Sustainable urban development is a major issue in developing countries, namely in
environmental and social aspects. Urban forests have the potential to address these issues …

While most definitions of forest therapy emphasize the role of multisensory, immersive
experiences in nature to achieve human health and wellbeing outcomes, reviews of …

Abstract The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected over 200
countries, forcing governments to impose lockdowns to contain the spread of the disease …

It is widely believed that an experience in a forest environment can induce positive emotions
for people. Current evidence that supports this argument mostly come from studies using self …

This systematic review aims to examine key findings of previous studies in order to explore
how forest therapy programs impact stress reduction on physiological and psychological …

The benefits of the green environment and forest are emphasized especially on the
psychological well being. In the light of the danger of climate warming, this review highlights …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Sarawak is located in one of the world's most biodiverse
regions and is home to more than 40 sub-ethnic groups that each have their own distinct …

The up-close experience of perennial landscapes has been shown to enhance residents'
perception of naturalness in the context of increasing small-scale vegetation landscapes …

Urban residents have a higher risk of hypertension and psychological stress than rural
residents. Aside from medical interventions, understanding how to control hypertension and …

Even though stress response is a defense mechanism of the body to deal with adverse daily
situations, prolonged exposure to these effects can trigger significant detriments to physical …