Abstract Guidelines for the 4th Arab Resuscitation Council Scientific Conference (ArRC)

The 4th Arab Resuscitation Council Scientific Conference (ArRC) invites researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts that contribute innovative insights to the field. To ensure high quality, a global panel of experts will conduct a peer-review process. Submission is open until Friday, 22 May 2026, 11:59 P.M. GST.

Abstract Evaluation & Eligibility

Abstracts will be evaluated based on the submitter’s declared professional level to ensure a fair and appropriate assessment process. Submissions are open to:

  • Medical Students
  • Nursing Students
  • Residents
  • Nurses
  • Fellows
  • Paramedics
  • Physicians

Travel Grant Opportunity

Authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to apply for a travel grant. Applications will open once abstract acceptance notifications have been announced.

Here are the guidelines for abstract submission:

  • All abstracts must be submitted online through the Abstracts Portal. Submissions via email will not be considered.
  • Authors are responsible for adhering to the guidelines to ensure a correct submission. Any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific facts will be reproduced as submitted.
  • Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Abstracts must be prepared in English and written in “Sentence case” only.
  • The abstract text should not exceed 300 words.
  • Do not include the title of the abstract, authors’ names, affiliations, figures, or tables in the text. The submission platform will automatically add this information based on the data provided.

Authors must choose between two presentation types:

  • Oral
  • Poster
  • No Preference (Oral or Poster)

Please note that only Original Research, Systematic Reviews, and Case Studies will be accepted for submission. Perspective articles and Narrative Reviews will not be considered.

Authors must select one of the following study types:

  • Systemic Review / Metanalysis
  • Cohort Study
  • Randomized Control Trial
  • Case Control Study
  • Retrospective Study
  • Case Series / Case Report

Authors must choose a category that best fits the abstract’s theme. The categories are as follows:

  • Advancements in Technology and Simulation
  • Community Awareness
  • Disaster Management and Trauma
  • ECMO
  • Emergency and Critical Care
  • Epidemiology of CVDs
  • Hospital-based Care
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Pediatric Resuscitation
  • Post Resuscitation Care
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Prevention of Cardiac Events
  • Quality of Life after ROSC
  • Resuscitation Education and Training
  • Resuscitation Ethics
  • Resuscitation Update
  • Special Population

Authors should ensure the abstract follows the appropriate structure:

  • For Scientific Research Studies, the abstract must include: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
  • For Case Studies, the abstract must include: Background, Objectives, Case Description (for single case reports) or Case Series Description (for case series), and Conclusion.
  • Only fully completed, presenter profiles and abstract submissions marked as final will be reviewed.
  • Submissions can be edited until the deadline, even after having clicked “submit”. Authors must have clicked “submit” before the deadline for the abstract to be considered.
  • Abstracts can be saved in draft status and completed before the deadline.
  • Authors can submit multiple abstracts, but each author can present a MAXIMUM of TWO accepted and approved abstracts at the conference.
  • After the submission deadline, corrections, withdrawals, changes in authorship, and affiliation are not allowed.
  • Presentations must be in English, and speakers should be able to answer questions from the audience in English. Assistance from an English-speaking person can be arranged if needed.
  • Author confirms that their presented abstract adheres to research ethics. And when it is applicable, they should confirm that the research has been granted an IRB approval.
  • Authors should confirm that the submitted abstract is original, has not been previously submitted to any ArRC Scientific Conference, and has not been published or presented in any other conference or publication venue.
  • Authors should confirm and consent that if this abstract is accepted at the ArRC Scientific Conference and selected as one of the top abstract winners, it will not be published in any journal other than the journal facilitated by ArRC.

Abstract submission must be accompanied by a declaration of any potential conflict of interest for all authors. The conference aims to focus on educational content free from commercial influence or bias.

Notification of acceptance or rejection for oral abstracts and poster abstracts will be sent after review is completed by Monday, 06 July. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the presentation of their abstract.

  • Accepted Abstracts will benefit from the EBR.
  • Contributions will only be considered if at least one of the authors is registered on or before Monday, 20 July 2026.
  • The top three voted presentations and posters will be acknowledged and awarded during the conference. Additionally, publication opportunities for accepted research will be considered.
  • In the case of abstract acceptance, authors grant third parties the right to use the abstract and its presentation materials while providing proper attribution to the original authors.
  • Authors certify that the list of authors is complete and that they have permission from all co-authors to include their names in the abstract and publications.

Abstract submission constitutes a formal commitment to present the corresponding presentation in the assigned session and time slot by the Scientific Committee. Presentations CAN ONLY be made ON-SITE, NOT virtually. So, please ensure you can travel to Dubai if your abstract is accepted.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

Friday, 22 May 2026

Notifications of Acceptance & Rejection

Monday, 06 July 2026

Travel Grant Application opens

Monday, 06 July 2026