Nature Of Love Research Articles

GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA TINGKAT II TENTANG LAUDATO SI DI STIKES SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN TAHUN 2023

Knowledge is the result of knowing through sensory processes, especially the eyes and ears of objects. Knowledge is a very important domain for the formation of open behavior. Laudato Si is the care of our common home, taking care of nature's house is the original vocation of humans since humans are created. This understanding influences human life behavior in treating nature as a home. The love for nature changed the way of life for Franciscus Assisi by repenting and making peace with nature. The Encyclical Laudato Si is written by Pope Francis, the figure who inspired him is Franciscus Assisi. The research objective is to find out the level II student's knowledge about Laudato Si at STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan 2023. The research used a qualitative method where data collection is carried out using an interview technique of 4 questions so that they are able to dig deeper about Laudato Si's knowledge. The sampling technique used purposive sampling of 5 participants. The data analysis technique used is thematic analysis. The results of the study were: Laudato Si is environmental care, awareness of love for the environment in preserving the earth or the environment both from small things such as disposing of trash in its place, Laudato si can be said to be handling various types of waste that can transmit disease, Laudato si can be seen from the way of sorting and packaging various kinds of infectious and non-infectious waste, Laudato Si is waste handling by separating waste according to its type.

Experienced Love: An Empirical Account

This article presents new evidence on the prevalence, dynamics, and hedonic correlates of experienced love from data describing the emotion, well-being, and time use of a diverse sample of 3,867 U.S. adults every half hour for 10 days (N = 1.12 million) supplemented by a hedonic snapshot of an additional 7,255 adults. The findings allude to the seemingly functional and adaptive nature of love and to similarities across binary gender—men and women reported comparable degrees of (passionate) partner love overall, elevated partner love after prolonged same-day separations, substantially elevated well-being in love’s presence, and reduced (but not extinguished) partner love in mature marital cohorts. The gender differences that were found—women reported more child love than men, and men exhibited a less pronounced reduction in partner love across cohorts—are also consistent with functional accounts of love that recognize the varying role of men and women in the formation and sustenance of relationships.

MUSEUM OF PRECIOUS AND DECORATIVE STONES – HISTORY, RECOGNITION, DEVELOPMENT

The Museum of Precious and Decorative Stones is one of the well-known museums dedicated to geological topics. The creation of the Museum developed in parallel with the research and exploitation of the Volyn chamber pegmatite deposit. The collection of specimens from the Volyn chamber pegmatite deposit, minerals of the natural resource base of Ukraine and minerals and rocks from deposits around the world has deservedly received the status of unique. This collection, which is the result of many years of hard work by local specialists, is known and respected both among geological experts and numerous nature lovers. Many of the Museum's exhibits are unique and have no analogues in the world. The collection is of exceptional importance for science and cannot be reproduced in the event of its destruction, as the loss of rare exhibits cannot be replaced by other similar ones. Eight specimens from the collection have their own names, dedicated both to prominent scientists of world renown and to names that reflect the characteristic features that appear in the world mineralogical literature. The Museum's development strategy envisages: dissemination of geological knowledge, attraction of a wide range of visitors, ensuring full functioning as a scientific, cultural and educational institution, further development as a centre of geological and mineralogical life, raising the level of its work in accordance with modern requirements, infrastructure development, and expansion of online resources.

Elements of Apophatic Theology in the Writings of Elizabeth of the Trinity

The article is a theological and spiritual reflection on the spiritual doctrine of the French mystic St. Elizabeth of the Trinity OCD (Élisabeth Catez), who lived from 1880 to 1906. The present study seeks to explain the reason why apart from cataphatic (positive) expressions, characteristic of nuptial Carmelite mysticism, which Elizabeth represents, her writings sometimes contain apophatic (negative) expressions, emphasizing the unknowability of God. The historical and literary, hermeneutical, philological and comparative analyses of her work lead to the following conclusions; as a Carmelite she consciously referred to the teaching of the Areopagite (Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite) and to the later continuator of his thought, Bl. John Ruusbroec (Ruysbroeck); however, to apophatic expressions – e.g. infinite, unchanging, inaccessible, indescribable, immovable, inexhaustible, unknown, invisible, incomprehensible, incomparable, elusive – she gave a nuptial tone, for the sake of emphasizing the beauty and poetic nature of the bridal love of God and man. For this reason, Elizabeth does not represent the apophatic trend, but uses its language to emphasize the beauty of God and the poetic character of his relationship with man

Az Alföld poétája Kárpátalján

The poet of the Lowland in Transcarpathia: Thoughts regarding the Petőfi’ commemorative year The Hungarian government has declared 2022 and 2023 to be Petőfi commemorative years. The 200th anniversary of the poet’s birth offers an opportunity for 20th-century men to reconsider, interpret, and evaluate the events of the poet's era. Exhibitions, competitions, performances, artistic contests, etc. announced on the occasion of the jubilee, create a good opportunity for the poet's spirituality to come into the consciousness of the communities in a modern guise. Sándor Petőfi appears on many platforms. Primarily, the 2023 issues of literary magazines tried to present the widest possible picture of Petőfi to the reader. The published writings, articles, studies, revolve around the poet's oeuvre, providing analysis attempts in different light. Sándor Petőfi is always at the center of Hungarian literature. Writers and literary historians touch upon his oeuvre again and again and reinterpret Petőfi’s work and life. The great poet of the Hungarian nation can also be linked to Transcarpathia. In 1847, he traveled to Erdőd to visit his bride, and in the meantime, he also visited our region. During the trip, he took every opportunity to indulge in his love of nature. He also visited four Transcarpathian settlements. We can read about his journeys, including the settlements in our region, in Szabolcs Osztovits' book. He visited Ungvár, Munkács, Beregszász and Badalo. He documented what he saw and experienced. Posterity can obtain information about these roads mainly from his letters and travel maps. Based on his travel notes, we examine and present the poet's journey in our region. Sándor Petőfi plays a significant role not only in literature but also in the heart of the community. His place in literature is to be among the best of all. For posterity, he is remembered as a young and revolutionary poet. It is important to mention that his name is known not only by Hungarian communities. The outstanding figure of our literature can also be found in Ruthenian and Ukrainian literature. With this work, we do not aim to present and summarize the new scientific results to the Reader in its entirety. It would be an impossible undertaking. With this study, I would like to commemorate our poet in connection with the Petőfi jubilee, emphasizing his connection to our region. Keywords: Petőfi, literature, reception, poetry, road note

Wordsworth's Romanticism in the Light of the Poem “Munajat Arwah” of Khalil Gibran: A Study

Literature has a long history, and it shows that many writers and thinkers have helped start, develop, enrich, and bring about major changes or literary catalysts in the genre they work in. Not only do they start a new trend, but they also create a completely new way of writing, often against all odds and expectations. They change the way literature is written now and in the future. Gibran A famous writer, Khalil Gibran (1883–1931), owned such a thing. He is praised for his work as a novelist, philosopher, poet, and artist. Gibran In spite of being born in Lebanon, Khalil Gibran lived most of his life in the United States. He learned about the ideas of English Romanticism while living there. Wordsworth, Blake, Shelley, and Keats were some of the most famous Romantic poets. It was because of him and his later work with the Ar-rabitah group of AL-Mahjer poets that Arabic Romanticism began, which was a reaction against Arabic neoclassical poetry. People say that Romanticism is the return to nature. The poet's mind is affected by nature, and nature responds to the poet's mind in a way that is coloured by imagination. In this way, nature becomes a major theme in the poems of William Wordsworth, who is known as the founder of English Romanticism and a literary legend. One important way that Wordsworth's love of nature shows itself is in the way he insisted on shifting the focus from city life to country life. Gibran also felt the same way about this shift, filled with nostalgia and regret for how factory smoke had changed country life. Gibran writes about nature in a way that is a lot like Wordsworth's in his famous book Munajat Arwah (Communion of Spirits), which came out in 1914. As a result, this poem is used to show how the English Romantic poet shaped Gibran's vision of nature's beauty as superior to life in cities, which is filled with pollution and waste. In this study, we will also do our best to find ways that Gibran Khalil and William Wordsworth, who started Arabic and English Romanticism, wrote about nature in ways that are similar. This essay is mostly about Gibran's well-known poem Munajat Arwah. This essay is mostly about Gibran's well-known poem Munajat Arwah. In the way that Wordsworth thought and spoke, the poem praises the superiority of nature over city life.

How many species of Rafflesia exist in Java, Indonesia and what are the implications for conservation?

Societal Impact StatementClarifying species status for closely related taxa with similar and overlapping morphology is important for planning conservation efforts. Conservation of Rafflesia goes beyond merely saving species from extinction. It has far‐reaching societal impacts that touch on scientific discovery, cultural heritage, economic development, education, and more. Rafflesia interests many nature lovers, and so protected areas that preserve Rafflesia can become tourism hotspots, contributing to local economies and livelihoods. By conserving biodiversity, we acknowledge and value the interdependence of all living organisms, promoting a holistic understanding of nature. Biodiversity conservation is an investment in the health and well‐being of both ecosystems and human societies.Summary Species ambiguity could hinder conservation activities. Rafflesia is an endangered, holoparasitic, and endophytic plant genus that grows exclusively on Tetrastigma (Vitaceae) host plants. Overlapping morphological characters make their species delimitation difficult. Therefore, the number of Rafflesia species has been a major debate until now. On the island of Java, Indonesia, two or three species have been variously recognized. Here, we aim to illuminate the species status using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) marker obtained via a multiplexed ISSR genotyping by sequencing (MIG‐seq) approach. Clustering analysis with STRUCTURE indicates three different groups. Furthermore, the delimitation of the Javanese Rafflesia into three species is the favored model based on SNAPPER analysis. Phylogenetic analysis using Randomized Axelerated Maximum Likelihood (RAxML) also supports the distinction of the three groups. Although a SplitsTree4 analysis confirms the abovementioned results, it also highlights that Rafflesia patma shows broader gene flow compared to the other two species R. rochusenii and R. zollingeriana. We conclude that there are likely three species of Rafflesia on Java. Our study highlights the ability of using SNPs markers, in this case derived from a MIG‐seq approach, in approaching species uncertainty. The importance of clarifying the Rafflesia species status on Java Island for conservation planning is also discussed.

Autonomy as the self-realisation of an environmental identity

This article addresses the question raised by the Anthropocene of rethinking the concept of autonomy which, in the conditions of the new geological epoch, is subject to a crisis of legitimation. It explores the ‘strong hypothesis’ according to which nature is a necessary condition of our qualitative experience of the world and a constitutive relation of autonomy defined as the self-realisation of individual identity. With this aim in mind, the article attempts to rethink the concept of recognition in order to conceive a recognising attitude of nature in the form of love of nature as a form of adequate recognition. Rethinking recognition can serve as foundation of an ‘objective’ theory of autonomy, that is, a theory that explains how nature can be defined as a condition and constitutive relation of autonomy. The article, therefore, proposes to reformulate the concept of autonomy as the self-realisation of an ecological or environmental identity in the form of the self-realisation of an ecological ethos, that is, an attitude of respect and care for nature. This enquiry, ultimately, is a contribution to the task of rethinking the basis of our conceptions of autonomy and freedom in the Anthropocene, so that the idea of autonomy can legitimately constitute the central value of the social transformation that is needed to face the ecological crisis.

STUDYING THE VALUE OF CHINESE POETRY OF THE TAY PEOPLE

Tay ethnic minority group has a long and rich treasure of literature in Chinese and Southern characters. Besides the literature written in Southern characters, their literature in Chinese characters is also highly appreciated. Many medieval and modern writers have left behind valuable poems in terms of content as well as art. Nature love, compatriotism, family love, couple love, friendship love, teacher-student love, ethical and humane lifestyle, pride in the nation's traditional culture... are prominent contents in the Tay ethnic minority group’s poetry in Chinese characters. It has developed along with the general development of the national literature and contributed to increasing the value of Vietnamese literature.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0051/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Comparing the Depiction of Love in English and Indonesian Proverbs: An Analysis Using Cognitive Semantics and the Contrastive Method

This study delves into the intricate realm of human emotions, specifically exploring the concept of love as depicted in proverbs from two culturally distinct languages: English and Indonesian. This study utilized a cognitive semantics analysis and the contrastive method to unravel the underlying conceptualizations of love in these linguistic expressions. Proverbs served as windows into a society's collective wisdom and cultural values, often reflecting fundamental human experiences. By analyzing an extensive corpus of English and Indonesian proverbs related to love, we aimed to investigate the cognitive structures that underpin these linguistic expressions. Through this exploration, we also aimed to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps, shedding light on how love is conceptualized differently and similarly across these languages. Applying a cognitive semantics analysis, we dissected the metaphorical expressions and conceptual metaphors that govern love-related proverbs in both languages. Scrutinizing these linguistic metaphors uncovered the nuances of love as perceived by English and Indonesian speakers. The contrastive method allowed us to identify patterns of similarity and divergence in the cognitive love models, offering a deeper understanding of cross-cultural variations. Admittedly, the findings show that (1) both English and Indonesian proverbs utilize a diverse range of metaphorical expressions to convey the complex concept of love; In English proverbs, love is often metaphorically associated with the warmth of a fire, the journey of life, and the destination of that journey and Indonesian proverbs lean heavily on metaphors that are related to nature and natural elements, (2) the metaphorical expressions and source domains used to describe love in English and Indonesian proverbs signify culture's significant role in shaping the conceptualization of love in language, and (3) English proverbs focus more on love's transient and fleeting elements. In contrast, Indonesian proverbs highlight the more profound nature of love that extends beyond immediate gratification. By understanding how love is conceptualized in different languages, we can enrich our linguistic knowledge and gain valuable insights into how humans experience and express this universal emotion. Our study strives to foster cross-cultural appreciation and enhance intercultural communication by unraveling the intricate tapestry of love as depicted in English and Indonesian proverbs.

The history of the Jizera Mts forests in the former heavily polluted area of Central Europe

The Jizera Mountains, situated on the Czech-Polish border and close to Germany, are today an environmentally valuable area attractive for visitors from sportspeople to nature lovers. In the 1980s, however, these mountains were among the most ecologically disrupted places in Europe. Emissions from lignite power plants largely destroyed the Jizera forests. This review summarises the development of forests in the Jizera Mountains and the human activities that influenced the area since the Middle Ages. Particular attention is given to the Industrial Revolution and also to the air pollution calamity in the 1970s and 1980s. The paper describes the causes of the decline of the forests and the factors that led to a significant improvement. Existing challenges for foresters and environmentalists are discussed. This paper views the development of forest ecosystems in the light of political and social events in the border area of three states where the Jizera Mountains are located.

Name game conundrum: identical specific epithets in Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae).

It is a privilege to recognize a new species and immortalize it with a name. Taxonomists may use etymologies recalling the sampling locality, habitat, species morphology, people (actor, writer, singer, politician, scientist), culture (customs, beliefs), fictional characters (gods, demons, cartoons), brands, ancient names, and others. Naming a species is a creative act that allows scientists to express their love for nature. By drawing on personal and cultural associations, species names are often imbued with far greater meaning than one might initially assume. Unconventional names for species can be an effective way to capture the imagination of the public and make the species memorable. In other words, species names can be both meaningful and whimsical. The central focus of this study was to pinpoint species in the subfamily Microgastrinae that share the same specific epithet that often creates confusion regarding which species is being referred to. The findings showed that 153 specific epithets were repeated representing 340 species in 52 genera, while the remaining 2,823 species have unique epithets. Three of the five categories proposed accommodate the majority of the etymologies: people (42%), morphology (27%), and geography (15%) whereas the categories of other (9%) and biology (7%) achieve the least representation. Approximately 95% of the same specific epithets had a single clear meaning, while for the remaining 5%, it was not possible to trace etymology. The study revealed that the average length of specific epithets was 9.01 letters, the longest contains 18 (eliethcantillanoae) while the shortest four (eros and erro). Additionally, most identical specific epithets were repeated two times (85.25% of the occurrences), although three (12.82%), five, six, and even nine (each one with 0.64%) repetitions were also found. Finally, a list of recommendations for taxonomists when faced with the task of naming a new species is provided.

Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. (Cactaceae) in the Bulgarian flora

Abstract Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. is included in the List of Top 10 of the worst invasive alien plant species in Bulgaria. This is the fastest spreading species of the four species of the Opuntia genus found so far in natural habitats in Bulgaria. In the period 2010-2023, 3 new localities of the species were established in 3 new floristic regions of Bulgaria: Black Sea Coast (North), Stara Planina (East) and Strandzha Mountain. They describe the northernmost and easternmost distribution limits of the species in Bulgaria. The described localities are different in area: from 0.08 ha to 21.11 ha. The characteristics of the abiotic environment are presented such as: slope, exposure, elevation, bedrock, soil, climatic region and subregion. The habitats in which individuals of the species are found are indicated. Accompanying plant species were studied. The spatial structure of O. humifusa populations was studied. The reasons for the appearance and spread of this invasive alien plant species in territories that have not been inhabited by it until now have been examined, considering that these reasons are not natural, but have an anthropogenic character. Our findings support the opinions of other researchers about the key role of nature lovers in the spread of this invasive species. Factors favoring the increase in population size in established localities are indicated. Methods have been proposed to control the spread of the species.

Linguistic-Cultural Features of Kyrgyz Song Discourse: Associative Experiment

The relevance of this study is due to important and insufficiently studied problems associated with song discourse. The lyrics of the song are a deep and mysterious product, which reflects not only the personal experiences and thoughts of the author, but also the peculiarities of the mentality of the culture as a whole. The topic of this work is relevant. To achieve this goal, the following research methods were used in the article: analysis, synthesis, observation, statistical analysis, interpretation and associative experiment. This experiment allows us to identify how song lyrics reflect social, cultural and political trends, what topics and problems are most often found in songs, what genres and styles are most popular among different segments of the population, etc. As a result of the association experiment, it was found that the lyrics are usually poetic and contain romantic and pastoral themes, such as love for nature, homeland and people. In addition, Kyrgyz songs have characteristic melodies and rhythms that reflect the cultural traditions and lifestyle of the Kyrgyz people. Kyrgyz songs are known for their unique linguistic and cultural characteristics, which distinguish them from folk songs of other cultures. One of these features is the use of incredible transitions from one tonal center to another. This creates a special harmony and originality of the melodies of Kyrgyz songs. The words in the songs reflect the centuries-old history of the people and their traditions, such as grazing cattle, national holidays, flower shows, as well as love and friendship. These texts often contain polysemantic words, symbols and images that convey ideas and national traditions. Kyrgyz songs are the wealth of the nation, which reflects the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. They are a striking example of a combination of linguistic and cultural characteristics and are distinguished by their uniqueness and beauty.

Environmental values and sustainability: Mediating role of nature connectedness, and love for nature toward vegan food consumption

AbstractThe study aims to ascertain the mediating influence of nature connectedness and love for nature in the association of terminal and instrumental values with stated buying behavior in the vegan food context. Drawing theoretical underpinning from Value‐Belief‐Norm (VBN) in terms of value dichotomy and the Biophilia Hypothesis for sustainable consumption, the research hypotheses were tested using covariance‐driven structural equation modeling. Cross‐sectional data of 524 participants was collected through an online agency from an emerging market (India). Although the results suggest that improved terminal and instrumental values contribute to stated buying behavior, this effect transpires only through the love for nature. Furthermore, the role of love for nature as a mediating construct in the relationship between the terminal and instrumental values and the corresponding influence on stated buying behavior has been confirmed. Thus, the present study empirically corroborates the rationality of Value‐Belief‐Norm as well as the Biophilia Hypothesis as its novel theoretical contributions. Marketers of vegan food products should formulate terminal and instrumental value‐oriented strategies that reinforce nature connectedness and love for nature, which are anticipated to exert a significant stated buying behavior‐enhancing influence.

Professor Johannes Diderik van der Waals HonFSAScot

Professor Diderik van der Waals was born in Amsterdam in 1925. He grew up in a family with four brothers and sisters in the big city, but the weekends they often spent in Boeschoten, a farming estate on the Veluwe in the central Netherlands owned by his grandfather and later by his mother, C E van der Waals-Nachenius. His mother inspired the family with a love of nature and landscape, but also with interest in and support for other people, for instance the farming families on the estate.

Early Historic Appreciation of Landscapes, Their Value and the Contribution of Ansel Adam’s Photographic Art to Landscape and Nature Conservation

Antoine Furetière’s Dictionnaire universel published in 1690 was the first to present the modern meaning of the term paysage as the “aspect of a country, the territory that extends within sight”. The first landscape paintings were made in Flanders in the 15th century and depicted views of the countryside. Landscape painting of the sea and the mountains only became generalized in the 18th century, with forests and deserts becoming popular subject in the century that followed. In the 20th century, geography and ecology appropriated the meaning of landscape which then became the figuration of the biosphere integrated into a distinct territory compartment. The idea of an intrinsic value of wilderness and wild landscapes is quite recent and is based on the idea that all organisms must be protected and that the spiritual bonds that link human beings to the wild are indispensable to their mental health. Through an analysis of Ansel Adams’s letters, I hypothesize that his love for nature and his perception of how urgent it was to preserve the wilderness were the catalyst and foundation of his photographic process. Following Adams’s thinking, I propose here that landscape photography can be actively involved in nature conservation and wilderness preservation.

For the love of fish, nature and people: A tribute to Professor Louis Bernatchez (1960–2023)

For the love of fish, nature and people: A tribute to Professor Louis Bernatchez (1960–2023)

Parodying The Prelude: The Autobiography of John Cowper Powys

This essay reads the 1934 prose Autobiography of the twentieth-century British novelist John Cowper Powys as a parody of Wordsworth’s Prelude. It argues that Powys revises Wordsworth’s trajectory of emotional growth, loss and recovery in ways that sometimes endorse and more often satirise the poet’s youthful love of nature and his adult transcendental imaginings. In doing so, Powys anticipates the revisionary readings of recent critics who have interpreted Wordsworth’s ‘language of the sense’ in materialist terms. Powys represents Wordsworth as a poet of physical – and sexual – sensation, registering The Prelude’s openness to physiology-focused interpretation. Powys self-mockingly rewrites the story of the growth of Wordsworth’s mind, debunking The Prelude’s climactic encounters with transcendence. Ultimately however, for Powys as for Wordsworth, nature leads him beyond nature. Powys’s Autobiography thus helps to suggest the limits of approaches focused on what Powys calls ‘the physical quality of Wordsworth’s flesh and blood’.

Fenomenologi Komunikasi Antarbudaya Anggota HIMMPAS

In everyday life, we always communicate with various kinds of people from various cultural, educational, economic and social backgrounds, this then makes us carry out intercultural communication. This also happened in one of the Student Activity Units (UKM) of Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, namely HIMMPAS (Muhammadiyah Student Association of Sidoarjo Nature Lovers). This study aims to analyze the phenomenology of intercultural communication in the adaptation process of HIMMPAS members at Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo. The research method used in this research is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The writing format is in the form of a case study by describing the subject's experiences with the epoch method. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, literacy studies, and interviews. Based on Uncertainty Reduction Theory, assumes that interaction is very important because the purpose of communication is to reduce uncertainty between strangers when meeting and having conversations. This study concludes that intercultural communication occurs among HIMMPAS members when members from Sidoarjo interact with members from outside Sidoarjo as well as between members from outside Sidoarjo and members who also come from outside Sidoarjo.