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>                            CALL FOR PAPERS
>                   7th Islamic Countries Conference
>                        on Statistical Sciences
>                                  on
>                           January 2-5, 2001
>                                  at
>                       The University of Lahore
>                           Lahore, Pakistan
>                           Conference Theme
>                   “Challenges of the 21st Century”
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>                        CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT:
>                       THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
>                1-K.M. Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
>              Tel: +92-42-5411901/5411905/5411917/5411986
>                          Fax: +92-42-5413036
>                      Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>                              May 6, 2000
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>
> The 7th Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences is
> organized by the Islamic Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS) and
> The University of Lahore.
>
>
> ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF STATISTICAL SCIENCES (ISOSS).
>
> The Islamic 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:
>
> ? bring together research workers and practitioners in statistical
> sciences from all over the world and in particular from Islamic
> Countries through mutual exchange program,
>
> ? organize and strengthen a statistical information system,
>
> ? 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.
>
> Since its establishment the Society has been regularly organizing
> biennial conferences in collaboration with educational
> institutions/universities in various Islamic Countries:
>
> ? The First, Fourth and Sixth Islamic Countries Conferences on
> Statistical Sciences were held in 1988, 1994 and 1999 at Lahore
> (Pakistan).
>
> ? The Second was held in 1990 at Johor Bahru (Malaysia), the Third was
> held in 1992 at Rabat (Morocco); and the Fifth Conference was held in
> 1996 at Malang (Indonesia).
>
>  THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE.
>
> The University of Lahore is situated at Raiwind Road close to Thokar
> Niaz Beg, Lahore, Pakistan. It has been established after receiving
> “No Objection” from the Department of Education, Government of the
> Punjab and University Grants Commission. The Charter of the University
> is under process with the Government of the Punjab. The University has
> been established by the Ibadat Educational Trust.
>
> The University is a purpose built campus, spread over 35 kanals with
> all the basic facilities needed in a good working university. The
> university emphasizes on the training of youth in professional
> disciplines. Much more attention is being paid to such modern
> disciplines as management sciences, quality management systems,
> information technology, computers and software engineering,
> electronics, communications and design and development. Taking into
> consideration the economic needs of the country, knowledge based
> technologies are receiving special attention for the economic
> consolidation of the industrial sector in the country. For this
> purpose, the University is devoting its resources, at undergraduate
> and graduate levels for training of manpower in these fields. A number
> of programs are being initiated for studies leading to M.Phil and
> Ph.D. degrees. Efforts are in progress for providing state of the art
> facilities in laboratory based subjects.
>
>
> CALL FOR PAPERS.
>
> Contributed papers related to any theory and applied work in the areas
> of Statistical Sciences, Management Sciences, Information Technology &
> Software Engineering, Public Health and Health Sciences, Pharmacy,
> Crimnometrics and Population Studies are welcome. Participants wishing
> to contribute a paper are requested to follow the instructions as
> given below. Please submit to Conference Secretariat:
>
> ? Two copies of the abstract not more than 500 words
> before July 20, 2000.
> ? One copy of the accepted full length paper size 5? x 7.5?
> (width x height) with “Time New Roman” Font size 10
> before September 15, 2000.
>
> Abstracts and full length papers may be submitted via e-mail by using
> M.S. Word software and a hard copy through air-mail.
>
>
>  TOPICS FOR THE CONFERENCE.
>
> I. Statistics.
>
> 1. Actuarial Sciences
> 2. Agrometric Techniques
> 3. Analysis of High-Dimensional Data
> 4. Combining Data from Different Sources
> 5. Concentration Inequalities and Information Theory
> 6. Current Topics in Probability
> 7. Edit and Imputation Technique
> 8. Environmetrics
> 9. Ethical Issues and Official Statistics
> 10. Evaluation of 1998 Census & Population Censuses in 2000 & 2001
> 11. Experimental Design Techniques in Industry
> 12. Expert Systems
> 13. Data Analysis
> 14. Household Surveys
> 15. Statistical Measurements of R&D Outputs
> 16. Measurement Errors in Surveys
> 17. Multiple Frame Surveys
> 18. Multivariate Analysis
> 19. Optimization Techniques in Statistics
> 20. Population Studies
> 21. Psychometric Methods
> 22. Public administration
> 23. Quality Issues in Statistics
> 24. Research and Applications in Advanced Technology
> 25. Robust Inference and Model Building
> 26. Sampling Procedures
> 27. Sociometric Methods
> ? Human Rights: Statistical Profiles
> ? Democratization: Constituency-based study of Population
> ? Mass Media: Statistical Studies
> ? Race Studies and Discrimination: Animosity Studies
> 28. Spatial Statistical Modeling, with Environmental Applications
> 29. Statistical Inference
> 30. Bioinformatics
> 31. Engineering Statistics
> 32. Statistics in Information Retrieval
> 33. Statistics in the Earth Sciences
> 34. Survey Methods for Developing Countries
> 35. Survey Sampling in the 21st Century.
> 36. Time Series: Applications and Theory
> 37. Topics in Probability Theory
> 38. Women’s Contributions to Statistics
> 39. Order Statistics:
> ? Rank Set Sampling
> ? Record Values
> ? Scan Statistics
>
> II. Management Sciences.
>
> 1. Total Quality Management
> 2. Human Resource Management
> 3. Small Business Management
> 4. Strategic Management
> 5. Communication Skills and Practices
> 6. Operations Management
> 7. Investment and Portfolio Management
> 8. Financial Planning and Management
> 9. Business Management
> 10. Methods and Statistical Tools in Quality Management
>
> III. Information Technology & Software Engineering.
>
> 1. Analysis of Online Monitoring Data
> 2. Artificial Intelligence Methods
> 3. Computer Sciences
> 4. Data Theory and Logic
> 5. Data-base Management: Analysis and Integration of Large Data-bases
> 6. Database Systems
> 7. Disclosure Control and Data Access
> 8. Education and the Internet & Effective Structures for the Net
> 9. Interactive Graphical Data Analysis/Statistical Visualization
> 10. Internet and Innovative Data Dissemination
> 11. Internet Data Collection
> 12. Measurement of E-Commerce
> 13. Fault Diagnosing Data in Integrated Circuits
> 14. Floating Gate Defects & Gate Oxide Short Defects in ICS
>
> IV. Public Health, Health Sciences & Bio-Statistics.
>
> 1. Biomathematical Modelling
> 2. Bio-Statistics & Health Statistics
> 3. Sampling Problems in Biology and Epidemiology
> 4. Large Data Bases and Medical Research
>
>
> V. Statistics in Pharmacy.
>
> 1. Massive Influx of Drugs in Pakistan: A Statistical Solution
> 2. National Drug Policy
> 3. Pharmaceutical Industries in Pakistan
> 4. WTO Policies and its Impact on Pharmaceutical Industries
> 5. ISO 9000: Quality Management System in Pharmaceutical Industries
>
> VI. Statistical Education & Training.
>
> 1. Postgraduate Training of Statisticians
> 2. Statistical Education in Islamic Countries
> 3. Teaching of Statistics at School, Undergraduate and Graduate levels
>
> 4. Technology and Statistical Education
> 5. The Future of Statistical Education Research
> 6. The Statistical Profession, Present and Future
> 7. Statistical Education in Non-Statistics Degree Programs
>
> VII. Economics & Econometrics.
>
> 1. International Trade and Finance
> 2. Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
> 3. International Finance
> 4. Public Finance
> 5. Advertising and Sales Promotion
> 6. International Marketing
> 7. Marketing Strategy
> 8. Econometrics
> 9. Marketing Research
> 10. Economic Development
> 11. Money and Banking
> 12. Urban and Regional Economics
> 13. Welfare Economics
> 14. Price/Production Indices
>
> VII. Crimnometrics.
>
> 1. Urban Violence and Crime
> 2. Geographical Crime Dispersion in Special Areas
> 3. Problems with Young People in Urban Areas
> 4. Waiting Time in Judicial Cases
>
>  INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS OF PAPERS.
>
> All Authors of invited and contributed papers are requested to follow
> the instructions:
>
> 1. Manuscripts should be type-written, 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 with a blue pencil. Running titles should be given.
> 2. Paragraphs should be indented five spaces.
> 3. The name 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. Graphs and other numbered figures should be drawn in black India
> ink.
> 7. References should be indicated in the text by author’s name(s) and
> the year of publication in parentheses. All references should also be
> given alphabetically at the end of the paper.
>
> Please note that invited papers should not be more than fifteen pages
> and contributed papers not more than 6 pages.
>
> CONFERENCE VENUE.
>
> The Conference will be held at The University of Lahore, Lahore.
>
> TENTATIVE PROGRAM.
>
> January 02, 2000 Registration
>  Opening Ceremony
>  Keynote Speaker
>
> January 03: 2000 Plenary Sessions and
>  Contributed Papers
>
> January 04, 2000 Plenary Sessions and
>  Contributed Papers
>  Local Excursion
>
> January 05, 2000 Plenary Sessions and
>  Contributed Papers
>  Closing Ceremony
>
>  PARTICIPATION.
>
> Conference is open to all nationalities.
> Participants from all scientific disciplines are expected.
>
> REGISTRATION.
>
> The registration fees are as follows:
>
> ? Delegates/Participants: US$ 100.00
> ? ISOSS Members: US$  50.00
> ? Authors of Invited Papers:  ----
> ? Students: US$  25.00
> ? Accompanying Persons (Per Head): US$  25.00
> ? Participants from Pakistan: Pak Rs.500.00
> ? Students from Pakistan: Pak Rs.250.00
>
> Discount of Conference fee:
>
> ? 20% for registration before August 15, 2000
> ? 10% for registration before October 30, 2000
>
> Registration fee includes tea/coffee, lunches and dinners including
> farewell dinner.
>
> Registration fee payable to ISOSS, Lahore should be mailed to the
> Conference Secretariat.
>
> FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
>
> A limited number of partial financial assistance is available for
> authors/life members of ISOSS. Proposals should be addressed to the
> Conference Secretary.
>
> ACCOMMODATION.
>
> If required by participants, Conference Committee may provide free
> accommodation at the university student dormitory. Hotel accommodation
> rates vary from US$ 30.00 – 125.00 per night plus 17% Government Tax.
>
> TRANSPORTATION.
>
> The official carrier is Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
>
>  BANKING.
>
> Bank is available on the campus.
>
> US Dollars/Pound Sterling/Saudi Riyals/D. Mark can be encashed with
> some higher rates in open market. Foreign exchange agency will be
> available at the Conference Venue. (The exchange rate is US$ 1.00 =
> Pak Rs.52.5 as on 6.5.2000). Decimal currency is used in Pakistan with
> Rupee as the currency unit.
>
> CREDIT CARDS.
>
> Acceptance of credit cards varies between establishments. American
> Express VISA, MASTER and BANK and Dinner Club Cards are the most
> popular ones in Pakistan.
>
> ISOSS Secretariat does not have any facility of accepting any Credit
> Card. However, personal cheques will be accepted.
>
> INFORMATION.
>
> Information desk will be opened for registration of delegates on
> January 02, 2001 at 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
>
> Daily Bulletin will be issued for news concerning the delegates.
>
> Messages can be left on Message Board in Delegates Lounge.
>
> Meeting point will be the Delegates Lounge.
>
> Photocopying machine will be available near information desk on
> nominal payment.
>
> TELECOMMUNICATION.
>
> Mails can be received on the address care of
>
> Conference Secretariat:
> Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
> The University of Lahore
> 1-K.M. Raiwind Road
> Lahore, Pakistan.
> Tel:  +92-42-5411901/5411905/5411917/5411986
> Fax: +92-42-5413036
> Email:  [log in to unmask]
>
>  PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
>
> Taxi/transport will be available at the Conference Venue.
>
> MEDICAL CARE AT CAMPUS.
>
> Please contact the information desk or any person on duty in
> emergency.
>
> SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
>
> A social evening on January 03, 2000 will be arranged by Conference
> Social Committee. Place or time will be announced during the
> Conference.
>
> EXCURSIONS.
>
> Sight seeing on January 04, 2000 in the afternoon has been arranged by
> Conference Social Committee. Special arrangements can be made for
> shopping for accompanied persons. Please contact the information desk.
>
> Post Session Tours can be arranged for:
> i) Skardu-Hunza.
> ii) Gilgit.
> iii) Swat Valley.
> iv) Kaghan Valley (includes Balakot, Taxila Museum, Abbotabad, Naran,
> Lake Saiful Maluk, Fort of Parbat).
>
> Please contact information desk.
>
> Tours can be arranged if minimum of 15 foreign delegates register for
> a tour.
>
> ELECTRICITY.
>
> Electricity supply in Pakistan is 220 volts, 50 Hz.
>
> Tipping of 10% is normal in good restaurants and hotels.
>
> Please fill out the following Information Form and return it to
> Conference Secretariat as soon as possible. We would appreciate your
> assistance in promoting this Conference to those potential
> participants from your institution.
>
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