http://www.123conferences.com/templates/Default/img/logo.gifhttp://www.123conferences.com/Listings of conferences and Trade Shows in this directory are free, use our simple and fast mini-site form. Post your event on 123conferences and expose it to thousands of visitors who are looking for up- to- date and relevant information. To add your event to this category -  click here. Visitors are invited to post recommendations or comments about each event. http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/scottish-training-professional-development-exhibition-scotpex-2008-l567.htmlEvent Profile: Scottish Training & Professional Development Exhibition (ScoTPex 2008) is the show that will exceeds your expectations.The trail-blazing exhibition has unleashed the energy of the training industry with new ideas, new vision and a passion for business growth through skills and training. Visitor's Profile: CEO, Job Seekers, Training manager/Directors, SMEs, Training Managers/Directors, HR Managers/Directors, E-Learning Managers/Directors, IT Training Managers/Directors, Students, Entrepreneurs,Franchisees and Franchisors are the target visitors, Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibtors include Education Councils, Business Schools, Vocational & Professional Education Institutes, Executive and Entrepreneurial Education Institutes, Career Training Courses Providers, IT Training Providers, E-learning and Distance Learning Specialists, Universities/Colleges, Education Portals & Online Courses, Supplier of training products, Training facility providers, Health, Safety and environmental training providers, Audio Visual companies. Organizer: Wellspring Exhibitions Limited Centrum Building, Suite 111, 38 Queens Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(141)-4238002 Fax: +(44)-(141)-4238082http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/scottish-international-career-and-educational-fair-sicef-2008-l565.htmlEvent Profile: Scottish International Career and Educational Fair(SICEF 2008) is the show that will exceeds your expectations.The trail-blazing exhibition has unleashed the energy of the training industry with new ideas, new vision and a passion for business growth through skills and training. Visitor's Profile: CEO, Job Seekers, Training manager/Directors, SMEs, Training Managers/Directors, HR Managers/Directors, E-Learning Managers/Directors, IT Training Managers/Directors, Students, Entrepreneurs,Franchisees and Franchisors are the target visitors, Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibtors include Education Councils, Business Schools, Vocational & Professional Education Institutes, Executive and Entrepreneurial Education Institutes, Career Training Courses Providers, IT Training Providers, E-learning and Distance Learning Specialists, Universities/Colleges, Education Portals & Online Courses, Supplier of training products, Training facility providers, Health, Safety and environmental training providers, Audio Visual companies. Organizer: Wellspring Exhibitions Limited Centrum Building, Suite 111, 38 Queens Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(141)-4238002 Fax: +(44)-(141)-4238082http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/isuog-education-2008-congenital-anomalies-fetal-echocardiography-l519.htmlThis intensive residential course will give delegates a basic broad knowledge of ultrasound screening of congenital anomalies and a comprehensive understanding of how to access the fetal heart and screen for congenital heart disease.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/engagement-academy-l304.html In this time of unprecedented global economic competition, expectations have grown for higher education to be relevant and responsive to critical societal issues. During the last decade, higher education leaders have used the term engagement to describe a renewed relationship between higher education and the public it serves, and increasing numbers of funders, accreditation agencies, and classification systems treat public engagement as a measure of quality in higher education. The Engagement Leadership Academy will: 1) Develop a new generation of leaders for public engagement and outreach functions, 2) Foster professional leadership skills to engage higher education institutions in the broader society 3) Promote institutional outcomes related to discovery, learning and engagement.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/international-conference-on-educational-sciences-l300.htmlThe conference is going to be a scientific gathering where researchers and educators from different corners of the world are going to exchange their experience and ideas in the impressive atmosphere of the island of Cyprus, home of numerous cultures, communities, languages and scientific disciplines. One of the main objectives of this gathering is to create a synergy for potential cooperation among academic people studying and researching in the field of educational sciences. The conference is organized and hosted by the Department of Educational Sciences of the Eastern Mediterranean University which has successfully organized several international conferences since the academic year 2001-2002. Main Theme Curriculum and Instruction Themes - Curriculum Development - Instructional Design - Educational Systems - Teacher Training - Educational Psychology - Educational Philosophy - Measurement & Evaluation - Classroom Management - Educational Administration - Educational Technology & Materials Development - Guidance and Psychological Counselinghttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/international-conference-on-engineering-professional-ethics-and-education-l299.htmlProfessional Ethics Professionalism and Ethics in Engineering Education Religion and Ethics Bioethics Philosophy of Engineering Sciences Ethics for Engineering Based Industries Scientific Misconduct Integrating Ethics into Engineering Education Ethics and Social Responsibility in Engineering Teaching Ethics in Engineering Curriculum Teaching Technologies and Engineering Education Engineering Education Policies and Practice Internationalization and Globalization of Engineering Education Collaboration between Universities and Industry E-learning Technologies in Education Engineering Education for Sustainable Development Research in Engineering Education Enhancing Innovation in Research and Education Sustainability in Engineering Education and Research Engineering Technology Transfer Engineering and Society Engineering and Environment Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship Other Related Topicshttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/leadership-in-history-the-2008-national-council-for-history-education-conference-l296.htmlThe National Council for History Education presents its 2008 Conference: April 3 - 6 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY. Featured speakers include James McPherson (Pulitzer Prize winner and Civil War scholar) and Mary Beth Norton (Cornell University), as well as Fritz Fischer (University of Northern Colorado) and Phil Nicolosi (New Jersey). Other features include the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial, Churchill Downs, The Frazier International History Museum, The Bourbon Trail, The Louisville Slugger Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and more! Endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Conference Location: Louisville, KY Conference Hotel: Louisville Marriott Downtown Conference Dates: April 3 - 6, 2008 Conference Rates: as low as $99 for members Registration: opens September 1 on-linehttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/the-5th-wseas-iasme-international-conference-on-engineering-education-ee-8-l290.htmlThe ENGINEERING EDUCATION is part of the CSCC Multiconference. In 2006, the CSCC Multiconference received 1302 papers and approved 623 papers which was the maximum number of papers in its brilliant history. In 2008, the organizers did not give extension in the deadline and the accepted papers were approximately 550. Sponsored by WSEAS, WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education, WSEAS Transactions on Computers, WSEAS Transactions on Information Science and Applications, In Collaboration with the WSEAS IWG on Education and Educational Technologies, the WSEAS IWG on E-Commerce, E-Goverment, E-Health and E-Activities, the WSEAS IWG on Computers, the WSEAS IWG on Systems and Control, the WSEAS IWG on Circuits and Systems and the IWG on Electronics. The organizing committee calls you to submit your papers, special sessions and tutorials. INDICES: The Proceedings related to these meetings are covered by: 1. ISI (ISINET) 2. INSPEC (IET, former IEE) 3. CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) 4. ELSEVIER and Elsevier Bibliographic Database 5. ZENTRALBLATT 6. ULRICH 7. MATHSCINET of AMS (American Mathematical Society) 8. MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS of AMS (American Mathematical Society) 9. Directory of Published Proceedings 10. Computer Science Bibliography Administrator 11. American Chemical Society and its Index: Chemical Abstracts Service 12. European Library in Paris (France) 13. DEST Database (Australia) 14. Engineering Information 15. SCOPUS 16. EBSCO 17. EMBASE 18. Compendex (CPX) 19. GEOBASE 20. BIOBASE. 21. BIOTECHNOBASE 22. FLUIDEX 23. OceanBase 24. BEILSTEIN Abstracts 25. World Textiles 26. MEDLINE 27. British Library 28. National Library of Greece 29. German National Library of Science and Technology 30. IARAS Index JOURNALS: BEST PAPERS: The authors of the Best Papers will be invited to send extended versions of their papers after the conference to the Editor-in-Chiefs of WSEAS Journals. These extended versions might be published in the WSEAS Journals after the conference with additional review. This very limited number of high-quality papers will be announced in the Post-Conference report of the Conference. No-show authors will be excluded from any further publication in WSEAS Journals, regardless of the quality of their papers. Additionally, they will be required to pay extra shipping and handling fees in order for the organizing committee to mail out their registration receipt, CD-ROM proceedings, and one volume of the hard-copy proceedings. These journals are covered by: 1. ISI through the INSPEC (IEE) 2. INSPEC (IET, former IEE) 3. CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) 4. ELSEVIER and Elsevier Bibliographic Database 5. ZENTRALBLATT 6. MATHSCINET of AMS (American Mathematical Society) 7. ULRICH 8. MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS of AMS (American Mathematical Society) 9. Computer Science Bibliography Administrator 10. British Library 11. American Chemical Society and its Index: Chemical Abstracts Service 12. European Library in Paris (France) 13. DEST Database (Australia) 14. Swets Information Services 15. Engineering Information 16. SCOPUS 17. EBSCO 18. EMBASE 19. Compendex (CPX) 20. Geobase 21. BIOBASE 22. BIOTECHNOBASE 23. FLUIDEX 24. OceanBase 25. BEILSTEIN Abstracts 26. World Textiles 27. MEDLINE 28. Mayersche 29. Index of Information Systems Journals 30. National Library of Greece: See the link: NLG-Journals 31. IARAS Index STUDENTS COMPETITION: WSEAS will give out prizes for the winners of the students competition. The evaluation will be based on the recommendation of the Chairmen of each Session. The results will be announced at: www.wseas.org/reports MEMBERS of the COMMITTEE: See: http://www.wseas.org/conferences/2008/greece/education/committee.htm TOPICS: Basic Science in Engineering Education. Continuing Education & Its Delivery. Engineering Education Reforms. International Recognition of Qualifications. Studies in Engineering and the needs of the Production and Market. New Technologies in Education. Industry and Education: A Continuous Collaboration. Research and Education. Globalisation in engineering education. Challenges and problems. Management of engineering education. Know-how in engineering education. Environment and engineering education. World Integration and Engineering Education. Women in Engineering Education Computers, Internet, Multimedia in Engineering Education. Changes and Challenges in Engineering Education. Organization of Laboratories. Management of Educational Institutes. Relations between lecturers and students. Methodologies in examinations and relevant problems. Examinations and Tests via Internet. Awards and Education. Linking Academic Knowledge with the Industrial Needs. The Role of Public and Private Sector in the Higher Education. Education Military Universities and Military Academies. Research and development in Engineering Education. Resources and Funds in Engineering Education. Quality Assurance in Engineering Education Cultural Heritage and Engineering Education Athletics and Social Activities in Higher Education Agricultural Bio systems Engineering Education Environmental and Geosystems Engineering Education Mechanical Engineering Education Electric & Electronic Engineering Education Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering Education Psychological Aspects REGISTRATION FEES: Details: http://www.wseas.org/conferences/2008/greece/education/fees.htm Qualified Colleagues that might help the committee should contact ushttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/the-stockholm-summit-for-top-level-school-leaders-l289.htmlThis conference has a twofold purpose a learning opportunity and an invitation to join a network. It presents an opportunity for top level school leaders from all over the world to meet in Stockholm, Sweden and learn more about global trends and changes in school policy and education worldwide as well as focusing on local experiences and conclusions for school improvement. The conference offers the unique possibility for school leaders to reflect on their role as leaders between political demands and pedagogical practice. Together, we will raise important and urgent questions about changes in education, how to prepare our young for global and local challenges. In keynote speeches and in seminars we will take part of the latest and most important knowledge about the difficult role of leading a process of change in education. This is an opportunity to share experience and learn from colleagues around the world and to create a network for future sharing. The conference 2008 is the first event out of three. The next occasion will be 2010 and the last in 2012. In between there will be networking activities. The conference in 2008 will bring together top level school leaders, scholars, educators to exchange experiences on: national school systems in a global context leadership in a world of change chart for the challenges of globalisation quality assessment as a tool for change cultural encounters We are pleased to invite you to this summit which will be the starting point of a global network of top level school leaders school superintendents, school district leaders. The conference is organised by the City of Stockholm, the Swedish National Agency for School Improvement, The Swedish Association of School Superintendents and the International School Connection. NEWShttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/wisconsin-association-of-academic-librarians-annual-conference-l286.htmlWINDS OF CHANGE: SETTING SAIL FOR MANITOWOC *Deadline for conference proposals: Friday, November 16* The 2008 WAAL Conference Planning Committee invites proposals for sessions. Proposals and recommendations for presentations, panels, workshops, and poster sessions are welcome. Whether you’re a returning WAAL conference attendee or a new WAAL member please consider the opportunity to discover everything that WAAL 2008 offers by being an active participant! The Winds of Change are constant in academic libraries. Today continuous changes in our users, technology, staff, environments, etc. create challenges and opportunities for libraries. Changes that you are experiencing in your library can lend itself to many great topics for a WAAL presentation, panel, workshop, or poster session. Below are just a few topic areas ideas: •Methods in training and engaging student workers and staff •Discovering new methods of outreach and marketing •Identifying trends in collection development and acquisitions •Understanding how libraries work together •Mentoring programs that engage staff and/or students •Workplace ergonomics If you are interested in planning or presenting a program related to these suggested topics or another topic of your choice, please draft a brief proposal which details: 1.Abstract of the program (300 words or less) 2.Presenter names(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information 3.Format (presentation, panel discussion, poster session, etc.) 4.Equipment needs Send your programming ideas and suggested speaker names to Sheila Stoeckel sstoeckel@library.wisc.edu by November 16th.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/mental-health-act-2007-l206.htmlHaving received Royal Assent on the 17th of July, Mental Health Practitioners across the country are now faced with the task of implementing the Mental Health Act 2007. Health Service Journal is delighted to present this timely and essential conference which will provide you with practical guidance on how to turn the policy into practice. Insightful presentations delivered by national authorities and pioneering implementers will enable you to: Implement Supervised Community Treatment (SCT) Utilise new workforce roles Apply the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards Assess the impact of amendments on Black and Ethnic Minority Groups Gain clarification on the changing face of Mental Health Tribunals Establish and commission appropriate advocacy services Develop age appropriate services Who should attend? This conference is essential for all practitioners who need to understand, and abide by, the Mental Health Act 2007. Whether you work at a Mental Health Trust, PCT or Local Authority, attend this conference to gain the tools and knowledge you need to prepare for national roll-out of the new Act. Debate, share and exchange ideas Our panel discussion and Q&A sessions will provide an excellent opportunity for delegates to trade ideas and closely question experts on specific issues. With plenty of time for networking, this is your chance to exchange concerns and benchmark with national authorities and pioneers.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/cme-aging-population-primary-care-medicine-for-the-elderly-l185.htmlSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - DAY 1 - DELIRIUM IN THE ELDERLY – CURRENT CONCEPTS – Diagnostic features and common causes of delirium. Distinguish between delirium and dementia. Causes of persistent delirium. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment approaches to the delirious patient. EXERCISE PROGRAM IN THE ELDERLY – Relationship between maximal oxygen consumption, aging, and functional status. Potential benefits of exercise. Risks of exercise and how to minimize them. Components of an exercise program. DEMENTIA IN THE ELDERLY – Prevalence and significance of dementia. Common causes of dementia and the value of objectifying cognitive performance. Atypical patterns and differential diagnosis of dementia syndromes. Risks and benefits of commonly used drugs to treat dementia. Medical evaluation of a newly identified patient. OFFICE ORTHOPEDICS IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Common causes of acute low back pain. Symptoms and treatment of spinal stenosis. Causes of shoulder pain. Common causes of neck pain. DAY 2 - ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY – Metabolic changes and inflammatory effects of aging and poor diet. Utilize readily available clinical data to make accurate and comprehensive nutritional assessments. Therapeutic nutritional approaches for acutely ill, chronically ill, and frail patients. Apply nutritional therapies towards improved wellness. TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN THE ELDERLY – Alterations in body composition and physiology that alter the pharmacology of various analgesics. Adverse effects of NSAIDs. Use of the opioids and adjunctive medications in the treatment of chronic pain. Non-pharmacological treatments available for the treatment of chronic pain. VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY IN THE ELDERLY – Normal physiology and the pathophysiology of B-12 deficiency and its causes. Use of metabolic markers in B-12 deficiency. Work-up of B-12 deficiency in clinical practice. OSTEOARTHRITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT IN THE OLDER PATIENT – Describe newer understandings of the pathophysiology of OA. Recognize the typical and atypical clinical features of OA. Describe the various treatments of OA and how to integrate them. Distinguish OA symptoms from those of other localized or generalized disorders. DAY 3 - OSTEOPOROSIS: CONTEMPORARY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Define osteoporosis pathologically and by the WHO standards. Distinguish between the effects on bone metabolism of aging and those during the post-menopausal period. Usefulness of the T-score on DEXA scan reports and how to incorporate bone markers into treatment decision. Anti-resorptive agents available for the treatment of osteoporosis. SENSIBLE APPROACHES TO GERIATRIC INFECTIONS – Atypical presentation of infectious illness. Causes of pneumonia and UTI and describe the approach to antibiotic selection. Considerations in emerging antibiotic resistance. Issues in reasonable antibiotic use. RHEUMATOLOGIC LAB TESTS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN THE ELDERLY – Impact of aging on the sensitivity and specificity of rheumatologic lab tests. Alterations in the presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. Use of corticosteroids in elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. Complications of methotrexate therapy and proper lab monitoring during its use. Role of newer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. SENSIBLE PRESCRIBING PRACTICES FOR THE ELDERLY – The limits of studies on drug safety and efficacy. Subtle but significant drug side effects. Undesirable prescribing practices and better approaches. DAY 4 - GERIATRIC DEPRESSION: ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT – Clinical presentations of depressive syndromes. Utility and application of the Geriatric Depression Scale. Relative advantages and disadvantages of the various medications available for treatment of depression. Benefits of non-pharmacologic treatments alone or in conjunction with medical treatments. MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM AND ARTICULAR AND SOFT TISSUE INJECTIONS FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN – Equipment necessary for specific injections. Contraindications to and complications of injections. Proper technique for handling of and the necessary tests on synovial fluid. The technique for the injection of several commonly affected structures. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN END OF LIFE CARE – Aapproach to assessment of the whole patient in a hospice setting. Practical and effective approaches to common physical symptoms in the terminally ill. Effective clinical care of patients in the last days of life. Dementia as a terminal illness. DAY 5 - POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA AND GIANT CELL ARTERITIS – Typical symptoms, physical findings, and laboratory abnormalities in polymyalgia rheumatica. Treatment options for PMR. Typical and atypical presentations of GCA. Appropriate indication and technique for temporal artery biopsy. Most effective treatment and the most serious complications of GCA. RISK MANAGEMENT AND CARE OF THE ELDERLY – Principles of effective risk management practices. Newer concepts and approaches in dealing with medical errors. Benefits of honest disclosure of medical errors. GOUT AND PSEUDOGOUT IN THE ELDERLY – The unique characteristics of gout. Factors that impact the presentation and treatment of gout. The Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome and predisposing factors. Clinical manifestations of calcium pyrophosphate deposition. Polarized microscopic findings for uric acid and CPPD crystals. IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE – Ways that people perceive communication and process information. Your personal communication strengths and limitations. Communication issues unique to older patients. Practices to maximize effective communication and listening.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/eurasia-veterinary-conference-l181.htmlSmall animal continuing education: this new veterinary conference brings european specialists to asia to present current therapeutics and diagnostics. The conference will be in Bangkok, Thailand. Congress langauges are english and germanhttp://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/cme-pediatric-emergency-medicine-an-evidence-based-approach-l174.htmlSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES - DAY 1 - OFFICE MANAGEMENT OF MILD TO MODERATE ASTHMA – Benefits and drawbacks of using nebulizers or metered-dose inhalers with spacers to deliver beta2-agonists. Evidence supporting the use of ipratropium bromide for moderately ill asthmatic children. Use of corticosteroids in this setting, including Dr. Scarfone’s research on the use of oral prednisone and nebulized dexamethasone. ED MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE ASTHMA – Appraise the literature with regard to the treatment of children with severe asthma. Role of continuously nebulized albuterol for children with severe asthma. Use of magnesium sulfate and intravenously administered beta2- agonists in this setting. BRONCHIOLITIS – Benefits and limitations of the most recent recommendations for the treatment of bronchiolitis. Features placing infants at risk for more serious disease. VISUAL DIAGNOSIS, PART I – Common, uncommon and atypical presentations of childhood illnesses. Approach to the management of certain childhood illnesses or injuries based on visual clues. Questions to discriminate among similar appearing pediatric diagnoses. DAY 2 - PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY: COMMON RASHES YOU SHOULD KNOW – Characteristics of rashes encountered in the acute care setting. Treatment for common dermatologic conditions. FEVER AND RASH – Approach to a febrile child with petechiae. Characteristics of rashes in the child with fever. Historical clues that are helpful in evaluating difficult to identify rashes. THE RED HOT EYE – Eight-point eye examination and clinical conditions may be identified by each step in the examination. Eye pathology resulting from infection or trauma and when to refer a child to an ophthalmologist. Difference between inflammatory edema, peri-orbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis. WHAT’S NEW IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE? – Nnew treatment practices in the pediatric emergency department. Use data from recently published clinical trials to offer an evidence-based approach to the management of ill or injured children. Cost-effective treatment strategies for children with common pediatric emergency diagnoses. DAY 3 - NO TIME TO WASTE – SURGICAL EMERGENCIES IN CHILDREN – Signs and symptoms of various acute surgical emergencies in children. Appropriate diagnostic studies to obtain in the evaluation of children with surgical emergencies. Consequences of delayed diagnosis in children with surgical emergencies. INFANTS BEHAVING BADLY – Differential diagnosis for critically ill infants. Key management strategies in actual cases of infants presenting to a pediatric emergency department. Evaluation and management options available for infants with interesting and uncommon diagnoses. PEDIATRIC STATUS EPILEPTICUS AND FEBRILE SEIZURES – Management of Status Epilepticus. Appropriate laboratory and imaging studies in the acute care setting. Typical features of a simple and complex febrile seizure. ANIMAL BITES – Bites that are at particular risk of infection. Arguments for and against the use of prophylactic antibiotics in specific bite wounds. Match specific infecting organisms with the biting animal. DAY 4 - INTERESTING CASES IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE – Approach to the acutely ill child with a confusing presentation. Differential diagnosis for the acutely ill or injured child. THE FEBRILE YOUNG TODDLER – Stratify the young child with high fevers into specific risk categories of occult bacteremia. Current literature regarding occult bacteremia. Use and utility of prophylactic antibiotics in children with occult bacteremia. THE FEBRILE YOUNG INFANT – Appropriate evaluation and treatment of the febrile infant who is less than eight weeks of age. Serious bacterial infections for which the febrile infant is at risk. Appraise recent data suggesting that a subset of febrile infants may be treated as outpatients. VISUAL DIAGNOSIS, PART II – Diagnoses in children by simple visual inspection. Common pediatric diagnoses by asking appropriate historical questions. DAY 5 - PEDIATRIC HEAD TRAUMA – Victims of Shaken-Baby Syndrome. Children who have sustained concussions. Children who require imaging studies as part of their medical evaluation. PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE OFFICE AND ED – Reasons why pain in children has often been inappropriately managed in the past. Use of pain management for specific case scenarios commonly seen in an office setting. Use of pain management for specific case scenarios commonly seen in an ED. PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC PITFALLS – Historical and physical clues suggestive of serious causes of limp. Utility and limitations of studies used in the evaluation of limp. Interaction of anatomy, mechanism and age in common pediatric causes of limp. PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE – Findings that are characteristic of physical abuse. Physical findings often confused with physical abuse. Further evaluation and an appropriate course of action when the suspicion of abuse exists.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/acm-compute-2008-l163.htmlACM Compute 2008 Call for Papers Organized by ACM Bangalore Chapter, To be held in Indian Institute of Science & The Taj West End, Bangalore, India, 18th – 20th January 2008. Conference Webpage: http://www.acmbangalore.org/ Important Dates Paper Submissions Due: August 1, 2007 Notification of Acceptance: November 1, 2007 Camera Ready Versions Due: December 1, 2007 Conference: January 18-20, 2008 THEME: It is now widely recognized that computer science is moving beyond the academia into the business domain, more specifically into the enterprise computing space. The aim of this multi-track conference is to bring together researchers, practitioners, technology market movers, and thought leaders, with a view to advance the state of the art, and the state of the practice in applied areas of computer science, with focus on enterprise computing. The specific focus areas of computer science, relevant in the enterprise context, are being considered. TRACKS 1. Software Services Engineering Papers invited in the broad areas of : a. Business process Management: Languages, process management, process mining, process monitoring, workflows, process improvement b. Event Driven Architectures, Complex Event Processing c. Service Oriented Architectures, standards, Web services, Semantic Services d. Software quality and quantitative measures (real-time, response, etc) e. Software Architecture - Software factories, Pattern oriented software architecture, ADLs, Enterprise Architecture formalisms f. Service Identification Approaches, Process-service linkage g. Contemporary Software engineering, global software development h. Software as a service, Composite Applications, Web based collaborative software development, e-services i. Web N.0 – Participative architectures, Semantic Web, j. Software Non-functional requirements including security, policy, privacy, maintainability 2. High Performance Computing Papers invited in the broad areas of : a. Scientific and Business needs and challenges b. Multi-core architectures c. Next Gen Data Centers d. Grid computing e. Autonomic computing f. Virtualization g. High Speed Networks 3. Information Management Papers invited in the broad areas of : a. Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence b. Information retrieval/storage/query c. Data/text mining d. Information Virtualization e. Next generation Query Optimization/Processing f. Graphics g. Computational intelligence –intelligent agents, learning 4. Pervasive Computing Papers invited in the broad areas of : a. Multi-modal computing b. Sensor networks c. Enterprise mobility d. Field force automation and occasionally connected computing e. Mobile ad-hoc networking f. Ambient intelligence CONFERENCE CHAIR: Prof. R. K. Shyamasundar, IBM Research labs, India Email: Shyam AT tifr.res.in WORKSHOP COMMITTEE (to be completed): SUBMISSION PROCESS: Authors are asked to submit original, unpublished research papers that are not being considered for publication in any other forum. The authors can submit upto a maximum of 8 ACM conference pages (about 4000 words). The conference format specifications and templates can be found at: http://www.acm.org/sigs/pubs/proceed/template.html At least one author is required to attend the conference and present the paper. A single volume of proceedings encompassing papers in all the tracks will be published. Papers to be submitted via the online submission system accessible at the site above. DATES: Paper Submissions Due: August 1, 2007 Notification of Acceptance: November 1, 2007 Camera Ready Versions Due: December 1, 2007 Conference: January 18-20, 2008http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/oop-2008-the-essence-of-modern-software-engineering-l161.htmlThe OOP is a large and well-respected conference on software engineering and related management topics. In offers presentations on the whole spectrum of software engineering including requirements enginnering, model-driven development, UML, Eclipse, SOA, global development, agile processes etc.http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/second-annual-educational-technology-research-symposium-l151.htmlPaper submission deadline is September 17, 2007. Submit a paper by August 1, 2007, and your name will be placed in a drawing for a free symposium registration. Paper length: Four-eight single spaced pages. A paper longer than eight pages will be returned to its author for editing and may not be published in the proceedings. An abstract by itself will not be considered. Presentation time: 20 minutes for each paper, including Q&A. Presentations will be grouped together by areas of interest and the presentation group will be assigned time slots of appropriate length. AV equipment provided: PC with speakers, LCD Projector, Internet and microphone. The PC will have MS Office (including PowerPoint) installed and will contain a DVD drive and USB port. NO overhead projector or Apple computer will be provided. Presenters may use their own laptop computers. Other information: Papers should consist of original (not previously published) or reported research on any and all aspects of Educational Technology. Papers will be peer reviewed using a double-blind referee process. Conference Proceedings Publication: Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings book. These papers will serve as a source of information for educational technology research. Selected papers may be invited to be published in the TechEdge, TCEA’s quarterly journal. Authors of accepted papers are required to register for the symposium and present their papers in order to have their papers published in the Conference Proceedings publication. Possible paper topics include, but are not limited to: Applying New Technologies Best Practices Collaborative Learning Community Building Computer Science Education Content Development Courseware Development Cultural Attitudes and Technology Acceptance Curriculum and Instructional Design Cyber Safety Digital Libraries Distance Education/Learning E-learning Emerging/Innovative Technologies Ethical/Legal/Social Issues Evaluation and Assessment Games and Simulations in Education Gender and Diversity Issues Infrastructure International Challenges Leadership in Educational Technology Learning Outcomes Mobile Devices Mobile Learning Multimedia Online Learning Open Source Partnerships Policy and Law Staff Development Student Learning Virtual Universities Web-based Instruction Women in Technology Deadline for paper submission: An electronic copy (Microsoft Word format) of the paper must be sent to cravey@tcea.org as an e-mail attachment no later than September 17, 2007. Papers are required to use American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines EXCEPT the paper will be single spaced. Additional format: single column, no page numbers, no footnotes, references included at end of paper. An Abstract is required. Deadline for revisions: Any revisions to an accepted paper must be sent to cravey@tcea.org no later than December 3, 2007 (Microsoft Word format, e-mail attachment). The deadline allows time for authors make any necessary changes to their papers as a result of the review process. Timeline: Paper submission September 17, 2007 Papers sent to reviewers October 1, 2007 Reviews of papers due October 22, 2007 Final paper submission December 3, 2007 Registration (for inclusion of paper in proceedings) December 15, 2007 Educational Technology Research Symposium February 4-5, 2008http://www.123conferences.com/education/professional_training/sports-science-exercise-science-l142.htmlThe III International Congress will be held from February 12-15, 2008 at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior-M.P (INDIA) we propose to include a comprehensive list of topics to enable scholars from various areas to participate and disseminate their research. Congress President · Maj.Gen Shib Nath Mukherjee, Vice chancellor Congress Director: · Dr. Jasraj Singh Congress Technical Advisor · Dr. Swapan Mookerjee Congress Manager: · Dr. L.N.Sarkar IC-PESMES’2008 Scientific Board · Dr. Swapan Mookerjee, Bloomsburg University USA · Dr. Thomas Chandy, Bangalore, India · Dr. Yagesh Bhambhani, University of Alberta, Canada · Dr. Bengt Kayser, University of Geneva, Switzerland · Dr. J.P.Verma, LNIPE, Gwalior, India · Dr. S.N.Sharma, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India · Dr. Jose Maia, Porto University, Portugal · Dr. Jasraj Singh, LNIPE, Gwalior, India Papers are solicited in the following areas. I. Sports Medicine 1. Medical care of the athlete 2. Sports injuries, rehabilitation and modalities 3. Military Medicine 4. Case studies II. Exercise Science 1. Biological Applications: Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry. 2. Sports Psychology 3. Sports Nutrition 4 Applied Statistics & Measurement III. Biomechanics & Sport Ergonomics 1. Sport Biomechanics 2. Movement analysis 3. Gait and motor control 4. Sports technology and equipment design IV. Physical Education 1. Current trends in Professional preparation. 2. Creativity and innovation in teaching. 3. Pedagogy and teaching methodology 4. Contemporary Sports Management. 5. Socio-political issues 6. Adapted Physical Education V. Sport 1. Contemporary Training Methods 2. Coaching Trends 3. Techniques and Innovations 4. Sport programming & Periodization 5. Fitness and Performance 5. Information Technology and Computer Applications. VI. Yoga and Yogic Sciences 1. Cultural and spiritual perspectives 2. Scientific basis of meditation and stress management 4. Yoga breathing techniques (Pranayama) 5. Medical aspects of Yoga NOTE: The Theme of the Congress is “Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports, & Yoga and Yogic Sciences”. However, in order to accommodate and provide opportunities to scholars from other health related fields, open sessions are being planned. SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS & PAPERS All interested scholars are invited to submit Abstracts for Slide or Poster presentation. Abstracts must include Title, the Author’s name, and the Institution of affiliation. Please type your Abstract in English using Times or Courier Font with a character size of 12 points and a line spacing of 1.5 cm on a sheet of A4 size (210 x 297 mm) in MS Word Format. The deadline for receipt of abstracts: On or before December 10, 2007. Abstracts must be submitted electronically via e-mail in the format mentioned above. Late submissions will not be entertained. Congress Language The official language for the Congress is English. Social Program · Tuesday, 12 February 2008. Opening Reception @ 1000 hrs · Thursday, 13 February 2008, Entertainment program at the venue at 2000 hrs. · Wednesday, 14 February 2008, Congress Dinner & Entertainment Program on Gwalior Fort at 1930 hrs. · Friday, 15 February 2008. Closing Ceremony with Traditional Indian Farewell Program Special (Young Scholar Award) · In the interest of promoting research and scholarly activity, a Young Scholar Award will be given to the ONE best slide/poster presentations under each of the main thematic areas of the Congress (i.e. Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Biomechanics and Sports Ergonomics, Sports, Physical Education & Yoga and Yogic Science) · Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria · PhD candidates or those who have completed their terminal degrees (doctorate or equivalent) within the past 5 years · Be under the age of 35 years · Must be the first author of their presentations NOTE: Application forms are available on the website. Completed applications must be accompanied by 1) A letter of recommendation from a department head or appropriate institutional representative 2) Valid documentation verifying candidate’s date of birth. The application form, required documentation and abstract must be received by December 10, 2007. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered for this award. GENERAL INFORMATION Modern multimedia presentation facilities (overhead & 35 mm slide projectors, LCD projectors, etc.) will be available at the Congress site. Please complete the enclosed Registration Form and return it along with the delegation fee to the Congress Office. Upon receipt of the completed registration materials, participation will be confirmed. Congress Registration fee (Indian Delegates) Category Before After After Nov. 01, 2007 Jan 1, 2008 Feb. 1,2008 1. Indian Delegate Rs. 4000 Rs. 4500 Rs. 5000 2. Accompanying Rs. 3000 Rs. 3500 Rs. 4000 Person 3. Students Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500 Rs. 3000 3 Local Delegate Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500 Rs. 3000 “Local delegates” are defined as those participants who are working within the municipal limits of the city of Gwalior, MP. All others shall fall under the general category “Student delegates” are defined as those who are enrolled in a College/university Students will need to provide proof in support of their status along with their Registration form. NOTE: As per special arrangements with the Institute, the registration fee also includes accommodation at the dormitory or hostels on campus premises. “Lodging will be based on an availability basis. (First Come First serve basis) Those registering later than the due date are not guaranteed housing and will have to make their own arrangements at their own expense. No portion of the registration fee will be refunded in such cases" Guests desirous of making hotel reservations may do so at their own expense. Please refer to the hotel information provided on our site. Congress Registration fee (Foreign Delegates) Category Before After After Nov. 01, 2007 Jan 1, 2008 Feb 1,2008 1. Delegate $250 USD $275 USD $300 USD 2. Accompanying $150 USD $200 USD $275 USD Person Congress fee includes: · Lodging with breakfast and Lunch during scientific session days only · Congress folder/file, abstract booklet and program · Congress photo ID · Participation in scientific session / program · Invitation to welcome program · Invitation to social programs Accompanying person/s · Lodging with breakfast and Lunch during scientific sessions days only · Congress photo ID · Invitation to welcome reception Local Delegates fee includes: · Invitation to welcome reception · Permission to present paper · Admittance to scientific sessions Delegates are required to wear officially issued Congress ID badges during the Congress. 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