Information for Authors
The Scientific Committee invites authors to submit abstracts to be considered for inclusion in the Scientific Programme as Oral or Poster Presentations. Participants wishing to contribute to the Scientific Programme of the Congress are kindly requested to submit
their abstracts before 1st of March, 2009, together with the registration form and the registration fee of at least one author (Presenting).
The Scientific Committee will endeavour to schedule abstracts according to authors’ preferences but reserves the right to decide on the final form of presentation.

Abstract Format
1. Size: The abstract should not exceed 250 words.
2. Style: We recommend to structure the abstract into paragraphs, like Background,
Aims, Methods, Results, Summary/ Conclusions. The abstract must be typed in English in Times New Roman 11pt and will be adjusted in size for printing.
3. Please enter your information as follows:

a) Title: The title must be in capitals and should not exceed 20 words.
b) Author’s names: The name of the Presenting Author should be mentioned first underlined. Separate multiple authors with commas.
c) Institution(s): Abbreviate if necessary; full postal addresses are unnecessary.
d) Background: A short introduction is needed to the background of the study. Limit information to the essentials. If you are referring to published work then you must cite it.
e) Aim: Please mention the aim of the study.
f) Methods: Give enough details for the reader to understand what techniques were used; include details of statistical methods.
g) Results: Results must be stated. If the method should ordinarily produce numerical data, then numbers must be presented with appropriate statistical results.
h) Summary/ Conclusions.
i) References (up to three): Surname(s), initials, title of paper, volume, pages, and year.

How to submit
Papers should be submitted by e-mail: info@era.gr to the Congress Secretariat: ERA Ltd not later than 1st of March 2009.
Acceptance / Rejection of Presentation
The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts. Selected abstracts will be presented as Oral or Poster presentations. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation will eceive notification and information regarding their presentation, by April 1st, 2009.

Oral Presentations
All authors will be informed in written of details concerning their exact time of presentation. All Congress Halls will be equipped with data video projector for Power Point presentations, laser pointers etc.

Poster Presentations
Posters will be gathered, numbered and listed according to the Scientific Committee’s instructions.
Posters will be affixed, discussed and removed on the dates and at the times, which will be communicated to authors.
Posters Size: Maximum width: 85 cm, Maximum Height 150 cm. Only scotch tape and self-adhesive pads are allowed.

Abstract Sample