Euro PM2021 Congress & Exhibition - Frequently Asked Questions

Author Process Flow Chart

A visual diagram showing the process of Abstract Submission from start to Presentation, including key dates and deadlines.

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Abstract Submission

Is it possible to submit an abstract for Euro PM2021?

Yes, abstract submission opened on November 2020 and will close on 22 January 2021, the Technical Programme Committee will meet to set the programme on 18 February 2021. If it is not possible for you to submit an abstract by January 2021, please submit your abstract when the Euro PM2021 Call for Papers opens in November 2020. To be added to the mailing list to be sent a reminder, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When I have submitted an abstract/manuscript and I want to edit/update it, how can I do it?

If you have any changes to make please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Abstract Acceptance

When do the Technical Programme Committee meet?

The Technical Programme Committee will meet on 18 February 2021.

When will I hear if my abstract has been accepted?

We will inform all submitters via email, if you have not received a response by 17 March, please let us know.

If my abstract is accepted as an oral presentation, do I need to write a manuscript?

Yes, a 6 page manuscript must be submitted for all presentation types.

If my abstract is accepted as a poster presentation, do I need to write a manuscript?

Yes, a 6 page manuscript must be submitted for all presentation types.

When is the manuscript deadline?

The draft manuscript should be submitted by 5 May 2021 for review by your paper reviewer.

Can I have an extension to submit my manuscript?

The manuscript deadline is exactly that, a time for you to submit your manuscript to the referee for review. If your manuscript isn't perfectly finished by this date it is not a problem, but you must be able to submit a first draft for your referee to see by 5 May 2021 at the latest.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need to discuss your manuscript.

Where will my manuscript be published?

EPMA will publish the manuscripts in the Proceedings which will be available for all Euro PM2021 Full Delegates. EPMA also has agreements with ProQuest LLC, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, EBSCO and Scopus to enable the wider circulation of papers presented at EPMA conferences post event and to enhance their standing in the academic community. The papers from Euro PM2021 will subsequently be made available to the subscribers of these products after October 2022.

Writing and Uploading your Manuscript

What are the manuscript production requirements?

Draft and final manuscripts must be:

An MS Word file only, saved as .doc not .docx or PDF
In 10 point Arial
In English, with single line spacing
The pages set to A4 format
With a margin of 2.5 cm at the top, 2.0 cm at the bottom of each page, and 2.5 cm at either side
Including the title, the author's and co-authors' names, organisation, postal and email addresses inserted at the top of the first page
The abstract should be typed in a single paragraph, beginning below the title and authors' details on the first page and should be no longer than 150 words
The main text should begin below the last line of the abstract
The whole manuscript must not exceed 6 pages, including figures
To avoid production problems, insert figures and tables as separate jpeg or tif images within the MS Word document, i.e. each figure inserted as a separate file and not copied and pasted. This also applies to equations where symbols are used.
Figures and tables can be included in black and white or colour (preferred). Captions should be placed below in single spacing
Footnotes should use consecutive numbers and placed in brackets, eg (i)
Ensure references are numbered in the order in which they appear in the text, at the end of the manuscript, e.g. [1]
Commercialism in text and/or figures and tables must be avoided

What should I name my draft manuscript document?

Save the manuscript with the electronic file name 'paper number _ author surname' for example ‘EP21123_Smith'. The paper number refers to the number sent to you in your confirmation of acceptance email in February.

How do I submit my draft manuscript?

A video with detailed instructions will be released and visible in the author login area in due course.

Paper Review

What happens after I submit my draft manuscript?

After you submit your draft manuscript, your reviewer will receive a notification and they will then look over the document. They will then either mark the manuscript as complete or they will re-upload a new version of the document which includes suggestions for changes. After making changes, you can reupload the document as you did the first time. When both yourself and the reviewer are happy with the quality of your manuscript, they will mark the manuscript as final.

My draft manuscript was marked as final - what do I need to do?

If your draft manuscript is marked as final then your reviewer is happy with the document and you will be unable to edit this further. If you do need to make changes in the future please contact EPMA on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

I've had an email stating reviewing has been updated on my manuscript - what do I do?

When your reviewer reads your manuscript, they may choose to add suggestions to the document which they will then upload to the abstract management system. In the email, click the link to login in and then you can download the newest version of the document. A video with detailed instructions will be released in due course.

Manuscript Reviewers

Event Registration

Exhibitors

Authors - Preparing your Presentions

What is involved if I have an oral presentation?

You will need to provide a Manuscript for review by 5 May 2021.

You will need to prepare a presentation according to the given guidelines, you will also be provided with a slot of time in which you will be able to present your paper.

Extra details will be emailed out shortly regarding preparing your oral presentation.

I have a poster presentation - what do I need to do?

You will need to provide a Manuscript for review by 5 May 2021.

You will need to display your poster in the poster area from Monday morning until Wednesday evening.

You should create your poster to be 90cm wide by 90cm deep. It is recommended that you do not print the work on very thick paper or card as this may be too heavy for the tape to attach the poster to the board.

At the Congress, poster boards will be organised in session order, please look for the board with your name and paper reference number on within your session. Posters should be fixed to the boards with strong double-sided tape, which will be provided in the poster area, on Sunday afternoon, or on Monday Morning and must remain in position throughout the event.

What is the Poster and Networking Time?

It is your opportunity to present your poster during the Poster & Networking time. It is suggested that you can be available during this time to answer any questions relating to your poster(s) from delegates. You might like to display your mobile phone number and email address, to enable interested delegates to make contact during the event; not forgetting Twitter and LinkedIn information if you wish.

In addition, delegates will be able to send you a message through the networking function of the Euro PM2021 mobile app if they have additional questions or would like to discuss your presentation further. Remember to bring plenty of business cards with you; these can be placed in an envelope underneath your poster.

When do I remove my poster?

If you wish to retain your poster, you must remove it after 17:00 on Wednesday.

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