Vertebral subluxation takes center stage at Sherman College October 17-19, 2008, for the fifth annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), which is presented on Sherman’s campus as part of the college’s Fall Lyceum program. Abstracts for on the topic of the vertebral subluxation are being accepted through April 30.

The profession is faced with an ethical imperative to shift its research focus to the vertebral subluxation. Engagement in relevant research is essential if the body of knowledge is to increase.

The objective of IRAPS 2008 is to seek new insight into the core concept of vertebral subluxation. Papers are invited that relate to scientific inquiry, as well as topics that address the art and philosophy connected to vertebral subluxation. Possible subtopics include the following:

• Detection and correction of vertebral subluxation (VS)
• Economic impact of VS
• Historical, political and sociological impact of VS
• Philosophic models — the reasoning and logic surrounding VS
• Outcomes — the evidence and benefits of VS correction
• Practitioner viewpoint — professional implications and lifestyle of VS centered practice
• Documentation - supporting clinical findings related to VS

Submission Requirements

Abstracts should be 500 to 1,000 words and should be submitted electronically along with a current vita showing educational and other scholarly accomplishments. Each double-spaced abstract should include the following sections:

• Title Page – Includes author’s name, address, phone number, fax and e-mail address.
• Introduction – Describes the objective of the presentation and prior scholarship on the subject.
• Methods – Describes how data/ideas were collected.
• Results – States the principal findings.
• Discussion – Interprets findings of the research and compares with findings of similar papers. Strengths and weaknesses of your work are also discussed.
• Conclusion – Draws conclusions based on the study’s findings and establishes new ground for further research.
• References – Citations from appropriate literature sources that relate to the study.
• Acknowledgements – Credit to those who helped with the study.

Presenters are asked to supply a current vita showing educational and other scholarly accomplishments. The deadline to submit an abstract is April 30, 2008.

Presentation

Presenters are asked to supply a current vita showing educational and other scholarly accomplishments. Twenty minutes are allocated for each presentation. During this time, the presenter will relate relevant information culminating in an interpretation. A ten-minute period will be allocated for questions from the floor.

Cash Award

A $250 cash award will be granted to one philosophy and one scientific paper.

Questions?

Contact Rebecca Clusserath, Director of Continuing Education, by e-mailing rclusserath@sherman.edu or by calling (800) 849-8771, ext 229.