Call for abstract of Oral Presentation:
The scientific committee Golden Jubilee celebration’s, HMAI is pleased to invite all undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, practitioners, academicians, PhD scholars, and others to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The shortlisted abstracts will also be published in the program souvenir. This is an opportunity to share your research with colleagues who can broaden your outlook and shed substantial light on different, previously unexplored areas of homeopathy research.
Guidelines for submission:
- All abstracts should be related to homoeopathy.
- The online abstract submission portal will be open from 1 May to 31 August 2025, abstracts can only be submitted after registering for the program. The deadline for submission will not be extended any further. Incomplete or late submissions will not be entertained.
- Each registrant can submit only one abstract for evaluation.
- Acceptance of an abstract will be based on peer review. Accepted abstracts will be
announced officially on the webpage and through e-mail by September 2025.
Abstract formatting guidelines:
Abstracts should be submitted under the following categories of articles: Case reports/series, Clinical research–qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods,
Review article, Disease prevention, Fundamental research, Health service research, In-vitro animal and plant-based research, Homoeopathic pathogenetic trials (HPTs) or drug
proving, Veterinary research, Debate or commentary
N.B. Clinical trial registration number and review registration number should be provided at the end of the abstracts in case of clinical trials & review articles respectively. - The abstract should be written in concise and academic English.
- The word limit is a maximum of 300 words excluding the title and keywords.
- The word limit for the title should be between 25-30 words.
- There should be no references, tables, or figures.
- Only standard and accepted abbreviations should be used (e.g., AIDS, ECG,etc).
- Bold or underlined formatting should not be used.
- The names of the homoeopathic medicines should appear in italics (e.g., Lycopodium clavatum).
- Presenting author’s and co-authors’ details should be uploaded during submission: full name,degree, department, affiliation, institution and address, e-mail, phone no, and ORCID ID.
- Abstracts should preferably be structured using the following subheadings: a. Background and aim, b. Methods, c. Results, d. Conclusion
- Keywords: 3-5 maximum
- The presenting author will be responsible for ensuring that all co-authors give their
consent to be named and all are aware of the contents of the abstract. - Peer review process: All abstracts will undergo a rigorous peer review by the Scientific Committee to assess their scientific quality, relevance, and contribution to homeopathy research. Abstracts will be evaluated for ethical compliance, following the Declaration of Helsinki for human research and international standards for animal studies. If an abstract involves animal research or patient data, the Scientific Committee may contact the submitting author for further details before making a final decision. Authors must ensure their email addresses are correct at submission, as HMAI is not responsible for failed deliveries.
Call for abstract of Poster Presentation:
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE ABSTRACT IS 30.09.2025.
Poster presentation guidelines: Posters should be submitted under the following categories of articles:
- Case reports/series
- Clinical research – qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods
- Review article
- Fundamental research
- In vitro animal and plant-based research
- Homoeopathic pathogenetic trials (HPTs) or drug-proving.
- Poster presentations will take place during the main conference.
- Authors must be physically present during the designated poster session to explain their work and answer questions.
- Mention your contact details, i.e., email address, at the end of the poster.
- Name of the institution (s) should be mentioned at the top of the poster.
- Posters will be judged by both the scientific committee and attendees (for the People’s Choice Award).
Poster Size and Format: - Poster Size: 3 feet × 6.5 feet (36 inches × 78 inches) of printed flex in portrait orientation.
- Layout: Neatly divided into sections — Title, Author(s), Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Keywords.
- Font: Use clear fonts (e.g., Arial or Calibri); title should be at least 72 pt; headings 48 pt; body text 24–30 pt.
- Language: English only.
- Printing: Participants are responsible for printing and bringing their posters.
- QR Code (optional): You may include a QR code linking to your full paper or professional profile.
Content Recommendations: - Highlight key findings with visuals (charts, images, infographics).
- Ensure homoeopathic remedy names are in italics.
- Avoid overly technical jargon; make content accessible.
- Mention ethical approvals or trial registrations (if applicable).
Discussion Instructions: - Be present beside your poster during your assigned 20-minute time slot.
- No AV equipment will be provided. Discussions are informal and non-facilitated.
- You may bring non-commercial handouts for educational use only.
- Do not disturb discussions at nearby posters.
- Be ready to answer questions from judges and attendees.
Poster Presentation Award Categories:
1️⃣ Best Poster Presentation – Overall Awarded to the highest-scoring poster across all categories, based on originality, scientific rigor, clarity, visual impact, and relevance to homeopathy.
2️⃣ Best Student Poster – Recognizes outstanding work by an undergraduate, postgraduate (MD Hom), or PhD student.
Must present a valid institutional ID at the time of submission/presentation.
3️⃣ Best Innovation or Research Impact – Honors a poster that introduces an innovative method, idea, or shows significant potential impact in homoeopathic clinical practice or public health.
4️⃣ Best Clinical or Applied Research Poster – Awarded to work demonstrating strong methodology and practical implications, especially studies with patient-based outcomes, interventions, or clinical applications.
5️⃣ People’s Choice Award – Voted by attendees during the poster session.