All abstracts are graded anonymously by a panel of at least three reviewers on a scale from one (lowest) to six (highest), with an average score of three the minimum for acceptance, on the basis of the following criteria:
- The scientific strength
- The methodology
- The data provided
- The novelty and / or originality of its findings
Based on these elements, the decision is taken to accept or reject abstracts for the Congress. When allocation of abstracts into sessions begins, ERS officers also consider the limitations of slots available in the Congress programme.
For further information about abstracts, we invite you to read the abstract FAQs.