ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Abstract Topics
We invite abstract submissions on the science and technology of optics across all aquatic environments, research, and applications, including (but not limited to) biogeochemistry, environmental management and applications, instruments, techniques and observational systems, remote sensing, phytoplankton ecology, radiative transfer and optical theory, global change, and benthic processes.
2. Preparing an Abstract
Primary Author
The participant submitting the abstract is considered the primary (presenting) author. Each conference participant is limited to submitting one abstract as the primary author, but may be listed as a coauthor on an unlimited number of abstracts.
Coauthors
Up to 20 additional authors names and institutions may be included in abstract submission.
Word Limit
Word limit is 250 words.
Abstract Text Format
IMPORTANT: We recommend that you type the abstract text directly, or paste the unformatted text, into the box. Although the editing toolbar includes options for italics, subscript, superscript, etc., this formatting is not retained when the abstract is exported to MS Excel.
To ensure that your abstract information appears as desired during the review process, as well as in the online and printed program, we advise that you do not use subscript, superscript, italics, special characters, equations, mathematical symbols, or other special formatting.
Questions?
Please contact Jenny Ramarui.
3. Submitting an Abstract
The link to the abstract submission system will be provided upon completion of the registration process. Abstracts are due May 3, 2024.
4. Abstract Evaluation
The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 3, 2024. A “blind review” of all abstracts requesting “oral presentation” or “no preference” will take place after the deadline.
Each abstract is reviewed by three committee members who cannot view information about the author(s) or institutional affiliations. The reviewers assess each abstract on five criteria (State of Completion, Novelty, Advancement of Field, Quality, and Relevance). The score that is generated for each abstract guides the committee when making presentation assignments.
A limited number of oral presentation slots are available, and to maintain a degree of balance and interest in the program, it will not be possible to accommodate some requests for oral presentation. Therefore, abstracts not assigned for an oral presentation will be presented as posters. It is important to keep in mind that the Ocean Optics Conference considers all presentations as having equal value. Poster sessions are very well attended and provide an opportunity to discuss research in detail. Posters will remain on display for at least two full days during the conference. Notification of assignment as an oral or poster presentation will be sent by the end of June; please contact Jenny Ramarui with any questions.
Evaluation Criteria
1. State of Completion (maximum 5 points): The abstract shows substantial results indicating that the work has been, or is nearly completed.
2. Novelty (maximum 5 points): The abstract shows innovative laboratory or data analysis techniques, or presents a new topic or application in ocean optics.
3. Advancement of Field (maximum 5 points): The abstract presents a significant contribution to the field.
4. Quality (maximum 5 points): The abstract is well-written and organized. The scope of the work can be clearly understood.
5. Relevance (maximum 5 points): The abstract addresses topical areas requested for the conference.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Ramarui,
Conference Coordinator,
at [email protected]
or (1) 301-251-7708