Best Researcher Award
Kasma F. Amin
Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Indonesia
Kasma F. Amin is an Indonesian academic and researcher affiliated with Universitas Muslim Indonesia. Her scholarly work focuses on literature, Bugis oral traditions, local wisdom, cultural preservation, and literary education. Her research explores the documentation and interpretation of traditional narratives and their relevance to contemporary education and cultural identity. Her academic activities include teaching, research, publication, and collaboration in literary and cultural studies. [1]
Abstract
Kasma F. Amin is a literature scholar specializing in local wisdom, Bugis oral traditions, folklore, philology, and cultural heritage. Her research explores traditional narratives, indigenous knowledge, and cultural identity, emphasizing documentation, preservation, and educational integration. Her academic activities include university teaching, scholarly publications, research collaborations, and cultural preservation initiatives.
Keywords
Literature; Local Wisdom; Bugis Oral Literature; Oral Traditions; Cultural Heritage; Literary Education; Folklore; Philology; Maddoja Bine; Meong Palo Karellae; Royong; Indigenous Knowledge; Cultural Preservation.
Introduction
Literature and oral traditions preserve cultural identity, collective memory, and indigenous knowledge. Kasma F. Amin’s academic work focuses on Bugis oral literature, local wisdom, traditional narratives, and cultural heritage preservation. Since 1992, she has served at Universitas Muslim Indonesia, teaching literary studies, philology, oral literature, and drama. [2]
Research Profile
Kasma F. Amin holds a doctorate in Literature from Universitas Negeri Makassar and serves at Universitas Muslim Indonesia. Her academic interests include Bugis oral literature, Royong, philology, local wisdom, and cultural preservation. Her activities encompass university teaching, collaborative research, literary studies, and professional engagement in cultural heritage preservation.
Research Contributions
Kasma F. Amin’s research advances the documentation and preservation of Bugis oral literature, particularly Royong, Meong Palo Karellae, and Maddoja Bine traditions. Her work integrates local wisdom into education, promotes cultural literacy, strengthens intergenerational knowledge transmission, and supports the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and regional identity. [3]
Publications
Kasma F. Amin’s publications address literary education, Bugis cultural identity, oral traditions, and local wisdom. Her research outputs include journal articles, collaborative studies, and a 136-page monograph (ISBN 9786347559548), contributing to literary scholarship, cultural documentation, indigenous knowledge preservation, and the integration of regional heritage into education. [1][2][3][4][5]
Research Impact
Kasma F. Amin’s research contributes to Bugis oral literature, cultural heritage preservation, and education. Her reported Google Scholar profile records 73 documents, 375 citations, and an h-index of 8, alongside a SINTA score of 562. Her work promotes cultural literacy, indigenous knowledge preservation, and integration of regional traditions into education.[1]
Award Suitability
Kasma F. Amin demonstrates sustained academic contributions to literature, Bugis oral traditions, and cultural preservation. Her doctoral qualification, teaching experience, scholarly publications, research collaborations, and monograph reflect her academic engagement. Her work connecting indigenous knowledge with education and sustainable cultural development supports her nomination for the Best Researcher Award.
Conclusion
Kasma F. Amin is a literature scholar specializing in Bugis oral traditions, local wisdom, cultural preservation, and education. Her research documents regional heritage, interprets traditional cultural practices, and promotes the integration of indigenous knowledge into education, contributing to cultural continuity, academic development, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.
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References
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar author profile: Kasma F. Amin. Google Scholar. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=w2fC5sQAAAAJ
- Amin, K. F., Tang, M. R., Parawansa, P., & Salam, S. (2015). The ideology of Buginese in Indonesia (study of culture and local wisdom). Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 6(4), 758–765. https://www.academia.edu/download/68127507/3c83327434be9b7efeb26ef840f1db5a659a
- Amin, K. F., and co-authors. (2025). Exploration of Bugis Oral Literature “Meongpalo Karellae” in the Massurek Tradition: A Study of the Maddoja Bine Tradition in Maros. Conference proceedings. https://doi.org/10.68634/kik.v34i.8
- Muliadi, M. (2024). The information sharing among students on social media: The role of social capital and trust. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 54(4), 823–840. DOI: 10.1108/VJIKMS-12-2021-0285. The supplied nomination materials associate this article with collaborative research; the author record should be checked against the publisher’s version. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-12-2021-0285
- Amin, K. F., & Burhanuddin. (2021). Pengajaran Bahasa Indonesia untuk penutur asing (BIPA) dan pengenalan budaya lokal Bugis-Makassar. Jurnal Pendidikan, 2(6), 1044–1053. https://doi.org/10.36418/japendi.v2i6.195