About – ICASST-2026

WHO WE ARE

SMD – Research Consultancy on Social and Management Development (SMC-Private) Limited is a dynamic research consultancy firm committed to advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based development in the fields of social sciences, management, artificial intelligence, technology, sustainability, data analytics, and social transformation..

We serve as a comprehensive academic, research, and professional development platform that supports scholars, universities, research institutions, professionals, development organizations, and corporate bodies through high-quality research services, journal publications, international conferences, professional trainings, consultancy, funded projects, institutional collaboration, admission guidance, and academic capacity-building initiatives.
At SMD, our mission is to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and real-world impact by promoting scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, digital transformation, and practical solutions for contemporary academic, social, and management challenges.

Research Journals

SMD proudly supports and promotes reputable academic publishing platforms, including:

Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences and Management Practices (CISSMP)
A recognized research journal dedicated to publishing impactful and quality research in social sciences, management practices, and related interdisciplinary areas.
https://www.cissmp.com/index.php/CISSMP

The Journal of Humanities, Health, and Social Sciences (JHHSS)
An interdisciplinary journal committed to the dissemination of high-quality research in humanities, health, social sciences, and emerging academic fields.
https://www.jhhss.com/index.php/jhhss

International Journal of AI, Technology & Social Transformation (AITST)
A progressive academic journal focusing on artificial intelligence, digital innovation, technology, society, and social transformation.
https://journals.smdrc.org/index.php/AITST/about

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Conference Proceedings
A platform for publishing scholarly conference proceedings across diverse academic and professional disciplines.
https://www.ijmcp.com/index.php/ijmcp

International Conferences

SMD actively organizes and supports national and international academic conferences that bring together researchers, scholars, professionals, and institutional leaders from diverse disciplines. Our conferences provide a strong platform for knowledge sharing, research networking, innovation, and academic collaboration.

Our key conference initiatives include:

1st International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability in Management and Social Sciences (ICISMS)

International Conference on Information Science and Communication Technology

2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Social Transformation, and Scientific Progress (ICASST-2025)

3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Social Transformation, and Scientific Progress (ICASST-2026)

Through these conferences, SMD promotes academic dialogue, research visibility, international networking, and collaboration across multiple countries and disciplines.

Professional Trainings and Capacity Building

SMD offers specialized training programs designed to strengthen the academic, research, analytical, and digital skills of students, faculty members, researchers, professionals, and institutions. Our training portfolio includes multiple Artificial intelligence courses, data analysis courses, and research-based professional development programs.

Our major training areas include:

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Skills Trainings

Training programs on artificial intelligence, AI tools for research, academic writing with AI, AI-based productivity, prompt engineering, AI for social sciences, AI for business and management, AI-assisted literature review, AI-based content development, and ethical use of AI in academic and professional settings.

Quantitative Data Analysis Courses

Professional courses on quantitative research methods, survey design, SPSS, SmartPLS, AMOS, structural equation modeling, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, scale validation, reliability and validity analysis, statistical interpretation, and publication-oriented data analysis.

Qualitative Data Analysis Courses

Training on qualitative research design, interview protocol development, thematic analysis, grounded theory, case study analysis, NVivo-based qualitative analysis, coding techniques, word frequency analysis, cluster analysis, tree maps, and interpretation of qualitative findings.

Research Writing and Publication Trainings

Workshops on research paper writing, thesis writing, literature review development, methodology writing, results interpretation, APA formatting, journal selection, manuscript preparation, plagiarism reduction, publication ethics, and responding to reviewers’ comments.

Institutional and Faculty Development Programs

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Consultancy Services

SMD provides expert consultancy services for academic institutions, researchers, development organizations, and professional bodies. Our consultancy support is designed to transform research ideas into strong, fundable, publishable, and impactful projects.

Our consultancy services include:

Internal Proposal Development for Funded Projects

Support in preparing institutional research proposals, concept notes, project objectives, methodology, work plans, budgets, logical frameworks, expected outcomes, and impact statements for internal and external funding opportunities.

International Project Hunting and Funding Opportunities

Identification of relevant international funding calls, donor programs, research grants, development projects, academic collaborations, Erasmus-style opportunities, international fellowships, and institutional partnership opportunities.

Funded Project Consultancy

Complete guidance for proposal writing, grant application preparation, project documentation, partner identification, consortium development, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and submission support for national and international funded projects.

Research and Academic Consultancy

Support for thesis development, research design, questionnaire development, data collection planning, data analysis, manuscript writing, journal selection, conference paper preparation, and publication strategy.

Institutional Development and Collaboration Support

Assistance in developing academic linkages, memorandums of understanding, research partnerships, international collaborations, training programs, conference partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives.

Admission and Academic Guidance

Guidance for national and international admissions, research proposal preparation, statement of purpose development, academic CV improvement, scholarship applications, and study-abroad planning.

Academic and Research Collaborations

SMD – Research Consultancy on Social and Management Development is committed to strengthening academic excellence through meaningful collaboration with reputable universities, research institutions, scholars, professional bodies, funding agencies, and development organizations at national and international levels.

We maintain academic and research linkages with distinguished institutions, including the University of the Punjab, Lahore; Thal University Bhakkar; University of Sahiwal; and other higher education institutions across Pakistan.

In addition to national partnerships, SMD continues to expand its international academic and research collaborations with partners in Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, Turkey, and several other countries. These collaborations strengthen our global research network and create opportunities for scholarly exchange, joint conferences, journal publications, AI-based trainings, quantitative and qualitative data analysis courses, funded research projects, institutional consultancy, international project hunting, admission guidance, and professional development programs.

Through these partnerships, SMD contributes to the advancement of research excellence, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, social transformation, sustainable development, innovation, funded project development, and evidence-based policy and practice. Our collaborative approach reflects our commitment to building stronger academic institutions, empowering researchers, supporting professional growth, and creating meaningful impact in society.