CALL FOR PAPERS
11th Islamic Countries Conference
on Statistical Sciences (ICCS-11)(Statistics for Strategies in Development)
onDecember 19-22, 2011
atUniversity of Management and Technology
C-II Block, M.A. Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Jointly organized by:
Islamic Countries Society of Statistical
Sciences44-A, Civic Centre, Sabzazar
Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan
University of Management and TechnologyC-II Block, M.A. Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.
+92-42-37840065 Tel +92-42-35212801-10+92-42-35752547 Fax +92-42-35184789
[email protected] Email [email protected]://www.isoss.net URL www.umt.edu.pk
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THE 11th ISLAMIC COUNTRIES CONFERENCE ON STATISTICAL SCIENCES 2011 (ICCS-11)
BACKGROUND
The Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS) was established during the First Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences held at Lahore on August 27-31, 1988. One of its objectives is to bring together researchers and practitioners in statistical sciences from all over the world and in particular from Islamic Countries through mutual programs. Countries through mutual programs such as conferences.
This year, ISOSS intends to have its 11 th Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (ICCS-11) in Lahore (Pakistan) during 19-22 December, 2011. The conference will be hosted by the University of Management and Technology (UMT).
OBJECTIVES
bring together research workers and practitioners in statistical sciences from all over the world and in particulars from Islamic Countries through mutual exchange program,
highlight the contributions of Muslim scholars to the development of statistical sciences.
organize and strengthen a central information system by establishing data banks and centres of information,
associate statistically developed countries to help in developing and transferring of statistical technology to Islamic Countries.
promote the application of statistical sciences including computer and information technology in the development of Islamic Countries.
promote the use of computer technology, robotics and artificial intelligence in Islamic Countries.
establish training centres to promote statistical education.
coordinate and unify courses in statistics at all levels of education in the Islamic Countries.
organize conferences, seminars, colloquia, workshops, short courses, and any other means of communication helpful in exchanging scientific ideas.
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HISTORY OF THE CONFERENCES
The First, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Islamic Countries Conferences on Statistical Sciences were held in 1988, 1994, 1999, 2001 and 2005 at Lahore (Pakistan).
The Second and Ninth were held in 1990 and 2007 at Johor Bahru and Shah Alam (Malaysia) in collaboration with the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, and Malaysian Institute of Statistics, Malaysia.
The Third was held in 1992 at Rabat (Morocco); and the Fifth Conference was arranged in 1996 at Malang (Indonesia) in collaboration with the Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia. On this occasion, an International Workshop on “Recent Development in Applied Statistics” was held on August 21-23, 1996 at Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia to honour Prof. Dr. Munir Ahmad, President ISOSS for his contribution to statistical sciences.
The Tenth Conference was held in 2009 at American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
We hope to collect papers on research issues on all aspects of statistical sciences, including:
Statistical theory, distribution theory, probability models, stochastic process, statistical inference, prediction analysis, survival analysis, biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, reliability theory, quality control, sampling, statistical computing, time series, econometrics, demography, robust methods, Monte-Carlo methods, statistical education, financial mathematics, forecasting, actuarial science, environmental statistics, economic statistics, official statistics, multivariate analysis, spatial analysis, directional data analysis, medical sciences, agriculture statistics, engineering statistics, neural network, computer sciences and others.
EXPECTED INVITED AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1. Dr. Shahjahan Khan, Australia2. Dr. Ali S. Hadi, Egypt/USA3. Dr. Maman A. Djauhari, Malaysia4. Dr. Aftab Ahmad, UK5. Dr. Hafiz T. Abdullah Khan, UK6. Dr. Noor Muhammad Larik, Pakistan7. Dr. Ahmad Zogo Memon, Pakistan8. Dr. M. Qamar-ul-Islam, Turkey
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SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
An Abstract of 500 words should be submitted via e-mail/or airmail. Questions or queries may be sent to Dr. Munir Ahmad, Chairman of the Editorial Committee.
Action DeadlineSubmission of Abstracts October 31, 2011Submission of full-length paper November 21, 2011Publication of Proceedings December 15, 2011
Abstracts and full length papers size 5″ x 7.5″ (width x height) with “Time New Roman” Font size 10 may be submitted via e-mail by using M.S. Word software to Conference Secretariat:
SUBMISSION OF FULL LENGTH PAPER
Instructions to Authors
1. Manuscripts should be single-spaced size 5" x 7.5" (width x height) with “Time New Roman” Font size 10. 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.
2. An abstract of around 200 words should be included, as well as between five and eight keywords.
3. Paragraphs should be indented five spaces.
4. The name and full postal address of each author should be given immediately below the title of the paper along with e-mail.
5. Equations should be centered, with identifying numbers in parentheses.
6. Tables should be inserted in the text as close to the point of reference as possible.
7. Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively.
8. References should be indicated in the text by author’s name(s) and the year of publication in parentheses. All references should also be arranged alphabetically at the end of the paper.
The full length paper should not exceed 20 pages.
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CONTACT PERSONS
Mr. M. IftikharConference SecretaryIslamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences44-A, Civic Centre, Sabzazar, Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan.Email: [email protected]
Mr. Abdul Ghaffar GhaffariHead, Office of Communications & Media (OCM)University of Management and TechnologyC-II Block, M.A. Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.Email: [email protected]
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
19.12.2011
Registration Opening Ceremony Keynote Address Technical Sessions
20.12.2011
Plenary Sessions Visit to ISOSS House Technical Sessions Excursion Tour
21.12.2011 Technical Sessions Plenary Sessions
22.12.2011 Technical Sessions Business Session Closing Ceremony
Detail program will be released by November 21, 2011
SPONSORS
Superior Group of CollegesRaiwind Road, Lahore (Pakistan)www.superior.edu.pk
National College of Business Administration & Economics40-E/1 Gulberg-III, Lahore (Pakistan)www.ncbae.edu.pk
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Please send the filled form along with Registration Fee to:ISOSS Headquarters, 44-A, Civic Centre, Sabzazar, Multan Road, Lahore (Pakistan)
REGISTRATION FORM
THE 11th ISLAMIC COUNTRIES CONFERENCE ON STATISTICAL SCIENCES 2011 (ICCS-11)
Statistics for Strategies in Development
onDecember 19-22, 2011
atLahore, Pakistan
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Submission of Abstracts October 31, 2011Submission of full-length paper November 21, 2011
Last date of REGISTRATION December 15, 2011
The registration fees:Delegates/Participants Rs.1000/-ISOSS Members Rs.500/-Students Rs.500/-Foreign Delegates US$ 200/-Accompanying Persons (Per Head) Rs.1000/-
Registration fee includes conference materials, teas/lunches. Registration fee payable to Islamic Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS),
Lahore (Pakistan) should be mailed to the Conference Secretariat, Lahore.
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