*
1 Department, Institute, Town, Country
2 Department, Institute, Town, Country
* Corresponding author's email: Email address
Introduction: Followed by regular text, on a new line. Please use single line spacing. Please justify the text. Methods: Followed by regular text, on a new line. Please use single line spacing. Please justify the text. Results: Followed by regular text, on a new line. Please use single line spacing. Please justify the text. Conclusion: Followed by regular text, on a new line. Please use single line spacing. Please justify the text.
Keywords
Keyword, Keyword, Keyword, Keyword, Keyword (max 5)
Templates & Submission
Ensure your abstract meets all required standards by using our official documents. An abstract template and a sample can be downloaded below. Once your abstract is ready and formatted correctly, proceed to the submission portal.