Authors of the accepted papers will be notified no later than 26 February 2010. The conference version of the paper is expected by 26 March 2010 and the presentation version is expected by 2 April 2010. The papers should meet the usual scientific standards and address the main theme of the conference in a broad interpretation. Selected papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings Volume, co-edited by Professor Sevket Pamuk. All participants are expected to cover their own expenses. Participation in the conference is not conditional upon presenting a paper.