2024 Abstract Submission

Invitation to Submit

On behalf of the 2024 ISANA Program Committee, we invite you to submit an abstract for the 34th ISANA Conference held from 4 – 5 December 2024 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia.

The ISANA Conference brings together students, leaders and practitioners and provides a platform to share experiences and learnings. We encourage you to take this opportunity to join the conversation and submit an abstract for consideration surrounding the conference theme, Freshen Up your Toolkit to Support International Students and Refresh Yourself.

We offer various presentation formats, including oral presentations, quick bite oral presentations, posters, and special interest groups, to ensure a diverse and engaging program.

Presentations are encouraged to be focused on original research, case studies, frameworks, or practical applications relevant to the subthemes listed below. Submissions will be reviewed by our program committee to ensure the selection of high-quality contributions for presentation.

To submit your abstract, please visit our submission portal linked on the right and follow the instructions provided. Please don’t hesitate to contact our conference managers, at mail@conferencedesign.com.au, if you have any questions.

Abstract Submission Instructions

All abstracts are submitted online via the portal above.

1. Prepare your Abstract

  • Title: Use a descriptive title of up to fifteen words that indicates the content of the abstract. Titles are printed in uppercase.
  • Authors:  Include the given name and family name of every contributing author, separated by a comma.
  • Affiliations: Include each author’s organization, suburb, state, and email address (optional). The presenter will be indicated in the program, not the abstract.
  • Abstract: Prepare a 250-word abstract for all presentation types including:
    • The purpose of the presentation
    • The nature and scope of the topic
    • The issue or problem under consideration
    • The outcome of the conclusion reached.

2. Corresponding Author

Open the submission portal and enter the contact details of the corresponding author.

3. Abstract Submission Details

You will need to enter the following details for each abstract you submit:

  • Presentation title (15 words)
  • Abstract (250 words)
  • Preferred presentation format
  • Preferred theme
  • Names of authors
  • Affiliations of authors
  • Indicate the presenter.
  • Short biography of the presenter (100 words)

Abstract Guidelines

  • Abstracts must be original and unpublished.
  • You must declare a potential conflict of interest.
  • Ensure that your abstract is grammatically correct and free of other errors.
  • Use single spacing for all text.
  • Do not use abbreviations in the title of the abstract
  • When using abbreviations in the abstract, spell them out in full at the first mention
  • Capitalize the first letter in trade names.
  • Abstracts should NOT contain references, tables, or figures.
  • Accepted abstracts will appear exactly as submitted.
  • Industry representatives are welcome to submit an abstract for consideration, however, submissions that are commercially or sales-focused will not be considered

Presenter Registration

All presenters must register for the conference and pay the appropriate registration fee. Presenters also need to meet their own travel and accommodation costs.

Correspondence

The submitting author will be the only point of contact for all communication regarding the abstract, including acceptance notification.

Presentation Formats

You are asked to note a preferred presentation format when submitting as there are limited places, particularly for oral presentations, the committee may request that you consider an alternative format. Authors will be advised and asked to confirm if they wish to present in the new format.

Oral Presentations

This format consists of a 20-minute oral presentation followed by 5 minutes for live Q&A.  Generally scheduled with 2-4 other orals of a similar sub-theme topic.

Quick Bite Oral Presentations

Quick Bite Oral presentations are short, focused oral talks that allow presenters to quickly share a concise overview of their research or a specific aspect of their work. They will consist of a 10-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes for live Q&A.

Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide a platform for conference attendees with shared interests to meet and share informally for 90 minutes of facilitated discussions during designated sessions. These SIGs are valuable for fostering dialogue and addressing various international student issues, as well as discussing common interests and professional roles in specific work environments.

Examples of areas covered by Special Interest Groups include:

  • Under 18 Students
  • Academic Progress Monitoring
  • Pre-arrival International Student Services
  • Pre-University Programs and Students
  • Issues and Management of Regional Campuses
  • Accommodation Concerns
  • Language and Learning Support
  • Admissions Processes
  • Sponsored Students
  • Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
  • Student Counselling Services
  • Student Employment and Employability Opportunities

Display Posters

Are you an international student working on any research topic related to the international student experience in Australia? Would you like to share your research with a non-academic audience of experts working in the field? Would you like to mix with like-minded professionals? Then, apply to present a poster at the upcoming ISANA National Conference.

  • An A0-size portrait poster displayed for the duration of the conference. Presenters will be required to bring their printed poster with them onsite.
  • The abstract and a PDF of each poster will be included in the conference app for delegates to view on their smart devices.
  • Presenters will also be asked to attend their poster during a poster viewing session to discuss the poster with other delegates.

Presentation Themes

Select one of the following theme options when submitting your abstracts.

  1. Pre-Departure, Orientation and Cultural Adjustment
  2. Mental Health and Wellbeing
  3. Intervention Strategies to Support Students in Their Academic Success
  4. Engagement, Community and Connection
  5. Best Practice Models
  6. Resources for International Student Practitioners
  7. Under 18 Younger Student Support Services
  8. Career Preparation – Student Success and Future Outcomes
  9. Student Accommodation and Homestay

Review & Selection Process

Selection Process

The Program Committee will review all abstract submissions and allocate presentations to the program considering the score of the abstract, recommendations from reviewers, the author’s preference for presentation format, and the balance of the program.

Abstract authors will be notified of acceptance, rejection or change of format via email at the date specified above. Presenters are then required to confirm their acceptance and their participation in the conference.

Scoring

All submissions will be reviewed against set criteria to ensure consistency and fairness in the review process.

  • Relevance: The extent to which the abstract aligns with the conference theme or topics of interest.
  • Originality: The novelty and uniqueness of the research or ideas presented in the abstract.
  • Clarity: The clarity and coherence of the abstract in terms of organization, structure, and language usage.
  • Significance: The significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented in the abstract.
  • Methodology or Approach: The appropriateness and rigour of the research methodology or approach described in the abstract.
  • Results or Findings: The clarity and relevance of the reported results or findings in the abstract.
  • Conclusions or Implications: The clarity and logical connections between the results or findings and the conclusions or implications drawn in the abstract.
  • Contribution to the Field: The extent to which the abstract contributes to advancing knowledge or practice in the field.
  • Overall Quality: An assessment of the overall quality of the abstract, including its readability, coherence, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

Writing an Abstract

An abstract is a short document that captures the interest of potential attendees of your session. Your abstract should engage the reader by telling them what your presentation is about. The title of the proposed presentation is also important; short attention-catching titles are the most effective, however, it is also important to ensure that the title describes the subject.

These are questions to consider when writing your abstract.

  • Does the title succinctly describe the topic?
  • Does the abstract clearly state the topic of the presentation?
  • Does the abstract say how the research or project was or is being undertaken?
  • Does the abstract give a concise summary of the findings?
  • Does the abstract indicate the value of the findings and whom the findings will benefit?
  • Does the abstract engage the reader by telling them why they should attend the presentation?
  • Is the abstract well written in terms of conciseness, language, and grammar?
  • Does the abstract conform to the structure outlined and the word limit?

While the format of your abstract will vary with the topic and type of information you are presenting, most abstracts will include the following:

  • Background of the project or initiative,
  • Method of research or project implementation,
  • Results of the project or research
  • Discussion of the outcomes and implications.

Finally, your abstract should not include diagrams or images; references are not required in the abstract.

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