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The Society for theScientific Study of Sexuality2020 SSSS Annual ConferenceNovember 19-22 Hyatt Regency New OrleansABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSThank you for your interest in submitting an abstract for presentation at the2020 SSSS Annual Conference, November 19-22, in New Orleans.These Instructions will guide you through the online submission process.IMPORTANT: Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed orconsidered for the Conference.SUBSubmission deadline is Appril 10,, 2020.LOG-IN & SUBMISSION DETAILSThe person submitting the abstract will beidentified as the primary, and only, contact. WhenSSSS communicates with the primary contact,it is that person’s responsibility to inform anyco‑authors of any of such correspondence. SSSS members: Your SSSS website log‑ine-mail address and password will NOT workon this abstraction submission system. This isa totally separate system that requires you tohave a separate log-in. If you submitted an abstract in 2017, 2018, or2019, enter the e-mail address and passwordyou used then. If you do not remember yourpassword, you will be asked to create anew one. VERY IMPORTANT — If your e-mail addresshas changed since you last logged in, goahead and log in with your old e-mail, thenclick on the “UPDATE” button. There you willbe able to change your e-mail address, or anyother parts of your profile.MISSIONDEEXTENDE ADLINED TOFRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 If you are a first-time user of the SSSSAbstract System (established February 2017),you must create a new account. Please makenote and remember your account log‑indetails. You will be able to make changesto your submission and update your profileuntil the submission deadline of April 10,2020 May 1, 2020, the day the abstractsubmission closes. If you need assistance accessing yourestablished abstract account, please e-mailthe SSSS Abstract Coordinator. If your submission is accepted for theConference, the information that is in yoursubmission on April 10, 2020 May 1, 2020, willappear in all Conference materials. Gather all your abstract informationand content BEFORE you begin thesubmission process. Further, set asidetime to complete your submission inone sitting. None of the information youinput will be saved until you click the red“Submit Abstract” button at the end.
page 2Abstract Submission Instructions — 2020 SSSS Annual Conference — New OrleansNEED TO CHANGE YOUR ABSTRACT AFTERSUBMITTING IT?You can make changes to your abstractsubmission until April 10, 2020 May 1, 2020, theday the abstract submission closes. Abstracts cannot be changed or updated after that date. If yoursubmission is accepted for the Conference, theinformation that is in your submission on that datewill appear in all Conference materials.DECISION NOTIFICATIONSWe will send your decision notification to thee-mail address in your account. If you do notreceive your decision notification by the end ofMay 2020: Check your e-mail spam folder. If you still cannot locate your notification,e-mail the SSSS Abstract Coordinator.HELPFUL REMINDERS If your e-mail address has changed since yousubmitted your abstract, e-mail the SSSSAbstract Coordinator as soon as possible, toensure you receive your notification. Refer to the SSSS website for updatesregarding notifications, Conference details,membership, etc.CREATING A PROFILEYou will need to provide the information below tocreate your profile in your account: First and last name Degrees earned (two degree maximum.Do not include Honors or Candidate status.) Affiliation (school, employer, etc.) Telephone number Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal Code Country E-mail address (This will be your user log-in.) Password Confirm PasswordSUBMITTING YOUR ABSTRACTAs you proceed through the online submissionprocess, you will need the information below:TYPE OF PRESENTATION PROPOSED(You will choose one.) ORAL PRESENTATION — Your abstract islimited to 400 words. The person submittingthe abstract will be considered the primarycontact. The SSSS Scientific ProgramCo‑Chairs will group the oral presentationsby topic. Your presentation will be 15 minutes,including Q&A. Based on the peer review, youmay be offered an alternate presentation type. SYMPOSIUM — Your abstract is limitedto 1,500 words. A Symposium session isorganized by the presenters to facilitatecross‑institution and cross-disciplinecollaboration. Symposia are one hour,including Q&A. The person submitting theabstract will be considered the primarycontact. You’ll need to submit: the entire symposium proposal (as a singlesubmission), to include a brief descriptionof the overall symposium, plus all of theabstracts [including title(s), author(s),and description(s)] for each individualpresentation in your symposium. Do notsubmit abstracts for a symposium asindividual oral presentations. at least two observable and measurablelearning objectives at least five references to your abstracts CVs for all authors and co-authors a brief description of the form of trainingmethod that will be used in teaching theprogram content.Not all symposia submissions may beaccepted, and they will NOT be consideredfor an alternative presentation type. Thesymposia field is competitive, and symposiumsubmissions that facilitate cross-institution andcross-discipline collaboration are preferred.
Abstract Submission Instructions — 2020 SSSS Annual Conference — New Orleans CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION /WORKSHOP — Your abstract is limitedto 400 words. The person submitting theabstract will be considered the primarycontact. CE presenters must have expertiseand competence in the areas in which theywill teach. Expertise can be demonstratedby a combination of relevant educationalexperience, teaching experience, clinicalexperience, and/or publications in the areasbeing taught. All proposals for CE sessionsare reviewed by the SSSS CE Committee. Youwill need to submit: the abstract at least two observable and measurablelearning objectives at least five references to your abstract CVs for all authors and co-authors a brief description of the training methodthat will be used.CE sessions are one hour, including Q&A. Notall submissions to the CE category may beaccepted. Based on the peer review, you maybe offered an alternate presentation type. BRIEF COMMUNICATION — Your abstractis limited to 400 words. The person submittingthe abstract will be considered the primarycontact. Brief Communication sessions areoral presentations, limited to five minutes andfive slides. The idea is to give attendees a briefsnapshot of a study, an idea, or a concept thatwill ignite discussion and dialogue throughoutthe Conference. Based on the peer review, youmay be offered an alternate presentation type. POSTER PRESENTATION — Your abstractis limited to 400 words. The person submittingthe abstract will be considered the primarycontact. A poster presentation allows thepresenter(s) to discuss their research in aninteractive way. A Poster session is 1 hour.Based on the peer review, you may be offeredalternate presentation type.page 3TITLE OF PRESENTATION OR SYMPOSIUMIMPORTANT: Capitalize the first letter of eachword in your title.CHOOSE ONE TOPIC FORYOUR PRESENTATIONFrom the drop-down menu, choose the topicthat best describes your abstract. This topic willbe used by the Scientific Program Co‑Chairs togroup presentations into concurrent sessions.The drop-down list you will see: Trans Experiences and Identity BDSM / Kink Sex Research Methods Race / Ethnicity and Sexuality Sexual Coercion / Aggression & Prevention Technology Queer Sexualities Sex Work Relationships Pornography Intersectional Sex Research Sexual Pleasure Sexual Health and Promotion Other: 40 character maximum.ARE THERE CO-AUTHORS ONTHIS ABSTRACT?List the order of your co-authors in the order youwant them to appear in all Conference materials.As the primary contact for this submission, youwill be the first author listed. You can include up totwo degrees per author. Do not include Honors orCandidate status.If your abstract has multiple authors, pleaseprovide all requested information for each. If yourabstract is accepted, does each co-author plan toattend and participate in the presentation at theConference in New Orleans?
page 4Abstract Submission Instructions — 2020 SSSS Annual Conference — New OrleansPRESENTATION LISTINGIRB CONFIRMATIONWhen submitting your abstract, a box willYou must check one the following boxes:automatically list your presentation details,I confirm that my research has beenaccording to the information you provided earlierreviewed and approved (or exempted) forin the submission process. Please follow thethe protection of human subjects by myinstructions to ensure that your presentationinstitution's or an affiliated Institutionallisting is similar to the provided examples. TheReview Board.information that is in your submission whenPending IRB Approvalthe abstract system closes on April 10, 2020May 1, 2020 will appear in all Conference materials.N/A – This is not an empirical study.INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALLPRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of eachword in the title. Add a dash between the title and the author(s). Identify authors in the order you would likethem to appear in the printed Conferenceprogram and Conference mobile app. Include up to two degrees per author. Do notlist Honors or Candidate status. Separate each presenter with a semi-colon.Example (Oral, CE, Brief Communication,and Poster):IF THIS ABSTRACT IS ACCEPTED, DO YOUPLAN TO PRESENT THIS ABSTRACT DURINGTHIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MEETING?YesNoARE YOU CURRENTLY A MEMBER OFSSSS?YesNoWILL THE PERSON MAKING THISPRESENTATION BE A STUDENT?YesNoHAVE YOU PRESENTED A SIMILAR PAPERAT ANOTHER SSSS CONFERENCE?YesNoA Distribution of Sexual Risk Behaviors: PossibleAntecedents and Associations with Prevalent STIsWILL YOU NEED ADDITIONALamong Young Black MSM – Trisha Arnold, BS;AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR YOUREstefany Bologna, BS; Leandro Mena, MD, MPH; PRESENTATION?Richard Crosby, PhDSSSS will provide a Windows-based laptopcomputer, a projector, and a screen for eachExample (Symposium):session. If you need additional A-V equipment, weA Distribution of Sexual Risk Behaviors: Possiblewill put you in contact with our A-V supplier so youAntecedents and Associations with Prevalent STIsmake arrangements at your expense.among Young Black MSM – Trisha Arnold, BS;Estefany Bologna, BS; Leandro Mena, MD, MPH;CONFLICT OF INTERESTRichard Crosby, PhDDo any of the authors have any relevant financialAbstract One: List Individual Abstract Title, withrelationships related to the material to beauthor/coauthor(s) and degree(s).presented in this session (e.g., consultancies,Abstract Two: List Individual Abstract Title, withadvisory boards, employment, etc.)? If yes,author/co-author(s) and degree(s).describe the potential conflict of interest.Abstract Three: List Individual Abstract Title, withYesNoauthor/co-author(s) and degree(s).Abstract Four: List Individual Abstract Title, withauthor/co-author(s) and degree(s).
Abstract Submission Instructions — 2020 SSSS Annual Conference — New Orleanspage 5PLEASE SELECT 3 KEYWORDS FORABSTRACT TEXTYOUR ABSTRACTYou must adhere to the word counts for eachYou will see three (3) drop-down lists of thesepresentation type. Abstracts exceeding the wordavailable keywords. A different keyword from each count limit will not be reviewed.list is required: For Oral Presentation, Continuing Education, AgingBrief Communication, and Poster Session themaximum is 400 words. HIV / AIDS / STIs Sexual Health Sexual Pleasure Sexual Problems Adolescent Sexuality LGBT Transgender Studies Human Sexual Development Disabilities Drug Use / Abuse Sexuality Education / School Based Programs Pregnancy and Pregnancy Prevention Religiosity Race and Ethnic Topics and Sexuality Sex and Media Sexual Violence Women’s Sexual Health Condom Use and Contraception Online Technologies Casual Sex / Hooking Up Non-monogamy / Poly Relationships Relationships Pornography Clinical Sex Therapy For Symposia the maximum is 1,500 words. For Oral Presentation, Symposium,Brief Communication, and Poster Session,the abstract must be formatted usingthese subheadings: For Empirical Reports—Abstracts must usethe subheadings Background, Methods,Results, and Conclusions. For Lessons Learned—Abstracts mustuse the subheadings Background,Program Description, Lessons Learned,and Recommendations. For Theoretical Perspectives—Abstractsmust use the subheadings Background,Theoretical Perspective, and Significanceto the Field. For CE Learning Session/Workshop, theabstract must use the subheadings Purpose,Issues, Overview of Session Activities, andAnticipated Participant Outcomes.Based on the peer reviews and available space,the Scientific Program Co-Chairs may offer youa different presentation format from the oneyou submitted (except for Symposia submissions,which will not be considered for an alternativepresentation type).
page 6Abstract Submission Instructions — 2020 SSSS Annual Conference — New OrleansLEARNING OBJECTIVESACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITYObservable and measurable learning objectivesBy submitting this proposal, you are agreeing thatare required for our CE certification process.if your presentation is accepted:Learning objectives should be concise, exact, and You will present your abstract, or arrange for aaction-oriented. For your convenience, you willqualified substitute in your place.see a list of “action verbs” that are acceptable foryou to use in your learning objectives. You acknowledge that you and allco‑presenters will register for the ConferenceFinish the sentence provided, "Upon completionand pay the appropriate conferenceof the session, participants will be able . . ."registration fee by August 31, 2020, theObjective 1:presenter registration deadline.Objective 2: You are responsible for your travel, hotel, andObjective 3:other expenses related to the Conference.TRAINING METHODBriefly describe the training method you willuse in teaching your program content (e.g.,lecture, PowerPoint, Q&A, group discussion,demonstration, practice dyad experientialexercise, ice breaker, role play, fish bowl, etc.)ABSTRACT REFERENCESIf you submitted an abstract to be considered fora Continuing Education session or a Symposium,you must list at least five references foryour abstract.CURRICULUM VITAEIf you submitted an abstract to be considered fora Continuing Education session or a Symposium,all authors and co-author(s) must have a CVuploaded. It is the responsibility of the primarycontact person to upload all CVs for all authorsand co-author(s). The contents of your abstract can be madepublic on the SSSS website and other SSSScommunication platforms.By placing your first initial and last name inthe box provided, you are agreeing to all ofthe terms above, and that you disclosed anypotential conflicts of interest. If your presentationis accepted, your signature also indicates thatyou will disclose to participants any off-label orexperimental uses of a commercial product orservice. Further, you will include a statement ofthis conflict or disclose such in your presentation.Click the red “Submit Abstract” button at thebottom of the page.REMEMBER: Incomplete submissions will not bereviewed or considered for the Conference.UBApril,MISSION DEADLINESubmission deadlineSis2020.EXTENDED TOFRIDAY, MAY 1,202 0Confirmation of Your SubmissionYou will receive an e-mail confirming that we have received your submission immediately after yousubmit your abstract. If you later revise your submission, you will NOT receive a new Confirmation.Questions?If you have any questions or concerns, contact the SSSS Abstract Coordinator.Thank you for submitting your abstract for presentation at the2020 SSSS Annual Conference, November 19-22, in New Orleans.4/2020COPYRIGHT 2020 THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEXUALITY, INC.
until the submission deadline of April 10, 2020 May 1, 2020, the day the abstract submission closes. If you need assistance accessing your established abstract account, please e‑mail the SSSS Abstract Coordinator. If your submission is accepted for the Conference, the information that is in your submission on April 10, 2020 May 1 .
