Design Specifications

• The E-poster needs to be presented in the given template only
• E-Poster number, Title and Presenting Author’s name should be placed in the title placeholder
• The E-Poster May include following sections: Introduction, Aim & Objectives, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and References
• The poster should be self-explanatory. Text should be brief and well organized.
• It is suggested that the font size of the text should be at least 14 points. The font chosen should be a simple and clear one (e.g., Helvetica/Times New Roman)

Colour suggestions

• When using light backgrounds (white, yellow, light blue) we suggest using dark fonts (black, navy blue, dark green)
• When using dark backgrounds (blue, purple) we suggest using light fonts (white, yellow, cyan)
• Avoid using red or green in any fonts or backgrounds as they are colours that are difficult to read
• Illustrations/images/photographs used in the E-poster should be enlarged enough to show relevant details

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

NEBAOI Awards & Orations Guidelines

Dr. L.H. Hirandani Award I

1. Best scientific paper award for otolaryngologists from N.E. region with 5 to 15 years of professional standing after obtaining postgraduate degree.
2. The Full article has to be submitted along with the abstract.
3. Time duration: 15 minutes
4. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Dr. L.H. Hirandani Award II

1. Best scientific paper from the teaching staff of the Medical Colleges of N.E. region with less than 15 years of professional standing after obtaining postgraduate degree.
2. The Full article has to be submitted along with the abstract.
3. Time: 15 minutes
4. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Dr. S.N. Sarma Award

1. Best scientific paper from the students undergoing postgraduate studies in otorhinolaryngology and house surgeons of medical colleges of N.E. region.
2. The applicant shall be an active trainee /PG as on 30th March 2023. A certificate duly signed by the Head of the department to this effect shall be submitted.
3. The Full article has to be submitted along with the abstract.
4. Time: 15 minutes.
5. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Swami Vivekananda Award

1. For the best scientific paper presentation by members of NEBAOI.
2. Quality of both material and presentation will be considered.
3. Paper must not be presented or published earlier in part or in full.
4. Awardees will have to present the paper in person at the NEBAOI conference.
5. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
6. Time duration: 8 minutes presentation
7. Only 15 nominations will be selected for the presentation in this session at the time of conference
8. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Free Papers

1. Due to time constrains only 15 papers will be selected for this session
2. Time: 8 minutes.
3. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Dr. S.N. Sarma Memorial Award Oration

1. For the best scientific paper based on original work by a senior otolaryngologist of N.E. Region above the age of 45 years.
2. The Full article has to be submitted along with the abstract.
3. Time: 30 minutes.
4. All Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format

Dr.C.Das Oration

An oration to be delivered by an eminent Otolaryngologist of National/International Repute who would be invited to become the guest speaker in the NEBAOI Conference

Dr. A Hakim Oration

       An oration to be delivered by a guest faculty in the NEBAOI conference

Jorhat Academy Oration

The speaker is selected by the Jorhat Academy of ENT Surgeons from the otorhinolaryngologists of North Eastern Region.

Prof. Thaneshwar Baruah Oration

Invited faculty of national/international repute.

Presidential Oration by NEBAOI President

An oration by the President of NEBAOI

Dr. Y. Savizo Quiz Competition

1. The applicant shall be an active trainee/PG/ as on 30th March 2023. A certificate duly signed by the Head of the department to this effect shall be submitted.
2. Only two members per team are permitted
3. In case there are more than 6 participating teams, then there were be an elimination round.

Dr. B.R. Das Memorial Travel Fellowship

For receiving advance training in otorhinolaryngology in a centre of India outside the NE Region.(open to members of NEBAOI who have completed more than one year after Post Graduation)

• Paper and biodata of the applicant in triplicate to be sent Honorary secretary of NEBAOI.
• Amount of scholarship will be Rs. 20,000.
• For receiving advance training in otorhinolaryngology in a centre of India outside the NE Region. (Eligibility criteria are that candidates have passed a post graduate course within 2 years of a forthcoming NEBAOICON).
• Attendance certificate at centre, where training was taken must be presented to NEBAOI after completion.
• A synopsis of the period must also be presented.
• Training centre has to select candidate himself or herself.

Guidelines for Prof. B. Das Memorial POSTER presentation

1. Posters will be presented in the form of e-posters
2. Each participant will have to present his/her poster personally. No substitution is permitted
3. Participants not present at the time of poster presentation will stand disqualified.
4. Stipulated time for Poster Presentation is 5min.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. NEBAOI membership is mandatory for any type of participation in NEBAOICON including award paper, platform paper presentation, poster presentation etc.
2. Registration for NEBAOICON 2023 is mandatory for any presentation
3. The presenting author’s name must be highlighted in bold letters and the presenting author’s full name, institution, address for communication, phone number and email address must be provided. Email address and Mobile number is mandatory as all further communications will be done via email.
4. No substitution will be allowed.
5. The abstract must be original and should not be published or presented elsewhere earlier.
6. Abstract should be in MS word with double spacing with 2.5 cm margin on all sides. Use a normal, plain font (e.g., 12-point Times New Roman) for text. Maximum word count 200 words
7. Awardees will have to present the paper in person at the NEBAOI conference.
8. All the abstracts will be reviewed by reviewer committee and the final decision of allowing the presentation of your choice or change in category or rejection will remain as per the discretion of scientific committee.
9. Last date for submission of abstract is 7th JANUARY 2023.
10. Abstracts have to be submitted online at nebaoicon2023.in. Submission of offline soft copy/ submission by mail or hard copy submissions are not accepted under any circumstance.
11. Abstracts stating “data will be discussed in presentation” will not be accepted.
12. Papers not accepted for competition will go for Poster Award. The competitors will be informed personally regarding this matter via email.