Call for Abstract

MSCP invites researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and mental health professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation at MICPC 2027.

Date

25–27 March 2027

Thursday – Saturday

Venue

Taylor’s University

Malaysia

Theme

Mental Health in Action

Bridging Science, Practice, and Community

Jointly Organised by

Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology

Taylor's University

Contact

Email the organisers

For enquiries & sponsorship

Call for Abstract

Share your research, practice, and innovation at MICPC 2027

The Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) cordially invites researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and mental health professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at MICPC 2027, to be held on 25–27 March 2027 at Taylor’s University, Malaysia.

MICPC 2027 aims to provide a platform for sharing research findings, innovative clinical practices, and emerging developments in clinical psychology and mental health. Authors may submit for either oral or poster presentation.

Abstract submission template

Download the official template to prepare your submission in the required format.

Presentation format

Oral or poster presentation

Applicants may indicate their preferred format during submission.

Oral presentation

Present your work to a live conference audience as part of the scientific programme.

Poster presentation

Showcase your work visually during dedicated poster sessions throughout the conference.

The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the final presentation format based on the quality of submissions, programme requirements, and venue capacity.

Abstract submission guidelines

What you need to know before submitting

Please review each requirement carefully — abstracts that don’t follow these guidelines may be returned for revision.

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Language

Abstracts must be written in English (UK English).
02

Conference track

Authors are required to select one (1) conference track that best represents the primary focus of their abstract.
03

Presentation preference

Please indicate your preferred format — Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation. As above, the Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the final format.
04

Abstract format

  • Maximum 250 words (excluding title, author information, and keywords)
  • Include 3–5 keywords
  • Use the following headings where applicable:
    • Background
    • Objectives
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion

Conceptual papers, programme evaluations, case studies, or other scholarly work may use alternative headings where appropriate.

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Formatting requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single spacing
  • Do not include tables, figures, images, or references
  • Define abbreviations in full at first mention
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Review process

All abstracts will undergo peer review by the Scientific Committee based on:
  • Relevance to the conference theme and selected track
  • Scientific quality and originality
  • Clinical or practical significance
  • Clarity of writing
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Important notes

  • Submission of an abstract does not constitute conference registration
  • At least one presenting author must register for the conference upon acceptance
  • Accepted abstracts will be included in the MICPC 2027 Programme Book
  • Full paper submission is not required
  • MICPC 2027 does not publish conference proceedings or journal special issues
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Originality & encore presentations

MICPC 2027 welcomes encore presentations that have previously been presented at other scientific meetings or conferences. Authors are required to declare any prior presentation of the work during abstract submission.Where an abstract has been published previously in conference proceedings, an abstract book, or a similar publication, authors must ensure the abstract submitted to MICPC 2027 is substantially revised and is not an identical or near-identical reproduction of the previously published abstract. Encore presentations remain eligible for oral or poster presentation, as well as conference awards, provided they comply with the above requirements. Authors are responsible for ensuring their submission does not infringe any copyright or publication policies associated with previous conferences or publications.