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This book presents state of the art in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Information Theory, Coding Theory, Reliability, Ecology, Bibliometry, Inventory, Mathematical models, Mathematical sciences and Optimization techniques by distinguished researchers. It covers various topics and current problems of interest in different disciplines of Mathematical and Biological Sciences. The book will serve as source of ready reference for the scientific community.

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Prof. Om Parkash, recipient of the Award of Excellence by ISITA, is on editorial boards of several journals. With 27 years of experience in Mathematics at Guru Nanak Dev University, India, he has published 65 research papers, edited a book, supervised about 10 Ph.D. scholars, completed research projects, organized conferences and chaired sessions.

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