Transcultural Nursing Abstract Review

Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity

52nd Annual Conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society - San Antonio, TX - October 14-17, 2026
Welcome to the Transcultural Nursing Society(TCNS) Abstract Review Form

Thank you for serving as a reviewer for the Transcultural Nursing Society Conference. Your expertise helps ensure that our conference features high‑quality, culturally congruent scholarship that advances transcultural nursing practice, education, research, and leadership.

This form will guide you through a clear, step‑by‑step review process:

• Provide your name and credentials and confirm no conflicts of interest
• Identify the abstract you are reviewing using the abstract number provided.
• Select the abstract type (Research, Evidence‑Based Practice, or Non‑Research).
• Evaluate the abstract using the appropriate scoring rubric.
• Provide an overall recommendation for acceptance and presentation type.
• Offer constructive comments for authors and final decisions on the abstracts.

The review typically takes 15–20 minutes to complete. Please base your evaluation solely on the content provided in the abstract and apply the scoring criteria consistently.

Your thoughtful review supports fairness, inclusion, and excellence across our conference program. We appreciate your contribution to advancing culturally congruent care worldwide.

Abstract Submission Criteria

All abstracts submitted to the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) Conference must meet the following requirements:

1. Alignment With Conference Theme
- Abstracts must clearly address the conference theme and objectives.
- Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity
- Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze global healthcare challenges through the perspectives of culturally diverse nurses and populations.
- Apply transcultural nursing theories and evidence-based models to enhance culturally congruent care.
- Incorporate a transcultural lens in education, research, leadership, and multidisciplinary practice.
- Evaluate ethical frameworks guiding equitable and culturally responsive healthcare.
2. Submission Requirements
- All abstracts must be submitted through the secure online submission system.
- Abstracts are limited to 500 words.
- References may be included within the body of the abstract only.
  A separate reference list should not be included.
3. Ethical and Regulatory Requirements
- 3a. IRB Review Requirements
  • Research and Evidence-Based Practice/Quality Improvement(EBP/QI) presentations must have undergone Institutional Review Board (IRB) review.
  • IRB‑exempt studies must indicate their exemption status and will be reviewed as research if the project involves systematic inquiry intended to contribute to generalizable knowledge.
- 3b. Indigenous Populations
  Research or other presentations involving indigenous populations must include:
  • Approval from the appropriate council or governing body of the indigenous community, and
  • If the work is research, IRB approval or IRB exemption documentation from the author’s institution.
- 3c. Required IRB Status Disclosure
  All research, QI, and EBP submissions must identify one of the following:
  • IRB Approved
  • IRB Exempt
  • Not Human Subjects Research
  • Not Applicable (e.g., conceptual, theoretical, symposium)
4. Presentation Type Requirements

4a. Research‑Based Podium Presentations
- Only completed research will be accepted for podium presentations if the abstract includes results of an investigation.
- Research‑based abstracts should follow the IMRAD structure:
  Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
4b. Symposium Podium Presentation (Non‑Research)

Non‑research scholarly work appropriate for a podium session may be submitted under this category.
- These presentations may include:
  • Conceptual or theoretical work
  • Program descriptions
  • Educational innovations
  • Practice models
  • Policy or leadership perspectives
  • Cultural case analyses
  • Community engagement or partnership initiatives
- Notes:
  • These presentations do not require IRB approval.
  • They do not include research results.
  • They are distinct from non‑podium symposium submissions.
5. Poster Presentation Eligibility
- Poster abstracts may include:
  • Pilot projects
  • Ongoing research
  • Preliminary analyses
  • Literature reviews
  • Other non‑research projects
6. Originality of Work
- Abstracts must represent new work, including:
  - Original ideas, concepts, improvements, or revisions of existing concepts.
- Presentations previously delivered only at the local level (e.g., at the home institution or local chapter) may be submitted to the international Transcultural Nursing Society conference.
7. Required Relevance to Transcultural Nursing
- Each abstract must include a section addressing the significance or relevance of the work to the development of transcultural nursing knowledge.
8. Submission Deadline
- The extended deadline for abstract submission is midnight Eastern Daylight Time on June 1, 2026.
Questions
For assistance, please contact: staff@tcns.org

Reviewer Instructions

Please review the abstract carefully and evaluate it using the TCNS scoring criteria. Your ratings should reflect the clarity, quality, and relevance of the submission, as well as its contribution to transcultural nursing.

As you begin:
- Read the entire abstract first to understand the overall purpose, content, and alignment with transcultural nursing.
- Score each criterion independently based on the criteria provided on page 1 and the definitions provided in the rubric.
- Use the full scoring range (1–5) to reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the submission.
- Provide constructive comments that support your scoring and assist authors in strengthening their work.
- Maintain objectivity and fairness, evaluating only the content presented and avoiding assumptions beyond what is written.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest before completing your review.
Your thoughtful evaluation helps ensure a fair, rigorous, and scholarly review process for all TCNS submissions.
Reviewer Information

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Abstract Review Number: (Example 325)*
Do you have any real or perceived conflict of interest in reviewing this abstract?A conflict may include situations where you believe you can identify the author(s) despite blinded review, have a personal or professional relationship with the submitter, or have any circumstance that could affect your impartiality.

NoYesPlease contact me for further discussion.
If yes, please describe below.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Title clearly reflects content, aligns with conference theme, and meets one or more objectives.
4 – Strong: Title aligns with the theme and somewhat with the objectives.
3 – Adequate: Title is relevant to transcultural nursing but loosely connected to the theme/objectives.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance to theme/objectives.
1 – Poor: Title does not reflect content or conference theme/objectives.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Title clearly reflects content, aligns with conference theme, and meets one or more objectives.
4 – Strong: Title aligns with the theme and somewhat with the objectives.
3 – Adequate: Title is relevant to transcultural nursing but loosely connected to the theme/objectives.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance to theme/objectives.
1 – Poor: Title does not reflect content or conference theme/objectives.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly stated, well‑supported, and logically connected.
4 – Strong: Mostly clear and supported, minor gaps.
3 – Adequate: Present but lacking clarity or depth.
2 – Weak: Minimally stated or weakly connected.
1 – Poor: Absent or irrelevant.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly stated, well‑supported, and logically connected.
4 – Strong: Mostly clear and supported, minor gaps.
3 – Adequate: Present but lacking clarity or depth.
2 – Weak: Minimally stated or weakly connected.
1 – Poor: Absent or irrelevant.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Framework/model clearly identified and strongly aligned with aims, questions, and methods.
4 – Strong: Identified and mostly aligned.
3 – Adequate: Present but weakly aligned.
2 – Weak: Identified but not aligned.
1 – Poor: No framework/model identified.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Evidence clearly identified and strongly aligned with aims, questions, and methods.
4 – Strong: Identified and mostly aligned.
3 – Adequate: Present but weakly aligned.
2 – Weak: Identified but not aligned.
1 – Poor: No evidence was identified.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Rigorous, clearly described, fully aligned with purpose and design.
4 – Strong: Mostly clear and aligned, minor gaps.
3 – Adequate: Essential elements present but lacking clarity or cohesion.
2 – Weak: Incomplete, unclear, or poorly aligned.
1 – Poor: Insufficient detail or alignment.
Not Applicable

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Change or Intervention clearly identified and strongly aligned with aims, questions, and methods.
4 – Strong: Identified and mostly aligned.
3 – Adequate: Present but weakly aligned.
2 – Weak: Identified but not aligned.
1 – Poor: No change or intervention clearly identified.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly presented and strongly aligned with purpose or research questions.
4 – Strong: Mostly clear and aligned.
3 – Adequate: Present but limited or loosely aligned.
2 – Weak: Unclear or minimally related.
1 – Poor: Missing or unrelated.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly presented and strongly aligned with purpose
4 – Strong: Mostly clear and aligned.
3 – Adequate: Present but limited or loosely aligned.
2 – Weak: Unclear or minimally related.
1 – Poor: Missing or unrelated.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Strong implications for transcultural nursing, practice, education, administration, leadership, or policy.
4 – Strong: Relevant implications with minor gaps.
3 – Adequate: Implications present but limited or unclear.
2 – Weak: Minimal or poorly connected implications.
1 – Poor: Conclusions unclear, unrelated, or lacking significance.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly stated and strongly aligned with the conference.
4 – Strong: Stated and relevant.
3 – Adequate: Implied but not clearly stated.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance.
1 – Poor: No clear relevance.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Clearly stated and strongly aligned with the conference.
4 – Strong: Stated and relevant.
3 – Adequate: Implied but not clearly stated.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance.
1 – Poor: No clear relevance.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Fully adheres to guidelines (500‑word limit, no reference list, clear writing, correct grammar/spelling).
4 – Strong: Mostly adheres; minor issues.
3 – Adequate: Some adherence; noticeable grammar/spelling issues; uneven flow.
2 – Weak: Several violations; weak writing quality.
1 – Poor: Guidelines not followed; major issues.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Fully adheres to guidelines (500‑word limit, no reference list, clear writing, correct grammar/spelling).
4 – Strong: Mostly adheres; minor issues.
3 – Adequate: Some adherence; noticeable grammar/spelling issues; uneven flow.
2 – Weak: Several violations; weak writing quality.
1 – Poor: Guidelines not followed; major issues.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Title clearly reflects the presentation’s content, aligns with the conference theme, and meets one or more conference objectives.
4 – Strong: Title aligns with the theme and is generally relevant to the conference objectives.
3 – Adequate: Title is relevant to transcultural nursing but loosely connected to the theme/objectives.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance to the conference theme/objectives.
1 – Poor: Title does not reflect the content or conference theme/objectives.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Purpose and/or goals are clearly stated, well‑supported, and logically connected to the presentation content.
4 – Strong: Purpose and/or goals are mostly clear and supported, with minor gaps.
3 – Adequate: Purpose and/or goals are present but lack clarity or depth.
2 – Weak: Purpose and/or goals are minimally stated or weakly supported.
1 – Poor: Purpose and/or goals are missing or irrelevant.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Contribution(s) to transcultural nursing across multiple domains (practice, education, research, administration, leadership, or policy) are clearly articulated and meaningful.
4 – Strong: Contribution(s) to at least three domains are clearly stated and relevant.
3 – Adequate: Contribution(s) are present but limited, vague, or uneven across domains.
2 – Weak: Contribution(s) are minimally described or lack clarity.
1 – Poor: No clear contribution to transcultural nursing is identified.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Significance to transcultural nursing is clearly stated, strongly aligned with the conference theme/objectives, and demonstrates meaningful impact.
4 – Strong: Significance is stated and relevant, with minor gaps in clarity or alignment.
3 – Adequate: Significance is implied but not clearly articulated.
2 – Weak: Minimal relevance to transcultural nursing or weak alignment with theme/objectives.
1 – Poor: No clear reference to significance or alignment with conference theme/objectives.

Rows	Select One
5 – Excellent: Fully adheres to guidelines (300–500 words, no references, clear writing, correct grammar/spelling, smooth flow, appropriate academic tone).
4 – Strong: Mostly adheres; minor grammatical or spelling issues; overall clear and organized.
3 – Adequate: Some adherence; noticeable grammar/spelling issues; uneven flow or organization.
2 – Weak: Several guideline violations; weak writing quality; unclear flow.
1 – Poor: Guidelines not followed; major grammar/spelling issues; disorganized or unclear.

Reviewer Summary & Recommendation Section

This section appears after the scoring rubric for all abstract types. Please complete each item to finalize your review.
Score Summary: The total score for this abstract is {totalScore} out of 25 possible points. Please verify that your scoring reflects the TCNS evaluation criteria prior to submitting your final recommendation. Scores of 20–25 typically indicate strong alignment with conference criteria
Score Summary: The total score for this abstract is {qiEbp} out of 35 possible points. Please verify that your scoring reflects the TCNS evaluation criteria prior to submitting your final recommendation. Scores of 30–35 typically indicate strong alignment with conference criteria
Score Summary: The total score for this abstract is {typeA} out of 40 possible points. Please verify that your scoring reflects the TCNS evaluation criteria prior to submitting your final recommendation. Scores of 30–40 typically indicate strong alignment with conference criteria
Overall Recommendation

Accept – Strong Submission: Abstract meets or exceeds criteria, demonstrates clear relevance to transcultural nursing, and is well‑suited for inclusion in the conference program.Accept with Revisions: Abstract is suitable for acceptance but requires minor clarification, refinement, or alignment with guidelines.Do Not Accept – Does Not Meet Criteria: Abstract does not meet essential criteria or lacks sufficient clarity, relevance, or alignment with conference objectives.
Recommended Presentation Format

Podium Presentation: A 45‑minute oral presentation delivered by one or more presenters, including 10 minutes of audience questions and discussion. Podium sessions highlight completed work or well‑developed scholarly contributions to transcultural nursing.Poster Presentation: Posters are presented electronically during breakfast discussion tables and are also posted online for conference attendees. This format supports completed, ongoing, or exploratory work and encourages informal dialogue.Symposium: A symposium is a non‑research–based session that contributes to Transcultural Nursing knowledge and practice. Symposiums are 45 minutes in length and include 10 minutes for audience questions and discussion.Panel: Panels consist of three to four related abstracts presented within a single, integrated session. Panels run for one hour, including 10 minutes for audience questions and discussion. This format emphasizes dialogue, integration of perspectives, and thematic cohesion across presenters.
Comments to Authors(These comments may be shared with the submitting author. Please provide constructive, professional feedback.)
Guidance for reviewers:• Highlight strengths of the abstract• Offer specific suggestions for improvement• Maintain a supportive, scholarly tone• Avoid identifying information or personal opinions
Comments to the Planning Committee(These comments will NOT be shared with authors.)
Guidance for reviewers:• Note concerns about clarity, originality, or fit with conference objectives• Identify potential issues with methodology, ethics, or feasibility (if applicable)• Provide rationale for acceptance or non‑acceptance• Include any recommendations for session placement or thematic grouping
Final Verification

I confirm that my review is complete, objective, and based solely on the TCNS abstract evaluation criteria. I have no conflicts of interest with this submission. I understand that my comments may be used to guide acceptance decisions and author feedback.
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Transcultural Nursing: Building Bridges for Global Health Equity

Welcome to the Abstract Review Form

Research‑Based Abstract Evaluation(Includes IRB‑Approved and IRB‑Exempt Studies)

Non‑Research Based Abstract Evaluation

Reviewer Summary & Recommendation Section