Call for Papers: Submissions Open 1 March 2025
About the Conference
2025 marks the launching of The Conference on Indigenous Wisdom in the Contemporary World, an annual conference dedicated to exploring diverse indigenous wisdom traditions from around the world and their relevance to today’s society. The theme of the inaugural conference is Tri Hita Karana and Sustainability, examining Tri Hita Karana, the Balinese philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the divine, and its applications in modern contexts. Future conferences will delve into different indigenous knowledge systems, fostering cross-cultural dialogue, and uncovering how traditional wisdom can offer sustainable solutions for contemporary global challenges.
Conference Date & Location
Thursday, 4 September 2025
UID Bali Campus, Kura-Kura SEZ, Serangan, Bali
The conference is organized under the following sub-themes
| 1. THK's Potential as a Framework for Sustainable Development | 6. THK and Sustainability from a Historical Perspective |
| 2. THK and the Humanities | 7. THK and Agriculture, Food, Ecology, and Natural Sciences |
| 3. THK, Society, and the Built Environment | 8. THK in Public Policy and Good Governance |
| 4. THK and Commerce | 9. THK and Psychology, Behavior, and Lifestyle |
| 5. THK, Climate, and Energy | 10. THK and Tourism |
Important Dates
| Paper Submissions Open | 1 March 2025 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 1 July 2025 |
| Acceptance announcement | 1 August 2025 |
| Registration deadline for presenters | 20 August 2025 |
| The 2025 Conference Indigenous Wisdom in the Contemporary World | 4 September 2025 |
Submission Guidelines
The length of the abstract is approximately 250 words.
Abstract Title: [20 words maximum]
Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold, Center-aligned
Author(s): Name(s) of author(s), each followed by their institutional affiliation and email.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Center-aligned
Abstract
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, justified
This abstract should contain the following five key elements:
Purpose/Aims – Clearly state the main goal or objective of your research, explaining what you aim to achieve.
Design/Methodology/Approach – Provide a brief description of the research design, methods, or approach used to conduct the study.
Findings – Summarize the main findings or results of your research.
Originality/Novelty – Emphasize what makes your research unique or different from existing studies in the field.
Value/Contribution – Explain the importance and implications of your findings and how they contribute to the field or society.
Keywords: 4-6 keywords, separated by commas.
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the study of Bali from various disciplinary perspectives. First published in April 2011 by the Center for Balinese Studies, University of Udayana, the journal has undergone several developments, including changes in its publishing institutions and editorial format. Since April 2020, Jurnal Kajian Bali has been published by the Center for Cultural Research and the Center of Tourism Excellence, University of Udayana, following the university’s research center reorganization.
In recognition of its scholarly contributions, Jurnal Kajian Bali was indexed by Scopus on December 9, 2023, with coverage starting from 2019. This achievement also led to its elevation from Sinta-2 to Sinta-1 accreditation for editions from Volume 13, Issue 2 (2023) through 2028, as per the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (Number 72/E/KPT/2024), issued on April 1, 2024.
More about Jurnal Kajian Bali: https://ojs.unud.ac.id/index.php/kajianbali/index
| Paper Presenter | IDR 750.000 |
| Only one speaker is eligible to present for each paper. Additional presenters will be subject to additional presenter fees. | |
| Public Attendees | |
| General Price | IDR 150.000 |
| Student Price | IDR 75.000 |
About the organizers
Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center
The Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (TSEA) is a collaborative initiative between Tsinghua University and the United in Diversity Foundation, launched in 2018 and located at the UID Bali Campus. TSEA is dedicated to talent development, research, innovation, and academic exchange in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and globally. The center takes a cross-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach, working in collaboration with industry, government, academia, and civil society in pursuit of advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. https://tsea.asia/
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya (Faculty of Humanities) is the oldest faculty at Universitas Udayana, established even before the university itself was founded. When it was inaugurated by President Sukarno on September 29, 1958, it was originally known as the Faculty of Literature and was part of Airlangga University, East Java. After the establishment of three additional faculties, the government officially founded Udayana University on August 17, 1962.
The Faculty of Literature later became one of the founding faculties of Udayana University and underwent several name changes before becoming what is now known as the Faculty of Humanities. The faculty currently offers 12 study programs, including Balinese Literature, Old Javanese Literature, Indonesian Literature, English Literature, and Japanese Literature, as well as Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. Additionally, it provides two master’s programs (Master in Linguistics and Master in Cultural Studies) and two doctoral programs (Doctorate in Linguistics and Doctorate in Cultural Studies). The faculty attracts students from various regions across Indonesia and internationally. More about Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana: https://fib.unud.ac.id