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How to Evaluate Abstract Submissions Using Split View in the Reviewer Portal

Learn how the  Split View experience allows reviewers to evaluate abstract submissions more efficiently by displaying the abstract content and the Reviewer Workspace side-by-side on a single screen. This eliminates the need to switch between multiple pages, enabling reviewers to reference submission details while completing their evaluation and recording an acceptance or rejection decision. 

Step 1: Launch Split View
  1. Navigate to the Reviewer Portal.
  2. Open the Abstract Listing.
  3. Locate the submission you wish to evaluate.
  4. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu corresponding to the submission.
  5. Select Split View.

The selected abstract opens in the Split View workspace.


Step 2: Review the Abstract (Left Panel)

The left panel displays the complete submission in a read-only format.

Reviewers can access the following information:

Submission Information

  • Abstract Title
  • Download PDF
  • Category
  • Sub-category
  • Uploaded Files
  • Tags
  • Submitter

Abstract Content

  • Complete abstract body

Authors

Each listed author includes:

  • Initials avatar
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Biography
  • Institutional address

All information is displayed for reference and cannot be edited by reviewers.

Step 3: Complete the Evaluation (Right Panel)

The Reviewer Workspace contains the evaluation form.

Begin by completing the required evaluation fields.

Required Fields

  • Quality
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Average
    • Below Average
  • Difficulty Level
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert

Optional Field

  • Additional Feedback

Reviewers can continue reading the abstract while completing these fields, as both panels scroll independently.

Step 4: Record a Decision

After completing the evaluation, choose one of the available decisions.

Accept

Selecting Accept reveals:

  • Acceptance Reason (Required)
  • Acceptance Option (Required)
  • Describe Reason

The status indicator updates to:

Will Accept

Reject

Selecting Reject reveals:

  • Rejection Reason (Required)
  • Rejection Option (Required)
  • Describe Reason

The status indicator updates to:

Will Reject

Only the fields relevant to the selected decision are displayed.

Step 5: Submit Your Evaluation

Once all required fields have been completed, the Submit Evaluation button becomes enabled.

Click Submit Evaluation to finalize your review.

Step 6: Review the Confirmation

After a successful submission:

  • The Reviewer Workspace transitions to a confirmation state.
  • A success message confirms that the evaluation has been submitted.
  • A summary of the recorded decision is displayed.
  • A Back to Abstracts button becomes available.

The abstract remains visible in the left panel for reference until you navigate away.

Step 9: Return to the Abstract Listing

The system returns you to the Abstract Listing while preserving your previously applied filters.

The reviewed submission now reflects its updated evaluation status within the listing.