Natural Beauty Research Articles

Use of Local Culinary to Support Marine Tourism on Mampie Beach Polewali Mandar, Indonesia

Maritime tourism is synonymous with natural beauty, but its culinary riches are often overlooked, even though local cuisine can be a significant tourist attraction, such as at Mampie Beach, whose potential is hidden and neglected amidst the post-COVID-19 crisis. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques using interviews, documentation and observation, then analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The research results show much culinary potential, mainly traditional foods such as Baye/Golla Kambu, Kasippi, Coklat Macoa, and Co'ri. as products that can be marketed or sold in the Mampie Beach marine tourism area. However, the lack of awareness and initiative of the community, tourism managers, and local government means that the culinary potential of these traditional foods cannot support the marine tourism of Mampie Beach, so it cannot impact tourism recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, several strategies need to be implemented involving the community, tourism managers and local government to optimize the existing culinary potential: First, holding regular thematic culinary events, where local traders can promote and sell their traditional dishes; Second, establishing partnerships with local businesses such as restaurants, food stalls and local food producers to introduce and serve regional specialties at tourist attractions, and Third, carry out culinary tours and cooking courses, where tourists can learn about local culinary culture while enjoying authentic dishes served by local people

Exploring Humanity Versus Nature in the Writings of Robert Frost and Ghani Khan: An Ecocritical Analysis

The current study examines human beings versus nature in Robert Frost's and Ghani Khan's writings. Frost's contribution to nature is from English literature, whereas, Ghani Khan's anthology is an exceptional appreciation of nature from Pashto literature. Both of the literary figures illustrate nature and human's treatment of nature. Ecocriticism is used as a lens to analyze the writings of Robert Frost and Ghani Khan. Ghani Khan is labelled as a mad philosopher due to his unconventional writing style, perception of nature, and exotic expression of love. The enchanting beauty of nature and its mysterious hazards are different sides of a single coin in Frost's writings. Nature has prime importance in both of the glaring literary figures from America and Pakistan.

Strengthening the Potential of Bongan Tourism Village through Community Engagement

The development of tourist villages in Bali is a primary focus in efforts to advance the tourism industry. The potential of tourist villages encompasses natural beauty, culture, and traditions as tourism destination potentials. Community service plays a crucial role in the development of tourist villages in Bali. The method of community participation approach in sustainable tourism development was applied to 20 young participants in this program in August 2023.The use of training and skill development methods in the field of digital communication technology is highly relevant in the implementation of this community service. This method enables young people in Bongan Tourist Village to improve the promotion of their village. It helps them identify issues, explore their potential, analyze the resources they have, and determine strategic steps for the long-term management of the Tourist Village and how to promote it effectively.

Tense and Aspect in Balti Language: Morphological Perspective

Pakistan is a multilingual and multicultural country where 72 language diverse languages are used for communication. Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most well-known northern regions for its stunning natural beauty, distinct landscapes, evergreen forests, snow-capped mountains, and rich cultural heritage. Most of the Gilgit-Baltistan regional languages have been studied historically and culturally, but a few studies address this from a linguistic perspective. Balti language is one of them. Balti is a member of the more extraordinary Tibeto-Burman language family, specifically the Western Tibetan branch of the Tibetan language family. The present study analyses the tense and aspect markers in the Balti language. This study contributes to the regional language of Pakistan and analyzes the language in the morphological domain that is not mostly touched yet; also, studying tense and aspect markers in the Balti language from a morphological perspective is crucial for understanding the language’s nuances within temporal expressions. The present study results show that Balti has a complex system of tense and aspect markers; using the qualitative research design, n= 50 root words (verbs) were collected from the Balti language within the framework of inflectional morphemes of tense markers for this study. Nine markers for tense and some of their aspect, including eḑ, en, s, yoḑ, and yoḑpə: set̪, ʊk, t̪ʊk, and sed̪ʊkt̪ʊk, are identified in the current study. These markers are attached to the corresponding root verbs to indicate the present simple, present progressive, past simple with progressive, future simple, and future participle. The study also develops a deep understanding of various future tense markers as connectors to root words based on the consonant and vowel sounds at the end of root words.

『임천고치(林泉高致)』에 드러난 산수화의 미적 인식과 방법 연구

This study has researched the aesthetic awareness and the expression method of the landscape painting that is described in 『Limjeongochi (林泉高致)』 of Kwakhi, based on the philosophical contemplation of Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) of the Northern Song Dynasty. Landscape paintings were flourished especially in the Song Age. The emergence of this background can result from several factors. Above all, this mirrors the epochal art tendency and view of aesthetics in contrast to those in the previous times, which has something close to do with the spirit of the age when literary paintings came to the fore and Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) of the Song Dynast was deeply embedded in society.
 The highly learned Kwakhi, a painter in painting art academy, made an exchange with many literary men, thus, being influenced by Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) in reflection of the sprit of the age that epochal intellectuals held. The aesthetic awareness of landscape in 『Limjeongochi (林泉高致)』, was described not as a realistic painting that recreates nature by the means of visual and sensory elements but as the best good (善) and the best providence (天理) interpreted as universal unity (天一合一) in harmony with reason and emotion. This reflects the aesthetic awareness that cognizes universalism (宇宙論) as the essence of human character, and ultimately the moral principle emphasizing investigation of things (格物致知) and discipline, thereby providing the momentum to highly appreciate the landscape painting.
 A characteristic of landscape painting is that this painting expresses the beauty of landscape in a vivid way, regarding transcendental contemplation or nature as the circulating organism that contains poetic implication. This pursues the method of understanding the power (power of mountain) and attribute (essence of mountain) by observing landscape, at close or far distance and looking into all over the three surfaces of the mountain (high, deep, and plain surfaces) for spatial expansion, in order to overcome the problem focusing on a single object, bring a dynamic change in an object so that it could move to and fro with full vigor, and to embody it into a living thing, as if it were actually described in landscape. It can be said that energy that figure paintings put weight on is included in landscape painting, also. In this regard, the fundamental principle of stroke and ink has played the inter-complementary role to vitalize literary paintings, and furthermore expand the natural beauty of vigor from landscape painting into flower bird paintings.

Rangko Village Ecotourism: A Qualitative Review of Potentials and Challenges

The burgeoning ecotourism industry, aiming for sustainability and minimal environmental impact, has prompted many regions to reevaluate their tourism practices.. This study delves deep into Goa Rangko, a promising destination within Manggarai Barat, Indonesia, by implementing an ecotourism potential framework combined with SWOT analysis. This paper identifies the intrinsic strengths of Goa Rangko, such as its untouched natural beauty, indigenous culture, and governmental initiatives fostering eco-friendliness. It concurrently uncovers weaknesses in the tourism sector, including waste management concerns and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The exploration reveals multiple opportunities for sustainable growth, emphasizing unique product promotion, embracing technological advances, and fostering collaborations while accounting for impending threats, such as environmental degradation and competitive destinations. By integrating the ecotourism potential framework with SWOT analysis, this study provides a comprehensive roadmap for Goa Rangko’s tourism sector, highlighting avenues for optimizing tourist experiences and environmental stewardship.

『임천고치(林泉高致)』에 드러난 산수화의 미적 인식과 방법 연구

This study has researched the aesthetic awareness and the expression method of the landscape painting that is described in 『Limjeongochi (林泉高致)』 of Kwakhi, based on the philosophical contemplation of Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) of the Northern Song Dynasty. Landscape paintings were flourished especially in the Song Age. The emergence of this background can result from several factors. Above all, this mirrors the epochal art tendency and view of aesthetics in contrast to those in the previous times, which has something close to do with the spirit of the age when literary paintings came to the fore and Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) of the Song Dynast was deeply embedded in society.
 The highly learned Kwakhi, a painter in painting art academy, made an exchange with many literary men, thus, being influenced by Rihak (Neo-Confucianism) in reflection of the sprit of the age that epochal intellectuals held. The aesthetic awareness of landscape in 『Limjeongochi (林泉高致)』, was described not as a realistic painting that recreates nature by the means of visual and sensory elements but as the best good (善) and the best providence (天理) interpreted as universal unity (天一合一) in harmony with reason and emotion. This reflects the aesthetic awareness that cognizes universalism (宇宙論) as the essence of human character, and ultimately the moral principle emphasizing investigation of things (格物致知) and discipline, thereby providing the momentum to highly appreciate the landscape painting.
 A characteristic of landscape painting is that this painting expresses the beauty of landscape in a vivid way, regarding transcendental contemplation or nature as the circulating organism that contains poetic implication. This pursues the method of understanding the power (power of mountain) and attribute (essence of mountain) by observing landscape, at close or far distance and looking into all over the three surfaces of the mountain (high, deep, and plain surfaces) for spatial expansion, in order to overcome the problem focusing on a single object, bring a dynamic change in an object so that it could move to and fro with full vigor, and to embody it into a living thing, as if it were actually described in landscape. It can be said that energy that figure paintings put weight on is included in landscape painting, also. In this regard, the fundamental principle of stroke and ink has played the inter-complementary role to vitalize literary paintings, and furthermore expand the natural beauty of vigor from landscape painting into flower bird paintings.

Effects Of Punjabi Language On Nasir Shahzad’s Poetry

All time famous poet Nasir Shahzad, has distinct voice and style in literature. He is well known trend setter poet. His unique style of writing gives him more importance in literature. He wrote about love, nature, globalization and nostalgia in such a polite way. Due to his connection with Punjab, his speech mentions the love of soil and the beauty of nature. This article is an attempt to describe effects of Punjabi language on Nasir Sahzad’s poetry

Potential, Challenges and Barriers to Growth Tourism in Pakistan

Pakistan’s tourism sector has enormous potential. It has some of the world’s highest mountains, lakes, and natural sceneries and is a popular destination for adventurers from inside and outside the country. Pakistan is a developing nation where tourism has recently been pushed to promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Pakistan is now seeing the fastest growth rates in tourist arrivals globally, and it is stated that tourism should be considered a vital part of Pakistan’s growth strategy. Findings of the study reveal that lack of awareness among tourists about tourism in Pakistan is considered as a barrier. Secondly, the terrorist attacks are the root cause of diminishing tourism industry. Pakistan has the resources to promote tourism both in its own country and around the world. However, there are a number of problems, such as a language barrier, the threat of terrorism, and a lack of built infrastructure, that are preventing the expansion of the tourism industry within the country. In addition, Pakistan’s natural beauty and historical landmarks have the potential to entice visitors from all over the world. Finally, the findings demonstrate that digital marketing can assist the nation in enhancing its online visibility and gaining favorable feedback from foreign tourists. At the national level, efforts must be made. The available resources can be utilised in a way that will encourage domestic tourism, but it will take years of planning.

Tourism Investment and Land Use Change in the Northern Piedmont of the Western High Atlas (1989-2022)

This study aimed to investigate the profound influence of tourism investment on the Northern Piedmont of the western High Atlas over 34 years in response to the escalating global trend of tourism-driven land-use changes, particularly in the Marrakesh region. In this context, the driving forces behind the significant transformation of agricultural land and bare soils into tourism-driven investments were evaluated as well as the critical role of accessibility in shaping spatial shifts. The method used high-resolution (10 m) satellite images from Spot 1 (1989), Spot 5 (2003 & 2010), and Sentinel 2 (2022) through remote sensing methods to investigate the historical land-use changes over 34 years. The results showed significant transformations in land-use based on the correlation between improved transportation infrastructure and the growth of tourism ventures, underscoring the role of roads and facilities as catalysts. The analysis suggested the need for reflection on the consequences of unregulated tourism growth, aiming to balance economic benefits with environmental and socio-cultural challenges in sensitive regions. Although tourism significantly contributed to economic development and employment opportunities, it also posed risks when not managed prudently. This underscored the need to strike a harmonious equilibrium between economic prosperity as well as preserving the unique natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region. The insights provided in this analysis had broader implications for responsible planning and management of tourism development in sensitive ecological and cultural regions. In conclusion, a thoughtful and sustainable approach was needed to safeguard the delicate balance between economic prosperity and environmental preservation.

Gene Therapy for Skin Aging.

Extrinsic and intrinsic factors contribute to skin aging; nonetheless, they are intertwined. Moreover, intrinsic skin aging mirrors age-related declines in the entire human body's internal organs. There is evidence that skin appearance is an indicator of the general health of somebody. Earlier, it was apparent that the intrinsic factors are unalterable, but the sparkling of skin aging gene therapy on the horizon is changing this narrative. Skin aging gene therapy offers tools for skin rejuvenation and, natural beauty restoration, and therapy for diseases affecting the entire skin. However, skin aging gene therapy is an arduous and sophisticated task relying on precise interim stimulation of telomerase to extend telomeres and wend back the biological clock in the hopes to find the fountain of youth, while preserving cells innate biological features. Finding the hidden fountain of youth will be a remarkable discovery for promoting aesthetics medicine, genecosmetics, and healthy aging. Caloric restriction offers ultimate health benefits and a reproducible way to promote longevity in mammals, while delaying age-related diseases. Moreover, exercise further enhances these health benefits. This article highlights the potential of skin aging gene therapy and foretells the emerging dawn of the genecosmetics era.

Wildlife charisma and pro-environmental behaviour：A perspective from self-transcendent emotions theory

The pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) of visitors is critical to wildlife and habitat conservation. Using self-transcendent emotions theory, this study extends the literature on PEB in terms of wildlife charisma. This study specifically investigates the impact of wildlife charisma on PEB by addressing the mediating role of the emotional experience of awe and moderating role of literary association. Data were collected from 364 domestic tourists who visited a red-crowned crane reserve in China, which find that awe mediates the impact of wildlife charisma on PEB. Findings suggest that literary association plays a positive moderating role on the relationship between wildlife charisma and awe. This study not only verifies the original theoretical framework of self-transcendent emotions but also enriches the understanding of the factors that prompt the experience of awe through natural beauty within this framework. By introducing literary association, it offers a more comprehensive explanation of the relationship from appreciating beauty to experiencing awe. Wildlife reserve managers should not only emphasize the natural beauty of animals but also consider the connection between relevant wildlife and local cultural elements. This can guide people to appreciate the beauty of red-crowned crane and, in turn, influence visitors’ PEB.

The Alexithymia and the Engagement with Beauty

The article presents the results of a study of the connection between alexithymia and sensitivity to beauty among students of the department «Psychology» of the Institute of Medicine and Psychology V. Zelman of Novosibirsk State University and students of the department «Mechatronics and Robotics. Artificial Intelligence» of the Institute of Intelligent Robotics of Novosibirsk State University. The sample consisted of 74 subjects aged from 17 to 33 years (30 men and 44 women). The subjects were equally distributed in the areas: 37 people were bachelors in the department of «Psychology» and 37 people were bachelors in the department of «Mechatronics and Robotics. Artificial intelligence». The study used the Toronto Alexithymic Scale TAS-26 and the Engagement with Beauty Scale. A negative relationship was confirmed between the level of alexithymia and the level of sensitivity to the beauty of ideas. Additionally, results were obtained related to the differences between students of the department «Psychology» and students of the department «Mechatronics and Robotics. Artificial intelligence». Psychology students are more susceptible to the inner beauty of a person than programming students and, accordingly, they have a greater level of general sensitivity to beauty. Also, as additional confirmation, the results obtained in a previous study about the difference between men and women in the level of receptivity to the beauty of nature were confirmed: women are more receptive to the beauty of nature than men [Nosova, 2022].

Świat natury w twórczości Ryszarda Kapuścińskiego


 
 
 Ryszard Kapuscinski admired the beauty and richness of nature. As a reporter, foreign and war correspondent, writer, poet and a photographer, sometimes he experienced difficulties in describing the reality that surrounded him. Even more so when it concerned phenomena occurring in geographically distant and culturally foreign areas. While delighting in the ecosphere, Kapuscinski adopted an anthropocentric attitude. He considered people to be his most natural environment. Referring to the conceptual apparatus of the philosophy of dialogue, it can be argued that for him nature was a stage of an encounter with another human being. 
 
 

"Poczuła ziemię pod całymi stopami". Przyroda w "Lecie" Tove Jansson


 
 
 Tove Jansson, nicknamed the “Mummy of the Moomins”, wrote her novel The Summer Book in 1972, when she was already an established painter, illustrator and writer, especially of children’s novels. Nature proves to be an important background, not so much as the character of this story about the unique relationship between an eighty-year-old heart patient grandmother and her six-year-old granddaughter Sophie. The novel is set on a Finnish island, which is closely linked to Tove Jansson’s biography and personal experience. The author was well acquainted with the beauty and horror of nature from her autopsy. Nature in The Summer Book reflects and co-creates the moods, experiences and reflections on life, passing, death, God or love of the novel’s main characters.
 
 

Optimizing the Performance of Local Tour Guides: A Case Study of Meat Tourism Village, Toba District

This research discusses the development aimed at enhancing the technical competencies of Tour Guides in Meat Tourism Village. The research findings are outlined in several responses to the problem formulations, namely the technical competency conditions of local tour guides in Meat Tourism Village and the formulation of strategies to enhance the technical competencies of local tour guides in Meat Tourism Village. This research was conducted using descriptive analysis methods through interviews, observations, documentation, and literature review. Optimizing the role of local tour guides in Meat Tourism Village, Toba District, has a positive impact on tourism development, although not yet fully maximized, especially in the economic sector. The limited number of tourist visits to Meat necessitates improvements and evaluations of the tourism experience, as well as an understanding of tourism ethics. The optimization of the role of local tour guides in Meat Village not only contributes to the enhancement of knowledge and skills of the guides but also creates more satisfying tourism experiences for visitors. By designing diverse and appealing tour routes, tour guides are capable of presenting the holistic beauty of nature, history, culture, and local uniqueness. This provides opportunities to attract more tourists and enhance the destination's appeal.

Salinity’s Shadow: Sustainable Modular Resilience for the Munda Community, Satkhira

Bangladesh is gifted with abundant natural beauty, with rivers, woods, seas, plains, hills, haors, and canals. However, due to its tropical climate, it is prone to several natural calamities, including excessive salinity in coastal areas. Sundarban is one of these coastal areas where reside the Munda community which is one of the 33 ethnic groups of Bangladesh. Originating from India, Mundas are variously dependent on the Sundarbans for both livelihood and religious aspect and consider the Sundarbans as their mother nature. But poverty and calamities limit their participation in social activities and access to necessities like food, education, and healthcare. This paper aimed to evaluate the difficulties the Munda community faces due to salinity and create a modular structural system that was sympathetic to local culture and more cost-effective local resources that would be more resilient to natural disasters. This paper studied the lifestyle and livelihood of the affected munda community of Burigoalini, Satkhira. This paper finds the available construction materials' quality and resilience in connection to saline impacts and local housing characteristics and also focuses on the historical, cultural, and existential aspects of an ethnic group that is facing the risk of extinction.

Packaging Sebagai Media Komunikasi Visual Branding Kerajinan Purun Pedamaran Kepada Generasi Z Di Kota Palembang

Purun crafts have a number of unique qualities as cultural heritage with the main ingredient being purun. The purun raw material processing system is able to give a natural and ecological impression to each craft. Traditional designs with distinctive woven patterns reflect cultural identity and local values as well as natural colors without additional coloring highlighting the natural beauty of the purun plant itself, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes without negative impacts on the environment and innovation in design presenting products that remain relevant to the world. modern market. As consumer trends and preferences change, purun products may experience a lack of innovation in design or function. This branding aims to reintroduce and maintain the cultural value of Purun crafts in Palembang City, especially for those aged 17 - 26 years, so that they can restore the functional value of Purun crafts from economic, fashion and cultural aspects, as well as involving them actively through social media, and Integrating modern technology can be effective steps to introduce and popularize purun crafts among the younger generation. Keywords : Branding, Purun Crafts, Generation Z, Palembang

The relationship between the tourist attractiveness of the country and the sales of national brands: The example of BeerLao

The dynamic relationship between tourism and BeerLao export in Laos is investigated in this article. It provides an in-depth look into the studies that have been conducted showing the various correlations between inbound tourism and economic performance of various countries. Laos is a small landlocked Southeast Asian country with a rich cultural past, magnificent natural beauty and a rising economy despite its small size. Agriculture, particularly rice production, is the economy’s mainstay, although other industries including as manufacturing and services are slowly expanding. The most widely known Laos brand is BeerLao, a distinctive beer label occupying almost 100 % of the country’s market. The current paper explores BeerLao’s history, production, marketing strategies and export destinations, as well as the elements that contribute to its export success - specifically tourism. It seems that the pre-pandemic expansion of BeerLao’s success in the world and inbound tourism dynamics of the country are correlative and have mutually beneficial relationship. The research looks into how tourism might have affected BeerLao’s export volumes and vice versa in pre-pandemic era. The study underlines the importance of tourism and beer exports to the Laotian economy and recommends crucial areas for future investigation. The study intends to provide insights into the economic and cultural significance of tourism and beer exports in Laos, as well as provide meaningful insights to policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders about the potential benefits and problems of these businesses. The study also provides a foundation for further studies of the topical area for Laos products and their possible marketing strategies in regional and world markets.

The Importance of Government Collaboration Strategies for Developing Tourism Villages in Indonesia

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to find out the existence of tourist villages that have not experienced development like other tourist village destinations that have experienced a lot of progress. Theoretical reference: Development of integrated tourist village destinations needs to be carried out through collaboration, with strong regional policies through cooperative strategies with various parties. Then the importance of collaboration is applied because according to Thomson from Wood and Gray (1991, 218): Collaboration means autonomous parties interacting through negotiations both formally and informally. Method: The type of research used in this research is a research method with a qualitative approach involving philosophical assumptions, applying a qualitative approach by collecting and analyzing various types of data, also involving collective functions so that the power of studying collectively is greater. and deeper (Creswell, 2013 :5) Results and Conclusions: The government needs to provide facilities and infrastructure that can support the achievement of safe, comfortable and healthy tourist village destinations. The development of eight tourism elements in tourist villages is quite varied and has not been packaged well. Kahayya Village has not developed like other tourist villages, because so far only the government has contributed to its development, access to land transportation is also limited, namely winding roads up hills that are not suitable for two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. Collaboration with various parties is needed so that the potential of this tourist village can be recognized, developed and attracted by visitors. The requirements to become a tourist village worth visiting are like three villages that have eight tourism elements that could be a model. To develop a tourist village into a leading destination requires a fairly large budget. Research implications: The government needs to continue to provide professional guidance and management to increase the number of visits to tourist villages, by improving eight elements starting from: attractions, accessibility, amenities, accommodation, additional services (supporting facilities), supporting policies, and the government facilitating implementation regional regulations in strategic planning priorities and multi-party collaboration. Originality/Value: The tourist village destinations, namely Kahayya, Darubiah, Bontobahari, and Tanatoa all have potential with various types of interesting tourism ranging from the natural beauty of mountains, beaches, waterfall bathing, Pinishi Boat making rituals, and preserving traditional Ammatoa culture. Villages that have not yet experienced development require strong collaboration between various parties ranging from government officials, business actors, academics, society, media, to tourists so that they can work together to support the implementation of tourist villages that are worth visiting and meet the safety and comfort criteria of tourists.