Focus and Scope

The Journal of Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Indonesia is an international peer-reviewed journal published by ARTES LIBRES INSTITUTUM. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for advancing research, theory, policy, and practice related to indigenous knowledge systems, education, cultural sustainability, and community development within Indonesia and comparable global contexts.

The journal promotes critical and interdisciplinary perspectives on how indigenous knowledge, local wisdom, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural heritage contribute to educational innovation, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and the empowerment of indigenous communities. It welcomes original research articles, theoretical studies, comparative analyses, case studies, and policy-oriented research that explore the dynamic relationship between indigenous knowledge and contemporary educational practices.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Local Wisdom

    • Documentation, preservation, and revitalization of indigenous knowledge.

    • Traditional ecological knowledge and environmental stewardship.

    • Indigenous philosophies, epistemologies, and worldviews.

  2. Indigenous Education and Pedagogy

    • Indigenous teaching and learning practices.

    • Integration of indigenous knowledge into formal, non-formal, and informal education.

    • Culturally responsive and community-based education models.

  3. Language, Culture, and Identity

    • Indigenous languages and multilingual education.

    • Language preservation, revitalization, and transmission.

    • Cultural identity formation and intercultural communication.

  4. Curriculum, Policy, and Educational Governance

    • Indigenous representation in curricula and educational materials.

    • Educational policies affecting indigenous communities.

    • Decolonizing education and curriculum transformation.

  5. Community Empowerment and Social Justice

    • Indigenous rights and educational equity.

    • Community participation in educational development.

    • Gender, inclusion, and social justice in indigenous contexts.

  6. Sustainability, Environment, and Traditional Knowledge

    • Indigenous approaches to sustainable development.

    • Climate adaptation and resilience based on local knowledge.

    • Conservation, biodiversity, and environmental education.

  7. Digital Transformation and Indigenous Knowledge

    • Digital preservation of cultural heritage and traditional knowledge.

    • Technology-enhanced learning in indigenous communities.

    • Ethical issues in digital documentation and knowledge sharing.

  8. Comparative and Global Indigenous Studies

    • Cross-cultural and international perspectives on indigenous education.

    • Comparative studies of indigenous communities across regions and countries.

    • Indigenous knowledge in global educational and development discourses.

Aim

The journal aims to foster scholarly dialogue among researchers, educators, policymakers, indigenous leaders, and practitioners by disseminating high-quality research that strengthens the recognition, preservation, and application of indigenous knowledge in education and sustainable societal development. Through rigorous academic contributions, the journal seeks to advance inclusive, culturally relevant, and socially transformative educational practices at local, national, and global levels.

Keywords

Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Education, Local Wisdom, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Languages, Curriculum Development, Community-Based Education, Decolonizing Education, Cultural Sustainability, Educational Policy, Indigenous Rights, Environmental Education, Social Justice, Community Empowerment, Indonesia.