Presentation Types

  • The session will have a duration of 20 minutes, comprising a 15-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers. Presenters are invited to share completed or ongoing research that aligns with the conference themes. PowerPoint slides are permitted, and an interactive and engaging delivery is encouraged.

  • A 5-minute presentation delivered by one presenting author as part of the 5-Minute Evidence Challenge presentation session. The session will consist of a series of short and sharp presentations with a maximum of 3 slides per speaker.

  • Posters will be on display for the duration of Congress. Authors will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their presentation with delegates during an informal poster session held over lunch.

  • The Interactive Skills Workshop (60–90 minutes) offers hands-on, practical sessions where participants actively engage in developing skills, applying evidence, and exploring real-world solutions. Designed to align with the conference themes of Evidence, Empowerment, and Education, these workshops foster professional growth and support sustainable impact in healthcare. Facilitators are encouraged to incorporate interactive activities, case studies, simulations, or group exercises to maximise participant engagement and enhance learning outcomes.

    The individual wishing to lead a skills workshop should submit an abstract (maximum 300 words), which clearly describes the learning outcomes, the process/activity (including a description of how the audience will participate in the session), supporting references and name of sponsors if relevant. The abstract should include any specific requirements for interaction that will influence the room layout and the numbers of participants who can be accommodated (i.e. equipment and room/ desk set up). The Workshop leader should indicate the preferred maximum number of participants (to a maximum of 50).

Abstract Submission Guidelines and Review Criteria

Please read and follow the guidelines below when writing your abstract.

  1. The abstract must be relevant to one of the conference sub-themes listed above. Authors are asked to indicate which of the track is the most relevant to their abstract.

  2. The material in the abstract should be of original work with the focus of the abstract clearly stated in the title.

  3. The abstract must not be published or presented elsewhere.

  4. The abstract can be submitted in ONE of the following presentation preferences:

  5. The abstract must be written in English and should not exceed 300 words

  6. Abstracts must be structured under the following headings:

    • Background

    • Purpose of the study

    • Methods

    • Results

    • Conclusions

    • Key message

    • Purpose

    • Programmes/Strategies/Policy processes

    • Outcomes

    • Implications for future

  • Abstracts need to be clear and must address:

    • The learning outcomes

    • The process/activities

    • Audience participation

    • References

    • Maximum number of participants

    • Name of any sponsor

    • Any conflicts of interest are declared

    Reviewers will be scoring abstracts in relation to the following criteria:

    • The learning outcomes are clearly described

    • The process/activities are clearly described and appropriate

    • Any conflicts of interest are declared

    • References are relevant

    • Originality

    • Relevance to an IJCHP theme

Abstract Assessment Criteria

Submissions for research-based abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the conference theme: How well the abstract aligns with the conference theme and subthemes.

  • Scientific merit: The quality and rigour of the research design, methodology, and analysis presented.

  • Contribution to knowledge: The extent to which the submission advances understanding in the field or addresses significant gaps in existing knowledge.

  • Implications for innovation and impact: The potential of the research to foster innovation, influence healthcare practice, or drive meaningful change in healthcare.

  • Clarity of abstract: The coherence, precision, and organisation of the abstract.

Non-research Abstract Evaluation Criteria

For non-research abstracts, the evaluation will focus on the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the conference theme: How well the abstract aligns with the conference theme and sub-themes.

  • Description of strategies or processes: The clarity and comprehensiveness in describing the initiative, including its methods and implementation.

  • Evidence of the initiative’s impact: The presence of data, outcomes, or examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of the initiative.

  • Practical significance: The relevance and applicability of the initiative to professional practice, policy, or education in nursing.

  • Clarity of abstract: The coherence, precision, and organisation of the abstract.

Abstract Review Process

All abstracts will be subject to double-blind peer review by dedicated reviewers with expertise in the area.

The review criteria are outlined above. Where there is discrepancy between reviewer scores a moderation process will be initiated.

Reviewers will be scoring abstracts in relation to the following criteria:

  • There is a clear purpose to the research

  • Methods are clearly described and appropriate

  • Ethical implications addressed

  • Any conflicts of interest are declared

  • Results are clearly described and discussed; conclusions
    are valid

  • Originality

  • Relevance to an IJCHP theme

Plagiarism

Copying work or ideas from someone else and presenting them as one’s own is plagiarism and is regarded by the conference organizers as serious professional misconduct. EBPHC Maldives, trusts its attendees and recommends that if a presentation builds on the work of another, presenters ensure that they reference the intellectual property of others.

Next Steps: Following Abstract Submission

  1. Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged via email from the EBP Champions Maldives (ebpchampionsmaldivesco@outlook.com).

  2. All presenting authors of accepted abstracts must register for the conference within ONE MONTH from the date of the email notification to confirm their presentation. Failure to register within this timeframe will be treated as a decline of the presentation opportunity. Registrations completed by 1st March 2026 will be eligible for a reduced registration fee. Registration and payment can be completed online via the registration form.

  3. If you have any queries about abstract submission, please contact ebpchampionsmaldivesco@outlook.com

Best Presentation Awards

There will be four categories of awards:

  •  Best Student Oral Presentation Awards

  •  Best Student Poster Presentation Awards

  •  Best Oral Presentation Awards

  •  Best Poster Presentation Awards