Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submissions Closed.

The 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention invites the submission of abstracts on original work for consideration for the Conference Program. Contributions will be reviewed and considered for either oral or poster presentations, symposia or workshops.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 July 2010
Authors Notified of Acceptance: 25 August 2010
Author Registration Deadline: 1 October 2010
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 October 2010

Themes for Submission

The theme for the Conference is ‘Suicide Prevention: A Dialogue across Disciplines and Cultures’ and authors are requested to submit their abstract according to the sub-themes below:

Quality of Suicide Mortality Data
Suicide in Adolescence
Suicide in the Elderly
Suicide in Jail and in Custodial Settings
Suicide in Rural and Remote Environments
Indigenous Suicide
Gender and Suicide/Self-harm
Suicide and Self-harm among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
Cluster Suicides
Alcohol and Suicidal Behaviour
Impulsivity, Aggression and Suicide
Shame and Stigma and Suicidality
Collaborative Studies on Suicidal Behaviour
Suicide, the Internet, and Prevention/Intervention
From Knowledge to Communities to Practice to Suicide Prevention (including Community Programs)
Restricting Access to Means of Suicide
Recognising Suicide Prevention as a Human Rights Concern
Suicide Attempt Survivors
Post-vention Programmes
Mental Illness and Suicide
Emergency Response
Post and Pre Military Deployment and Suicide
Service Delivery: Programs and Interventions
Assisted Suicide
Other

Program Structure

The program will consist of the following session types:

Plenary sessions, by invitation only
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Workshops
Symposia

Abstract Submission Procedure/Instructions

Please carefully read through the submission instructions listed below before preparing your abstract.

Step 1: Download the abstract template for submission of your abstract text – all abstracts must be in accordance with the guidelines below.

Step 2: Upload your abstract into the template, completing all fields. Abstracts should be limited to 250 words and in English. Please print a copy of your abstract submission for your records prior to clicking the ‘submit’ button.

Step 3: Click on ‘Submit your Abstract’, read the instructions then select ‘Click here to create a New Account’ to submit your abstract/s. If you have created an account previously, enter your Ei Access key to submit or review an abstract.

Step 4: On submission, the abstract will be automatically converted to a PDF file. Authors must check that their submission has been uploaded correctly by clicking on the viewing option in the submission form. Authors are also able to revise and replace their submitted abstract via the submission form, using the access key provided upon submission.

Step 5: If you do not immediately receive a confirmation email with a receipt number that your account was created, please contact the Conference Managers- suicideprevention2010brisbane@arinex.com.au

General Policies and Requirements for the Submission of Abstracts

All abstracts must be written in English and contain original work that has not previously been reported.
Abstracts may be submitted for oral or poster presentations.
The presenting author must be identified in the abstract by an underline, as per abstract template.
All fields must be completed on the online Abstract submission form.
Each presenting author will be required to register and pay for the Conference by the author registration deadline to ensure their abstract(s) are included in the final program.
Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be resubmitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.
Abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts exactly as they are submitted.
The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the website or for submission errors caused by Internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events.

Closing Date for Abstract Submission: 5 July 2010

Review Process

Abstracts submitted for consideration in the Conference Program will be reviewed by the International Scientific Committee, who reserve the right to change the type of presentation elected on the abstract. Successful authors may be contacted and requested to re-submit their abstract in accordance with the allocated presentation type.

Authors will be advised of their acceptance and presentation type in mid-July 2010.

Abstract Format

Abstracts must be submitted using the Microsoft Word templates supplied on this website. The abstract must be submitted as a Word document.

The Abstract should be limited to 250 words. Abstracts exceeding the word limit will be returned for resubmission.

Title

The abstract title should be in CAPITALS, Arial, bold, 12pt size and left aligned.

Authors

Abstract Title should be followed by authors’ surname followed by first name in full (with the presenting author underlined). Superscript numbers must be used to indicate the author’s institution.

Do not include degrees or professional titles (e.g. Dr, Prof., etc).

Affiliations

Affiliations should include city and country details, with the COUNTY in capitals.

Abstract

The abstract should be restricted to no more than 250 words, should be in single spacing, Arial, 12 pt. Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.

Compliance to the specifications is imperative - any abstract that does not comply with these specifications will not be accepted for review.

Download Abstract Template

Abstracts will not be accepted via fax, mail, email or on disk/CD.

Oral Presentations (including Symposia & Workshops): Audiovisual Equipment

Please note that for all oral presentations the following equipment will be available in each session room for use by speakers - Data Projection (PowerPoint), laptop (PC compatible), lectern and microphone.

Poster Presenters

For those selected to present their abstract in poster format, it is expected that one of the presenting authors be present at their poster during break times to discuss their research with fellow delegates. More information on the required format of posters will be provided to the submitting author should the abstract be accepted for a poster presentation.

Hosts

Australian Institute for Suicide
Research and Prevention

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in attending the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Suicide Prevention taking place in Brisbane, Australia in 2010 and would like further information, please click on the 'Subscribe' button below to register.

Timetable and Deadlines

Call for Abstracts Open: Late April 2010
Online Registration Opens: Early July 2010
Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 July 2010
Authors to be notified of abstract acceptance/rejection: 25 August 2010
Registration Deadline Date for authors:1 October 2010
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 October 2010

Address for Communications

Conference Managers
4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Suicide Prevention
Managed by arinex pty limited
Level 7, 300 Adelaide Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
Telephone: + 61 7 3236 2301
Fax: + 61 2 9267 5443
Email: suicideprevention2010brisbane@arinex.com.au