Mechanics

Topics/Areas

The statistics congress aims to cover a wide range of topics that are deemed relevant and critical in an information-oriented economy. Papers that dwell on any of the following Mechanics are invited:

Statistical Tools
Econometric/Statistical Modelling
Statistical Quality/Process Control
Forecasting Techniques and Applications/Statistical Data   Analysis
Agricultural and Agrarian Reform Statistics
Price Statistics/Banking and Finance Statistics
Science and Technology Statistics
Energy Statistics
Environment and Natural Resources Statistics
Information and Communications Technology   Statistics
Tourism Statistics
Trade and Industry Statistics
Governance Statistics
Statistical Capability Building
Education Statistics
Market and Social Research
Data Management and Dissemination
Gender Statistics
Health, Nutrition and Biostatistics
Poverty Statistics
Peace Education 

Requirements for Proposed   Paper

Paper writers interested to present scientific papers on any of the various topics covered by the 5th Mindanao Statistics Congress are enjoined to submit the abstract, together with an accomplished form (Click here to download Form 1), for the submission of paper.

The form (downloadable from www.nscb.gov.ph/ru9/5thmsc.html) shall be submitted to the Session Organizers through the Sub-Committee on Scientific Program and/or the NSCB Regional Units at Regions IX, X, XI and XII at the addresses indicated in the contact info by email only. (NOTE: For Caraga and ARMM Regions, you may get in touch with the NSCB Regional Divisions nearest you)

Acceptance of Submitted Paper

From the submitted paper abstracts, original unpublished and novel, papers will be chosen for presentation during the congress by the Session Organizers who shall comprise the Paper Review Group. In the review of the papers to be presented, the Session Organizers shall further consider the following criteria: (1) relevance of the paper to the overall objectives of the congress; (2) timeliness of the topic of the paper vis-à-vis current and emerging concerns of the Philippine/local statistical system; and (3) impact on the demands and requirements of data users/stakeholders. Papers that have been presented in other for a, local or international, may be accepted if revisions can be made in the paper to include updates.

Authors of accepted papers will be notified on or before July 31, 2008. Final manuscripts should not exceed twelve (12) pages with line spacing of one and a half and using Arial font size 12 pt. All materials must be written and presented in English, the official language of the congress. The final manuscripts must be submitted not later than August 31, 2008 to the Sub-Committee on Scientific Program and/or NSCB Regional Units.

All papers accepted and received on or before August 31, 2008 will be included in the 5th MSC publications.

Invited Paper Sessions

About 25 invited papers will be presented during the scientific meetings that will be conducted simultaneously in various meeting rooms, with each session discussing two (2) to three (3) papers. The presentation of each invited paper by the author will be allotted fifteen (15) minutes after which the paper discussant will be given ten (10) minutes to present his/her discussion paper. Under the guidance of a moderator, a fifteen (15) minute open forum will ensue.

The participants can choose the session which they wish to attend.