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PIT 15 HBTKVI Poster Guidelines

Dimensions and Format

  1. Dimensions: 1280 pixels (width) x 1920 pixels (height).
  2. Orientation: Vertical/Portrait.
  3. File Format: High-resolution JPG.

Layout and Design

  1. Title:
    • Place at the top center.
    • Ensure the title is concise and descriptive.
  2. Authors and Affiliations:
    • List full names, highest academic degrees, and institutional affiliations.
    • Underline the presenting author.
    • Provide contact information for the corresponding author.
  3. Sections and Word Count:
    • Introduction: Provide a brief context and state the objectives of the study (approximately 150-200 words).
    • Methods: Describe the study design, participants, data collection procedures, and analytical methods. Use diagrams or flowcharts if necessary (approximately 200-250 words).
    • Results: Present the key findings using tables and figures. Ensure all visuals are labeled and include captions (approximately 150-200 words).
    • Discussion: Interpret the results, compare them with existing literature, and highlight the significance (approximately 200-250 words).
    • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their relevance (approximately 100-150 words).
    • References: Use the Vancouver style for citations (not included in the word count).
    • Acknowledgments: Recognize funding sources, collaborators, and contributors (not included in the word count).

Visuals and Typography

  1. Visuals:
    • Utilize high-quality images, graphs, and charts.
    • Ensure clarity and readability.
    • Effectively use color to highlight key areas without overwhelming the viewer.
  2. Typography:
    • Use Arial font throughout the poster.
    • Ensure readability and consistency in font style.
  3. Color Scheme:
    • Utilize a white background with navy blue and dark gray accents.
    • Maintain a consistent color palette for coherence.
  4. Spacing:
    • Use generous spacing to avoid clutter.
    • Ensure each section is distinct and easily navigable.

Specific Content Guidelines for Different Types of Articles

  1. Original Articles:
    • Introduction: Context and objectives.
    • Methods: Detailed study design and methodology.
    • Results: Key findings with statistical analysis.
    • Discussion: Interpretation and comparison with existing literature.
    • Conclusion: Main findings and implications.
  2. Case Reports:
    • Introduction: Brief case context.
    • Case Description: Detailed patient history, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome.
    • Discussion: Analysis and comparison with similar cases.
    • Conclusion: Key takeaways and clinical relevance.
  3. Case Studies:
    • Introduction: Context and rationale.
    • Objective: Purpose of presenting the cases.
    • Case Presentation: Detailed description of each case.
    • Discussion: Comparative analysis and insights.
    • Conclusion: Summary of findings and implications.
  4. Meta-Analyses:
    • Introduction: Rationale and objectives.
    • Methods: Data sources, inclusion criteria, and statistical methods.
    • Results: Summarized findings with statistical significance.
    • Discussion: Implications and relevance to clinical practice.
    • Conclusion: Main findings and clinical recommendations.