Abstract guidelines

Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts for DSC 2025

Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract to DSC 2025. Please refer to these guidelines related to the content and format of the abstract. Interested doctoral researchers intending to participate with us are required to submit an abstract for evaluation. Please ensure that your abstract complies with the provided guidelines. Submissions that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted. . The abstract should adhere to the following specifications: it must not exceed 300 words, and include 4-6 keywords. You can download a Template by clicking on the button below:

What is an Abstract?

An abstract serves as a concise summary of the key elements of a paper. Its primary function is to provide a clear and succinct overview of the research content. Essential characteristics of an effective abstract include:

- Accuracy and Brevity: The abstract should precisely and concisely convey the core aspects of the paper.

- Self-Containment: It must stand alone as a coherent summary without requiring reference to the full paper.

- Readability: The language should be clear and accessible to a broad academic audience.

- Paraphrasing and Summarization: The abstract should rephrase and condense the paper’s content rather than directly quoting it.

- Relevance: The abstract must exclusively pertain to the paper being presented or assessed.

The abstract should provide a brief but comprehensive summary of your paper's content. It offers an overview and helps readers decide whether to read the full text. Limit your abstract to 300 words.

Abstract Content

Address the following topics (usually 1-2 sentences per topic):

- Type of Paper: Indicate whether the paper is theoretical or empirical.

- Literature Review: Highlight key aspects.

- Problem/Research Question(s): State the problem or research questions investigated. - Hypothesis: Clearly state the hypothesis or hypotheses.

- Methods: Briefly describe the study design, sample, and sample size.

- Results: Summarize the study's results.

- Implications: Explain the importance of the study and applications of the findings.

Abstract Format

- Font: Use 12-point Times New Roman.

- Margins: Set 1-inch margins on all sides. - Section Label:

- Center and bold your title

- Place it on the first line of the page. - Text:

- Start one line below the section label.

- Write as a single paragraph without indentation. - Double-space the text.

Keywords

Keywords should be descriptive and capture the most important aspects of your paper. They facilitate indexing and serve as search terms for readers. Include three to five keywords, phrases, or acronyms. This could relate to: Research topic, Population, Method, Application of results or findings

Structuring Your Abstract

While the structure of an abstract may vary across academic disciplines, genres, and writing styles, the following formats are widely recognized and may serve as useful models for CHASS 2025 candidates:

Abstract Structure Example #1: Empirical Studies (Qualitative or Quantitative)  

Abstracts for empirical research articles typically follow the IMRAD format:  

1. Introduction: Context and objectives of the study.  

2. Method: Description of the research design and methodology.  

3. Results: Key findings of the investigation.  

4. Analysis/Discussion: Interpretation and implications of the results.  

Abstract Structure Example #2: Research-Focused Abstracts*

1. Research Questions or Hypothesis: The central questions or hypotheses addressed.  

2. Theoretical Framework: The conceptual basis underpinning the research.  

3. Methods: Approaches used to investigate the questions or hypotheses.  

4. Results: Outcomes of the research.  

5. Conclusions: Implications, applications, or significance of the findings.  

Abstract Structure Example #3: Contextual and Content-Focused Abstracts  

1. Context: Background and relevance of the research.  

2. Research Questions: Specific questions guiding the study.  

3. Aims: Objectives or goals of the research.  

4. Summary of Content: Overview of the paper’s main arguments or findings.  

5. Conclusions/Significance: Key takeaways and broader implications of the research. 

These structures are intended to guide candidates in crafting abstracts that effectively communicate the essence of their work while adhering to academic standards.