Abstract Submission

Abstracts of oral or poster presentation are now invited.

The Sigma Asia Regional Conference is inviting presentations of research work, implemented projects, programmes and ideas that have contributed to Digital Health and AI in Nursing: Transforming Care Through Innovation in the region.

Important Dates

# All dates are in Hong Kong standard time (UTC +8:00).

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

The following instructions serve as guidelines for submission. An abstract will not be considered for presentation if it does not meet the guidelines below.

1. Please submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations using the template provided. The abstract submission template can be downloaded here.
2. All abstracts should be submitted no later than 31st August 2025 via the Online Abstract Submission System . Abstracts cannot be submitted by fax, hard copy or email.
3. For authors submitting more than one abstract, each abstract must be submitted separately. One author can only present at most 2 papers.
4. Before submitting your abstract, please make sure the abstract is prepared according to the instructions.
5. The materials in the abstract should be original work, with the focus of the abstract clearly stated.
6. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the information in the abstract. Submitted abstracts will be final and NO further editing should be expected. Abstracts will appear as submitted in the electronic program of proceedings.
7. Preference for Oral or Poster presentation should be indicated in your submission. However, the final presentation mode for each paper will be decided by the Scientific Committee’s evaluation and will be advised to the corresponding author / presenter within the acceptance notice.
8. Corresponding author / presenter will receive all correspondence concerning the submission and is responsible for informing the other authors of the status of submission.
9. Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged through email. All presenters will be notified of the decision of the Scientific Committee on or before 25th September 2025.
10. The presenters of successful abstracts are required to register and pay for the registration fee by 30th September 2025. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the final programme.
11. By submitting your abstract, you agree to allow us to publish it in our conference proceedings or related publications.

Abstract Requirements

1. Abstracts can only be submitted in English. Should English not be your first language, you may wish to have your abstract examined by a native English speaker prior to submission.
2. Abstracts should be prepared in the following format:
   • Title – The maximum title length is 30 words.
   • Authors - Type the first name followed by the family name. Omit degrees and titles. Underline the presenting author. The name of the institution and country should be included.  Example:
     
     Justina LIU¹ & Edmond CHOI^{2
     1} School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
     ² School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
      
   • Content – Abstracts should be organized under four headings:
     1. AIMS
     2. METHODS
     3. RESULTS
     4. CONCLUSIONS
   • Length – the abstract (excluding title, names and institution) should not exceed 300 words.
   • Format – Abstracts must be typed in black using Times New Roman with 12-point font size. Single line spacing should be used. Only standard abbreviations are allowed. References are NOT required. Graphic in content is NOT acceptable.
3. The abstract submission template can be downloaded here.
4. All submitted abstracts will undergo review by the Scientific Committee. Accepted abstracts are selected for oral or poster presentation. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted abstract and re-categorize any accepted abstract. The decision of the Scientific Committee is final and irrevocable.