Journal of People Plants Environment

Review

December 31, 2021

Back to Nature-Based Agriculture: Green Livelihoods Are Taking Root in the Mekong River Delta

Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, Nguyen Van Kien

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):551-561.

Background and objective Vietnam is prioritizing agricultural production for food export capacity in all national policies. As a result, for three decades, its agriculture has been making quite many remarkable achievements. Methods The...

Research Paper

December 31, 2021

Trend Analysis of Pet Plants Before and After COVID-19 Outbreak Using Topic Modeling: Focusing on Big Data of News Articles from 2018 to 2021

Yumin Park, Yong-Wook Shin

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):563-572.

Background and objective The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restricted daily life, forcing people to spend time indoors. With the growing interest in mental health issues and residential environments, ‘pet plants’ have been...

Research Paper

December 31, 2021

Effects of an Agro-healing Program on Promoting Mental Health of the Middle-aged

Jae Soon Kim, Eunha Yoo, Sun-Jin Jeong, et al.

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):573-584.

Background and objective This study was conducted with 10 men and women in their 50s-60s to investigate the effect of agro-healing activities on the improvement of mental health. Methods The experimental group participated...

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December 31, 2021

Analysis of Chemical Compounds of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants from the Open Burning of Agricultural HDPE Film Waste

Tae-Han Kim, Boo-Hun Choi, Joongjin Kook

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):585-593.

Background and objective Illegal open-air incineration, which is criticized as a leading source of air pollutants among agricultural activities, currently requires constant effort and attention. Countries around the world have been...

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December 31, 2021

Development and Application of Horticultural Kit for Children’s Horticulture Education

Hye Ran Kwack

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):595-608.

Background and objective For effective horticultural education, it is required to develop kits for practice. In this study, we developed a horticultural kit for germination that introduces storytelling, characterization, and assembly,...

Research Paper

December 31, 2021

Germination and Seedling Growth Response of Sprouts and Leafy Vegetables after Applying Oxygen Nanobubble Water

Seo Youn Lee, Seo Hee Jung, Ah Ram Cho, et al.

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):609-617.

Background and objective The nanobubbles remain stable in water, and it increased dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water that promotes the seed germination and the plant growth. We evaluated the seed...

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December 31, 2021

Analysis of Morphological Characteristics and Variation in Five Populations of Zabelia tyaihyonii in South Korea

Jae Ik Nam, Mun Seop Kim, Jeong Ho Song, et al.

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):619-628.

Background and objective Native to the limestone zones of the Korean Peninsula, Zabelia tyaihyonii is a popular plant for landscaping. As it is now classified as a rare species, the conservation...

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December 31, 2021

Development of Diameter Growth Models by Thinning Intensity of Planted Quercus glauca Thunb. Stands

Su Young Jung, Kwang Soo Lee, Hyun Soo Kim

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):629-638.

Background and objective This study was conducted to develop diameter growth models for thinned Quercus glauca Thunb. (QGT) stands to inform production goals for treatment and provide the information necessary for...

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December 31, 2021

Changes in Electroencephalographic Results and Heart Rate Variability after Exposure to Green Landscape Photographs Correlated with Color Temperature and Illumination Level

Min Jung Lee, Wook Oh

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):639-649.

Background and objective Various images from visual display terminals (VDTs) as well as living lighting are important parts of our daily life; thus, properly controlling the lighting environment – that is,...

Research Paper

December 31, 2021

Comparison of Machine Learning Analysis on Predictive Factors of Children’s Planning-Organizing Executive Function by Income Level: Through Home Environment Quality and Wealth Factors

Hye-Kyung Lim, Hyun-Ok Kim, Hae-Seon Park

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):651-662.

Background and objective This study identifies whether children’s planning-organizing executive function can be significantly classified and predicted by home environment quality and wealth factors. Methods For empirical analysis, we used the data collected...

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December 31, 2021

A Study on Priority of Classification System for Agro-healing Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

Eunha Yoo, Yumin Park, Sun Jin Jeong, et al.

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):663-672.

Background and objective As the ‘Healing Agriculture Research and Development and Promotion Act’ came into effect on March 25, 2021, social interest in agro-healing has been increasing exponentially. This study was...

Research Paper

December 31, 2021

Agro-Healing Service Quality Analysis Using IPA Analysis for Business Owners

Yun-Jin Kim, Seon-Ok Kim, Sin-Ae Park

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):673-684.

Background and objective This study seeks to investigate domestic agro-healing farm resources so that preliminary data can be obtained on the systematic provisions for agro-healing programs in order to improve service...

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December 31, 2021

Understanding the Creation of Abstract Concepts beyond the Intangible and Tangible Materials of Land Art

Jinvo Nam

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):685-691.

Background and objective Understanding abstract art as an art form requires depth of thought. Moreover, understanding land art as abstract art is challenging, given its focus on the minimalism and abstract...

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December 31, 2021

Effects of a Forest Therapy Program on Reducing PTSD and Depression and Improving Mood States in Fire Officers

Choong-hee Park, Juhyeon Chun, Yumi Hahm, et al.

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):693-705.

Background and objective This study was conducted to investigate the effects of forest therapy programs on reducing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and improving mood states in fire officers. Methods To determine PTSD,...

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December 31, 2021

Importance-Performance Analysis of Mountain Village Promotion Projects in the Forest Sector by Upper-Level Local Governments

Byung-Hoon Kang, Seong-Hak Kim, Jin-Hae Chae

J. People Plants Environ. 2021;24(6):707-718.

Background and objective Due to the recent crisis of extinction in local areas, the mountain village promotion policy is recognized as an important task. This study examined the priorities of major...