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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Strategies to Improve Peer Review for Academic Conferences

Strategies to Improve Peer Review for Academic Conferences

If you’ve been part of academic conferences for a while, you know that managing submissions and reviews can get complex. The peer review component is one of the most important parts of successfully hosting an academic conference. Authors submit their abstracts to be reviewed; reviewers read, score, and share comments for each submission. If the workflow is organized, all parties stay on track. However, when the workflow is disorganized, the entire review process becomes slow and stressful for authors, reviewers, and organizers alike.

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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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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.  Continue reading

The Future of Abstract Review Utilizing NLP & ML in Academia

Discover NLP and ML The Future of Abstract Review in Academia

The academic landscape has transformed immensely, and the peer-review process is no exception. Every year, there is an increase in the volume of abstract submissions to academic conferences and journals. Behind every review process lies an abstract, which functions as a first impression of the research. It also acts as a summary that helps the reviewers understand whether a paper requires further attention or not.

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Streamlining Abstract Reviews Through AI Automation

 

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Pulling together successful academic conferences can be a hassle in itself. Previously, organizers used to collect abstracts manually, assign reviewers, and send emails. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) has brough a paradigm shift in the abstact submission and review process.

AI automates repetitive tasks, helps match reviewers to submissions, and ensures high accuracy in the review process. Continue reading

Enhancing Interdisciplinary Research Through Abstract Management

 

How Abstract Management Systems (AMS) Are Enhancing Interdisciplinary Research

Academia and research sectors have changed incredibly over the last decade. Gone are the days when researchers worked in their labs and rooms without venturing beyond their specific disciplines. Fast forward to today, some of the most decisive discoveries for mankind have happened at the intersection of multiple fields. As a result, interdisciplinary research is booming now more than ever.

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Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-Submissions in Abstract Management Systems

Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-submissions in an Abstract Management System

 

For organizers who breathe a sigh of relief after researchers have inputted their abstracts into the submission software, the next hurdle in the pipeline is  managing revisions and resubmissions. While it may be cumbersome for organizers to sift through submissions and process any revisions, with the advent of automated abstract management systems, such as that of Dryfta, organizes a flexible and automated workflow that greatly simplifies such miscellaneous submission tasks. When handled properly, organizers can turn the revision tall order into an incredible opportunity for attendees to correct any mistakes and upscale their drafts, a process previously onerous and backbreaking.

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Simplifying Submission and Review Processes with New Updates

 

In our ongoing commitment to enhancing the functionality and user experience of our platform, Dryfta is thrilled to introduce a set of impactful updates to our submission and review processes. These new features are designed to provide more control and flexibility for organizers, improve transparency for authors, and streamline the overall workflow.

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Seamless Data Sync with Updated API and Zapier Integration

Unlocking Seamless Data Integration: Dryfta's Updated API and Enhanced Zapier Integration

 

In the fast-paced world of event management, data is king. Whether it's abstract submissions, ticket orders, or session information, having instant access to your data can make all the difference. That's why we're thrilled to announce a significant update to Dryfta's API and our Zapier integration. This update allows you to pull a wealth of information from Dryfta into your preferred third-party platforms effortlessly. Let's delve into what this means for you.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Set up Peer Review for Abstract Submissions

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Setting up a peer review system for abstract submissions can be critical to managing a conference or academic event. Dryfta is a platform that helps organizers manage various aspects of their event, including abstract submission and peer review.

 

Setting up a Peer Review System

Participants often submit abstracts, research summaries, or presentations when organizing an academic conference or event. Before these abstracts are accepted and scheduled for presentation, they usually undergo a quality check. This quality check is known as “peer review.”

  • Peer Review: During peer review process, the submitted abstracts are reviewed by experts (peers) in the respective field to ensure that the content is of high quality, original, and relevant to the conference topic. Reviewers evaluate the abstracts based on various criteria, such as relevance to the topic, originality, clarity, and validity of the methodology and results.

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Top 10 Features to Look For in an Abstract Management Software

Home > Blog > Abstract management software > Abstract Management Software: Top 10 Features to Look For

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It can be cumbersome and frustrating to manage hundreds of papers in your inbox coming in for review from authors around the world. Authors are sending in their abstracts; you have to gather them, set them up for review, schedule sessions, generate abstract books, communicate with authors and reviewers, and more.

Abstracts need to be distributed to reviewers for review and discussion. But with several authors, their abstracts and proposals on varying topics, the management of these abstracts can become muddled up.

That is where abstract management software comes in. Abstract management software can help you sort out your work by streamlining participating authors’ submission, review assignment, discussion, and authentication of abstracts.

However, many options are available for conference abstract management software in the tech-driven age. So, which one do you choose for your next conference?

Here are the top 10 features you should look for before committing to an abstract management software.

Hire an IT expert or take it for a trial run yourself but ensure that the software you choose for your next academic event has most of these features for the best and most efficient abstract submission experience.
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