Natural Scenery Research Articles

Nationalism in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Music

Tchaikovsky is one of the most famous Russian musicians. His music creation strives to express the people's inner world. The piano suite the “Four Seasons”, based on the seasonal changes in Russia throughout the year, reflects Russia's natural scenery, customs, festivals and daily life, and has a strong Russian national style. Starting from Tchaikovsky's historical background, this paper analyzes the nationalist characteristics of the Four Seasons.

Exploring Guilin's Destination Image Via User-Generated Content: A Computational Methods

This study quantify mainland China's destination image through international tourists' user-generated content (UGC), with a specific focus on Guilin, utilizing advanced computational techniques such as Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) for topic modeling and sentiment analysis. It systematically evaluates online travel reviews to distill key themes and emotional sentiments that shape Guilin's image, uncovering a rich tapestry of cognitive perceptions and affective reactions related to its natural scenery, cultural engagements, service standards, and logistical facets. The application of topic modeling and sentiment analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the cognitive and affective dimensions defining Guilin's destination image. While positive sentiments largely highlight the region's aesthetic and experiential allure, negative sentiments reveal critical areas for improvement, such as perceived value and infrastructure, which are vital for enhancing tourist satisfaction and reinforcing Guilin's appeal in the global tourism market. This research applies LDA and sentiment analysis to interpret UGC offer a calculable methodological approach for broader application in destination image studies. By aligning perceptual and emotional insights with destination marketing strategies, the findings offer actionable intelligence to optimize tourist experiences and enhance destination loyalty. This approach not only enriches the academic understanding of destination images but also provides practical frameworks for destination managers to harness the full potential of UGC in shaping and refining the global image of tourism locales.

The Relative Stability of the Beauty Connotations across a Lifespan and its Gender Differences

The concept of beauty is multifaceted and subject to various influences that include the age and gender of the perceiver. This study aimed to explore the relationship between age and the connotations associated with the concept of beauty over a lifespan. A sample of 1,558 adults aged 19 to 89 years provided connotations of beauty through free production tasks with the objective to investigate changes in the occurrence of connotations associated with the concept of beauty in relation to the age of the evaluator. Occurrences of sixty-two connotations were analysed with respect to age using Spearman's correlation. The results showed that only three percent of the connotations had a significant correlation with age, suggesting that the concept of beauty is relatively stable over time. Specifically, associations with the terms "man" and "God" decreased as age increased, particularly among women. Separate analyses by gender revealed distinct patterns, with women reporting stronger associations between age and connotations related to "man," "God," and "friend." In contrast, men reported correlations with connotations such as "flower," "sea," "joy," and "figure," suggesting shifts in perception away from physical attractiveness to natural scenery. The findings show the relative stability of the beauty concept over a lifespan, but also underscore the importance of considering gender in our understanding of the dynamics of the perception of beauty.

A Metaphorical Exploration of Landscape Writing in Literature: Transformations and Claims from Natural Scenery to Mindscapes

He is an important writer in modern Chinese literature, and a special writer who showed a different path of creation when revolutionary literature dominated the world in the 1930s, and his research has been increasing in the academic circles since the 1980s. In this paper, we take the writer's representative regional world, namely the world of Xiangxi, as the center, and introduce the principle of "landscape" of Japanese scholar Kojin karatani to explore the inevitability of his creation against the trend from the three aspects of discovery, construction, and the demands behind the landscape. By analyzing this kind of landscape writing as a metaphor, this paper aims to reveal the literary pursuits and national sentiments behind it, to provoke readers to think about the possibility of an alternative path of rural development in the 1930s, and to enrich the imagination of modern Chinese literature about the landscape of writing in the 1930s. This study not only helps us to recognize the unique value and contribution of those non-mainstream literary works more comprehensively, but also provides an important perspective for refining how modern Chinese literature has integrated into the world literary landscape and contributed to the unique "Chinese experience".

Hedonic Pricing Models in Rural Tourism: Analyzing Factors Influencing Accommodation Pricing in Romania Using Geographically Weighted Regression

This study investigates the factors influencing pricing in Romanian rural tourism using a hedonic pricing model through a hybrid LASSO-OLS regression and geographically weighted regression (GWR). By analyzing data from 5028 unique accommodation units across 1170 local administrative units, we identify some key pricing determinants, including accommodation size, capacity, facilities, and environmental attributes. The results reveal that larger accommodations and those with higher guest capacities command higher prices. Luxurious facilities, such as massage services, pools, and fireplaces, significantly increase pricing, although the impact of such features varies by region, as do accommodation type and natural scenery, with agritouristic boarding houses and proximity to natural attractions like water bodies and forests being more valued in certain regions. These factors can aid rural entrepreneurs in optimizing pricing to enhance competitiveness and profitability.

Potensi Pengembangan Wellness Tourism sebagai Salah Satu Daya Tarik di Heavenly Spa di Hotel The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali

Wellness tourism is a tourism that is currently in demand by tourists and has become a new attraction in society, especially in the Ubud area, Bali. Heavenly spa is a place that uses the concept of wellness tourism as an attraction for tourists. This study aims to determine the development of wellness tourism as an attraction at Heavenly Spa. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are observations conducted at Heavenly spa, in-depth interviews with Heavenly spa managers and visitors, documentation such as photos and documents needed to support data completeness. The results of this study are that Heavenly spa has an attraction such as beautiful natural scenery, and offers various wellness and spa activities that can be followed by hotel guests. Access to the Westin hotel from the airport can be said to be easy because there is a lot of transportation provided such as buses, online motorcycle taxis, and the hotel also provides a shuttle service from the airport. The facilities provided by the Westin hotel are very helpful for this wellness activity because the hotel provides different places according to hotel activities such as for yoga, the hotel provides 2 places, namely the yoga pavilion and the yoga terrace with a different atmosphere. The impact generated by this wellness activity is in terms of economy, there is an increase in visits to Heavenly Spa.

Evaluation of Ecotourism Practices: A Comparative Study of Lowlands and Mountains of Nepal

This research provides valuable insights into tourist profiles, market demand, attractions, motivations, amenities, and satisfaction levels in Chitwan National Park (CNP), the lowland park, and Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), the park in the mountains of Nepal. Through qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, and field observations, this study compared the current state of ecotourism practices in the protected areas (PAs). Though both the PAs showed consistent growth in tourist flow, ACA exhibited signs of saturation, suggesting the need for strategic management. Attractions differed in the PAs; natural scenery and photography draw visitors to ACA while wildlife and cultural experiences attract tourists to CNP. Disparities in amenities highlight areas for improvement, particularly in ACA. Community engagement is always an added benefit to any tourism development. Overall, satisfaction levels are satisfactory, but challenges such as overcrowding, decreasing quality of tourism, environmental degradation, and accessibility constraints require attention for sustainable tourism development. Collaborative efforts can address these issues and ensure the long-term viability of ecotourism in CNP and ACA while preserving their natural and cultural heritage.

Wisata Bahari Pantai Sadranan Gunungkidul: Kajian Karakteristik dan Motivasi Wisatawan

Sadranan Beach offers highly attractive tourism features that draw visitors. These attractions include stretches of white sand, snorkeling activities, canoe paddling, and captivating photo spots. The variety of activities available at Sadranan Beach gives it a competitive edge over other beaches in Gunungkidul. This study aims to identify the elements that attract tourists to Pantai Sadranan, understand tourist motivations, and analyze the socio-demographic characteristics of the visitors. The results of this study indicate that the majority of tourists at Sadranan Beach are males aged between 25 and 44 years. Most tourists come from outside Yogyakarta, with the highest educational level being equivalent to high school, and are predominantly students or pupils. The primary motivations for visiting the beach are to enjoy the natural scenery, snorkeling, canoe paddling, relaxing in gazebos, watching sunrises and sunsets, and camping.

Pengemasan Paket Wisata Edukasi Andaliman di Taman Eden 100 Kabupaten Toba, Sumatera Utara

Taman Eden 100 Tourism Object is a tourist attraction that is very suitable as a tourist destination for people who live in the city. The beautiful atmosphere of natural scenery can help tourists who live in the city feel more calm and comfortable enjoying their vacation time. Currently, there are many travel agencies that package tourist objects that have the potential to become a tour package. To be able to compete with other tourist attractions, it is necessary to package tour packages that can adapt to tourists. Therefore, this study aims to produce a tour package based on the potentials that exist in the Taman Eden 100 Tourism Object. The research was conducted at Taman Eden 100, Toba Regency. The method used by the author in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques in this research are in the form of literature study, observation, documentation, interviews and a check list with the Founder/Management of the Taman Eden 100 Tourism Object. The result of this research is "Andaliman Garden Eden Educational Tour Package 100 2D/1N". The target market of this tour package is for group or group tourists. Itinerary for the Andaliman Educational Tour Package, which the author designed based on the type, was to use a matrix/table type. While calculating the price of the package, the authors classify it into two, namely fixed cost and variable cost. It is hoped that the Tour Package that the author designed can be applied to the Taman Eden 100 Tourism Object and attract many visitors. Keywords: Packaging, Potential, Tour Packages

Development Of Wana Wisata Ternadi As An Effort To Increase Tourist Visits In Ternadi Village, Kudus Regency

Wana Wisata Ternadi is one of the attractive natural tourist destinations in Kudus Regency, Central Java. However, this tourism potential has not been maximally optimized, so tourist visits are still low. Therefore, efforts to develop Wana Wisata Ternadi are very important to increase tourist visits to this area. This study aims to identify potentials and constraints in the development of Wana Wisata Ternadi, as well as formulate appropriate strategies to increase tourist visits. The research method used qualitative approach includes field observation, in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, and secondary data analysis. The results showed that Wana Wisata Ternadi has extraordinary natural potential, such as beautiful natural scenery, biodiversity, and historical heritage. However, the main obstacles faced are the lack of supporting infrastructure, lack of promotion, and not optimal management of tourist attractions. Therefore, the recommended strategy includes development through the 4A tourism attraction development approach (Access, Attractions, Activities and Amenities), increasing promotion through digital media, and empowering local communities in tourism management.

Unraveling minnan imagery: a comprehensive analysis of traditional and modern minnan nursery rhymes through complex networks

Nursery rhymes provide insights into the traditions, beliefs, and values of a culture, thereby making it an integral part of a community’s heritage. As representative linguistic resources within the intangible cultural heritage of the Hoklo people, Minnan nursery rhymes (MNRs) play a crucial role in connecting the Chinese mainland, Taiwan Strait, and overseas Chinese communities. This study delves into features of 617 traditional and 289 modern pieces through text mining techniques, including text segmentation, the TF-IDF (term frequency-inverse document frequency) method, and the complex network analysis. We examine the frequency and emotional purity of lyrics at a larger scale than previous studies using a small set of manually annotated samples. Furthermore, we analyze the patterns of MNRs by assessing the overall, individual, core-periphery structures of the constructed MNR networks, considering key terms as nodes and co-occurrence relationships between nodes as links. Our investigation reveals the heterogeneous nature of terms in both traditional and modern MNR networks. Moreover, through the community detection method, we identify five primary imagery features presented in MNRs. Traditional MNRs place emphasis on family relationships, folk culture, and food culture, reflecting enduring aspects of Minnan cultural heritage. In contrast, modern MNRs pivot towards themes of children’s emotions and natural scenery, indicative of evolving societal values. This study represents the first large-scale complex network analysis of MNRs, providing valuable insights into the embedded Minnan culture and serving as a foundation for further research into the societal dynamics reflected in these cherished MNRs resources.

Attractive appearance, future wealth! How exposure to visual wealth on social media contributes to female self-objectification

Exposure to visual wealth on social media is a common phenomenon in daily life, but little research has been conducted to examine how this phenomenon affects individuals’ self-concept. By employing the social adaptation hypothesis of female self-objectification as a theoretical framework, the present research firstly investigated how visual wealth exposure on social media contributed to the self-objectification of women, and the downstream consequences linked to the self-objectification. To this end, three preregistered online studies were conducted. By adopting an online questionnaire survey, Study 1 found that there was a significantly positive relationship between visual wealth exposure and self-objectification, and economic inequality perception and competence perception played a chain-mediating role between them. By randomly assigning participants to the wealth-relevant image exposure condition or the natural scenery image exposure condition, Study 2 conceptually replicated the findings of Study 1. The following Study 3 further found that, participants exposed to wealth-relevant images displayed more preferences for an appearance-dominated job (working as a network entertainment-anchor) than those exposed to natural scenery images, and self-objectification mediated the effect of exposure condition on career choice. The current research provided additional empirical supports for the social adaptation hypothesis of female self-objectification, and also deepened our understanding of the relationship between social media use and the self-objectification of women.

Preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy with acupuncture, a multinational parallel randomized controlled trials project (PACT).

TPS12156 Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a significant challenge for patients (pts) with breast cancer treated with taxanes and platinum compounds. CIPN severely affects quality of life, leading to paresthesia and pain, and often results in dose modifications and discontinuation of treatment. Although preliminary trials suggest the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing existing symptoms of CIPN, the use of acupuncture to prevent CIPN is not well studied. Prior studies provide inconclusive results, underscoring the need for more rigorous investigation. We designed an international study, PACT, to evaluate the impact of acupuncture on the prevention of CIPN in breast cancer pts who undergo adjuvant or neoadjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy. Methods: PACT is a coordinated multi-national study consisting of three parallel randomized trials in USA, China, and South Korea, using the same inclusion/exclusion criteria, randomization, interventions, and validated measures. PACT is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in preventing CIPN in pts undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Participants include pts with newly diagnosed stage I-III breast cancer without preexisting neuropathy, scheduled for adjuvant or neoadjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy. Target enrollment is 140 pts from three sites: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (USA) (n=100), Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine (China) (n = 20) and the Daegu Catholic University Medical Center (South Korea) (n=20), randomized (1:1) to the acupuncture arm or a control. The acupuncture arm receives a standardized protocol of 1-2 sessions per week for 12 weeks (total of 14 sessions). The control arm receives relaxation exercises with nature scenery videos for 14 sessions. The follow-up period for both arms is 12 weeks. Main measures include The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-CIPN20, QLQ-30 and Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) CIPN items. The primary outcome measure is the change in CIPN severity, assessed using the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 sensory subscale, between baseline and week 12, with secondary outcomes including occurrence of CIPN and maximum CIPN scores, pain, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. A planned pooled analysis of individual patient data will be performed. The ethics review committee of each site has approved the study. Today, 89 (64%) of the planned 140 participants have been enrolled. Clinical trial information: NCT05528263 , ChiCTR2200066714, KCT0008470.

1930년대 중등사립여학교의 금강산 수학여행과 학생들의 인식

This study aims to expand the scope of understanding of the trends of colonial school trips and students' experiences. To this end, female students' school trips to Geumgangsan Mountain were reviewed. Until now, it has focused on school trips to Japan and Manchuria, and has focused on revealing the politics of the colonial power inherent in them. In this paper, the Geumgangsan Mountain School Trip Travel Travel Bulletin was analyzed to try to approach the emotions and consciousness of female students through the Geumgangsan School Trip. In the case of school trips, the different educational effects expected by the various subjects of education surrounding the school space, the political and economic interests of the ruling authorities, and the student subject's desire for travel were intricately intertwined. While public girls' schools conducted school trips to Japan, private girls' schools mainly chose Mt. Geumgang. The female students' school trips examined in this paper reflect their pride in Joseon and self-consciousness as a female student receiving modern education, as they experience the beautiful natural scenery of Geumgangsan Mountain, the history and legends of colonial Joseon. Through school trips, students witnessed the rural reality of Joseon and the development made for modern colonial tourism, and recognized the imbalance so far.

Dilli Haat INA: A Unique Intersection of Tourism and Commercial Use of Urban Land

A significant socioeconomic activity of the populace that directly produces services, goods, foreign exchange, jobs, and investments is tourism. Today, people go to a variety of locations to escape the daily tedium of life. They are mostly drawn to a place by either the breathtaking natural scenery or the intriguing leisure, sports, and adventure activities that are on offer there. Atithi Devo Bhavah when translated in English means ‘The Guest is equivalent to God’. It is the adage used by the Indian Tourism to lure millions of Tourists from across the globe. India because of its diversities is a haven for tourists from around the world. The aim of this work is to comprehensively outline How Delhi Ina haat as a unique combination of commercial as well as socio spatial space uses the urban land for both tourism as well as commercial purpose. Primary data has been congregated through questionnaires containing both close ended and open-ended questions. Also, secondary data gathered from web resources, seminars, conferences and books. The findings demonstrate that Delhi Ina haat is found to be more preferred, pleasing and gratifying place which accounts the real multiplicity of handicrafts and cuisines of respective states of India which is both an amalgamation of tourism as well as commerce in a single landscape.

The Effect of Natural Scenery Quality, Public Transportation Availability, and Destination Security on Tourist Satisfaction Level at Mount Bromo, East Java

This study investigates the interplay between natural scenery quality, public transportation availability, destination security, and tourist satisfaction level at Mount Bromo, East Java. A quantitative approach utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3 software is employed to analyze survey data collected from 150 tourists visiting Mount Bromo. The results reveal significant relationships between natural scenery quality, public transportation availability, destination security, and tourist satisfaction level. Natural scenery quality emerges as a primary driver of tourist satisfaction, with the breathtaking landscapes of Mount Bromo significantly influencing visitors' overall experiences. Furthermore, the availability and accessibility of public transportation and perceptions of destination security play crucial roles in shaping tourist satisfaction levels. These findings underscore the importance of holistic destination management strategies that prioritize the preservation of natural and cultural assets, the enhancement of transportation infrastructure, and the maintenance of destination security to ensure the sustainable development of Mount Bromo as a premier tourist destination.

The Study of Tourist Experience in Historical and Cultural Towns Based on Online Texts: A Case Study of Gongtan Ancient Town

This paper takes Gongtan Ancient Town of Chongqing as a case study, takes the online comment text of tourists on the websites of Ctrip and Dianping as data, analyzes the online text through content analysis, and uses ROST CM-6 software to conduct word frequency, emotion and semantic network analysis, aiming to deeply explore the tourist experience of Gongtan Ancient Town. The results show that: (1) Tourists' experience of Gongtan Ancient Town consists of five dimensions: tourist destination perception, sensory experience, physical and mental experience, tourist destination characteristic experience and service experience. (2) Natural scenery, local characteristics and service guarantee are the main tourist attractions of Gongtan Ancient Town.(3) Tourists' overall experience and perception of tourism in Gongtan Ancient Town tend to be positive emotions. Tourists' dissatisfaction mainly comes from heavy traffic jams during holidays, poor service attitude of staff and poor accommodation conditions. (4) The semantic network is divided into three levels: the core area is the tourists' objective cognition of the scenic spot name and location; The sub-core circle is the cultural cognition of the ancient town and the characteristic architecture and activity projects; The edge layer is the image characteristic cognition and tourism evaluation of the ancient town. In addition, some optimization suggestions are put forward for the existing problems of Gongtan Ancient Town. The research results not only provide a scientific basis for the tourism development and construction of Gongtan Ancient town, but also provide a reference for the optimization of tourist experience in other ancient towns.

Nature, Place, and Ritual: Landscape Aesthetics of Jingfu Mountain “Grotto-Heavens and Blissful Lands” in South China

The “Grotto-Heavens and Blissful Lands” (dongtian and fudi, 洞天福地) is a unique concept of sacred space in China and even in East Asia, combining beautiful natural scenery, rich historical heritage, and diverse cultural heritage. This paper tries to explain Mount Jingfu’s (jingfu shan, 靜福山) aesthetic representations. The results show that the landscape’s physical environment projects the spatio-temporal system and the concept of the universe in Daoist aesthetic ideals. With the spatial evolution of divine immortals’ abodes from imagination to reality, people’s yearning for divine cave palaces is transformed into their connection with and their expression of the palaces in exploring space interests and aesthetic trends that are then integrated into the secular life of thousands of households through living religious rituals. Preserved by local religious believers, the ritual activities incorporated geographic, familial, and divine interactions, and characterised essential social aesthetics. By exploring a typical case of Lingnan Region (lingnan, 嶺南, an old term for South China), this paper aims to elucidate the significance of the Grotto-Heavens and Blissful Lands as living heritage in contemporary society across multiple dimensions, and to provide a theoretical basis for the protection of its system.

PERSEPSI PENGUNJUNG TERHADAP DAYA TARIK WISATA MANGROVE SETAPUK DI KOTA SINGKAWANG

Setapuk Mangrove tourism has the potential to be developed into natural tourism because it has the potential in the form of natural scenery, rainbow bridges and mangrove areas with various attractions and tourism infrastructure. The purpose of the study was to explain the perception and satisfaction of visitors to the attractiveness of Setapuk Mangrove tourism through available facilities. The method used a survey with 50 visitors as research informants selected by accidental sampling. Data collection was conducted through observation and interviews using a list of questions. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. Visitors' perception of the Setapuk Mangrove tourism area feels interested and quite satisfied with tourist objects in the form of natural scenery, flora, fauna, beaches, rivers and roads/tracks. It is also supported by the condition of facilities, cleanliness, comfort, safety and satisfaction of visitors as well as the physical condition of tourist facilities and infrastructure that are available or well maintained. It is supported by several tourism activities that get satisfied assessments by visitors, namely when observing mangrove beaches by speedboat. Accessibility conditions that are not supportive and physical conditions of infrastructure that are not good are basically weaknesses as well as advantages, because accessibility in muddy conditions will get more attention from visitors/researchers with educational purposes that require elements of unity with nature so that these conditions remain original, so this area has potency for ecotourism

STRATEGI AKSELERASI DESTINASI EKOWISATA POTRE KONING DI DESA SUMBERCANTING, BONDOWOSO

This article is about the strategy to accelerate the development of the Potre Koning ecotourism destination in Sumbercanting Village, Wringin District, Bondowoso Regency which has the potential for attractive natural scenery, namely hills, teak and kedawung trees, niches in the form of paddy fields dividing the hills, siring terrace cultivation on the hillsides, waterfall, and Mustajab cave. The preparation stage including initial observation activities, mapping problems in the field, and drafting mentoring activities. Initial observations were carried out to understand the complexity and dynamics that occurred in the field. The data from initial observations was classified based on various problems, obstacles, and shortcomings faced by the Potre Koning ecotourism destination managers. In developing Potre Koning ecotourism, the management needs to pay attention to (1) management by Pokdarwis in managing the ecotourism destination; (2) management of a variety of attractions that can be developed to attract tourists; (3) spatial planning, comfort and ecotourism infrastructure, (4) promotion and marketing through conventional mass media, electronics and social media; (5) security of the ecotourism destination location, and (6) sustainability of the Potre Koning ecotourism destination. Based on the results of service in the field, it was known that the development management factor by Pokdarwis and the role of the village government, Muspika (District Head, Danramil, Kapolsek) were key factors in the success of destination development. Potre Koning ecotourism's development was expected to positively impact local economic growth in Sumbercanting Village, increasing the number of tourists, preserving ecotourism objects, and maximum community participation.