Contributions that fit into one of the following topics (see table below) may be submitted for oral presentation.  All contributions submitted for oral presentation will be peer-reviewed by an expert panel. Different oral sessions will be arranged according to the scientific quality of the contributions, the number of papers submitted on each topic and on room availability. Those abstracts not selected for oral presentation will automatically revert to poster presentation and will be placed in a suitable poster session. The decision of the organizers in this matter will be final. In the case of your submissions not being selected for oral presentation, please indicate whether you are willing to present it as a poster.

Please indicate at the time of submission the potential oral sessions in which you wish to present your paper and your order of preference. If the contribution is positively evaluated for oral presentation, the order of preference will be used when possible. Each oral presentation will be allotted 15 minutes. The actual talk should be no longer than 12 minutes to allow time for questions, discussion and changeover to the next speaker.

Poster presentationsThe main form of scientific communication in this conference is the poster. Indicate at the time of submission your preferences (in order of preference) for the topic that your poster corresponds to. Remember, however, that ANY topic on aquatic animal disease is welcome.

There is no limit to the number of posters that will be accepted from a single author/group.

Posters will be grouped, where possible, according to subject. Please note that prizes for the best three posters – as judged by their succinctness and clarity, conciseness and general ‘appeal’ – will be awarded during the banquet. As poster boards will NOT EXCEED 90 cm (width) X 100 cm (height) size, posters should be prepared to fit this size, in a ‘portrait’ format. You are also encouraged to bring with you A4 copies of your poster presentation in order to facilitate the distribution of the information to interested delegates.

ABSTRACT PREPARATIONFormat of abstracts

Please read this carefully and prepare your abstract in accordance to required specifications, OTHERWISE YOUR ABSTRACT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
The abstract, including the title and references, cannot exceed ONE A4 page in length. Lines should be single-spaced using Times New Roman size 12 font.

Each abstract should have the following elements (please do not change the recommended layout).

• MAARGINS: the abstract must fit on A4, using the following margins: top and bottom margins: 3.0 cm. Left and right margin: 2.5 cm.
• TITLE: the title should clearly identify the contents of the abstract. Capitalize all letters in the title and italicize scientific names. Leave a double space between the title and the authors list.
• AUTHORS: the authors' names should use the first initials and full last name. Indicate the presenting author with an asterisk. All authors’ names should be written in upper and lower case, not all capitals, and should be in bold face (U. Thurman*, L. Liu and M. Madsen). Leave a double space between the authors list and affiliations.
• AFFILIATIONS: all affiliations should follow the author names. Use only Institution (omit department, division, branch, street address etc.), followed by city and country. Affiliations should be written in upper and lower case, not all capitals, and should be in italics. Leave a double space between the affiliation list and the body of the abstract.
• TEXT: the text of each abstract should be in Times New Roman, plain text, size 12 font, single spaced. The text should contain no more that 350 words. Insert sub or superscripts, italics or other required symbols as necessary.
• FILE FORMAT: please use ONLY ‘.doc’ OR '.docx' format.

An example of an abstract can be download from the conference website.

The authors should ensure that the abstract is written in acceptable, standard English. Authors whose native language is not English are urged to have an English-speaking colleague review the paper before sending it.

Important:
Remember that at least one of the authors of each presentation should register at the conference at the moment of abstract submission. Abstracts for which none of the authors have registered will not be included in the book of abstracts.

SUBMITTING YOUR ABSTRACT
Abstracts should be submitted via the web site before the deadline of 17th April 2015. An email is generated automatically on submission. You will receive a notice of acceptance (or transformation of a paper into a poster notification) within 5 weeks the closing date. Only if submitters comply with the deadline of  17th April 2015, we will be able to view all submissions, decide on the final programme and notify you in time to benefit from the early registration fee (deadline 15th May 2015). Abstracts must be submitted electronically by the deadline. FAX copies of abstracts will NOT be accepted.
Remember that at least one of the authors of each presentation should register for participation at the conference at the same time when the abstract for a presentation is submitted.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONThis is the mode of submission. Please follow carefully the instructions when submitting your abstract. Electronic submissions must be received by the deadline of  17th April 2015. Please note that there is no issue with author's confidentiality in respect to EAFP security.

Only in case you are not able to submit your abstract electronically, you may send it by an e-mail message, which should contain:

In the body of your e-mail message please indicate the following:

• number of abstracts being submitted

• file name of abstract(s) being sent as attachments. Please DO NOT call your abstract EAFP…! Please use the surname of the 1st author in the author list as your file name (e.g. Thurman.doc, Carradine.doc etc.)

• title of the abstract(s) and corresponding file name (for cross-reference)

• whether the abstract(s) is being submitted for oral or poster presentation

• full name and address of submitting author (including telephone).

Attachments:
• Abstract documents formatted in Word for Windows (Office 2010, maintaining compatibility with previous versions).

• When naming your abstract file please DO NOT call it EAFP…! Use the surname of the 1st author in the author list as your file name (e.g. Smith.doc, Carradine.doc etc.).

• Please carefully check your file for viruses, using the most current virus-checker, before sending it to the Meeting Secretary as an attachment!

• If case of trouble, please copy the text of the abstract into the body of the e-mail and send it again to the Meetings Secretary as a normal e-mail.

HARD COPY SUBMISSION (BY MAIL OF BY FAX) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 

Please do not hesitate to contact Ivona(mladineo@izor.hr) should you need any assistance