KPIs to Monitor the Efficacy of Abstract Management Process

KPIs to Monitor the Efficacy of Abstract Management Process

Managing conference abstracts feels like conducting an orchestra. You are coordinating reviewers and tracking submissions while you maintain quality standards and keep everyone informed on a tight timeline. However, you might wonder how to determine if your process actually works.

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10 Challenges in Manual Abstract Review and Their Solutions

10 Challenges in Manual Abstract Review and Their Solutions

Several things have changed, done and undone itself in the academic event management space over the years. As a matter of fact, the industry itself has changed in some fundamental ways. Thanks to the advent of technology such as Artificial Intelligence(AI) and data analytics, which have since taken the world by storm. However, even through the changes, abstracts are perhaps one of the few elements that have stood the test of time and remain relevant still. Continue reading

10 Ways Abstract Management System Improves Collaboration Among Reviewers

10 Ways AMS Improves Collaboration Among Reviewers

Reviewer collaboration means experts work together to review the same paper. They share feedback, discuss differences, and agree on a final view of the work. The process often becomes a challenge when teams rely on outdated technology. Many associations still use legacy tools that limit how reviewers share their feedback, assign and track tasks, or stay aligned throughout the review cycle. The outdated systems focus primarily on basic tracking rather than real-time collaboration, thereby decreasing productivity and creating workflow gaps. Continue reading

The Power of Cloud Technology for Abstract Management

The Power of Cloud Technology for Abstract Management

In only the last few decades, the academic and research world has managed to pull off an almost impossible feat. Formerly reliant on paper-based systems and manual processes, abstract management has now carved a mark for itself in the digital era. All thanks to modern cloud technology and its integration into conference planning systems.

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Strategies for Late-Break Abstracts and On-Site Submissions

Strategies for Late-Break Abstracts and On-Site Submissions

Late-break abstracts and on-site submissions play an important role in academic events. Many conferences use these two channels to capture new findings, new project updates, and new insights that may not be ready during the main submission window. This type of abstract submission adds energy to the program. They also keep the event fresh, current, and in line with the fast pace of research. Continue reading

Strategies to Use Submission Data to Improve Future Events

 

Strategies to Use Submission Data to Improve Future Events

Everyβ€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œβ€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œ year, conference organizers gather a whole lot of data. Abstracts, papers, author profiles, topic tags, reviewer scores, and session interests all go into the system way before the conference starts. However, what most organizers fail to realize is the power of this data. Abstract submission data is not just a record of abstracts received. It is the loudest signal from your community. It tells what they care about, what they will study next, and how your field might change. Continue reading

10 Must-Have Features in Modern Abstract Management Systems

10 Must-Have Features in Modern Abstract Management Systems

The academic conferences run on abstracts. These are brief proposals that determine who speaks, what gets discussed, and which research reaches the broader community. When the system for managing them breaks down, everything else falls apart. Deadlines get missed, and even the most potent submissions slip through review cracks.

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12 Best Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

12 Best Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

Planning and organizing a conference is no small feat; it involves tedious paperwork, abstract submissions, paper reviews, and numerous other tasks. Organizers are often in need of a platform that supports all these aspects. The right abstract management system(AMS) saves enormous workloads, burnout, and helps produce polished products and abstract books.

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Simplifying Author Communication During Abstract Review

Simplifying Author Communication During Abstract Review

Communicatingβ€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œβ€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œ effectively is the most vital component of an abstract review process that leads to success. When authors receive regular updates, clear directions, and accurate feedback, they can complete the submission and revision stages without any issues. Event organisers, in contrast, save themselves the trouble of confusion, get fewer follow-up questions, and keep a professional workflow going from the beginning to the end.

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Decoding Triple-Blind vs Double-Blind vs Single-Blind Review

Blind Review

In the context of the academic and research ecosystem, the process of abstract review becomes the foundation of discourse in events. Abstract blind reviews come in many different types. Β These different forms of reviews serve different goals, and in certain situations, the level of transparency comes into play.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing an Abstract Management System

Questions to Ask When Choosing an Abstract Management System

Choosing the ideal abstract management platform (AMS) is possibly the most impactful decision an academic event organiser can face. The platform you select determines the experience for authors and significantly influences the workload for reviewers. Additionally, these systems impact data protection and reporting practices, and often become the central hub for event workflows over the coming months. Making the right choice can enhance engagement, streamline processes, and ultimately elevate the quality of your event.Β  Continue reading

How to Design a User-Friendly Abstract Submission Form

How to Design a User-Friendly Abstract Submission Form

Academic conferences are highly impacted by the quality of the abstracts they present. The success of the event rests on the shoulders of the researchers presenting their abstracts. These well-researched abstracts provide a glimpse into their hard work, creative ideas that the scholars have perceived. They become a core element that shapes the overall academic conference. The organizers also consider them and design the event that reflects diversity and depth.

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