Call for Abstracts

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The International Society for Skiing Safety invites scientists and specialists concerned with safety and injury prevention in recreational and competitive Alpine sports including:

 

• Alpine Skiing                                              Congress Topics:

• Snowboarding                                               Epidemiology

• Alpine Touring                                               Injury Biomechanics

• Telemarking                                                   Design of Safety Equipment

• Snow Tubing and Sledding                          Mountain Safety

• Snow Parks                                                    Risk Management

• Mountain Biking                                            Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation

                                                                               Injury Prevention Campaigns

                                                                               Ski Patrol and Rescue

                                                                               Mountain Operations

                                                                               Health Aspect

Abstract Submission:

1) Prepare the abstract following the guidelines

2) Fill out the abstract submission form and submit your abstract, under the "Congress" tab above, or email to: abstracts@isssweb.com

 

Guidelines for Abstract Preparation:

The abstract must be written in English and should have the following structure:

Title

Author(s)

Affiliation(s), City, State, Country

Keywords

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Acknowledgement

 

Sample Abstract: 

 

Abstract Review Process:

Each abstract will be reviewed by at least two members of the scientific committee.  Abstract will be categorized as follows:

 

Accept: Abstract is accepted with only minor editing required at the discretion of the editor of the book of abstracts.

 

Accept with minor changes: Abstract is accepted after the authors respond to the reviewers’ concerns to the satisfaction of the chair of the scientific committee

 

Reject and resubmit:  Abstract is rejected unless the authors can make satisfactory responses to the reviewers’ concerns.

 

Reject: Abstract not suitable for presentation at the congress or publication in the book of abstracts

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Important Dates:

October         2018    Call for Abstracts

November 15 2018   Abstract Submission Opens

January 31     2019   Abstract Submission Deadline

February 15   2019   Author Notification

February 28  2019   Early Registration Closes

April 7            2019   Conference Begins