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 Platforms Transforming Peer Review and Paper Submissions

12 Innovative Platforms Transforming Academic Peer Review and Paper Submissions

The world of academic peer review and paper submissions can sometimes be overwhelming. Fortunately, a number of websites have been developed that assist with these processes and help researchers and scholars communicate their work more easily. The right platform will transform your experience, making navigation a breeze and the whole process easy! Continue reading

How to Create the Best Call for Papers for Conferences

Call for Papers

Creating a good Call for Papers (CFP) for your academic conference can have a huge impact. They act as the backbone that makes or breaks your academic event. The CFP is a powerful invitation. They are not just an announcement. They are a doorway to the academic conference. A well-written CFP is your conference’s first impression. As the old saying goes, first impressions matter the most.  It sets the tone, attracts the right speakers for your academic conference, and boosts the overall engagement rates.

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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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Tips for Managing Reviewer Fatigue in Large Conferences

Tips for Managing Reviewer Fatigue in Large Conferences

Reviewers are the most important factor, without whom any large conference cannot work. They read, assess, and score the hundreds of submissions that come in. But as the number of submissions grows, so does the problem. Reviewer fatigue affects them deeply. Reviewers feel drained, lose focus, and become less consistent in their evaluations. Any conference organizer must take care of this fatigue to maintain quality, fairness, and reviewer satisfaction. Continue reading

Simplifying Author Communication During Abstract Review

Simplifying Author Communication During Abstract Review

Communicating​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ effectively is the single 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

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.  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.  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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Streamlining Abstract Reviews Through AI Automation

 

efficient ways AI is transforming abstract review

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

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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Auto-Populate Co-Authors in Abstract Submission System via Database Search

New Co-Author Addition Features in Abstract Submission System

 

Collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful research or academic event. Recognizing this, we’re excited to announce a significant update to Dryfta’s Abstract Submission System that makes adding co-authors a breeze. This update introduces new options for submitters to add co-authors either by searching our existing database or by manually entering details, or even both. Let’s explore how this new feature can enhance your abstract management experience.

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