Ensure Accuracy

We are taught at a young age to learn from our mistakes. It’s not until we get older that we realize a greater truth. Why learn from our own mistakes when we can learn from others?

We asked around and created a list of the most common errors in abstract processing. Then we started finding ways to avoid them.

Online Grading For Reviewers
Reviewers are sent only the abstracts they have been assigned to judge. After logging into the system they can read each abstract online or print them out. When they choose to Accept, Reject, or Assign a Grade to an abstract they enter it into the system.

• All reviewer grades and comments are kept in one place
• No more late or lost packages from delivery or postal services
• Save money by eliminating the need for delivery or postal services
• Reporting allows for a real-time look at the abstract review process

37,136 International Characters and Symbols
We have identified 37,217 national and international characters and symbols. Precis' conversion rate is 99.78% (37,136). Stop the guessing game. If we don't have a character you need, let us know and we will see if it is possible to add it to our system.

Tables, Graphs, Charts
Visual references are an invaluable tool for enhancing the effectiveness of an abstract. Precis will accept file uploads of pie charts, bar graphs, and tables*.

Text Submissions
For abstracts without charts, graphs, or tables submitters may want to simply type their document into a text field. For all text based submissions, Precis provides a preview page so your may view your submission before it is final processed in the system.

Word Document Submissions
For abstracts including tables, charts, or graphs we provide Word document submissions. Based on your input, we can create a Word template restricting physical size, font, character limits, etc. Submitters download the template from the registration form, paste their abstract into the template, and upload the completed template back to the system.

Edit/Preview
No system is perfect. Not every submission is perfect. That is why we allow all our text based submitters to review their abstract before they finalize the submission process. All character and symbol conversions take place before the preview screen appears. This ensures that the submitter will be able to spot any irregularities. The way the abstract appears in the preview screen is exactly how it will appear come publishing.

* Precis will accept the upload of all file types, including PDF, PostScript, LaTeX, Word. We will work with you to help you pick the correct format that is accessible to your reviewers, staff and publisher.