The International Symposium on Transdisciplinary Approach for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainability (ISTAKCOS) is a biannual event held by the Center for Transdisciplinarity and Sustainability Science (CTSS) IPB University. In 2024, CTSS IPB University in collaboration with KRKP and supported by Low Carbon Rice will hold the 4th ISTAKCOS. The theme of The 4th ISTAKCOS is:

Ecosystem Resilience for Environmental & Economic Sustainability, and Social Justice

The purpose of the 4th ISTAKCOS 2024 is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, research, and experience in the application of transdisciplinary science and sustainability science; support the development of international collaborative research in transdisciplinary fields and sustainability science, and seek cooperation in the development of sustainability science.

The 4^th ISTAKCOS 2024 will be held hybrid from Bogor at October, 2-3 2024. The symposium will take place for two days. The symposium will begin on the first day with invited keynote speeches from influential speakers. The research from the oral presenters will be presented on the second day. Each presenter will have 15 minutes in the breakout room to present their research.

Topic are, but not limited to:

1. Resilient Agriculture: Ecosystem Approaches to Enhancing Food Security and Rural Livelihoods
2. Integrated Carbon Farming into Community-based Climate Action Planning and management
3. Sustainability on Rice Sector Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
4. Ecosystem resilient for coastal, marine and water management
5. Community-Based Approaches to Building Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods
6. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies through Ecosystem-Based Approaches
7. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Ecosystem Management: Fostering Resilience and Cultural Sustainability
8. Policy Integration for Ecosystem Resilience: Bridging Social, Environmental, and Economic Objectives.

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study’s country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you’re satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Call for Abstract:

Terms and conditions to apply

Authors are only allowed to send 2 abstracts, consisting of 1 abstract as the main author, and 1 abstract as a co-author. Authors must prepare their papers using Microsoft Word, according to the guidelines and templates. 

As a summary, please ensure the following:

• Paper size is A4.
• Margins are 4cm (top), 2.5cm (left and right) and 2.7cm (bottom).
• The paper includes the author name and affiliation (full address including country).
• There are no page numbers, or headers and footers, within the paper.
• Text is single spaced, not double spaced.
• All pages are portrait (landscape pages should be rotated).
• Check this link for detail of abstract format https://ipb.link/abstract-istakcos-2024

Noted:
File name : Topics_First author name_Title
Example :  Forest, Agricultural, and Marine Resources Management_Rosyid_Landuse change impact to insect pollinators

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission

Authors are required to send full paper and proof of payment according to the package chosen after the abstract is announced. To prepare a full paper, the author must pay attention to the following things:

• Full paper must be in English (including figures and tables).
• The author must follow the writing format of the publisher
• Authors must have clear affiliations
• Title, method, results and discussion must be clear and in accordance with the topic

Peer Review

All published articles are peer reviewed. Journal’s policy recommends using mainly blinded peer review and multiple independent reviewers. All papers will be checked for plagiarism and the maximum plagiarism is 20%.

Conflicts of interest

Authors must disclose whether they have a financial relationship with the organization that sponsored the research.

Conference Chair

Prof. Dr. Ir. Neviaty P Zamani, M.Sc

Editorial Board

Prof. Dr. Damayanti Buchori, M.Sc

Prof. Dr. Ir. Neviaty P Zamani, M.Sc

Prof. Ir. Rilus A Kinseng, MA

Prof. Ir. Suria Darma Tarigan, M.Sc

Prof. Dr. Husin Alatas, M.Si

Prof. Anas Miftah Fauzi, 

Yulia Sugandi, Ph.D

Reviewer List

Prof. Dr. Damayanti Buchori, M.Sc

Prof. Dr. Husin Alatas, M.Si

Prof. Dr. Ir. Ernan Rustiadi, M.Agr

Prof. Dr. Ir. Sandra Arifin Aziz, M.S

Prof. Dr. Margareta Rahayuningsih, M.Si

Prof. Ir. Rilus A Kinseng, MA

Prof. Ir. Suria Darma Tarigan, M.Sc

Dr. Ayi Rahmat, S.Pi., M.Si.

Dr. Bandung Sahari

Dr. Beginer Subhan, S.Pi., M.Si

Dr. Drs. Tri Atmowidi, M.Si

Dr. Ir. Ihsan Nurkomar, S.P.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Mirza Dikari Kusrini, M.Si

Prof. Dr. Ir. Neviaty P Zamani, M.Sc

Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava

Dr. Nurul Laksmi Winarni

Dr. Rondang S E Siregar

Dr. Silfi Iriyani, S.Hut, M.Si

Dr. Wakhid, S.Si.

Dr. Yonvitner, S.Pi, M.Si

Dr.C. Lourdes Mugica Valdes

Akbar Ario Digdo, M.Si

David Ardhian, M.Si

Diana Prameswari

Heriansyah Putra

Kaustubh Deshpande

Mohamad Gazali, M.Sc

Nappy L. Navarra, D.Eng

Rosniati Apriani Risna S.Si., M.Si.

Assistant Editors

Rosyid Amrulloh, S.P

Meri Eliza, S.P

Evelynn Tampubolon, S.E

Herawati Muhtar, S.Pd

Grahita Indra Wimaya, S.Sos 

Payment Instruction

Registration Fee are follows:

 Note:

• The final decision for publication is solely dependent on the publisher.
• If the full paper is rejected by the publisher, then the conference fee will not be returned.
• Registration fee for presenter will not be returned.

 Payment Instructions

1. Please make registration fee for presenter and conference fee (including publication fee) payment after abstract accepted. Registration fee and conference fee based on per submitted abstract.
2. Please note that acceptance for publication in the proceeding is solely the policy of publisher. Please read the note under the registration fee table for the conference fee policy.
3. Please make payment by bank transfer to:
   Bank Name: Bank Danamon
   Bank Number: 000088491048
   Account Name: Pers. Koalisi Rakyat U/ kedaulatan Pangan
   Bank Address: Warung Jambu, Bogor
   Swift Code: BDINIDJA
   Please enter code number “04” in last nominal. If you need other payment information, please contact us.
4. Submit your payment receipt to:
   ctss@apps.ipb.ac.id with subject ISTAKCOS_Payment_Your Name_Abstract Title

Previous ISTAKCOS publications can be accessed via the following link:

1. 1st International Symposium on Transdisciplinary Approach for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainability
2. 2nd International Symposium on Transdisciplinary Approach for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainability
3. 3rd International Symposium on Transdisciplinary Approach for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainability