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Common Limits
IEEE Conference150 words
ACM Conference150 words
NeurIPS250 words
Nature150 words
Science125 words
PLOS ONE300 words

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Abstract Word Limits by Venue

Abstract word limits vary significantly by journal and conference. Exceeding the limit can result in automatic rejection, so it's crucial to check your target venue's requirements.

Common Abstract Limits

  • IEEE conferences: Typically 150 words
  • ACM conferences: 150-200 words
  • NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR: 250 words
  • Nature journals: 150 words
  • Science: 125 words
  • PLOS ONE: 300 words

Tips for Concise Abstracts

  • Start with the problem or gap your research addresses
  • State your approach or method in one sentence
  • Summarize key results with specific numbers when possible
  • End with the broader impact or implications
  • Avoid citations, abbreviations, and jargon

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