Call for Abstracts

Author Submission Guidelines

5th Saudi Conference on Forensic Medical Sciences (SCFMS 2026)
Theme: Global Horizons: Setting the Standard for Forensic Excellence

📅 Key Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline 1st September 2026
Acceptance Notification 15th September 2026

🎯 Scope & Purpose

The Scientific Committee invites the submission of original abstracts for oral or poster presentations at SCFMS 2026. These guidelines ensure that all presented work reflects the highest standards of scientific quality, clinical relevance, and ethical integrity.

📝 General Submission Criteria

Language

All abstracts must be written in clear, grammatically correct, academic English.

Word Count

Strictly between 300 and 450 words. (Title, authors, and affiliations excluded).

Keywords

Provide 3 to 5 relevant keywords for indexing and session scheduling.

Abbreviations

Standard medical/scientific abbreviations must be defined upon first use.

Originality

Submissions must present work not previously published or presented elsewhere.

Important Note

Abstracts failing to meet basic formatting or word count limits may be automatically rejected.

📂 Abstract Categories & Mandatory Layouts

Authors must select the most appropriate category. Abstracts must utilize a structured format using the exact headers below:

Category A

Original Research

Experimental studies, laboratory investigations, toxicological research, and technological validation trials.

Mandatory Layout:
  • • Background & Rationale
  • • Objectives
  • • Methods
  • • Results
  • • Conclusion & Impact
Category B

Review Articles

Syntheses of emerging forensic technologies, policy implications, or comprehensive analyses of methodologies.

Mandatory Layout:
  • • Background & Rationale
  • • Objectives
  • • Methods
  • • Results
  • • Conclusion & Recommendations
Category C

Case Reports & Series

Unique or instructive cases highlighting diagnostic challenges, novel applications, or ethical dilemmas.

Mandatory Layout:
  • • Introduction
  • • Case Presentation
  • • Discussion
  • • Conclusion

🚀 Submission Process

  • 1
    Online Submission

    Access the portal through the SCFMS 2026 website.

  • 2
    Account Creation

    First-time users will need to create an account.

  • 3
    Guidance

    Follow step-by-step instructions on the portal.

  • 4
    Confirmation

    A confirmation email will be sent upon success.

🔍 Review & Notification

Peer Review

Abstracts will be evaluated based on scientific merit, originality, relevance, and clarity.

Notification

Authors will be notified by 15th September 2026 regarding acceptance and format (oral or poster).

🎤 Presentation Format

Oral

Dedicated scientific sessions with Q&A slots.

Poster

Physical display during designated sessions.

📚 Publication

All accepted and presented abstracts will be published in the official proceedings.

"Selected high-quality abstracts may be invited for submission to a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal."

⚖️ Ethics, Disclosures, & Compliance

👤
Anonymity

Strict patient confidentiality must be maintained in all Case Reports.

✅
Approvals

Must comply with international standards and IRB clearance.

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Conflict of Interest

Commercial or financial relationships must be disclosed.

✈️

Travel, Visa, and Accommodation

Support provided by the organizing committee based on presentation format:

Oral Presentations

  • ✓ Accommodation: Complimentary hotel for event duration.
  • ✓ Visa Support: Official support document provided.

Poster Presentations

  • ✕ Accommodation: Self-arranged and funded.
  • ✓ Visa Support: Official support document provided.

Important Visa Information

All presenters are responsible for completing visa procedures and covering associated fees through the Consulate of KSA.

Questions?

Contact the Scientific Committee at abstract@scfms.org

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