Co-hosted by
● Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
● Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan(MDSAT)
● Medical Decision Science Association of Mongolia(MDSAM)
● Population Health Research Center of Mongolia(PHRC)
● Uluslararası Statejik Sağlık Araştırmaları Merkezi(USSAM)
● Mongolian Association of Obstetrics Gynecology and Neonatology(MOGNA)
● Department of Physics and Medical Informatics School of Bio-Medicine Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences(MNUMS)

Welcome to ISMDS 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Second International Symposium on Medical Decision Science (ISMDS 2024) will be held in Chiang Mai (Physical and Online presentation), Thailand, from February 14-17. The ISMDS 2024 will feature a series of keynotes, workshops and visits in addition to oral/poster presentations of original research. The goal of the Second International Symposium on Medical Decision Science (ISMDS) is to bring together theoretical and practical knowledge related to Medical Informatics and Healthcare Management and create a common forum for the exchange of ideas and for the future development of the field.
Call for papers Flyer download
All honorable authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts or full papers. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Medical Informatics and Healthcare Management are cordially invited for presentation at ISMDS 2024. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
• Healthcare Management
• Health Policy and Practice
• Health Tourism Applications
• Big Data for Healthcare Practices
• Survival Analysis & Health Hazard
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Epidemiological Modeling
• Health Informatics Education
• Maternal and Child Healthcare
• Medical Insurance Analysis
• Collaboration Technologies for Healthcare
• Computational Intelligence Methodologies
• Occupational Treatment
• E-commerce in Health Informatics
• AI for Health Decision making
• AI in Clinical Decision Support
• Health Economics
• Emerging Technologies in Healthcare
Important Dates
‧ Abstracts/Full-Text Paper Submission Deadline: Dec 31,2023
‧ Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: Jan 8,2024
‧ Registration Deadline: Jan 15,2024
‧ Symposium Dates: Feb 14-17,2024
Publication
Accepted full papers would be published in Journal of Data Analysis (ISSN:1819-2343) (ACI, EconLit)
Special issues
- Open Medicine (IF 2.199, MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL)
- Journal of Quality (EI, Scopus)
Submission
All association members submit their papers submit via EASYCHAIR online system.
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ismds2024Each paper has eight pages, and additional pages are charged. Please follow the Symposium format and submit your abstract to Submission System.
1. Full Paper (Presentation and Publication)
We welcome full-text papers, including results, tables, figures, and references from prospective authors. Submission System will accept full-text papers (.pdf, .doc). It is expected that all article submissions will report original, previously unpublished research results, either experimentally or theoretically. These criteria should be met by articles submitted for the Symposium, and they must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. A manuscript must follow the Symposium style, and it must go through both a review and an editing process.
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2. Abstract (Presentation Only)
Those whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to present their work at the Symposium, but their abstracts will not be published.
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Paper Page Limit
Regular Papers: 8 pages, including all figures, tables, and references.
PURCHASING EXTRA PAGES:
Regular Papers: Extra pages can be purchased at $10 (US dollars) per extra page.
Publication Ethics - Plagiarism Penalty
The most important component of any academic career is ethical conduct.
★ Student Essay Prize Competition-Flyer download-
Submission Method •Email address: secretary@mdsat.org.tw
Student Essay Prize Competition
All association members submit their papers by E-mail: secretary@mdsat.org.tw
Brief Introduction-Flyer download-
2nd International Symposium on Medical Decision Science (2024) will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, February 14-17. This award is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and PhD students (around the world) who have inventions in the field of health and medical informatics. We encourage students to submit and present their papers as the first author. For the student essay prize competition, a full paper must meet the following criteria.
Evaluation Content
Originality and interesting of topic
Suitability and clarity of methodology
Clarity in writing, tables, graphs and illustrations
Oral Presentation skills
Rules of eligibility for the Student Essay Prize competition
All students will be divided into three groups(onsite or online): Undergraduate, Master, and Ph.D.
Each presenter must have been enrolled in an educational program.
The student must present an oral presentation and be registered at the meeting.
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
If you want to join in the Student Essay Prize Competition, please choice which way(onsite or online) and provide student ID(Enrollment letter) when you submit your paper together.
Student Essay Competition Award Co-Chairs

Prof. Rung-Ching Chen
Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan

Prof. Yong-gang Lu
Lanzhou University, China

Prof. Xing-Hua Liao
Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China

Prof. Le-Yi Wei
Shandong University, China

Prof. Chuan-Ming Liu
National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Prof. Pei He
Guangzhou University, China

Prof. Pu-Feng Du
Tianjin University, China

Prof. Ze Tian
Hohai University, China

Prof. Yang Xu
Peking University, China

Assoc. Professor Wichai Chattinnawat, PhD
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Prof. Chi-Jie Lu
Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
Title: Boosting Medical/Healthcare Insights: Ensemble Learning Strategies for Small Healthcare Datasets

Distinguished Prof. Bannakij Lojanapiwat, MD
Department of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Challenges and Opportunities of Data Science in Healthcare

Assoc.Prof. Juggapong Natwichai,Ph.D
Computer Engineering Director of IT, Service Center Data Science Consortium Chair, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Toward Cross-Datasets Learning in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Invited Speakers

Prof. Liang-Ju Chen
Hungkuang University,Taiwan
Title: Taiwan‘s Long-Term Care system: Experience and Challenges

Dean Darambazar Gantulga M.D. Ph.D
Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
Title: Brain regulation of Food intake

Dr. Bolormaa Purevdorj
Population Health Research Center, Mongolia
Title: Factors Influencing Smoking Among Adolescents in Mongolia

Prof. Hsi-Chieh Lee
National Quemoy University, Taiwan
Title: Risk Factors Prediction and Visual Interpretation for Chronic Kidney Disease Using AI and SHAP

Assoc. Prof. Shih-Hsin Chen
Tamkang University, Taiwan
Title: From Optimization Algorithms to Echocardiography: My 15-Year Journey in Deep Learning and Research

Dr. Chun-Chia Chen
Chi Mei Medical Center, Taiwan
Title: An Image-Based Wounds Assessment Model for Pressure Injuries with Artificial Intelligence in Hospital Practice

Prof. Tse-Hung Huang, MD. PhD
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Title: Repurposing of herbal medicine - the prevention and early intervention treatment of COVID-19

Prof. Yi-Ju Tseng
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Title: Infectious Disease Surveillance in the Digital Era - Participatory Surveillance

Prof. Yen-Wei Chu
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
Title: Using Patterned Deep Learning Approaches for Bladder Cancer Prediction

Tso-Ying Lee, RN, PhD
Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Title: Trend of digital care and patient safety

Prof. Dr. Syed Mohamed Aljunid
International Medical University, Malaysia
Title: Challenges in Implementing ICD-11 For Casemix System in Developing Countries

Dr. RuRu Chun-Ju Chiang
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Title: Enhancing Cancer Research and Collaboration: Taiwan Cancer Registry's International Partnerships

Prof. Jargalsaikhan Badarch MD, PhD
Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
Title: Considerations for Planning Elimination of Cervical Cancer as a Public Health Problem in Mongolia

Dr. Kaung Myat Shwe
Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital, Myanmar
Title: Cancer Registration in Myanmar

Dr. Nurperihan Tosun
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkiye
Title: Medical Tourism Market Dynamics and Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Murat Özbayoğlu
TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkiye
Title: Validation of a longitudinal diagnosis and prognosis for early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in Taiwan and Türkiye – a novel multimodal fusion and interpretable machine learning

Assist. Prof. Krit Khwanngern, MD
Department of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Digital hospital,Faculty of medicine, Chiang Mai University

Prof. Imjai Chitapanarux, M.D.
Department of Radiology and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: PM 2.5 and Survival Rate of Lung Cancer Patients in Upper Northern Thailand

Assist. Prof. Chalong Cheewakriangkrai, MD
Deparment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: The Intersection of Medical Research and AI: Sharing Experiences on CMU Joint Research Collaboration

Chanchanok Aramrat MD, MSc
Deparment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Leveraging Electronic Health Record for Enhancing Non-Communicable Disease Management in Primary Care

Asst. Prof. Wachiranun Sirikul, MD, MSc.
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Clinical Narratives Information Extraction and Application

Assoc. Prof. Salita Angkurawaranon, MD
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: AI software in traumatic brain injury (AIRAD-TBI)

Asst. Prof. Papangkorn Inkeaw
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Machine learning in Radiology AI

Assist. Prof. Nakarin Inmutto, MD
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: From diagnostic problem to AI solution

Teepagon Tonggon MD.
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment Recommendations System using Reinforcement Learning: Utilizing Routine Electronic Health Records in Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Wichai Chattinnawat, PhD
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Healthcare Medical Supply Support System for Community Hospitals in Chiang Mai

Prof. Dr. Ahmet ALTUN
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkiye
Title: AI-Enhanced Electronic Portfolio System for Assessing Medical Doctor Competencies in Medical Education

Assoc.Prof. Ch. Batnairamdal Ph.D, MD
Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
Title: Studying the satisfaction of inpatients at the Central Hospital of Mongolian Traditional Medicine

Assoc.Prof. Kajohnsak Noppakun, MD
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Title: Mortality rates and a clinical predictive model for the elderly on maintenance hemodialysis: A large observational cohort study of 17,354 Asian patients

Prof. Wen-Wei Chang
Chung-Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Title: Investigations in cancer stem cell biology:molecular mechanisms and drug development

Dr. Cheng-Hsu Chen
Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Title: Machine Learning Approaches for Prediction of Primary and Secondary Cardiovascular Disease in Hemodialysis Patients
Committees
- Founding Chair
- Prof. Chi-Chang Chang, Chung-Shan Medical University, Taiwan
- Honorary Chair
- Distinguished Prof. Bannakij Lojanapiwat, MD, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Superintendent Prof. Ming-Che Tsai, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
- Rotating Chair
- Assist. Prof. Krit Khwanngern, MD, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Co-Chairs
- Dr. Bolormaa Purevdorj, Medical Science University of Mongolia, Mongolia
- Prof. Hao-Yun Kao, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
- Prof. Sedat Bostan, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Turkiye
- Program Chairs
- Assist. Prof. Chalong Cheewakriangkrai, MD, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Prof. Ramazan Erdem, Süleyman Demirel University, Turkiye
- Dr. Chun Chia Chen, Chi Mei Medical Center, Taiwan
- Publicity Chairs
- Prof. Chi-Jie Lu, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
- Poster Session Chairs
- Prof. Chih-Te Yang, Tamkang University, Taiwan
- Technical Program Committee members
- Prof. Manit Srisurapanont, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Prof. Imjai Chitapanarux, Chiang Mai University , Thailand
- Dr Kittipat Charoenkwan, Chiang Mai University , Thailand
- Dr Pimlak Charoenkwan, Chiang Mai University , Thailand
- Dr Sirianong Namwongprom, Chiang Mai University , Thailand
- Dr. Enkhtuya Vankhuu, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Prof. Damdindorj, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Ariuntuya Tuvdendorj, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Prof. Khaliun Nyambayar, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Oyun Sanjaa, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Byambasuren Yondonjamts, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Prof. Munkhtsetseg, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Hermawan Wibisono, University of Brawijaya, Indonesia
- Prof. Pramil Singh, Cancer Center, Loma Linda University, US
- Prof. Musa Özata, Kirsehir Ahievran University, Türkiye
- Prof. Yunus Emre Ozturk, Selcuk University, Türkiye
- Prof. Ahmet Kaya, Ordu University, Türkiye
- Dr. Taskın Kilic, Ordu University, Türkiye
- Dr. Meltem Saygili, Kirikkale University, Türkiye
- Dr. Fatih Budak, Kilis University, Türkiye
- Dr. Elif Kaya, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Dr. Necla Yılmaz, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Dr. Dilruba İzguden, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Dr. Ahmet Alkan, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Dr. Halil Turktemiz, KTO Karatay University, Türkiye
- Dr. Gokhan Agaç, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Türkiye
- Dr. Selin Eroymak, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Dr. Ahmet Yeşildağ, Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye
- Dr. Ferit Sevim, Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye
- Dr. Hatice Güneş, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
- Prof. William.Yu Chung Wang, University of Waikato, New Zealand
- Dr. Hsi-Chieh Lee, National Quemoy University, Taiwan
- Prof. Yang Xu, Peking University, China
- Dr. Chalong Cheewakriangkrai, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Dr. Yi-Ju Tseng, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
- Dr. Wen-Chien Ting, Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
- Prof. Mohammad Ali Jalali Far, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran
- Dr. Ming-Yi Lu, Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Registration
| Participation Types | Participation Options | Abstract | Full Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Participation | Oral Presenter | $250USD/8000NTW/8000THB | $350USD/11200NTW/11200THB |
| Student* Oral Presenter | $200USD/6400NTW/6400THB | $300USD/9600NTW/9600THB | |
| Poster Presenter | $200USD/6400NTW/6400THB | - | |
| Online Participation | Oral Presenter | $200USD/6400NTW/6400THB | $300USD/9600NTW/9600THB |
| Student* Oral Presenter | $150USD/4800NTW/4800THB | $250USD/8000NTW/8000THB |
Online registration is available for those who cannot attend the physical conference due to pandemic or travel restrictions.
Agenda-Flyer download-
| Date | Content | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Conference Day 1 | ||
| Zoom meeting online test | |||
| Feb 15 | Conference Day 2 | ||
| online Session / student competition | |||
| Feb 16 | Conference Day 3 (Hybrid Event: Physical/ Online) | ||
| Symposium | |||
| Feb 17 | Conference Day 4 | ||
| Academic visiting | |||
Contact Information
Conference Secretary: Ms. Betty Huang Email: secretary@mdsat.org.tw
