Nature Of Love Research Articles

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

Spring reads

Meg Barclay, educational consultant and early years reviewer for the School Library Association, reviews books which help children learn about the natural environment and develop a love of nature, as well as explore their emotions.

Introduction and Utilization of Plants in the Wild for Prospective Members of Mapala Batch XXVII Mapala Paksi Arga Padang Institute of Technology

Nature lover student (mapala) students who often carry out natural exploration activities. Mapala must have the ability to survive and recognize plants that are useful for food and medicine. The limited information that Mapala has about plants in the wild indicates that they need relevant and accountable sources to be able to survive in difficult times. One way to provide sources of information to students is through counseling. The methods used in carrying out this activity are lectures or counseling, discussions, demonstrations, and evaluations. Data collection techniques during counseling using questionnaires and interviews. The counseling activity was carried out at the Paksi Arga Nature Lovers Student Group, Padang Institute of Technology. The participants in this activity were attended by 15 nature-loving students at the Paksi Arga Institute of Technology and the organizers consisted of 4 lecturers and 2 students. The output results of the independent t-test show that the Sig value is <0.05, so there is a significant difference between mapala knowledge before and after counseling. Difference in percentage There is an increase in knowledge that plants that can be used for survival are as big as20,6%, edible plants for survival 27%, and plants that can be used as medicine 22,64%.

Physiological Efficiency of Weeds in Rice Fallow Fields

Photosynthetic rate, Transpiration rate and Stomatal Conductance is measured in different weeds during July’2020 in rice fallows using IRGA- Photosynthesis system model Lci- T. We have chosen all the weeds at flowering to maturity phase and observed the data. Among the weeds analysed Parthenium hysterophorus has recorded very high Photosynthetic rate (µ molm-2 Sec-1)and there was difference with stage also, Flowering stage (165.28) has recorded a higher photosynthetic rate followed by vegetative (123.2) and maturity phase (118.72) and found that transpiration rate also followed the same trend. Even this has recorded more than the C4 crop photosynthetic rate for example Trianthema portulacastrum which has recorded a photosynthetic rate of 21.98, which was the next highest photosynthetic rate among the weeds recorded and as well as over C4 crops too. Among the grasses Paspalum sp., Echinochloa colona (7.81µ molm-2 Sec-1)) and Cynodon dactylon (4.2µ molm-2 Sec-1)) has recorded higher photosynthetic rate. Cyperus and Cyanodonhas recorded with lesser stomatal conductance and transpiration rate but has recorded higher photosynthetic rate which can thrive better in rainfeds also. Echinochloa has more transpiration rate and stomatal conductance among grasses and this might be due to their water loving nature. Boerhavia diffusa, Euphorbia hirta and Ruella tuberosa are recorded with lesser stomatal conductance. On critically analysing the weeds, it was observed that some weeds like Parthenium are reported with higher photosynthetic rate with lesser transpiration rate and stomatal conductance over better photosynthetic efficiency crop like maize and also this has resulted in the better withstanding ability to the water stress. Correlation analysis showed that photosynthesis and Transpiration rate are positively correlated but weak (r=0.28) and the regression equation is (Y=4.98+4.32(x)), photosynthetic rate and stomatal conductance are also positively correlated but weak (r=0.20) and the regression equation is Y= 20.36+17.04(X). Transpiration and Stomatal Conductance is positively and strongly correlated (r=0.57) and regression equation is Y=3.92+2.51(x).

THE EFFECT OF LOVE OF NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN ON GREEN PURCHASING BEHAVIOUR

Green consumer behaviours play a significant role in the sustainability of natural resources. In this regard, pre-service science teachers are a key demographic to focus on, in addition to being young consumers themselves. Becausethey will introduce their future students to pro-environmental behaviour. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effect of love of nature (with the following sub-dimensions: passion for nature (PN), intimacy with nature (IN), and commitment to nature (CN)) and environmental concern (EnC) on green purchasing behaviour (GPB), using a multidisciplinary perspective. In addition to this, the effect of love of nature on EnC was investigated.,. The participants of this study were 228 pre-service science teachers enrolled in freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Data was collected using a questionnaire form with four parts which were demographic form, Love of Nature, Environmental Concern and Green Purchasing Behaviour Scales. Cronbach’s alpha and correlation coefficients and descriptive statistics were calculated and simple and multiple linear regression analysis and confirmatory factor analysises were also performed using SPSS 24 and MPLUS8 programs. Based on the analyses, it was found that IN had positive significant effects on EnC and GPB, CN had positive significant effects on EnC, and EnC had positive significant effects on GPB.

Visages de la contemplation

Visages del la contemplation (1980) is the title of a photography book with images by Michele Pellegrino, a preface by Roger Etchegaray, Archbishop of Marseille at the time of publication, and Cardinal Presbyter of St. Leo I, former president of the Council of Conferences of Bishops of Europe and of the Episcopal Conference of France, with the full text and historical notes by Jean Pier Ravotti. The work, now quite rare and preserved in the Vatican Apostolic Library, unparalleled in its reflection, remains a powerful fresco of monasteries and contemplative life, the identities and differences of charisms, and the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience of the different orders and monasteries: the Benedictines, the Camaldolese, the Cistercians, the Canons Regular, the Trappists, the Carthusians, the Poor Clares, the Dominican and Carmelite nuns, the Passionists and the Little Sisters of Bethlehem, and the Little Brothers. A sister dimension to that of the cloistered emerges in the book, a dimension that could be considered the most neglected by historians, especially in the oblivion of sapiential traditions: cloistered monasteries as citadels of culture and art, custodians of priceless heritages, and at the same time extraordinary centres of production that admirably shape territories and landscapes. This world of partially lost sapiential traditions, of care, intelligence, love of nature, harmony, sustainability, invites us to think about the issue of sustainability in the mountains.

Research on the Cultural Connotation of the Imageries of Plants in Tang Poetry

The poetry of the Tang Dynasty in China has been passed down for a thousand years, among which are numerous descriptions of plant imageries, reflecting the Chinese national understanding of the world and all things within it. Based on a thorough reading, retrieval, and comprehension of the "Complete Collection of Tang Poems", this paper studies the plant imageries within Tang poetry and discusses the cultural significances of these images, including the five major imageries of bamboo, willows, pines and cypresses, lotus, and plum blossoms. By analyzing how poets integrate emotional experiences into plant imageries and thereby create unique poetic moods, the research reveals the distinctive aesthetic appeal and humanistic spirit of Tang poetry, showcasing a rich social life and a profound love for nature. Plant imageries embody the cultural connotations of the Chinese nation, and the inheritance of plant culture is the mission of literary researchers in the new era.

Personal dispositions explain differences in physical health benefits of nature exposure: the role of restorativeness and affect.

Urbanization processes are constantly increasing, and most of the European population currently live in urban areas. Nevertheless, evidence is consistent in highlighting the positive association between nature exposure and human wellbeing, although individual differences might affect this association. The present study aimed to investigate the association among nature connectedness, conceptualized as Love and Care for Nature, place identity, and physical wellbeing, via restorativeness and positive and negative affect. A total of 312 visitors of an urban green area (i.e., Milan's Parco Nord) participated in the study. They completed an anonymous questionnaire. Findings showed that nature connectedness and place identity positively affect physical wellbeing, via restorativeness and positive affect, but not through the negative ones. Results highlight the importance of the joint role of exposure to nature and individual differences in promoting wellbeing. This study offers implications for interventions aimed at enhancing individuals' health through exposure to nature. Limitations of the study and future research developments are discussed.

Investigating the Nature of Love: Mustansar Hussain Tarar’s Novel Piyar ka Pehla Shehar

The research investigated the nature of love by exploring the conflict between reason and passion as portrayed by Mustansar Hussain Tarar in Piyar ka Pehla Shehar through its protagonists by taking in view the Platonic theory of Eros. The research offered an analysis of the relationship between the main characters Sanan and Paskal and their ways of navigating through social and cultural dynamics in their romantic relationship. The study used qualitative methods and textual analysis to explore insight into the emotional challenges of romantic relationships by investigating the nature of love that the protagonist experienced. The research revealed that the character’s inclination despite being platonic in approach differs from Plato as they were deceiving each other in the guise of love. The author both affirmed and diverged from the Platonic ideal of love: He appeared of the view that love was solely not reserved for the beautiful or physically fit but was experienced regardless of physical appearance; however, the ideal love was experienced only for a short moment. Love eventually became a secondary emotion and selfish interests took precedence.

Deciphering the Semiotic Landscape of Love in Lana Del Rey's 'Mariners Apartment Complex' Song Lyrics

This research paper presents an analysis of Lana Del Rey's song "Mariners Apartment Complex" through the lens of semiotics, using Ferdinand de Saussure's theory to explore the complex signification and interpretation of love in the song's lyrics. This research uses a qualitative approach, focusing on identifying signifiers and signs, and interpreting each verse of the song. The results of the analysis show that the song is rich in messages that convey the power of love, as experienced by a woman. Themes of heartbreak and lovesickness are interwoven throughout the lyrics, showcasing Lana Del Rey's portrayal of a woman deeply invested in deep and unwavering affection. This research highlights the complexity and depth of emotions expressed in the song, highlighting the multifaceted nature of love as a central theme.