FOURTEENTH CONFERENCE OF IASSH

14^thCONFERENCE OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH
&
SEVENTH PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON "APPROACHES TO SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH"
in Collaboration with
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
Contact: iassh2016conf@gmail.com ||Web site:  http://www.iassh.org

DATES:
Conference: 23-25 September, 2016
Pre-Conference Workshop: 20-22 September, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACT

HEALTH, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT: EMERGING ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
|| HOME  || REGISTRATION FORM[.DOC]   [.PDF]   ||LIST OF ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED FOR    ORAL ||   POSTER||  YOUTH BEST PAPER AWARD||
Conference Program||First Prof.John Caldwell Memorial Lecture||Third Dr.K E Vaidyanathan Memorial Lecture||

SUB THEMES:
S1. Health Programmes and Development Policies
S2. Health and Well-being
S3. Health, Gender and Environment
S4. Health and Development: Research and Policy

TECHNICAL SESSIONS:

SI. Health Programmes and Development Policies:
T1. Health Policies, Programs and Technology
T2. Health and Epidemiological Transition
T3. Health Care Systems and Management
T4. Health Care and Corporate Social Responsibility
T5. Health Expenditure and Health Insurence
T6. Tele-Medicine and Health Informatics

S2. Health and Well-being
T7. Health Awareness and Personal Hygiene
T8. Public Health and Sanitation
T9. Ageing, Health and Well-being
T10 Migration and Urban Health
T11. Reproductive and Child Health issues
T12. Promoting Indigenous Health Systems

S3. Health, Gender and Environment
T13. Gender Equality and Sustainable Development
T14. Female Deficit and Emerging Challenges in India
T15. Gender Dimensions of Health Care and Human Rights
T16. Gender based Violence and Health Implications
T17. Linkages between Health and Environment
T18. Occupational and Rehabilitative Health

S4. Health and Development: Research and Policy
T19. Mental and Social Health
T20. Social and Economic Determinants of Health
T21. Health, Nutrition and Social Exclusion
T22. National Health Mission: Thrust Areas and Action
T23. Health Sector Reforms and India
T23. Emerging Demographic and Health Challenges in Maharashtra

Poster Sessions: P1, P2

Topics to be covered in the Pre-conference Workshop:
Introduction to Social Science Research, Selection of Research Problem, Approaches in Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Methods of Collection of Qualitative and Quantitative Data, Development of Tools, Quantitative Data Analysis using SPSS, Qualitative Data Analysis using Atlas-ti, Writing Research Proposal, Thesis writing, Presentation Skills, Ethics in Social Research.
Call for Abstracts:

Abstract of papers are invited on topics relevant to the technical themes from those researchers who want to present papers at the conference. You can submit abstracts online at: http://www.iassh.org/onlineabstract.aspx

Youth Best Paper Award:
An Expert Committee will select best research papers from young scholars (less than 30 years of age). These should be single authored research papers. Interested young scholars are encouraged to submit their abstracts online by mentioning "For Young Scholars Research Paper Award". Apart from the Young Scholars Research Paper Award, there will be “Best Poster Awards” in the category of poster presentations. Oral presentation will be allotted about 15 minutes time. visiting following link for submission: http://www.iassh.org/onlineabstract.aspx

In honour of late Prof. K.E.Vaidyanathan, a distinguished demographer and former President of the association, IASSH has instituted a memorial lecture in 2014. The Third Prof. K.E.Vaidyanathan Memorial Lecture will be held on 23rd September 2016 during the conference.
Submission of Abstracts: Abstract should be submitted through on line (CLOSED):

IMPORTANT DATES:
Last Date for Receiving Abstracts                                           :June. 30, 2016 (CLOSED)

Intimation about Acceptance of Abstracts & Travel Grant        :July 15, 2016

Payment of Conference and Pre-Conference Registration Fee :August 15, 2016

Submission of Full paper                                                          :August 30, 2016

Registration Fees:

Non-Refundable Registration Fee
Type of Participants Early Bird :
August 15,2016 Late Registration:
September 15, 2016 Spot Registration
(including Registrations
after Sept.15, 2016)

1. Conference Registration Fee: (Per person) : : :
Member of IASSH Rs.1500 Rs.2000 Rs.3000

Non- Member Rs.3000 Rs.3500 Rs.4000

Accompanying Person (Spouse and Children only) Rs.2000 Rs.2500 Rs.3000

2. Pre-Conference Workshop Registration fee: : :

With accommodation Rs.1500 Rs.2000 Rs.2500

Without accommodation Rs1000 Rs.1200 Rs.1500

3.Overseas Participants $100 $120 $150

Registration fee Payment:

Filled in Registration form along with the Non-Refundable Registration Fee (as applicable) through a DD drawn in favour of "Indian Association for Social Sciences and Health" or AT PAR CHEQUE or MULTY CITY CHEQUE payable at Mumbai, has to be sent to the following address:
IASSH Secretariat, Center for Population, Health and Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Dr.M.S.Gore Building (8 th floor), Naoroji Campus, Deonar Farm Road, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088. . Ph: 022-25525337 E-mail: iassh2016conf@gmail.com

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Travel Grant:

Travel Grant may be awarded to PRESENTERS of selected abstracts (ORAL or POSTER PRESENTATION or PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP participant) which include to and fro rail fare. All the participants are requested to explore the possibility of obtaining TA/DA from their organizations, which will facilitate participation of more young scholars. Decisions regarding the award of travel grants rest with the review committee and depends upon the availability of funds.

Publication:

Selected papers from the conference will be published in an edited volume and also in a special issue of "Artha Vijnana", journal of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Web site:http://www.iassh.org   ||  E-mail: iassh2016conf@gmail.com

Conference Organizing Committee:

President:
Prof. S. Sivaraju, Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Mumbai      E-mail: sivaraju@tiss.edu
General Secretary:
Prof. T.V. Sekher, International Institute For Population Scineces,Mumbai      E-mail: sekher@iips.net
Vice President:
Dr. U. V. Somayajulu, Sigma Research and Consulting Ltd, New Delhi     E-mail: somayajulu.uv@sigma-india.in
Treasurer:
Prof. D.P. Singh, Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Mumbai      E-mail: dpsingh@tiss.edu

Prof.C.P.Prakasam, Formar President,IASSH,c_prakasam@yahoo.com

Prof. Rajas Parchure
Officiating Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune

Dr. Anjali Radkar,
Local Organizing Convener
Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune- 411 004.
E-mail: anjaliradkar@gmail.com
Dr. Prashant Bansode
Local Organizing Co-convener
Associate Professor, Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune- 411 004.
prashantsoc@gmail.com
Conference Secretariat
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, 846, Shivajinagar, B.M.C.C. Road,
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune- 411 004.
Ph: 20-25650287 Website: http://www.gipe.ac.in
  Download:REGISTRATION FORM[.DOC]   [.PDF]   ||   Web site:http://www.iassh.org   ||  For conference enquiry E-mail: iassh2016conf@gmail.com

**Non-Refundable Registration Fee**
Type of Participants	Early Bird : August 15,2016	Late Registration: September 15, 2016	Spot Registration (including Registrations after Sept.15, 2016)
1. Conference Registration Fee: (Per person)	:	:	:
Member of IASSH	Rs.1500	Rs.2000	Rs.3000
Non- Member	Rs.3000	Rs.3500	Rs.4000
Accompanying Person (Spouse and Children only)	Rs.2000	Rs.2500	Rs.3000
2. Pre-Conference Workshop Registration fee:	:	:
With accommodation	Rs.1500	Rs.2000	Rs.2500
Without accommodation	Rs1000	Rs.1200	Rs.1500
3.Overseas Participants	$100	$120	$150

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