Nature Of Love Research Articles

동물기르기와 연계하여 예비유아교사가 제작한 과학그림책 분석

Objectives This study analyzed the themes of science picture books produced by pre-early childhood teachers in connection with their experience raising animals, the composition of stories and picture expressions included in the picture books, and identified problems that may arise when pre-early childhood teachers conduct early childhood science education. We sought to explore implications for early childhood science education classes at early childhood teacher training institutions. Methods We collected animal raising observation logs, individual story boards, production intentions, group story boards and picture books, and individual evaluation sheets from 15 third-year students in the Department of Early Childhood Education at a four-year university in the Gyeongbuk region, focusing on the text and pictures of individual story boards and science picture books. Themes and characteristics were analyzed, and analysis was conducted to find meaning in the individually written production intentions and evaluation sheets. Results First, most of the topics of the individual story boards and group picture books composed by pre-early childhood teachers appeared to deal with the growth process of animals, and topics related to the preciousness of life and love of nature were not included. Second, the pre-early childhood teachers composed stories and expressed them with pictures based on what they observed, but it was confirmed that some of the content and picture expressions contained scientific errors or were different from what was observed. Conclusions Picture book-making activities linked to raising animals are the same as writing observation logs, composing individual story boards, producing and sharing picture books for each group, and writing peer evaluation sheets. By providing opportunities for repeated reflective thinking, pre-early childhood teachers can check for errors in their practical knowledge. It is an effective teaching method that can help form correct scientific knowledge.

The Little Book of Trees

From the publisher: Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Trees is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s trees, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from tree anatomy, diversity, and architecture to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on trees in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of trees.

Social Media as a Lens for Citizen Science: Investigating Visitor Contributions in a Forest Recreational Area

The primary challenge in collecting biodiversity information using citizen science is to encourage a diverse range of people to participate. This is crucial in fostering a Nature Positive society. Social media approaches have the potential to engage not only nature lovers but also a wider range of citizens, including those indifferent to nature. However, current understanding of the traits of individuals who contribute to widely prevalent social media platforms is limited and insufficient. This study focuses on individuals who contribute to a forest recreational area and the photos they share on a popular social media platform; it sheds light on the untapped potential of social media as a source of citizen science data and contributor sources. We developed a taxonomy of 22 classifications for 1066 photographs that illustrate human–ecosystem interactions and identified the relationship between these subjects and the history of social media activities of the 136 photo contributors. Our findings indicate that different behavioral styles exist among different types of visitors regarding their posting behavior and associated forest recreation types. This can encourage future contributions to the recruitment of citizen scientists and the collection of biodiversity information at small spatial scales.

Embodiment of Parental Love Through the Medium of Wooden Matches in Expression Photography

This photographic work raises the theme of parental love through the medium of wooden matches in expression photography. This work focuses on life experiences, the daily activities of the creator while he was born and grew up full of love from his parents in Aceh. The theory of ideas that the creator uses in creating this work of Expression photography is in the form of Expression Photography, Composition, Semiotics and Lighting. This creation method also involves experimentation. The creative concepts and ideas displayed in this photo work are a reflection of the creator's daily life. The main object in making this work is a miniature person created from wooden matches. This work is inspired by the author's life story of the sincere love of his parents, as well as daily life activities that the author has experienced and felt. Rooted in a deep narrative of parental love, the project captures the essence of familial warmth and affection, depicting miniature wooden matchsticks involved in everyday activities as symbolic representations of the human experience. Each photo encapsulates a narrative of parental love and familial bonds, visually depicting moments of tenderness, joy and nurturing care. In "In Mother's Lap", "Happiness", "Dodaidi Swing", "Adab", and "Guardian", the creator visualizes the multifaceted nature of parental love, from caring for babies to guiding adolescence. These photos are a touching reminder of the eternal bond between parents and children, illustrating the profound impact that love and care can have on a child's development and well-being. Ultimately, through a blend of artistic expression and qualitative inquiry, the project “Parental Love through the Medium of Wooden Matching in Expressive Photography” transcends the realm of conventional photography, offering viewers a glimpse into the depth and richness of human relationships and experiences.

AWAKENING THE TRUE SELF: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MYSTICAL TRADITION IN PAULO COELHO’S THE ZAHIR

The mystical tradition often rooted in ancient wisdom and spiritual practices draws its influence from various mystical elements, notably Sufism and other esoteric traditions. The novel, The Zahir delves into spiritual elements, self-discovery and interconnectedness of individuals offering a mystical journey that grows beyond the surface of everyday life. The novel is about the story of a renowned author whose wife had disappeared under mysterious circumstances. It describes the search for her from South America to Spain, France ending in Central Asia. The journey leads him to a new understanding of the nature of love, the power of destiny. Paulo Coelho wrote The Zahir while he was making his own pilgrimage through the world in between January and June 2004. The concept of forgetting personal history is one of the main concepts of the novel and it is a part of many initiation of tradition which is closely tied to the idea of embracing the present and future without being burdened by past mistake or regrets. This paper attempts to analyse how the influence of mysticism helps to shape the true self of the main character in the novel, The Zahir.

CAREGIVER BURDEN: UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF NATURE’S LOVE AND SALUTOGENESIS IN ELDERLY SPOUSES WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS

The study was conducted to find relationship between nature, Salutogenesis & caregiver burden in older spouses with chronic illness. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be relationship amid nature, Salutogenesis & caregiver burden in older spouses with chronic illness. It was hypothesized that nature and Salutogenesis are likely to predict caregiver burden in older spouses with chronic illness. The quantitative method was used to collect the data from 120 participants. The Love for Nature Scale (Sohail & Tariq, 2023), Salutogenesis Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS) (Becker et al., 2015), & Spousal Caregiving Burden Assessing Scale (BAS; Thara et al., 1998) were the respective scales used in this research. This study will offer indigenous basis for researchers to identify links between the relatedness of Love for Nature, Salutogenesis and Spousal Caregiver Burden in the Older adults. Findings showed negative link between nature, Salutogenesis & caregiver burden. Duration of chronic illness negatively predicts caregiver burden whereas seasonal nature & Salutogenesis positively predict caregiver burden. The findings of research are beneficial for the counselling of older adults, especially the ones who are providing care to their spouses.

The effect of environmental ethics awareness, ecological intelligence and the love of nature on sustainable consumption behavior

The effect of environmental ethics awareness, ecological intelligence and the love of nature on sustainable consumption behavior

Eco-Nomads of American Wilderness: An Analysis of the Auto/Biographies of Christopher McCandless and Everett Ruess

Everett Ruess and Christopher McCandless were two young wanderers setting on adventures in the American wilderness. Despite living in different decades, they showed a similar disdain for society and left behind their traditional and socially accepted lifestyles and journeyed into the wilderness with a drive fueled by their love for nature. Gradually cutting their ties to the civilized world, they turned into deterritorialized nomads, as defined by the French thinkers Deleuze and Guattari, wandering freely in the American wilderness. These journeys and their departure from society can be seen as both an anti-authoritarian attitude and a process of self-discovery in nature. Ruess and McCandless did not see nature as a place to be domesticated and dominated, but as a place to exist and become ecologically conscious nomads or, in short, eco-nomads. This article examines McCandless and Ruess as eco-nomads. The auto/biographical works written about these two explorers offer exemplary life stories to protect the environment in today’s world of environmental challenges.

Integrating relational values in social acceptance of photovoltaic energy storage systems: A consumers' perspective assessment using structural equation modeling

Photovoltaic (PV) energy sources are considered potential sources of renewable energy for combating climate change. However, consumer acceptance of PV-based energy storage systems must be studied comprehensively and psychologically beyond mere awareness and affordability. This study explores consumer acceptance of PV energy storage systems, along with an added relational value context that demonstrates the conducive human-nature relationship among energy consumers. An online survey of 370 respondents was used to examine consumers’ willingness to prefer PV energy storage systems over non-renewable grid-connected energy storage systems. Results of the study were analyzed using a comprehensive structural equation model to estimate and test hypotheses. The findings indicate the favorable influence of several elements on PV energy system social acceptability, including PV energy system awareness, PV energy system beliefs, environmental knowledge, self-effective perception, and relational values. Conversely, the cost of PV energy systems has a negative effect. This study suggests that relational values may offset the negative impacts of energy costs. The inherent link between relational values and the prioritization of sustainable energy storage options serves as a source of information for energy policymakers and stakeholders to regulate energy consumption by influencing consumers to express their love for nature.

INSTILLING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF A KINDERGARTEN IN INDONESIA

Children should be exposed to character education at an early age. Naturalistic intelligence and environmental consciousness should be introduced and instilled early on. The 2013 Curriculum includes this love of nature as one of the components of religious and moral growth. In spiritual and ethical development, we learn about the value and respect for God’s creations as well as appropriate behavior toward other living beings, including plants and animals. The loving-nature mindset is integrated into the learning objectives of religious values and character in the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka). This study aims to describe the forms of nature-loving education in a kindergarten in Indonesia and the types of activities that children can engage in. This research employs a qualitative methodology with a case study approach. The population of this study consists of all 18 children in Kindergarten B. Data collection was conducted using observation and checklist assessment techniques, and data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman technique. The results indicate that children are more enthusiastic about visiting animal enclosures directly and creating crafts from recycled materials as part of fostering naturalistic intelligence and a love for nature.

The life and personality of Semyon Semyonovich Zimnitsky in the memoirs of contemporaries and students (on the 150th anniversary of his birth)

Semyon Semyonovich Zimnitsky is an outstanding Russian and Soviet scientist, a doctor of the highest class, who has received worldwide recognition. He lived only 54 years, lived and worked in a very difficult social environment and no less problematic close circle. To his brilliant successes S.S. Zimnitsky owes both his heredity and his teachers — outstanding scientists of Russia, professors Sergei Sergeevich Botkin, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, as well as the conditions for fruitful work that were created at the end of his career. Zimnitsky's charisma was largely determined by his personal qualities. The article shows for the first time the characterological features of his unique, active nature. The people around him described the personality traits of S.S. Zimnitsky in very contradictory ways: from “very obstinate, emotional, constantly conflicting, not shy in expressions, tearing up medical records” to “a gentle, kind person, lively, cheerful, always energetic, always cheerful, with a friendly face, good-natured, with subtle humor, lyrically glorifying nature”. These characteristics differ in tone, but are similar in one thing — S.S. Zimnitsky was a very emotional person. Being a true patriot, through his research he called for Russian science to receive the same powerful magnitude and strength as Russian culture. A passionate and convinced fanatic of his ideas, he was a fiery polemicist, and this exceptional temperament, which gave an original and often bright subjective color to his reports and especially polemical speeches, was one of the significant obstacles to the dissemination of the brilliant ideas and achievements of S.S. Zimnitsky. A great lover of nature and connoisseur of it, S.S. Zimnitsky often, both when analyzing patients on rounds and at lectures, borrowed from nature living and original comparisons and examples that clearly depicted the phenomenon and were forever etched in the memory. His love for nature was also reflected in his poetic works, where much attention was paid to its beauties.

The Role of Islamic Work Ethics in Moderating Influence Love of Money and Machiavellian Nature to Fraud Accounting in Management of Village Funds

The number of fraud cases in Indonesia has been increasing annually, and it has started to spread to the countryside. This turns into an irony as the hamlet continues to grow and evolve into a sophisticated community. The goal is to investigate how a love of money and other Machiavellian traits affect the tendency for fraud accounting when using village funds, as well as how the Islamic work ethic influences the interaction between the village apparatus and the community in Wonokerto District. The SEM-PLS technique is being used in this quantitative study. Primary data were employed, and 66 persons made up the sample size through the use of purposive sampling procedures in conjunction with the questionnaire method of data collecting. According to the findings, the inclination of accounting fraud was significantly influenced by both love of money and Machiavellian tendencies, and the Islamic work ethic was found to be ineffective in mitigating this effect.

جلوه‌های اجتماعی محبت در قرآن و سنت

A person who has a healthy nature is not devoid of love, friendship and beauty, but the important thing is not the love of a person, but the important thing is who is this love towards? And why is it? Because the nature of love and the beloved person in the religious field plays a very important role in the value or worthlessness of this matter. What is given a lot of attention and importance in religious texts is, first of all, love and affection towards God, the Prophet and the religion of God, and friendship and love towards other human beings and divine creatures is rooted in this matter. Therefore, the purpose of love and friendship is that its element is divine and it is aimed at creating affection and affection between humans and is free from sin and sin. This is where friendship finds a human meaning and evokes the concept of beauty for mankind. All religious verses and traditions not only praise such friendship, but also call humanity towards it in the form of commanding orders, towards the love of God, towards the love of the Prophet and his religion, and ultimately towards love and friendship towards all created beings. This type of love and friendship is a major part of the belief of a believer.

Attitudes of political-administrative decision makers towards the implementation of nature-based solutions in water management – a case study on a hypothetical constructed wetland in the Tárcoles River basin

ABSTRACT Nature-based solutions (NBS) are actions that help communities address social-ecological challenges such as flooding and polluted groundwater. Nevertheless, research shows that in practice, NBS confront several barriers in planning and implementation, many of which are related to the different attitudes of political and administrative actors. There is knowledge missing on their viewpoints on NBS. We used Q-methodology to explore the attitudes towards the implementation of a constructed wetland as NBS, interviewing decision-makers from the Tárcoles River Basin Commission in Costa Rica, the administrative body in charge of the integrated management of the river. We determined three recognizable viewpoints: ‘the nature lover’, ‘the cost concerned’, and ‘the participation seeker’. Although all members of the commission shared a common vision, it was clear that their priorities differed. Regarding the ways of implementing NBS, interviewees agreed that the country urges a paradigm shift in policy design towards ecosystem-based approaches and emphasized the need for more cooperation among bodies of administration in river basin decision-making. We reflect on the lessons learned to improve planning and implementation of NBS, such as the importance of increasing knowledge and awareness of NBS, the support from all governance levels as well as the cooperation of researchers and policy-makers, and the consideration of NBS financing by private companies.

Material ambiguities of losing a parent: Time, clothing and grief during terminal illness

In the spring of 2023, my father, Arturo, died of brain cancer at the age of 55, after a decade of illness. As he was dying, I began to process my anticipatory grief by writing about my emotional attachments to his clothing. Drawing on material culture, affect and design theory, this article looks at my family’s personal experience of my father’s illness and death to investigate the emotional possibilities and limits of garments belonging to palliative care patients and their loved ones. By looking closely at the material resonances of my father’s clothing while he died, this article explores how clothes reflect the confusing nature of time, grief and love when losing a parent to long-term illness. In theorizing the experience of losing a parent through a material culture lens, this article explores the liminality of anticipating a significant familial loss and the affective qualities of the garments that endure through it.

Parallels between Maximus the Confessor and Vladimir Soloviev (1853-1900)

The philosophical thought of Vladimir Soloviev (1853-1900) does not appear to significantly abstain from the wholeness of humanity and the deification of human being that Maximus synthesises. In Maximus’ writings Christology is strongly bounded to love, under the soteriological meaning of Christ’s Incarnation. In Soloviev’s philosophical thought love plays the role of the cosmic power which, by transcending the historical process, leads the humanity to the deification. This paper aims at the exegesis of the three-fold nature of love (love for one’s brothers, and self-love) in Maximus’ works, while discussing the points of convergence with Soloviev’s ontology of love in Smysl lyubvi (The Meaning of Love) (1892-1894).

Student Q&A: A greener future

We caught up with Jodi, completing a Level 3 apprenticeship with Inspiro Learning while working at Bright Horizons Windsor Day Nursery. She discusses helping the nursery achieve a Green Flag accreditation and inspiring a love of nature in children

A well-rounded life: the story of Eva West – pioneer accountant, philanthropist and environmentalist

PurposeThis paper presents the biography of one of Australia’s earliest female accountants, Miss Evelyn Maude West (aka Eva). The paper uses this history sub-genre to understand the significant impacts Eva West made across several fields. Eva West was not only a pioneer woman accountant but also an active philanthropist with an interest in social issues and a nature lover who promoted and encouraged an appreciation of the environment.Design/methodology/approachThe paper leverages a diverse array of qualitative resources, responding to Carnegie and Napier's (1996) call to expand the concept of the accounting-based archive. Notably, rare nature study diaries and a book detailing camping adventures serve as poignant examples, illustrating Eva West's profound social and environmental engagement. Additionally, personal and business letters, digitised newspapers, pamphlets, annual reports, minute books and even poems contribute to the comprehensive exploration of Eva West's life and impact. Collectively, these varied sources offer a rich tapestry of evidence, facilitating the documentation of this unique narrative.FindingsThroughout her life, Eva West made significant contributions as a pioneering woman in the field of accounting, a dedicated philanthropist and a passionate environmentalist. Together, these offer a multifaceted portrait of a well-rounded individual. With a solid foundation in accounting, Eva utilized her expertise to benefit numerous charitable organisations, leaving a lasting impact on the community. Moreover, her deep love for the environment is illustrated in nature study diaries and books documenting her camping adventures, highlighting the interconnectedness between her accounting pursuits and her commitment to environmental stewardship.Practical implicationsWhile previous studies briefly mention the additional contributions of early women to various organisations and movements, none provide the depth of insight seen in the portrayal of Miss Eva West. Rather than critiquing these earlier narratives, this observation presents an opportunity for further research to honour pioneering individuals for their multifaceted roles beyond accounting. Future studies could spotlight trailblazers as accountants with diverse interests and societal contributions, whether in social or environmental spheres. Additionally, this paper demonstrates how archives maintained by individuals, such as nature or travel diaries and camping books, can enrich accounting and accountability-based historical research.Originality/valueBiographical studies in accounting have played a significant role in advancing historical research, yet there remains a call for additional studies to gain deeper insights into specific individuals. Few biographical narratives have explored how accountants integrate their professional careers with other interests, particularly highlighting the well-roundedness of individuals, especially women. Furthermore, this paper contributes to filling the gap in research that examines the intersection of accounting professionals and environmental concerns.

Trait emotional intelligence and ecological outcomes: the role of connectedness to nature

BackgroundGlobal climate change is recognized as a major and irreversible challenge for humanity, requiring people’s responsible and sustainable behaviors toward the environment. So far, the literature has widely investigated the role of cognitive determinants of ecological outcomes (e.g., pro-environmental behaviors and climate change perception), while less attention has been devoted to emotional processes, such as trait emotional intelligence (TEI). The current double study investigates whether TEI is directly and indirectly associated with climate change perception (CCP, Study 1) and pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs, Study 2) among young adults. Furthermore, the mediating role of connectedness to nature (CN), both as cognitive and emotional factors, was also analyzed. We hypothesized that CN (i.e., cognitive mediator) would positively mediate the relationship between TEI and CCP (H1), and Love and Care for Nature (LCN, i.e., emotional mediator) would positively mediate the relationship between TEI and PEBs (H2).MethodsThe study involved 342 young adults (F = 60.7%; age 19–40; Mage=22.99; SD = 2.66) in Study 1 and 365 young adults (F = 71.2%; age 17–35; Mage=22.2; SD = 3.98) in Study 2. Data were collected through an online tool shared by the snowball method. We administered the following self-reports: Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire- Short Form (TEIQue- SF), Global Climate Change (GCC), and Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) (Study 1); Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire- Short Form (TEIQue-SF), General Environmental Behaviors Scale (GEB), and Love and Care for Nature (LCN) (Study 2).ResultsFindings from Study 1 showed that higher TEI levels enhance CN (i.e., cognitive mediator), positively influencing CCP (estimate = 0.14; 95% CI = 0.07 to 0.23). Findings from Study 2 showed that higher TEI levels are associated with higher LCN levels (i.e., emotional mediator), influencing people’s engagement in PEBs (estimate = 0.7; 95% CI = 0.03 to 0.11).ConclusionIt is crucial to design environmental education programs that promote greater emotional intelligence ability and encourage individuals’ involvement in ecological outcomes.

Instilling Moral Education Values Through Scouting and Its Significance to Islamic Teachings

The moral education values ​​contained in scouting are apparently significant with Islamic teachings. This qualitative descriptive research using literature studies explores the moral foundations and values ​​of scouting and their significance to Islamic teachings. The data analysis technique is by sorting the data according to the research objectives. This research found the following two things. First, the ideal basis for scouting is Pancasila, the constitutional basis for scouting is the 1945 Constitution, especially article 31 paragraph 1 and Presidential Decree No. 238 of 1961. Second, the moral education values ​​contained in scouting activities are piety to God Almighty, which is significant in QS. Al-Baqarah: 3-4, QS. Al-Hujurat: 13, and QS. Ali Imran: 102; love of nature and compassion for fellow humans are significant to QS. Al-Baqarah: 29, QS. Al-Hujurat: 10, and QS. Ar-Rum: 41; polite patriot and significant knight with QS. Surah Ibrahim: 35 and QS. Lukman: 6; obedient and likes to have significant discussions with QS. An-Nisa: 59 and QS. Ali Imran: 159; willing to help and steadfast significantly with QS. Al-Maidah: 2, QS. Al-Baqarah: 153, and QS. Al-Baqarah: 155; diligent, skilled and significantly happy with QS. An-Najm: 39 and QS. Al-Insyirah: 5-6; frugal, careful, and modest are significant with QS. Al-A'raf: 31 and QS. At-Takasur: 2-3; disciplined, brave, and significantly loyal to QS. An-Nur: 64; responsible and can be trusted significantly with QS. Al-Mukminun: 8, QS. Al-Ahzab: 72, and QS. Al-An'am: 164; holy in thoughts, words and deeds significant to the QS. Al-Hujurat: 12 and QS. Al-Ahzab: 58