IOW 2026 ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

1. Eligibility & Registration

  • Oral papers may be submitted on original clinical or research work in Otology
  • Presenting author must be registered for the conference.

2. Abstract Submission

  • Abstract must be in English. Word limit: Maximum 300 words.
  • Abstract must include: Introduction, Objectives, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Previously published or presented papers will not be accepted.

3. Presentation Format

  • Presentation must be prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
  • File format: .ppt or .pptx only. Aspect ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen).
  • Use clear fonts (Arial / Calibri / Times New Roman recommended).

4. Slide Structure (Suggested)

  • Title Slide, Introduction / Background, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results,
    Discussion, Conclusion and Clinical Implications / Take-Home Message
  • Recommended number of slides: 8–10 slides.

5. Presentation Time:

  • 7 minutes for oral presentation. And 2 minutes for Question & Answer session.
  • Only judges will ask questions. Judges’ decision will be final.
  • Overtime presentation will lead to disqualification.

6. Evaluation Criteria

  • Scientific merit and originality, Clarity of objectives and methodology
  • Presentation of results, Clinical relevance, Adherence to Time

7. Submission Details

  • Papers must be emailed to iowotology@gmail.com with Subject as –“PAPER IOW 2026 –
    Title of Paper”
  • Last date for submission: 30th April 2026.
  • Acceptance status will be communicated via email.

8. Permission for participation

  • Postgraduate students must submit a Bonafide /student certificate signed by the Head of
    the Department.

9. Assistance

  • For any further assistance, please contact Dr Garima +91 7042773384/ Dr Reshma +91 82819
    09897 / Mr. Rupesh +91 7738086388.