RAORBA-2024: International Conference on Recent Advances in Operations Research & Business Analytics Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Kolkata, India, July 25-26, 2024

The International Conference on Recent Advances in Operations Research & Business Analytics (RAORBA-2024) is an event that serves as a focal point for researchers, academicians, practitioners, and industry experts in the fields of operations research and management. Typically spanning several days, the conference gathers participants from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, share insights, and discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the different fields. Each iteration of the conference revolves around a specific theme, guiding the selection of keynote speakers, session topics, and paper submissions. Renowned experts and thought leaders are invited to deliver keynote speeches, offering valuable perspectives on current research trends, industry best practices, and future directions in the different fields of operations research and management.

One of the highlights of the conference is the presentation of research papers, which undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Accepted submissions are grouped into thematic sessions, allowing presenters to showcase their work and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow attendees. In addition to academic presentations, the conference program may include invitee talks, and keynote talks, covering a wide range of topics relevant to operations research and business analytics. These sessions foster interdisciplinary collaboration and offer practical insights into real-world applications and challenges. Networking plays a crucial role in the conference experience, with various opportunities for participants to connect during coffee breaks, lunches, receptions, and social events. These informal interactions facilitate the exchange of ideas, the formation of collaborations, and the building of professional relationships across academia and industry. For authors, presenting at the RAORBA-2024 conference can lead to publication opportunities in special issues of journals or edited volumes, extending the impact of their research and contributing to the scholarly discourse in the field.

Submission Guidelines

Submission through only EASY CHAIR (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=raorba2024)

Format for Article :

• Abstract word limit: 200 words
• Abstract font size: 9pt, Italic
• Keywords: maximum 8 no., font size: 9pt. Italic
• Full paper word limit: 2000 words
• Heading font size: 12pt, Bold
• Sub-heading font size: 11pt, Bold
• Single column text
• The main body of the article: 11pt
• Line Spacing: 1.15pt
• Tables and figures must have a caption written on the bottom table or figure
• All borrowed ideas, quotations, etc. should be cited and acknowledged properly
• Reference font size:10pt
• Referencing style: APA (6th Ed.)
• The corresponding author should be indicated with a (*) mark

Both invited and contributed papers will be considered. Authors have to submit undertakings about the genuineness and regarding copyright. All accepted papers will be invited for the presentation. The decision of the review committee is final regarding the acceptance or rejection of papers.

List of Topics

All honorable authors are encouraged to contribute original research papers for RAORBA-2024 on the following (but not limited to) research topics:

• Optimization in Business, Engineering & Management
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data
• Statistics and Econometrics in Business Engineering, Management and Science
• Supply Chain Management
• Quantitative Methods in Banking and Finance
• Banking and Financial Analytics
• Management and Marketing Analytics
• Accounting Analytics
• Health Analytics
• Algorithms and Bioinformatics
• Blockchain
• Computer Architecture and Real-time Systems
• Computer Education
• Embedded System and Software
• Game and Software Engineering
• Geographical Information Systems/ Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GIS/GNSS)
• IT policy and Business Management
• Modeling and Simulation
• Natural Language Processing
• Security and Information Assurance

Committees

Chief Patron

• Dr. G. V. Subramanian, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata

Patron

• Prof. (Dr.) R. N. Mukherjee, Vice President, ORSI - Kolkata Chapter

Program Chair

• Prof. (Dr.) Samarjit Kar, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India

Organizing Chair

• Dr. S. P. Mohapatra, Principal, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata

Program Publicity Chair

• Dr. Rupak Bhattacharyya, Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, Howrah, India

Convenor

• Dr. Anupama Chanda Mitra, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata
• Prof. Sreeparna Bhattacharyee, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata

Treasurer

• Prof. (Dr.) Ahmed Hossain Sheikh, South Malda College, West Bengal, India
• CMA (Dr.) Jharna Dutta, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata

Organizing Secretary

• Dr. Anirban Saha, RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata, India
• Prof. Suprativ Saha, Futute Institute of Engineering and Management, Sonarpur, India

Publication

Some selected papers will be published in the special issues of some reputed SCOPUS-indexed Journals or will be published as book chapters in the indexed Book by the reputed publisher.

Venue

The conference will be held in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Contact

• Prof. (Dr.) Samarjit Kar, Program Chair (Contact No. +91 9434788032)
• Dr. Anupama Chanda Mitra, Convenor (Contact No. +91 9830377127)
• Prof. Sreeparna Bhattacharyee, Convenor (Contact No. +91 7439384680)

Email ID: conference2024@bimskol.org