Abstract Submission

Abstract Submissions
• Oral and poster abstract submissions must be made through the Online Submission System. Texts uploaded to the system can be edited until the final submission deadline; however, no changes can be made after submission.
• Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee, and the results will be communicated to the applicant via e-mail.
• The Scientific Committee reserves the right to change the format of the presentation to oral or poster.
• The presenting author must be registered for the congress.
• Each participant may submit a maximum of two abstracts as a presenting author.
• The abstract language can be either Turkish or English.
• Abstract texts must not exceed 350 words (title, author names and affiliations, and keywords are not included).
• Ethics committee approval must be obtained for all studies and stated in the abstract text.
• Written consent must be obtained from the patient(s) for case reports.
• For single-author oral or poster presentations, written and signed approval must be obtained from the responsible parties at the data-collecting center confirming that the abstract may be submitted as a single-author work.

Criteria for Oral Presentations
• Oral presentations must be in the format of original research, systematic review, or meta-analysis.
• Oral presentations must include the following sections: Introduction and Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion, References, Keywords.
• References must be prepared in APA-7 format.
• Keywords must be at least three and written in both Turkish and English.
• English keywords must conform to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH, www.nlm.nih.gov ). • Turkish keywords must conform to Türkiye Bilim Terimleri (TBT, www.bilimterimleri.com ).
• Oral presentations may be submitted as abstracts or full texts.
• Oral presentations will be published in the supplement issue of the Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies and Research as abstracts or full texts, depending on the submission type.
• Authors who submit an abstract to the congress may send their full text (prepared according to the journal’s guidelines) via e-mail within two weeks after the congress to be published as a full text in the journal’s supplement.
• Abstracts not presented at the congress will not be published in the journal’s supplement.

Criteria for Poster Presentations
• Poster presentations may be in the format of original research, case reports, systematic reviews, literature reviews, or letters to the editor.
• Original research posters must include: Introduction and Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion.
• Case report posters must include: Introduction and Aim, Case Presentation, Discussion and Conclusion.
Other formats may be structured according to the authors’ design, but all must include references.
Posters will be presented digitally at kiosks during the congress.
Full texts are limited to 1300 words, 4 figures or images, 4 tables, and 20 references.

Event Proposals
Within the scope of our congress, event proposals in various formats will be included to enrich scientific and professional exchanges. Participants are encouraged to propose interactive sessions that address current knowledge and experiences and respond to the interests and needs of attendees.
Below are the guidelines for different types of events (courses, panels, symposia, etc.). Proposals should be prepared in accordance with the rules and submitted through the system.

Courses
Courses focus on a specific topic and are conducted using appropriate teaching methods that encourage participant interaction. Methods may include lectures, video demonstrations, Q&A, discussions, role-playing, small group work, hands-on training, and structured feedback sessions. Course content may include a review of basic concepts, advanced or complex topics, examination of a theme from different theoretical perspectives, or a comprehensive expert-led evaluation. Courses may also involve theoretical preparation for skill-based applications.
Each course proposal should consist of a maximum of two sessions.
A maximum of three instructors per session is recommended.
Course proposals will also be subject to peer review.
Proposals should clearly state learning objectives, teaching methods, duration, and instructor profiles.

Duration: One session = 90 minutes. Applications may include 1 or 2 sessions.

Panels
Panels are discussion-oriented sessions where a specific topic is examined from multiple perspectives by different experts with active participation from the audience.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Each speaker: max. 20 minutes.
~20 minutes should be allocated to interaction among panelists and with participants.
Recommended structure: 1 moderator + maximum 3 speakers.
Panels should emphasize interactive discussion where participants can ask questions and share views, fostering interactive learning.

Symposia
Symposia are sessions where different but complementary research presentations are brought together under a common theme, providing a comprehensive and multi-perspective discussion.
Recommended structure: 1 moderator, preferably 1 discussant, and 3 speakers.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Equal time should be allocated to each speaker, with sufficient time for discussion and participant questions.
Proposals must include names of moderator, discussant (if any), and speakers, along with titles and short descriptions of each presentation. Priority will be given to symposia combining diverse research, employing current methodologies, and contributing to contemporary literature.

Meet the Expert
“Meet the Expert” sessions allow participants to directly and interactively engage with an experienced specialist, focusing on knowledge exchange, professional guidance, and current practices.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Typically conducted with one expert and a smaller group of participants to ensure interaction.

Important Dates and Notes
Final submission deadline for proposals/abstracts: August 1, 2025
Final submission deadline for abstracts: October 15, 2025
Announcement of abstract results: October 17, 2025
Announcement (formal): The discounted registration period has been extended until Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Abstracts without completed registration will be removed from the scientific program.
All evaluation processes related to your submission can be tracked via e-mail and the online system.