1. UM Sign-off : To be positioned at the right corner of poster Size: 11cm length x 4.5 cm width Title Name Affliations Logo of Affliations Size: A1 Layout: Potrait/ Landscape Contents must include but not limited to: Abstract (+ Keywords) Introduction/ Background (include background/ literature review) Methodology Results Conclusion Reference (APA Style) Acknowledgement (if any) *Submission : pdf

2. Guidelines for Poster Style: Orientation : Potrait/ Landscape Size: A1 (594mm x 841mm @ 23.39" x 33.11”) Submission format: pdf Colour and font types: Not restricted Arrangement: A clear, simple, uncluttered arrangement is the most attractive and the easiest to read. Recommended font sizes: o Title: >72 pt o Headings: 30-60 pt o Text: 18-24 pt It is recommended that poster presenter should try printing the poster based on the final draft first, to ensure the clarity of the contents especially text and figures. Submitted poster will be printed based on the final copy received latest by 25 th Feb 2016. Tips: Your poster must correspond to the title and content of the abstract you submitted. Keep the dimensions and size of fonts to proportions The figures and tables should cover slightly more than 50% of the poster area. If you have only a few illustrations, make them large. Do not omit the text, but keep it brief. The poster should be understandable without oral explanation. Keep it simple and focused. Resist the temptation to overload the poster. More material may mean less effective communication. Posters should be designed for clear viewing from a distance of beyond 3' so that they can be viewed by a number of people at the same time. To ensure visual effectiveness of your poster, use large lettering and a minimum of text. Use of color can visually enhance your poster. Important: Before your submission, Please make sure your poster is set to A1 size, as how the printers will be printed by the printer for the event.

3. Guidelines for Poster Presenter Judging Process: Posters will be displayed on free standing boards, numbered and listed accordingly throughout the whole programme. Judges/assessors will evaluate the posters throughout the whole day event. It is NOT compulsory for poster participant/ presenter to be present during the judging process. Posters will be graded on the completeness of content, contents, the logic and arrangement of the poster materials and overall quality of the poster. In appreciation and recognition of the efforts of those who participate in the poster competition, a certificate of participation will be issued accordingly.