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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Information
1. What is the deadline for abstract submission?

The deadline for abstract submission is 31 December 2024. Please ensure your abstract is submitted by this date to be considered.

2. Who can submit an abstract?

Abstract submissions are open to researchers, practitioners, and students who have conducted work relevant to I-CEPS. Early career researchers are encouraged to apply.

3. How do I submit an abstract?

Abstracts can be submitted through our online submission portal at https://i-ceps.pafra.org/abstracts. You will need to create an account or log in with vFAIRS to submit your abstract.

4. What are the guidelines for abstract submission?

Please follow these guidelines for abstract submission:

  • All abstracts must be submitted in English

  • Abstracts must not exceed 550 words. Please use the following sections: Background 100 words; Methods 150 words; Findings 150 words; Implications for policy, research and practice 100 words

  • Symposia will allow up to four abstract submissions.

  • References are not required

  • Abstracts should contain text only (no diagrams, links or attachments)

  • All details should be accurate, as your submission will be reproduced in the Book of Abstracts and Conference Proceedings.

  • All presenters and discussants are required to register and pay to attend the Congress.

  • Please select relevant themes and keywords. All presentations will be grouped together by themes and keywords to assist attendee navigation.

  • All submissions should cover some aspect of parenting, family or implementation science research.

  • Any submission that does not adhere to the guidelines will not be accepted. If accepted, presentations and symposia must be pre-recorded.

Technical Issues
5. I’m having trouble accessing the submission portal. What should I do?

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please try the following steps:

  • Ensure you are using a supported web browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).

  • Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.

  • Disable any browser extensions that might be interfering. If the issue persists, please contact our technical support team at i-ceps2025@getvfairs.io or admin team at i-ceps@pafra.org. 

6. Can I make changes to my submitted abstract?

Yes, you can edit your abstract until the submission deadline. Log in to your account, go to your submission, and click "Edit." 

7. I forgot my password. How can I reset it?

Click on the "Forgot Password" link on the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.

8. My word count changes when I try to submit an abstract. How can I fix this?

We are working to resolve this technical issue as soon as possible. If you have used a 'less than' symbol (<) in your abstract please replace it with "less than."

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Abstract Content
8. Are there specific requirements for abstracts?

Yes, abstracts should be submitted as follows:

  • All abstracts must be submitted in English

  • References are not required

  • Abstracts should contain text only (no diagrams, links or attachments)

9. Can I submit more than one abstract?

Yes, multiple submissions are allowed. However, each abstract must be submitted separately and meet all guidelines. Symposia will allow up to four abstract submissions.

10. What topics are acceptable for abstract submission?

Abstracts should be relevant to the themes of the conference. These themes include:

  1. Parenting, child health and development

  2. Prevention and early intervention

  3. Novel trends in parenting support

  4. Parenting support for diverse family needs

  5. Workforce support and development

  6. Enhancing reach and implementation

  7. Demonstrating change and impact. 

Please ensure your abstract aligns with one or more of these themes.

11. Can I present work that has/has not been published elsewhere?

There are no requirements concerning the publication or pre-publication status of presentations, although papers including some evidence base will be prioritised.

12. How long should each symposium be?

Each symposia should be 45-60 minutes long including discussion/Q&A. Details will be confirmed upon abstract acceptance.

13. Are multiple abstracts required for each symposium?

Please submit all of the abstracts that will be included in the symposium. There is a section to upload one abstract (preferably the first one that will be presented), then a second section where you will be able to copy and paste the remaining 2-3 abstracts along with author details. Details will be included in the abstract acceptance email.

Review Process
14. How are abstracts reviewed?

All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process by members of our Scientific Program Committee. Each abstract will be evaluated based on originality, significance, methodology, and relevance to the conference themes. Reviewers will use the provided criteria and a score out of 100 will be produced. Final decisions will be made by the Scientific Program Committee chairs. See below for a brief overview. 

15.  What are the selection criteria for abstracts?

Relevance:

  • Clearly articulates connection with parenting support (broadly defined)

  • Alignment with one or more I-CEPS themes was specified

Quality:

  • Clear articulation of primary research, practice or policy question/issue

  • Empirical evidence is available or will be made available by the time of the Congress (NA if the proposal is a description of a practice model or policy approach)

  • Methods/approach are appropriate to answer research, practice or policy question/issue

  • Findings/results/implications are clearly presented (if findings/results are not yet available or not applicable for the paper type, how clearly are potential implications discussed?)

  • At least one contribution to the literature, implication for practice or policy or future research direction is clearly outlined and justified by results

Overall:

  • Expect the topic will be found to be exciting or particularly interesting to I-CEPS participants (e.g., cutting edge research, ‘hot topic’)

  • Submission was clearly written

Extra points (up to two):

  • Proposal was conducted in (all or partially) low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

  • Proposal addresses needs in traditionally underrepresented or understudied populations

16. When will I be notified about the acceptance of my abstract?

Authors will be notified of the acceptance status of their abstracts by 15 January, 2025. Notifications will be sent via email.

17. What happens if my abstract is accepted?

If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to present your work at the conference. If accepted, presentations and symposia must be pre-recorded. Detailed instructions for presentation preparation will be provided in the acceptance email.

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Registration and Fees
18. Do I need to register for the conference if my abstract is accepted?

Yes, all presenters must register for the conference. Registration details and fees will be available on the Congress website soon. 

19. How many authors are required to register for accepted multi-author abstracts?

Only the presenting author(s) are required to register. However, all authors are welcome to register for the conference to participate in the three-day, high-quality scientific program and post-congress action circles.

20. Is there a fee for submitting an abstract?

No, there is no fee for submitting an abstract. However, if your abstract is accepted, you will need to register for the conference and pay the associated registration fee if you are a presenting author.

Contact Information
21. Who can I contact for more information?

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting and Family Research Alliance at i-ceps@pafra.org

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