Quantitative Methods in Decision Making Process aims to cover up-to-date scientific methods (mathematical models, databases and computer programs) for helping decision makers, managers and directors to solve complex problems in modern organizations. Decision making is the process by which an optimal choice between alternatives can be made. These decisions are related to different field such as management, banking and finance, Investment, manufacturing, transportation, etc. Quantitative methods may include multiple criteria analysis, optimization models, simulation, stochastic processes, game theory, statistics, etc.
The aim of this special issue is to publish selected papers presented in a special session on Quantitative Methods in Business, Finance and Investment during the International Conference on Multidimensional Finance, Insurance and Investment (ICMFII’2013). The ICMFII'13 was organized on 25-27 November 2013 by the College of Business Administration at University of Bahrain, with the co-sponsorship of the International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences - MCDM section.
As, the field of Quantitative Modeling is a large field, we are willing to extend this call to papers that were not presented during the ICMFII’2013. We seek original and unpublished work not currently under review by any other journal.

Subject Coverage
The topics include, but are not limited to, all areas of Business and Engineering, in particular those addressing the conference theme
• Multiple Criteria Analysis
• Quantitative Methods in Finance, Insurance and Investment
• Quantitative Methods in Engineering
• Quantitative Management and Decision Making
• Fuzziness and uncertainty in Decision Aid
• Statistical and Probabilistic Modeling
• Optimization and Decision Procedures
• Supply Chain and Optimal Decisions in Logistics

Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written). All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
All authors must declare they have read and agreed to the content of the submitted article. A full statement of our Ethical Guidelines for Authors is available.
All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our information on preparing and submitting articles.

Important Dates
Submission deadline: 15 November, 2014
Notification of acceptance: 15 June, 2015

Inquiries can be forwarded by mail to:

Prof. Minwir Al-Shammari
College of Business Administration
University of Bahrain
P.O Box 32038, Sakhir
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel.: (+973) 1743 8500
Email: malshammari@uob.edu.bh

Dr. Hatem Masri
College of Business Administration
University of Bahrain
P.O Box 32038, Sakhir
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel.: (+973) 1743 8668
Email: hmasri@uob.edu.bh