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about iscdbu ISCDBU was founded in 2011 Simultaneous in the Barcelona & Tehran and quickly evolved into a truly global scientific society promoting Provide forums for interaction among professionals on a tripartite (academia, government and business) and multi-national basis. Communicate and translate science to policymakers and the public. With the establishment of geographic units in North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America by 2012, to promote ISCDBU and its tripartite governance approach as a global organization and to foster international communication on environmental issues through research and education. The ISCDBU facilitates worldwide outreach to scientists, engineers, and managers and encourages development of additional ISCDBU member groups. The geographic units are represented on the Council, with representation keyed to their relative shares of membership. The ISCDBU Global Executive Director position was created in 2013 to support the development of a strong program of science and activities around the world and to coordinate the programs of the geographic units.

ISCDBU Mission Promote interdisciplinary research on the understanding, management, and remediation. Provide forums for interaction among professionals on a tripartite (academia, government and business) and multi-national basis. Communicate and translate science to policymakers and the public. Provide ISCDBU expertise to inform decision makers. Expand organizational capacity to provide membership services and educational opportunities to better foster our mission. Aims and scope

·        Connect with universities and the international community regarding the exchange of information, articles, and publications

·        Tasks related to fellowships, faculty members

·        Facilities for the preparation of books, publications International

·        Identify and invite international experts to assist short-term teaching and research

·        Tasks related to applicants short and long term training courses

·        The organization and supervision of conferences, seminars and congresses in domestic and foreign universities and transmitting them to the colleges, centers and departments

·        Research Festival Held annually

·        Coordinating the compilation and translation of books by professors and university students

·        Hosting annual meetings comprised of conferences, short courses, platform and poster presentations, interactive forums, group meetings and networking events, and the recognition of professional achievements through merit awards

·        Organizing and conducting workshops and focused-topic meetings to assist in the development of emerging scientific areas or to evaluate existing knowledge

·        Communicating through peer-reviewed journals, books, newsletters, technical publications, webinars and other digital communications

·        Interacting and cooperating with other societies to co-sponsor scientific sessions, workshops and meetings

·        Facilitating the incorporation of science into decision-making and policy by communicating science to technical and non-technical stakeholders through standing and ad hoc committees, advisory groups and publications, and through direct outreach activities to policymakers and the public via meetings, presentations and by providing written materials focused on specific issues

·        Providing opportunities for students and early career professionals in ISCDBU mission-related areas

·        Supporting education and training through ISCDBU awards, fellowships and grant programs

·        Broadening disciplinary, geographic and human diversity within ISCDBU

·        Promoting personal integrity and the scientific process

branches

ISCDBU branches AFRICA ASIA/PACIFIC EUROPE LATIN AMERICA NORTH AMERICA

Trademark Policy ISCDBU Logo and Trademark Policy The ISCDBU Logo and Trademark Guidelines are intended to clarify and update the specifications of the International Society of communication and Development between universities, name, acronym, slogan and logo (symbol), and to define the conditions of their use. The purpose of these rules and guidelines is to assure the integrity of the name of the Society, its acronym, slogan and logo (symbol), and to assure proper use so that they will be recognized and respected worldwide. ISCDBU is the sole owner of the name, acronym, slogan and logo, and their use must be explicitly approved by the ISCDBU Board of Directors or Council, with oversight by the ISCDBU World Council, to assure their validity. Organizational Structure Conference

President of the Conference Doctor 3 Scientific Committee Computer & Information Technology Economy Education Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Technology Geography Geology Health and Medicine History Interdisciplinary Language and Literature Law Management and Business Mathematics Physics Psychology Sociology and Politics Sport Statistics Theology Agriculture and Animal Science Art and architecture Banking and Finance Biology Chemistry Group members Art and architecture Banking and Finance Biology Chemistry Computer & Information Technology Economy Education Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Technology Geography Geology Health and Medicine History Interdisciplinary Language and Literature Law Management and Business Mathematics Physics Psychology Sociology and Politics Sport Statistics Theology Agriculture and Animal Science Code of Ethics

Members of the International Society of communication and Development between universities (ISCDBU) are expected to exhibit the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. To ensure a strong and successful organization, our activities require honesty and equity and should reflect well on the Society. In the spirit of promoting Quality Through Science®, members should strive to be good stewards of Development of Science and effective and objective contributors to the discussion globally as well as locally.

Professional behavior and integrity are also expected of every attendee (members and non-members alike) of ISCDBU meetings, workshops and activities.

Each member and all persons participating in ISCDBU meetings and activities are bound by this Code of Ethics and should:

Conduct them responsibly, objectively, lawfully and in a non-discriminatory manner.

Ensure that presentations during Society-sponsored events and other communications are restricted to, and based on scientific principles and made in a respectful manner.

Respect the rights, interests, and contributions of professional colleagues.

Respect intellectual property and provide appropriate attribution for all intellectual property arising elsewhere.

Declare and avoid conflicts of interest

Not knowingly make false or misleading statements, or engage in activities that could be viewed as defamatory about a professional colleague or an organization.

Recognize and respect confidentiality while being honest and forthcoming in all issues of public record.

Objectively and clearly communicate scientific methods, understanding and knowledge in a professional manner Public Outreach Policy

ISCDBU Public Outreach Guidelines and Procedures

Objective:

To establish an agreed procedure within ISCDBU to review and approve prospective public pronouncements by ISCDBU, its subsidiary groups, or by ISCDBU members proposing to speak on behalf of the Society, doing so in a timely manner and in a way that fully addresses the respective interests and concerns of ISCDBU’s tripartite membership.

Agreed Principles:

Public outreach should serve to enhance the standing of ISCDBU science and promote progress toward ”Quality through Science.”

Public outreach must draw on tripartite consensus science and debate within the Society.

Public outreach should focus on relevant scientific issues of interest to the global and local scientific communities and to the public at large.

Public outreach will generally occur by agreed written communications, although oral presentations may be approved by the ISCDBU World Council when circumstances warrant.

Internal ISCDBU review and authorization process should be expeditious to the extent possible with final approval by the President of ISCDBU in consultation with a core group of Society leaders, including the Global Executive Director and the chairs of relevant committees (Science Committee, Public Relations and Communications Committee, Publications Advisory Council in the first instance).

ISCDBU Geographic Unit Councils, working committees and the steering committees of Scientific Advisory Groups, with tripartite participation and consensus, may issue public statements on behalf of the GUs, working committees after consultation with the ISCDBU World Council President and Global Executive Director, whose roles are to ensure that such statements enhance the standing of ISCDBU science.

Procedures:

The ISCDBU World Council, Geographic Unit Councils or Boards, working committees or the steering committee of a Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) within ISCDBU may identify potential issues and consult within ISCDBU and with the respective Executive Directors (EDs) to make an initial determination of the need and relevance for ISCDBU public statements. ISCDBU EDs are charged with following broader policy developments so as to be able to advise appropriately and to alert the World Council, GU Councils or Boards or approved groups to potential public outreach opportunities of benefit to ISCDBU. Trademark Policy

ISCDBU Logo and Trademark Policy

The ISCDBU Logo and Trademark Guidelines are intended to clarify and update the specifications of the International Society of communication and Development between universities, name, acronym, slogan and logo (symbol), and to define the conditions of their use.

The purpose of these rules and guidelines is to assure the integrity of the name of the Society, its acronym, slogan and logo (symbol), and to assure proper use so that they will be recognized and respected worldwide. ISCDBU is the sole owner of the name, acronym, slogan and logo, and their use must be explicitly approved by the ISCDBU Board of Directors or Council, with oversight by the ISCDBU World Council, to assure their validity.