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View article: An efficient ground motion model coupling spatial correlations for large-scale field simulation
An efficient ground motion model coupling spatial correlations for large-scale field simulation Open
View article: Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Indigenous Hunting Body Cultural Research as an Emerging Collaborative Self-Governing Approach for Green Ethical Cultural Advocacy as “Protected Belief Status”
Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Indigenous Hunting Body Cultural Research as an Emerging Collaborative Self-Governing Approach for Green Ethical Cultural Advocacy as “Protected Belief Status” Open
The gaps in the literature and the nonexistence of restrictions from present-day legislation are the bane of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in hunting cultural practice. This research explores and engages qualitative research by ap…
View article: Using the theory of planned behavior to examine the environmental behavior of roadrunners in Taiwan
Using the theory of planned behavior to examine the environmental behavior of roadrunners in Taiwan Open
Background Road running and similar community events boost local economies but also generate significant disposable waste, raising environmental concerns. According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, eco-friendly intentions are influenced …
View article: How Is Tourism Geography Situated in Taiwan? Geography Versus Tourism and Recreation
How Is Tourism Geography Situated in Taiwan? Geography Versus Tourism and Recreation Open
Tourism geographers in Anglo-American geographical departments are transitioning into teaching and research tourism in applied schools and departments, such as business, resource and environment, and even cultural and creative industries. …
View article: Examining customer intentions to purchase intelligent robotic products and services in Taiwan using the theory of planned behaviour
Examining customer intentions to purchase intelligent robotic products and services in Taiwan using the theory of planned behaviour Open
View article: Assessing the Current Landscape of Reptile Pet Ownership in Hong Kong: A Foundation for Improved Animal Welfare and Future Research Directions
Assessing the Current Landscape of Reptile Pet Ownership in Hong Kong: A Foundation for Improved Animal Welfare and Future Research Directions Open
We investigated the evolving landscape of reptile pet ownership in Hong Kong. Employing a quantitative approach, a self-administered survey was distributed and over 200 reptile pet owners residing in Hong Kong responded. The survey instrum…
View article: Influences of Social–Psychological Constructs in Predicting Taiwanese Pro-Environmental Behaviors
Influences of Social–Psychological Constructs in Predicting Taiwanese Pro-Environmental Behaviors Open
A value–belief–norm (VBN) model for understanding the pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) of Taiwanese was developed. This formulated VBN model included personal values, openness to change, awareness of consequences, personal norms, social n…
View article: Influence of Landscape Preference and Place Attachment on Responsible Environmental Behavior—A Study of Taipei’s Guandu Nature Park Wetlands, Taiwan
Influence of Landscape Preference and Place Attachment on Responsible Environmental Behavior—A Study of Taipei’s Guandu Nature Park Wetlands, Taiwan Open
Wetlands provide important ecological services and aesthetic value at the landscape level. A landscape that makes people feel or appreciate the beauty of nature and is ecologically healthy and aesthetically beautiful can elicit positive em…
View article: Seasonal variation in the land hermit crab, Coenobita rugosus H. Milne Edwards, 1837 (Decapoda, Anomura) and a preliminary study of land hermit crabs as a bioindicator of turtle nesting at Penghu County Wang-An Island green turtle nesting refuge, Taiwan
Seasonal variation in the land hermit crab, Coenobita rugosus H. Milne Edwards, 1837 (Decapoda, Anomura) and a preliminary study of land hermit crabs as a bioindicator of turtle nesting at Penghu County Wang-An Island green turtle nesting refuge, Taiwan Open
The present study surveyed the land hermit crab species, body size, shell type, and shell suitability, at five sites over four seasons in the Penghu County Wang-an Island Green Turtle Nesting Refuge. Coenobita rugosus H. Milne Edwards, 183…
View article: Coastal Forest Structure Survey and Associated Land Crab Population in Suao Dakenggu Community, Yilan, Taiwan
Coastal Forest Structure Survey and Associated Land Crab Population in Suao Dakenggu Community, Yilan, Taiwan Open
Coastal forests can increase the resilience of seaside communities against natural disasters. These forests also provide other benefits, including food and an avenue for economic growth. The Dakenggu community in Suao, Yilan (Taiwan), is a…
View article: Predicting the Protective Behavioral Intentions for Parents with Young Children Living in Taipei City and New Taipei City Using the Theory of Planned Behavior for Air Polluted with PM2.5
Predicting the Protective Behavioral Intentions for Parents with Young Children Living in Taipei City and New Taipei City Using the Theory of Planned Behavior for Air Polluted with PM2.5 Open
While studies on the damaging effects of PM2.5 air pollution are abundant, studies seeking to understand the factors that influence human behaviors for the avoidance of exposure to PM2.5 are lacking. Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) can be…
View article: Environmental Literacy and Teaching Activities of Preschool Teachers in Vietnam
Environmental Literacy and Teaching Activities of Preschool Teachers in Vietnam Open
In this study we modeled the environmental literacy of Vietnamese preschool teachers. 324 in-service preschool teachers from Ha Noi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam contributed to the study via an online survey. Structural Equation Model…
View article: Environmental Literacy
Environmental Literacy Open
Environmental literacy is an abstract concept and a subjective imagination. We see that this chapter discusses environmental educationlearningmotivations, awareness and sensitivity, values and attitudes, mobilization skills, mobilization e…
View article: Research Methods for Environmental Education
Research Methods for Environmental Education Open
Research methods are the sum of knowledge, plans, strategies, tools, steps, and processes. In this chapter, we seek to understand the “research” nature of Environmental Education (EE), define the scope of research through a systematic inve…
View article: Environmental Psychology
Environmental Psychology Open
We explore environmental cognition, personality traits, social norms, environmental stress, and the healing environment. Cognition is the learning process of identifying the light, sound, smell, and feel of the space around us and then for…
View article: Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education Open
Environmental Education (EE) promotes the complex interrelationships between humanculture and ecosystems. Due to the political nature of environmental decision-making, the field of Environmental Education faces many disputes. For example: …
View article: Environmental Ethics: Modelling for Values and Choices
Environmental Ethics: Modelling for Values and Choices Open
The framework of environmental ethics is built, challenging the way we view or interpret environmental education through the eyes of different stakeholders. In this chapter we consider aspects of land and ecological ethics as well as pedag…
View article: Environmental Learning and Communication
Environmental Learning and Communication Open
Environmental learning is an act of communication. Whether it is self-directed learning, learning through teachers or professors, or learning through an online platform, all need a learningmedium and content. Therefore, environmental learn…
View article: The Living Environmental Education
The Living Environmental Education Open
This open access book is designed and written to bridge the gap on the critical issues identified in environmental education programs in Asian countries. The world and its environments are changing rapidly, and the public may have difficul…
View article: Philosophy and History of Environmental Education
Philosophy and History of Environmental Education Open
In the first chapter, we discussed the definition of environmental education. In Chap. 2 , we discuss environmental education based on the pragmatic view of environmental protection. This view is that the interpretation of the living envir…
View article: Introduction to Environmental Education
Introduction to Environmental Education Open
The concept of education is changing and that of the environment is also becoming different. Is environmental education: (1) a type of education to improve the environment; (2) education to improve the environment of education; or (3) a ty…
View article: Examine the relationships between health-related quality of life, achievement motivation and job performance: the case of Taiwan hospitality industry
Examine the relationships between health-related quality of life, achievement motivation and job performance: the case of Taiwan hospitality industry Open
Background Employees are considered as one of the most important assets in many organizations, and their health well-being is critical to help achieve a sustainable and motivated workforce that is committed to delivering quality hospitalit…
View article: Predicting the protective behavioral intentions for parents with young children that possess different levels of education in Hong Kong using the theory of planned behavior for air polluted with PM2.5
Predicting the protective behavioral intentions for parents with young children that possess different levels of education in Hong Kong using the theory of planned behavior for air polluted with PM2.5 Open
Background Air pollution has fast become an issue with great environmental and human health problems that can be attributed to rapid global industrialization and urbanization that has strong negative impacts on human health. Children are p…
View article: Assessing the Effectiveness of Environmental Training for Diving Tourists Using the DEA Model
Assessing the Effectiveness of Environmental Training for Diving Tourists Using the DEA Model Open
This study proposes an approach based on data envelopment analysis to assess the effectiveness of environmental training for tourists. Most studies have considered only outcomes (i.e., the continuance or halting of improper behavior toward…
View article: Effects of Parental Involvement in a Preschool-Based Eye Health Intervention Regarding Children’s Screen Use in China
Effects of Parental Involvement in a Preschool-Based Eye Health Intervention Regarding Children’s Screen Use in China Open
In this digital era, young children spend a considerable amount of time looking at telephone, tablet, computer and television screens. However, preventative eye health behavior education could help avoid and relieve asthenopia. The effects…
View article: Managing Water and Wetlands Based on the Tayal’s Interpretation of Utux and Gaga
Managing Water and Wetlands Based on the Tayal’s Interpretation of Utux and Gaga Open
Humans first appeared on the planet about 3.5 million years ago and like most biota, they settled near wetlands because of the availability of food and water. The ancestors of our species understood and knew that water, wetlands, and healt…
View article: Gendered Factors Associated with Preventive Behaviors and Mental Health among Chinese Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic Home Quarantine
Gendered Factors Associated with Preventive Behaviors and Mental Health among Chinese Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic Home Quarantine Open
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) has greatly impacted the life and mental health of many people globally. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated with preventive behaviors and mental …
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Determinants of pro-environmental behavior among excessive smartphone usage children and moderate smartphone usage children in Taiwan (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Determinants of pro-environmental behavior among excessive smartphone usage children and moderate smartphone usage children in Taiwan (v0.1)" Open
Introduction:Although there is evidence linking the relationships between smartphone usage with health, stress, and academic performance; however, there is still inadequate knowledge about the influence on pro-environmental behaviors.This …
View article: Understanding Pro-Environmental Behavior of Citizen Science: An Exploratory Study of the Bird Survey in Taoyuan’s Farm Ponds Project
Understanding Pro-Environmental Behavior of Citizen Science: An Exploratory Study of the Bird Survey in Taoyuan’s Farm Ponds Project Open
This exploratory study aims to fill the gap by adopting Hirose’s two-phase decision-making model with the theory of social networks to explore the environmentally friendly attitudes and environmental behavioral intentions toward pro-enviro…
View article: Correction to A Framework for Identifying Reference Wetland Conditions in Highly Altered Landscapes
Correction to A Framework for Identifying Reference Wetland Conditions in Highly Altered Landscapes Open