Call for Abstracts

Instructions for Abstract Submission

Abstracts must be written in English and submitted through the online submission form available on this website.

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General Format

The abstract must fit within an area of 14 × 20 cm and be prepared in MS Word format using:

  • Font: Calibri

  • Line spacing: Single

Please follow the structure below:

1. Title

  • Bold

  • UPPERCASE letters

  • Font size: 12 pt

  • Leave a 2 cm left margin on the first line (reserved for the abstract number assigned by the organizing committee)

2. Authors
  • Initials and surnames

  • Font size: 11 pt

  • The presenting author must be shown in bold

3. Affiliations

  • Font size: 10 pt

  • Include:

    • Unit / Department

    • Institution

    • Full postal address

    • Email address of one author only (mandatory)

If authors belong to multiple institutions, use superscript numbers to identify affiliations.

4. Abstract Body

  • Font size: 11 pt

  • Include:

    • Introduction

    • Objective(s)

    • Methods

    • Results

    • Conclusions

⚠️ Do not use subtitles inside the abstract.
⚠️ Do not include references.

Important Notes

  • Abstracts that do not follow the required format will not be accepted.

  • Abbreviations must be written in full the first time, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

  • Tables, graphs, and figures are not allowed.

Scientific Categories

Authors must select one category during submission:

  1. Lactic Acid Bacteria for Human Health and Nutrition

  2. Lactic Acid Bacteria in Animal Health and Production

  3. Physiology, Metabolism and Stress Responses of Lactic Acid Bacteria

  4. Applied Biotechnology and Industrial Uses of Lactic Acid Bacteria

  5. Molecular Biology, Omics and Genomics of Lactic Acid Bacteria