• Not more than 300 words.

• Margin: 1 inch top and bottom; 0.75 inches left and right

• Font Style: Times New Roman

• Title: centered, bold, upper and lower case, font size is 12 pt.

• Author(s): centered, upper and lower case, font size is 11 pt.

  • Authors should use first and surname

  • Use number superscripts if there are more than one affiliation of authors

  • Presenting author(s) should be underlined

  • Email address of the corresponding author should be provided

• Affiliation: centered, upper and lower case, italicized

  • If authors are from different institutions indicate with superscripts respective affiliations

  • Include the address of the presenting author to enable interested parties to contact the author; including telephone, fax, and e-mail., font size: 10 pt. 

• Abstract: justified, font size is 11 pt.

• Keywords: justified in lower case, font size is 11 pt.

• Word format: 97-2003 version or more recent (.doc, .docm, .docx)

Reminders per Section of the Paper

• Abstract: should fit in one (1) 6x9 page, using the format specified above.

• Introduction: part should contain the scope and purpose of the work in 2-3 short sentences only

• Experimental Approach: must be described briefly

• Results: only the highlights of the results should be presented, which should be quantitative if possible, or as the nature of the paper permits.

  • Uncommon acronyms should be spelled out the first time they are used; if several acronyms are used, they should be listed with their meanings at the end of the abstract

• Conclusions: only the major conclusions should be stated; no more than five keywords should be mentioned 

Contents of the Poster

1. Abstract: Brief summary of the whole study. 

2. Introduction: Brief introduction of the problem being addressed and the significance of the research

3. Methods: Provide only the important details; flow charts would be advisable but should be understandable and easy to follow.

4. Results: Minimize texts; present graphs, pictures, and tables

5. Discussion: Must include the analysis and implications of the results with regard to other published literature on the topic

1. • If possible, include the conclusion/s, directions, and next steps to take as a follow-up of the results.

Format of the Poster

1. SIZE: 

• Landscape orientation 

• 36” (L) x 46” (W)

2. TITLE AND AUTHOR: 

1. • Main Title: use letters equivalent to 72 points (about 2cm) for the 

   • Subtitle and Author/s: use letters equivalent to 40 points (less than 1cm) 

   • **The title and author/s should be the same as in the submitted abstract. 

3. TEXT LETTERING: 

1. • Use type letters that are at least 20 points (about 6mm high)

   • Do NOT use fancy lettering or fonts

   • Use upper and lower case standard letters

4. TEXT COLORS AND BACKGROUNDS

1. • Dark letters on a light, plain background is easiest to read

   • Use a combination of closely related colors, but do NOT use too many colors

5. ILLUSTRATIONS: 

1. • Photographs and graphs should be 5” x 7” (12.5cm x 18cm)

   • Captions and labels on diagrams should be readable from two meters away, and not cluttered with unnecessary detail

   • Use only one vertical scale per graph

   • Graphs are preferable to tables.

6. ORGANIZATION: 

1. • Presentations should be easily followed sequentially from one part to the next

   • Use numbers or arrows to better direct the reader from item to item in the correct order, left to right, top to bottom

   • Do not clutter with so much text or artwork.

7. FILE SIZE:  final version should be in PDF Format. 

Adapted from:

https://www.nast.ph/index.php/11-announcements/456-call-for-papers-2

https://guides.nyu.edu/posters

https://www2.clarku.edu/offices/its/academictechnology/documents/Guidelines-for-Poster-Design-2013.pdf