Call for Abstracts 12th WFC Global Education Conference 2024

Call for Abstracts
Technology and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Chiropractic Education
Submissions due: June 1, 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

The 2024 WFC Global Education Conference aims to explore the intersection of technology and innovation in shaping the future of chiropractic education. Abstract submissions and workshop proposals focusing on technological advances and innovations in teaching and learning are preferred but not obligatory. All topics related to education and training in chiropractic will be considered.

Submissions:
a. Submissions must be in English and are limited to 250 words maximum. Word count does not include title, author names, or affiliations. Deadline: Submit your abstract by June 1, 2024
b. The submission should be structured as mentioned in the descriptions for each type.
- Abstract Education Research and Literature Reviews (Platform/Poster) abstracts
- Abstract Education Descriptive Report (including innovations) details about format for descriptive reports may be found here
- Workshop proposals
c. Submissions should not include references, tables, graphs, figures, pictures, or video.
d. All works related to education will be considered. Works related to technology are especially welcomed.
e. Submissions that have been previously presented at a WFC Education Conference or that are out of scope for this conference will not be considered.
f. A submission may be submitted if it has been presented at another conference or if it has been published after the date of the last WFC Education Conference (after November 5, 2022).
g. To be fair and allow space for others, presenters may not present more than 2 of any type. Thus, no more than two (2) submissions of any combination of the following: education research/literature reviews, education descriptive reports (innovations), and workshops, will be considered by the same presenter.
h. Although all will be considered, not all submissions will be accepted. Submissions that are abstracts of education research/literature reviews and abstracts of descriptive reports will undergo the peer review process. Workshop proposals will be sent to the conference planning committee for consideration and decision.

Author responsibilities:
a. The primary author will be the contact person responsible for the submission of all required materials and all correspondence. The primary author is responsible for the accuracy of the submission.
b. Abstracts that are accepted for presentation will be published as submitted by the primary/corresponding author. It is the responsibility of the primary author to ensure that all requirements are met and that the work is free from factual or other errors (spelling, grammar, etc.)
c. The presenter may be any author (primary or coauthor) of the work. Only primary or coauthors are allowed to be a presenter at the conference. Non-authors are not allowed to present the study.
d. By submitting an abstract, the authors consent that an accepted abstract will be published in the Journal of Chiropractic Education.
e. It is the presenting author’s responsibility to secure funding and to register and attend the conference.

Peer Review Process:
a. All abstract submissions will be evaluated for completeness, strength of contribution, and relevance to the conference by the peer review committee.
b. Primary authors will be notified of the committee’s decision by August 1, 2024.

Workshop proposals:
Workshop proposals will be reviewed by the conference planning committee. Primary authors will be notified when decisions are made by the committee.

Attendance:
a. Presenting authors must complete paid (non-refundable) registration by August 15, 2024 to be included in the program and proceedings.

Questions about submissions should be directed to the peer review chair Dr. Claire Johnson at 2024wfc.education@gmail.com

For conference details such as program and registration, please visit www.wfc.org

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* 1. Authors: Only include actual authors. Each author must be qualified as an author of the presentation and be able to make a presentation of the complete work. Each must have been active in the actual project, research, and analysis of the data. Each author must be capable of defending all content, such as during a presentation. We follow author criteria according to ICMJE www.icmje.org

First Author (will be the corresponding author)

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* 11. Research abstracts will be reviewed based on the major category of their meta-competency. Here are the categories:

Student Knowledge, Cognitive Competence = Knowledge/cognitive competence “the possession of appropriate work-related knowledge, the ability to put this to effective use.”

Student Functional Competence = Functional competence “the ability to perform a range of work-based tasks effectively to produce required outcomes.”

Student Personal, Behavioral Competence = Personal/behavioral competence “the ability to adopt appropriate, observable behaviors in work-related situations.”

Student Values, Ethical Competence = Values/ethical competence “the possession of appropriate personal and professional values and the ability to make sound judgments based upon these in work-related situations.”

Chiropractic Program = Information related to chiropractic programs, infrastructure, and delivery of chiropractic education, accreditation, policy. Topics include Methods (such as best practices in education, teaching, learning methods, use of technology); Governance and Administration; Assessment and Quality Improvement; Ethics; Faculty/Staff development; Student Support; Curriculum planning/development; Student Assessment; Program resources ; Accreditation and requirements.

Pick ONE major meta-competency category that best fits your research abstract/presentation.

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* 12. Title of submission. Limit to 18 words or fewer.

The title should provide an accurate and succinct description of the contents of the work. The study design and aim should be understood from simply reading the title. Typically, the title includes keywords. Avoid writing titles as questions, declarative statements, or conclusions. If possible, include variables, who/what was studied, circumstances of data collection, and research design (if research). For workshops, provide a clear descriptive title and include the word "WORKSHOP" at the beginning.

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* 13. Submission - Limit to fewer than 250 words. Do not include title, author names, figures/tables, or references.

Abstract Education Research and Literature Reviews (Platform/Poster) abstracts should include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.

Abstract Education Descriptive Report (Innovations) should include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. (more information on reports can be found here)

Workshop proposals should include a brief description, skill-based learning objectives, and a presentation outline.

Insert 250 words or fewer abstract in the box below.

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* 14. Please select one of the following as it relates to ethics review and approval/exemption of your submission

My education research study or descriptive report involved human subjects and was approved or exempted through an IRB/Ethics Board at my institution

My education research study or descriptive report did not involve human subjects and did not require approval or exemption through an IRB/Ethics Board at my institution.

* 17. Terms & Conditions:

1. As authors, we understand that submitting an abstract or proposal is a commitment to register and present if it is accepted. At least one author of the accepted submission will register by the due date, will attend the conference, and will be present at the scheduled presentation time. We understand that withdrawing after acceptance could lead to sanctions, which may include not being allowed to submit to the next WFC conference.
2. As authors, we confirm that each of us is qualified as an author of this presentation according to ICMJE www.icmje.org criteria; each has been active in the actual project, research and/or analysis of the data. Each author is capable of defending all content.
3. As authors, we have listed all relevant conflicts of interest.
4. As authors, we understand that presentations may not be used to market products or services. Instead, exhibit space is available for the purpose of promotion. All presentations are to be done in a non-commercial and non-self-promotional manner.
5. For accepted abstracts we give permission for: 1) presentation by the presenting author listed, and 2) publication of the abstract in the conference proceedings.
6. As authors, we give permission for the accepted abstract to be printed in a supplemental conference proceeding in the Journal of Chiropractic Education. This will still allow us to publish any full and completed paper in any journal we wish. We recognize that the Conference reserves the right to publish the abstract or any details or data submitted for the purposes of the Conference either in electronic or printed format before, during and after the Conference.
7. For any educational research that requires ethics review, we will provide the proper documentation (IRB/REB/Ethics approval) since this is a requirement to present at this conference.

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