Call for Abstracts — USIM IHEC 2026

USIM IHEC 2026 · Scientific Programme

Call for Abstracts

Present your work at the 7th International Health Conference. We welcome original research, case reports, innovations, quality improvement projects, and reviews across twelve subthemes — from laboratory science and clinical practice to health policy, education, and planetary health. Accepted abstracts are published in the Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (MJPHM).

Accepted presenters

E-poster & slide upload deadline

30 SEP 2026

Abstract submission closed on 2 September 2026. If your abstract was accepted, read the presentation guidelines and upload your file from My Profile. Oral presenters can find their session and slot.

§ 01

Scope

Twelve Subthemes

Choose the subtheme that best fits your work when you submit. Your selection guides which reviewers assess your abstract, so pick the closest match rather than the broadest.

Clinical Medicine and Healthcare Practice

Public Health, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Infection Prevention, Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health

Medical Education and Health Professional Training

Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology

Women's, Maternal, Child and Family Health

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Medicine

Laboratory Medicine, Diagnostics and Biomedical Sciences

Nursing, Allied Health and Multidisciplinary Care

Health Systems, Policy, Ethics and Leadership

Islamic Perspectives, Spirituality and Holistic Health

Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Planetary Health

§ 02

Abstract Types

Five Categories

Each category has its own required structure. The submission form asks for exactly the sections listed beneath each type, so choose your category before you begin writing.

01	Original Research For completed studies with clear objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. Background Objectives Methods Results Conclusion
02	Case Report / Case Series For unique or educational clinical, laboratory, public health, or community-related cases. Background Case Description Discussion Conclusion
03	Innovation / Programme / Project Report For new approaches, interventions, tools, teaching methods, service improvements, or community programmes. Background Intervention / Innovation Outcome / Impact Conclusion
04	Quality Improvement / Audit For projects that evaluate and improve practice, workflow, safety, quality, or service delivery. Background Aim / Objectives Methods Results Conclusion
05	Review / Scoping Review / Systematic Review For evidence synthesis related to the conference scope. Background Methods (Search Strategy) Findings / Synthesis Conclusion

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Author Guidelines

Before You Submit

Please read these before starting. The submission form enforces the word limit and required sections, so an abstract that does not meet them cannot be saved.

Word Limit

300 words

Counted across the body sections only. Title, authors, affiliations, and keywords are excluded. The form counts as you type and will not accept an over-length abstract.

Language & Structure

English, structured

Every section required by your chosen category must be completed. Avoid abbreviations in the title, and define any abbreviation at first use in the body.

Authors & Affiliations

Presenting author identified

List all co-authors with their affiliations, and identify who will present. Author names and affiliations cannot be changed after submission — email the secretariat if a correction is needed.

Ethics & Consent

Declaration required

State your ethics approval reference where applicable, and confirm that all co-authors consent to the submission. Case reports must confirm patient consent and contain no identifying details.

Presentation Preference

Oral, poster, or either

Your preference is a request, not a guarantee. Oral slots are limited, so strong abstracts requesting oral may be offered a poster instead. Indicating either maximises your chance of acceptance.

Review Process

Double-blind

Reviewers assess your abstract without seeing author names or affiliations. Please avoid naming your institution in the body text, as that would identify you despite the blinding.

Registration Requirement

Acceptance does not include conference registration. The presenting author must be registered and paid for an accepted abstract to appear in the final programme and to be published in MJPHM.

If you are presenting and have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible, or contact the secretariat at ihec2026@usim.edu.my.

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Submission Portal

Submit Your Abstract

Sign in or create an account to submit. Your submissions are saved to your profile, where you can track their status and read reviewer feedback once decisions are released.

Category & Subtheme

Abstract Category *

Subtheme *

Title & Keywords

Abstract Title *

e.g. "Improving hand hygiene compliance through peer-led education among healthcare students"

Keywords *

e.g. Infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance, medical education, public health, innovation

Authors

Corresponding Author *

Corresponding Author Email *

Presenting Author *

Abstract Body

Select a category above to see the required structure. Maximum 300 words in total (excluding title, authors, affiliations, and keywords).

0 / 300 words

Presentation Preference

Oral presentation Poster presentation Either oral or poster

The final decision on presentation format will be made by the Scientific Committee.

Ethics & Consent

Ethical Approval *

I confirm that all co-authors have approved this submission.

Before You Submit

The abstract follows the required format
The word limit is not exceeded
All authors and affiliations are correct
The presenting author is identified
The abstract has been checked for grammar and spelling
All co-authors have approved the submission
Ethical approval has been obtained where applicable

I confirm all of the above.

My Abstracts → Register for the Conference →

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What Happens Next

The Review Process

Every abstract is assessed against a published rubric by appointed reviewers, with the final decision made by the scientific chair.

STEP 01

Acknowledgement

You receive an email confirming receipt, with your abstract reference number. Quote this reference in any correspondence with the secretariat.

STEP 02

Assignment

The scientific chair assigns your abstract to reviewers with expertise in your subtheme. Reviewers with a conflict of interest declare it and step aside.

STEP 03

Double-Blind Review

Reviewers score originality, scientific merit, relevance, clarity, and potential impact — without seeing who wrote the abstract.

STEP 04

Chair Decision

The scientific chair reviews all scores together and records the outcome: accepted for oral, accepted for poster, revision requested, or not accepted.

STEP 05

Notification

You are emailed the decision, together with any reviewer feedback the chair has approved for release. The outcome also appears in your profile.

STEP 06

Presentation & Publication

Accepted abstracts are scheduled into the programme and published in MJPHM, provided the presenting author is registered and paid.

Questions

For anything about your submission, contact the IHEC 2026 secretariat at ihec2026@usim.edu.my, quoting your abstract reference number.

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Accepted Presenters

Presentation Guidelines

Your acceptance email says how you are presenting. Choose your format below. Every file is uploaded from My Profile, in the box beneath your accepted abstract. Oral presenters can find their session and slot in § 07.

Upload deadline

30 Sep 2026

E-posters and oral slides. Your own deadline is also shown in your account.

Maximum file size

15 MB

A file over the limit is refused before it uploads.

One file per abstract

Replace freely

Replace or remove it as often as you need until the deadline. Only the latest is kept.

File name

No need to rename

Files are stored under your abstract reference automatically.

E-Poster Presentation

Accepted e-posters are shown throughout IHEC 2026 on the conference website and on e-poster stations around the venue. Posters that do not meet these specifications may not be displayed.

Poster specification

A single page, identical in content and layout to your printed poster
Size A0 (841 × 1189 mm), portrait
Preferred file: JPG, 72 dpi, up to 1080 pixels wide
PDF and PNG are also accepted
Maximum file size 15 MB

Content

No hyperlinks, animations or slide transitions
Text and graphics clearly arranged and easy to read on screen
Figures, tables, charts and images of high quality
You are responsible for your poster being accurate, complete and uploaded on time

Submitting your e-poster

Sign in to My Profile and upload your poster in the box beneath your accepted abstract by 30 September 2026. If you have more than one accepted poster, each abstract has its own upload box. After the deadline the portal closes, and a poster that has not been uploaded cannot be displayed on the website or at the venue.

Oral Presentation — In Person

Presented live at the conference venue, in the room and session given in the programme. Find your session, room and running order under Oral Presentation Slots.

7minutes
presentation

3minutes
Q&A

15minutes early
at your room

Slides

In English
Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), 16:9 widescreen
No fixed number of slides — prepare what fits 7 minutes
Clear and concise; avoid heavy text, complicated animations and unnecessary effects
Figures, tables and images of good resolution and clearly labelled
Include a Conflict of Interest / Declaration slide where applicable

On the day

Keep strictly to time; watch the chair’s time signals
Introduce yourself briefly, then go straight into the talk
Stay in the room for the whole session unless the chair says otherwise
Bring a backup copy on a USB drive
Check your file on the conference computer beforehand, so fonts, figures and videos display correctly

Suggested structure

TitleBackgroundObjectivesMethodsResultsDiscussion & ConclusionAcknowledgement

Put the weight on your key findings and why they matter, rather than on methodological detail.

Submitting your slides

Upload your final PowerPoint in My Profile, beneath your accepted abstract, by 30 September 2026. Only PowerPoint files are accepted for oral presentations.

Oral Presentation — Online

Your talk is pre-recorded and played by the organising committee during your session, followed by a live question-and-answer session with you online.

7minutes
recording

3minutes
live Q&A

15minutes early
logged in

Slides & recording

In English
Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), 16:9 widescreen
The whole presentation must finish within 7 minutes
Clear, concise slides; figures and images of good quality and clearly labelled
Include a Conflict of Interest / Declaration slide where applicable
Record with clear audio — a microphone or headset helps
Good lighting and a suitable background if your video is shown; minimise noise and interruptions
Watch the finished recording through before submitting it

During your session

Log in at least 15 minutes before the session starts
Check your internet connection, microphone and camera beforehand
Stay available for the whole session
When your recording ends, turn on your microphone and camera for the 3-minute live Q&A
Questions are moderated by the session chair

Please note

If you are not online during your scheduled session, you may lose the opportunity to take part in the Q&A.

Submitting your presentation

Upload your PowerPoint slides in My Profile, beneath your accepted abstract, by the deadline shown there. The secretariat will confirm how to submit your recorded video.

Questions about presenting

Contact the IHEC 2026 secretariat at ihec2026@usim.edu.my, quoting your abstract reference number.

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Oral Programme

Oral Presentation Slots

Seven oral sessions run in parallel. Present in the order listed for your session, and be in your room 15 minutes before it starts. Every slot is 10 minutes.

7 minPresentation

3 minQ&A

45 presentations across 7 sessions

Dewan Kuliah Al RaziLevel 3

Moderator: Dr Nur Adibah Mohidem
Judges: AP Dr Mohd Hafiz Jaafar & AP Dr Natasya Abdullah

1

A0041

Clinical Trajectories and Outcomes of Generalized Tetanus: A Case Series

Ayudya Intan Robbiatul Addawiyah
2

A0150

Harnessing Near-Peer Education for Adolescent Smoking and Vaping Prevention: A University Student-Led School-Based Intervention

Nizam Baharom
3

A0103

Vape Experimentation and Associated Factors Among Selected Tertiary Education Students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

Mohd Dzulkhairi Mohd Rani
4

A0083

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Practice on Basic Life Support among Urban versus Rural Secondary School Students in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nur Faraheen Binti Abdul Rahman
5

A0049

Knowledge of Dementia Among Healthcare Staff Working in Government Health Clinic in Northern Seberang Perai District

Dr.Azimah Binti Allah Husin
6

A0019

Passive Infectious Disease Surveillance and Gaps in Community-Level Case Detection in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Marziyeh Najafi
7

A0018

Strengthening Tuberculosis Prevention Through Community-Centred Implementation in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

Marziyeh Najafi

Dewan Kuliah Ibnu HayanLevel 3

Moderator: AP Prof Liyana Azmi
Judges: AP Dr Siva Gowri Patmanathan & AP Dr Azmani Sahar

1

A0047

Nutritional Status and Opportunistic Infection Burden as Combined Predictors of Mortality in HIV/AIDS Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Novita Nurhidayati Mahmuda
2

A0123

Beyond Anaphylaxis: Kounis Syndrome in a Low-Risk Young Man

Izza Arsyika Abdul Rahim
3

A0110

Effectiveness of Balloon Tuboplasty in Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Narrative Review

Nur Haziqah Amani binti Ismail
4

A0093

A Comparative Study of Whey and Plant-Based Protein Supplementation on Muscle Recovery in Amateur Bodybuilders

DANISH HAIQAL BIN FAIZUL HASLIZI
5

A0058

Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Malaysia: A Literature Review of Epidemiology, Healthcare and Economic Burden, and Prevention Strategies

MUHAMMAD ALI AN NAQI BN MOHD SHARIF
6

A0143

Imaging features of brain frailty in acute ischaemic stroke and their prognostic significance: a narrative review

Siti Soraya Ab Rahman
7

A0165

SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING PROGRAM (PMT) FOR UNDERNOURISHED TODDLERS AT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Rachmat Faisal Syamsu

Dewan Kuliah Ibnu SinaLevel 4

Moderator: Dr Lau Chiew Yee
Judges: AP Dr Amirah Azzeri & AP Dr Hamidin Awang

1

A0164

Patterns of Generative Artificial Intelligence Utilization and Related Factors Among Medical Students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shulhana Mokhtar
2

A0127

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODALITIES FOR CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT AND DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

FATHURRAHMAN BIN RADZUWAN
3

A0096

Coping Strategies Among Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment at LPPKN Centres in Malaysia: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Study

Mohd Radzniwan Bin A.Rashid
4

A0095

EFFECT OF SAD MUSIC ON MENTAL HEALTH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Ahmad Alif bin Roselan
5

A0137

Porphyromonas gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide Alters Primary Cilia Morphology and Upregulates Cilia-Associated and Inflammatory Gene Expression in Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts

WAN NUR ALWANI BINTI WAN ABDUL AZIZ
6

A0025

Can Neurologists Trust Artificial Intelligence? Explainable AI as the Missing Link Between Algorithmic Accuracy and Clinical Decision-Making.

Dr Olivia Dutta

Dewan Kuliah Ibnu KhaldunLevel 4

Moderator: Dr Nor Safiqah Sharil
Judges: AP Dr Wan Shahida Wan Sulaiman & AP Dr Noraziah Nordin

1

A0162

Sociodemographic and Clinical Profile of Dengue Inpatients in a Malaysian Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Case-Mix Analysis

Qurat-ul-ain Soomro
2

A0082

Cost-Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Precision Medicine in Oncology: A Systematic Review

Nurul Ain Mohd Tahir
3

A0100

Maternal–Infant Research in a Conflict-Affected Setting: Methodological Challenges and Lessons from a Prospective Cohort Study in Hebron, Palestine

Asmahan Allan
4

A0042

Delayed diagnosis of Bacteremia in Cancer Patients in Palestine

Mahmoud Ahmad Mohammad Ramlawi
5

A0034

Integrated Behavioural, Molecular and Histopathological Assessment of PET Microplastic-Induced Neurotoxicity in Adult Zebrafish

Henkie Isahwan Ahmad Mulyadi Lai
6

A0062

The Impact of Microplastics Exposure on Bone Metabolism

MUHAMMAD FATHULHAZIM BIN SUHAILEE

Bilik Seminar 1Level 1

Moderator: Dr Mohamad Hilmi Nazarallah
Judges: AP Dr Azlina Mokhtar & Prof Dr Nurul Azmawati Mohamed

1

A0152

DEVELOPMENT OF TOOTHPLAY: A 3-IN-1 DENTAL BOARD GAME FOR ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

FARAH IZZATI BINTI MOHD RODZLAN
2

A0151

Expanding Access to Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride Among Preschool Children Through Community-Based Oral Health Outreach

Syathirah Hanim Azhar Hilmy
3

A0070

Pixels Over Pills for Orthodontic Pain Management

Puteri Nur Hazwani binti Mohd Kopli
4

A0056

Outcome of Three-dimensional Printed Denture in Community Service of Geriatric Patient: Case Series

Nurul Aliya Khairul Hasni
5

A0036

Network Pharmacology Analysis of Xue Fu Zhu Yu (XFZY) for Potential Therapeutic Impact on Tension-Type Headache (TTH)

Supriyati binti Zainuddin
6

A0072

Frequency-Based Bioelectronic Module for Upper Limb Exoskeleton

Nur Amira Mohd Riza

Bilik Seminar 2Level 1

Moderator: Dr Saarah Huurieyah Wan Rosli
Judges: AP Dr Nur Syahrina Rahim & AP Dr Maizatul-Azma Masri

1

A0163

A scoping review of maternal clinical outcome indicators for intrapartum monitoring in low- and middle-income countries

Atiyyah Hishamuddin
2

A0051

Modulatory role of Blastocystis-derived solubilized antigens in colorectal carcinogenesis: A systematic review

Nur Amani Syakirin Noor Razali
3

A0066

Short-Term Outcomes of Reinforced Breast Self-Examination Education Among Female Secondary School Students in Selangor, Malaysia

Zuraida Jorkasi
4

A0004

Prevalence of secondary polycythemia in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the impact of CPAP treatment on Hemoglobin level: A retrospective study in a single Tertiary Care Centre in Malaysia.

Norsyarifah binti Hashim
5

A0015

Toward a Shariah-Compliance Framework for Medical Adhesives: Evidence of Porcine Contamination and Implications for Muslim Patient Care

AL UYUNA MOHD AMIN
6

A0013

Implementation Factors for Successful Flipped Classroom in Clinical Teaching: Thematic Analysis of Open-Ended Questionnaire Responses

Zhen-Hua Chin

Auditorium

Moderator: Dr Ummu Aiman Faisal
Judges: AP Dr Nadia Mohd Effendi & AP Dr Fadlul Azim

1

A0172

Integration of Religious Faith Spiritual (RFS) Values in Public Health Policy through the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual-Religious (BPSSR) Framework: A Literature Review of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Policy for Populations at High Risk of HIV Acquisition

Zizi Azlinda Mohd Yusof
2

A0076

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Homosexual Use: Analysing the Principle and Application of I’tibar Ma’alat in the Selected Fatwas Issued by Fatwa State Councils and the Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI)

Zizi Azlinda Mohd Yusof
3

A0104

Affordable but Inconvenient, Convenient but Expensive: Population Perceptions of Malaysia’s Dual Healthcare System

Jabrullah Ab Hamid
4

A0005

Radiation safety governance and workforce competency in Maldivian medical imaging: A mixed-methods national assessment

Ikram Hameed
5

A0011

Nationwide Analysis of Regional Disparities in Dried Blood Spot Specimen Transit Time and Quality in Malaysia's Newborn Screening Program

Muhd Irfan Bukhari Ahmad Nazri
6

A0020

Undernutrition Among Adults with TB Under India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme: A District-Level Analysis

Tejas Wakde
7

A0090

Strengthening Tuberculosis Continuity of Care Through Digital Follow-up in Kota Kupang, Indonesia: A Programmatic Implementation Assessment

Tejas Wakde

Can’t find your abstract, or need to change your slot?

Contact the IHEC 2026 secretariat at ihec2026@usim.edu.my, quoting your abstract reference number. Only registered, paid presenting authors appear in the final programme.