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Welcome to ICOAH 2025
ICOAH 2025 brings together scholars, artists, and changemakers from across the globe to engage in transformative dialogue on the intersections of arts, humanities, and global challenges. With a remarkable legacy of over 11+ years, the conference has connected 2500+ participants from 35+ countries and collaborated with 50+ universities, solidifying its reputation as a leading platform for knowledge exchange and innovation. In an era marked by polarization and complexity, This International Conference serves as a unifying space for exploring diverse perspectives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and envisioning sustainable solutions. By convening thought leaders and creative minds, the conference aspires to inspire meaningful contributions that transcend boundaries, enhance cultural understanding, and drive collective progress toward a thriving global community. ICOAH 2025 invites participants to reimagine community building, develop actionable strategies for global challenges, and envision futures that honor humanity and the planet.
Theme: “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities”
Purpose of ICOAH 2025
ICOAH 2025, themed “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities,” aims to ignite transformative dialogue and action by addressing the critical question of how arts and humanities can contribute to creating inclusive, resilient, and thriving societies. This year’s conference serves as a platform to explore diverse perspectives, foster meaningful connections, and inspire innovative solutions for some of today’s most pressing global challenges. Through a multidisciplinary lens, ICOAH 2025 delves into themes such as belonging and identity, the role of arts in healing and resilience, and sustainable practices rooted in cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. By amplifying cultural narratives, embracing interdisciplinary
COnference Tracks
- Foundations of Belonging: Identity, Place, Cultural Narratives, and Heritage
- Community-Engaged Artistic Interventions: Building Shared Values and Collaborative Futures
- Artistic Practices in Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
- Healing, Resilience, and Social Cohesion Through Arts and Humanities
- Transdisciplinary Pathways to Sustainable Communities
- Technologies of Connection: Ethics, Access, and Inclusive Design
- Creative Economies, Equitable Policies, and Sustainable Development
- Decolonizing Community Building: Local Knowledge, Indigenous Perspectives, and Ethical Practices
Steering Committee & Speakers
Conference
Chair
Dr. Eldad Tsabary
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, Canada
Steering Committee Member & Panel Speaker
Dr. Loulou Malaeb
United Arab Emirates
Steering Committee Member
Dr. António Costa Valente
Portugal
Steering Committee Member
Dr. Stephen Dobson
University of Leeds
England
Steering Committee Member & Panel Speaker
Prof. Dr. Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed
Dean of Research and Innovation ,College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA , Malaysia
Steering Committee Member & Panel Speaker
Assoc Prof. Dr. Preeti T. Joshi
Keynote Speaker & Steering Committee Member
Professor Paul Arthur
Chair in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities, Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Keynote Speaker
Professor James Gardner
Chair of the Art and Design Department, John Cabot University Rome, Italy
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Haisang Javanalikhikara
Keynote Speaker
Professor Rebecca Duclos
Keynote Speaker
Uliana Furiv
UAx Platform Manager at ELIA ,Ukraine
Keynote Speaker
Prof.Dr.Ruhet GENC
Keynote Speaker & Panel Speaker
Asst Prof. Ishita Tiwary
Research Chair at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema , Concordia University, Canada
Plenary Speaker
Prof. Dr. Banu Baybars Hawks
Kadir Has University, Turkey
Panel Speaker
Kenneth Lee Tze Wui
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Storyteller
Parul Soni
Invited Speaker
Abeer Zeibak Haddad
Workshops
Pre - conference workshops
"Reflecting on my journey of writing for publication: highlights and lowlights, and lessons learnt"
Date: 10th June 2025 ||
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
Prof Logamurthie Athiemoolam
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
“Empirical research in music psychology: Exploring the mysteries of changes in subjective time”
Date: 9th May 2025 || Time: 1.30 p.m. IST
Prof. Dr. Clemens Wöllner
Professor in Musicology Freiburg University of Music, Germany
Conference Day workshops
Conference Day Workshop on "Digital Humanities" Conducted by,
Professor Paul Arthur
Chair in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities
Panel Discussion
"Co-Existing with Intelligent Machines: Philosophical Reflections on Creativity, Belonging, and Our Future"
Kenneth Lee Tze Wui
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Assoc Prof. Dr. Preeti T. Joshi
Principal of the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sri Balaji University, Pune , India
Prof. Dr. Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed
Dean of Research and Innovation ,College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA , Malaysia
Asst Prof. Ishita Tiwary
Research Chair at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema , Concordia University, Canada
Publication
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Possible Special Issues
Aim & Scope: - The International Review of Sociology promotes interdisciplinary research, emphasizing sociology's connection to economics, history, demography, anthropology, and social psychology. Hosted by Sapienza University's Department of Statistics, it serves as a global platform for sharing research across disciplines, cultures, and continents.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Science Abstracts, Emerging Sources Citation Index the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), International Political Science Abstracts, RILM - Abstracts of Music and Literature, SCOPUS, Social Services Abstracts and Sociological Abstracts.
Aim & Scope: - Verbal – Visual Studies explores the interactions between verbal and visual languages, examining their collaboration, dialogue, and conflict across historical periods and perspectives. The journal features theoretical and practical studies, including themed issues curated by experts. All research articles undergo rigorous peer review with anonymized refereeing.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Art Index, ARTbibliographies Modern, BHA Bibliography of the History of Art, British Humanities Index, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Current Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, Humanities International Index, Index Islamicus, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts, MLA International Bibliography (Modern Language Association of America), New Testament Abstracts, Periodicals Index Online, SCOPUS, Thomson Reuters Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
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Regular Issues
Aim & Scope: - The European Journal of Political Theory is a high-profile research forum with a broad, international readership. While named for its geographical location, it fosters original debates across political theory, including analytic philosophy, comparative thought, and intellectual history.
Abstracting and Indexing: - SciVal,Science Direct Navigator, Scopus, Social SciSearch, Sciences Inde, Social Services Abstracts, Sociofile, Sociological Abstracts, Southeast Asia Abstracts & Index, TOC Premier, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts CSA Political Science & Government: A guide to Periodical LiteratureClarivate Analytics: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Current Contents / Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dietrich's Index Philosophicus, Electoral Studies, European Access, IBZ: International Bibliography of Periodical Literature, IBZ: International Bibliography of Periodical Literature in the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Bibliography of Book Reviews of Scholarly Literature in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Aim & Scope: - The Journal of Studies in English Language and Education publishes research in English language teaching, linguistics, and literature. It covers topics like pedagogy, language acquisition, curriculum design, language use, and literary analysis, offering a platform for scholarly contributions that advance these fields.
Abstracting and Indexing: - Scopus (Elsevier), Sinta 1 (Science and Technology Index), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, Crossref, Portal Garuda, MIAR, MLA International Bibliography.
Aim & Scope: - Strategic Planning Review publishes research on the historical development of urban and regional planning, focusing on institutions, processes, and practitioners. It welcomes interdisciplinary, comparative, and thematic studies. The peer-reviewed Connexions section features short contributions on research in progress, historiography, archival sources, conferences, and other relevant topics.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Current Contents®/Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences Citation Index®, Journal Citation Reports/Social Sciences Edition, Current Contents®/Social and Behavioral Sciences, IBZ International Bibliography of Periodical Literature (Zeller Verlag), Sage Urban Studies Abstracts, Geo Abstracts, Journal of Planning Literature, University of West England Library Services, America: History & Life, Architectural Publications Index, Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, Current Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, EbscoHost, SCOPUS and Dietrich's Index Philosophicus.
Aim & scope: - The International Journal of Humanities Education examines how humanities education evolves with cultural, social, and technological changes. It covers pedagogy, curriculum, digital impact, and the role of humanities in social justice. The journal fosters discussions on humanities education’s vital role in shaping critical, empathetic, and informed global citizens.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology & Administration (Cabell's), Education Journals (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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