Author Guideline

1. Abstract Categories

Authors may submit their work under: 

(A) Research:

1. (A1) Original Research

2. (A2) Review (Systematic, Narrative, Scoping, Bibliometric)

3. (A3) Medical Innovation / Technology Development

4. (A4) Medical Educational Research

(B) Case Report/ Series

2. Abstract Structure and Formatting Guidelines

a) All abstracts must be written in English or Bahasa Malaysia and structured using the following format:

i)  Title: Clear and concise

ii)  Authors & Affiliations: Indicate presenting author and corresponding author.

iii) Background: Brief rationale or context of the study.

iv) Objective(s): Purpose of the study.

v)  Methods: Study design, sample, instruments, and analysis.

vi) Results: Key findings with relevant data (if available).

vii) Conclusion: Main takeaway and relevance to practice.

* For review and other type articles that do not involve primary data collection, experimental procedures, participant recruitment, or statistical analysis, the use of a free‑flow (non‑structured) abstract is appropriate and acceptable

b) Keywords: 5 keywords.

c) Word limit: Maximum 500 words (excluding title, authors, affiliations and in-line citation)

d) References: Maximum 20 Citations in IEEE style 

e) File format: Word document (.doc/.docx, do not submit as PDF)

Abstract Template and Guideline

1. Kindly use the template provided (downloadable in the online abstract submission portal provided) when making submission. 

2. All submissions must be made through the online abstract submission portal (https://forms.gle/Z9agMNWDDq9abZBH9).

3. Prior to uploading the abstract, rename the word doc to: 

a) JRD2026_Abstract_OralProfLastName_AffiliationAbbreviation (for Professional Oral Category)

Example: JRD2026_Abstract_OralProfAbdullah_KKMahmoodiah

b) JRD2026_Abstract_PosterProfLastName (for Professional Poster) 

Example: JRD2026_Abstract_PosterProfSingh_HSI

c) JRD2026_Abstract_PosterStudLastName (for Student Poster) 

Example: JRD2026_Abstract_PosterStudYaw_Monash

* add 02,03..n for multiple submission by the same author. 

Example:  JRD2026_Abstract_PosterStudYaw_Monash_02 for second submission/abstract

4. Disclaimer & Ethical Requirements

All authors must comply with the following:

a) Permission to Participate:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students must obtain supervisor approval.

• Professional staff are exempt from supervisor permission.

b) Ethical Clearance:

• Required for all studies involving human participants, animals, or identifiable data.

c) AI Disclosure:

• Authors must disclose any use of generative AI in writing, analysis, or data processing.

d) Plagiarism Check:

• All submissions will undergo plagiarism screening. Submissions with significant plagiarism will be rejected.

* A template letter for publication permission, results of plagiarism check, ethical clearance information (when appropriate) and AI disclosure, would be required for papers that has been selected for publication (post-event)

5. Review, Publication Rights and Publication

a) All submitted papers will be reviewed and considered for proceeding publication (with additional fee) in suitable  

    Malaysian MyCITE and Google Scholar Indexed journals.

b) There would be a fee imposed for publication (agreeable corresponding authors would be contacted after the 

    conference). 

c) Corresponding authors of selected abstracts and those who are agreeable for publication will be contacted after the   competition for revision suggested by the JRD2026 Abstract Committee. 

d) The JRD2026 Abstract Committee reserves the right to assign papers to appropriate journals. 

e) Authors cannot request or choose a specific journal.

f) Once accepted for publication, papers cannot be withdrawn and fees are not refundable.

6. Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: CLOSED

• Participant Invitation for Competition (oral/poster): 28 August 2026

• Registration Deadline: 11 September 2026 - CLOSED

• E-Poster and Oral Presentation Slide Submission: 21st September 2026

• Scientific Meeting / Competition/ Presentation: 1 October 2026

• Proceeding Review and Reply by Abstract Committee (Selected Papers): TBC

• Proceeding Correction Submission (Selected Papers): TBC

7. Contact

For further information and clarification, kindly contact us via johorresearchday2026@gmail.com 

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