Special Features Of ICOAH 2025
WorkShops
Pre - conference workshops
Dr. Logamurthie Athiemoolam
Professor at Nelson Mandela University
"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
Overview
Writing for publication is a journey filled with both triumphs and challenges, shaping an author’s growth and expertise. Highlights often include the thrill of getting published, contributing to knowledge, and receiving recognition from peers, while lowlights may involve facing rejections, navigating complex editorial feedback, and dealing with publication delays. Throughout this process, valuable lessons emerge, such as the importance of perseverance, adapting to different writing styles, understanding journal requirements, and refining research communication skills. Ultimately, this journey fosters resilience, enhances scholarly writing, and deepens one’s understanding of the publishing landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Embracing Challenges and Setbacks
- Effective Research Communication
- Building Resilience and Persistence
- Strategic Journal Selection
- Time Management and Productivity
- Ethical Publishing Practices
- Networking and Collaboration
Senior Prof. Neelakshi Premawardhena
Senior Professor, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
“Mastering Research and Publication in the Humanities: Strategies for Success”
Date: 16th April 2025 | Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
Overview
This workshop provides practical guidance for researchers in the humanities, covering key aspects of developing a research idea and successfully publishing in high-impact journals. Participants will explore essential topics such as formulating strong research questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, structuring academic writing, navigating the peer review process, and identifying reputable journals. Emphasizing both theoretical and practical approaches, the workshop will equip researchers with strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of their work while addressing common challenges in scholarly publishing.
Key Takeaways
- Developing a strong research question and proposal
- Research methodologies in the Humanities
- Writing for academic journals: structure and Style
- Peer review and revision process
- Selecting high-impact journals and enhancing visibility
Prof. Dr. Clemens Wöllner
Professor in Musicology Freiburg University of Music, Germany
“Empirical research in music psychology: Exploring the mysteries of changes in subjective time”
Date: 9th May 2025 | Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
Overview
Empirical research in music psychology explores how music influences subjective time perception, revealing that factors like tempo, rhythm, emotional engagement, and cognitive load can alter the way individuals experience time. Faster tempos and engaging melodies often lead to time compression, making durations feel shorter, while slower or unfamiliar pieces may create a sense of time dilation. Emotional responses also play a role, as positive music tends to accelerate perceived time, whereas melancholic or monotonous sounds may slow it down. Studies show that musicians and non-musicians perceive time differently, with performers experiencing heightened temporal awareness. These findings have practical applications in therapy, entertainment, and productivity, where music can be strategically used to manipulate time perception, enhance experiences, or reduce discomfort in various settings.
Key Takeaways
- Music influences subjective time perception
- Tempo affects time distortion
- Emotional impact
- Cognitive engagement matters
- Musicians vs. Non-Musicians
- Real-world applications
TIIKM SYNERGY HUB
Empower to Make a Difference
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Focus Group Discussion
The “Insight to Impact” Focus Group Discussion is an exclusive feature at ICOAH 2025, designed for participants looking to enhance the impact of their research, foster collaborations, navigate publishing challenges, and drive meaningful discussions related to the arts, humanities, and sustainable communities. This structured session provides a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, ensuring that research and creative practices translate into real-world impact.
Purpose of the Segment
- Facilitate focused discussions on research and artistic practices presented during technical sessions.
- Identify strategies to enhance research quality and societal impact.
- Encourage collaborations among researchers, practitioners, and cultural stakeholders.
- Provide guidance on publishing, funding, and overcoming professional challenges.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Receive constructive feedback on your research or creative practice from experts and peers.
- Explore new perspectives, solutions, and innovations for your work.
- Connect with potential collaborators for joint projects, interdisciplinary studies, or artistic interventions.
- Gain insights into publication strategies and funding opportunities.
- Engage in meaningful discussions that shape sustainable and inclusive communities.
Session Details
05th September 2025
15:15 – 16:00
(Bangkok, Thailand Time)
Focus Groups
- 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
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform insights into impactful research, creative collaborations, and innovative solutions for a more sustainable future!
Story Telling Session
Exploring Narratives that Shape Sustainable Communities
At ICOAH 2025, the Storytelling Session offers a powerful space where voices, experiences, and cultures converge to explore belonging, resilience, and sustainable futures. Rooted in the conference theme, “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities,” this session will bring together authors, poets, indigenous knowledge holders, activists, and creative practitioners to share compelling narratives that inspire dialogue and transformation.
Storyteller
Kukmi Kim
Professional flutist, South Korea
Storytellers
Storytellers can make the session dynamic and impactful. Consider:
Authors & Poets
Writers who tell stories through spoken word, poetry, or books.
Indigenous Knowledge Holders
Voices preserving cultural and historical narratives.
Survivors & Activists
Personal narratives on resilience, justice, and social change.
Storytelling Format
Live Storytelling (Traditional Format)
- Oral traditions
- TED-style talks
- poetry readings
- personal narratives
Final Session Flow
05 min
Introduction (Moderator sets the stage).
45 min
Storytelling Performance.
15 min
Panel reflection or Q&A.
Join us at ICOAH 2025 for a transformative storytelling experience where voices from around the world come together to shape sustainable, inclusive, and connected communities.
Film Screening and Discussion
At ICOAH 2025, we are excited to present the Film Screening and Discussion Special Feature, a curated cinematic experience that explores the intersection of arts, humanities, and sustainable communities. This session will showcase thought-provoking films/short film or experimental that reflect the theme “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities” and address the identity, belonging, sustainability, resilience, and community-building.
Moderator
Dr. Eldad Tsabary
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, Canada
Invited Speaker
Prof. Abeer Zeibak Haddad
Filmmaker, Theater Director, Actress Israel
What to Expect?
- Ensure the selected film/ short film explores themes.
- Shortlist feature films, documentaries, short films, or experimental cinema relevant to the conference tracks.
- Invite directors, producers, or film scholars to participate in post-screening discussions.
Session Flow
Opening Remarks (10 minutes)
- Introduction by the moderator, linking the film to the conference theme.
- Brief remarks from the filmmaker (if present) on the inspiration and message behind the film.
Film Screening (30–40 minutes, depending on film length)
- High-quality audiovisual experience to enhance engagement.
Post-Screening Discussion (15 minutes)
- Key Topics: Exploring the film’s impact and its role in fostering social change.
- Q&A Session: A chance for the audience to engage with filmmakers and experts.
Join us at ICOAH 2025 as we explore the art of filmmaking as a catalyst for social change and sustainable futures!
Panel Discussion
"Co-Existing with Intelligent Machines: Philosophical Reflections on Creativity, Belonging, and Our Future"
Panel Speakers
Dr. Kenneth Lee Tze Wui
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Banu Baybars Hawks
Kadir Has University, Turkey
Conference Day Workshop on
"Digital Humanities"
Conducted by
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
