ISOSS 2014 - 12th International Conference on Statistical Sciences

12th International Conference on Statistical Sciences:
To be held on
February 10-12, 2014
At
DHA Suffa University
DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail, Ph.VII (Ext)
Karachi (Pakistan)
Being jointly organized by
DHA SUFFA UNIVERSITY
DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail, Ph.VII (Ext), Karachi-7550, Pakistan.
Tel: +92-21-35244865, Fax: 021-35244855
Email: KSiddiqui-AT-dsu.edu.pk
URL: www.dsu.edu.pk
DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Baba-E-Urdu Road, Karachi 74200- Pakistan
Tel: + 92-21-99215754-7 & 32715441-466
Email: n.khan-AT-duhs.edu.pk, ali.adnan-AT-duhs.edu.pk
URL: www.duhs.edu.pk
ISLAMIC COUNTRIES SOCIETY OF STATISTICAL SCIENCES
44-A, Civic Centre, Sabzazar, Multan Road, Lahore (Pakistan)
Tel: +92-42-37490670/35878583
Email: secretary-AT-isoss.net
URL: http://www.isoss.net
Patron-in-Chief:
Engr. Dr. Sarfraz Hussain
Vice Chancellor,
DHA Suffa University, Karachi
Patron:
Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan
Vice Chancellor,
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
ISOSS Founding President
Prof. Dr. Munir Ahmad
Vice Chancellor
NCEBA
ISOSS Secretary
Mr. Muhammad Iftikhar
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Kamran Siddiqui
DHA Suffa University, Karachi
Conference Co-Chair:
Prof. Dr. Nazeer Khan
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
12th International Conference on Statistical Sciences:
Theme: Application of Statistics in Policy Development and Monitoring of Health, Finance, Education, Information Technology and Economics
DHA Suffa University
The DHA Suffa University (DSU) has been established at its purpose built campus in the secure and peaceful environment of Phase VII (Ext), Karachi. It has the Charter granted by the Sindh Government and it is recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). The vision for DSU is to become a globally recognized seat of higher education and research extending the frontiers of knowledge and contributing significantly in nation building.
Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS)
The Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS) was established during the First Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (ICCS-I) held at Lahore on August 27-31, 1988 with the following main objectives:
1-Bring together research workers and practitioners in statistical sciences from all over the world and in particular from Islamic Countries through mutual exchange program,
2-Organize and strengthen a statistical information system,
3-Promote the application of statistical sciences including computer and information technology in the development of Islamic Countries.
4-Promote the use of computer technology, robotics and artificial intelligence in Islamic Countries.
5-Establish training centers to promote statistical education.
6-coordinate and unify courses in statistics at all levels of education in the Islamic Countries.
7-Organize conferences, seminars, colloquia, workshops, short courses, and any other means of communication helpful in exchanging scientific ideas.
Background and Goals:
The Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS) is holding the 12th International Conference on Statistical Sciences devoted to all aspects of Statistical Applications to Policy Formulation & Implementation. Policy formulation is core to Education, Law, Social, Public Health, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Technology, Quality Management, Management Sciences and Social and Demographic Sciences.
The aim of the Conference is to highlight the role of statistics in modern day world. The conference will focus on ‘Application of Statistics in Policy Development and Monitoring of Health, Finance, Education, Information Technology and Economics’.
It also aims to stimulate a comparative analysis of the role of the statistics in conducting surveys and analyzing survey data in Pakistan and Islamic Countries. The analysis of the different structures and techniques of Statistics and viable practical use will contribute to better understanding of the problems and their solutions.The internationalization process of the statistical procedures will need deeper studies to point out problems and opportunities according to past and recent experiences in Islamic Countries.
The Conference will give an opportunity both to researchers and the protagonists of Statistical Agencies and Institutes to meet and compare experiences and analyses. The presentation of Statistics based case studies will improve the discussion and the knowledge of its role in formulating policies and monitoring them.
Theme: APPLICATION OF STATISTICS IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING
Conference Topics:
Conference topics are as follows:
Advances in Statistics Techniques, Analyses and Methods
Statistical Sciences and its challenges in modern world.
Statistical Technology in Physical and Social Sciences
Statistical, Mathematical & Econometric Modeling
Bivariate Statistical Techniques and Analyses
Multivariate Statistical Techniques and Analyses
Statistical Applications to Computer and Information Technology
Statistical Applications to Human Resources Management & Development
Statistical Applications to Marketing, Advertising and Consumer Research
Statistical Applications to Quality Control
Statistical Applications to Education
Statistical Applications to Public Health & Health care
Statistical Applications to Financial Management,
Statistical Applications to Islamic Finance & Islamic Economics
Statistical Applications to Monetary Policy & Fiscal Policy
Statistical Applications to Commerce, Trade and Industrial Policy
Statistical Application in Accidental, Occupational and Environmental sciences
Implications for International Business
Any other related Topics on Statistics, Technology and Management.
Conference Timeline
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts
December 31, 2013
Acceptance of Abstracts
January 15, 2014
Deadline for Submission of Full Length Papers
January 31, 2014
Last date for Registration
February 05, 2014
Onsite Registration
February 10 & 11, 2014
Abstract of 500 words should be submitted via e-mail secretary-AT-isoss.net Questions or queries may be sent to Prof Dr. Munir Ahmad, Chairman of the Scientific Committee. Abstracts and full length papers size 5″ x 7.5″ (width x height) with “Time New Roman” Font size 10 should be submitted via e-mail by using M.S. Word software to Conference Secretariat.
Instructions to Authors of Contributed Papers
All authors of invited and contributed papers are requested to follow the instructions:
1. Manuscripts should be type-written, single-spaced size A4 (width x height) with “Time New Roman” font size 10.
2. The paper should be divided into sections, numbered by Arabic numerals and with suitable short verbal titles. Pages should be lightly numbered at the bottom. Running titles should be given.
3. The name, qualification, institution affiliation and full postal address of each author should be given immediately below the title of the paper along with e-mail.
4. Equations should be centered, with identifying numbers in parentheses.
5. Tables should be inserted in the text as close to the point of reference as possible.
6. References should be indicated in the text by author’s name(s) and the year of publication in parentheses.
7. All references should also be given alphabetically at the end of the paper.
8. Contributed papers should not be more than six pages.