When people think of intelligent animals, dolphins, chimpanzees, and elephants often come to mind. However, octopuses have earned a place among the world's most remarkable thinkers despite being invertebrates. These marine animals belong to the class Cephalopoda and have evolved a highly sophisticated nervous system that allows them to solve problems, learn through observation, and adapt to changing environments. Unlike vertebrates, nearly two-thirds of an octopus's neurons a

The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is a widely recognized psychological theory developed by Icek Ajzen in 1985 to explain how people make decisions and why they engage in certain behaviors. The theory suggests that a person's behavior is primarily influenced by their intention to perform that behavior. In turn, this intention is shaped by three key factors: attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. TPB has been extensively applied in

Kasugai Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia. It was built in 1987 to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Kelowna and Kasugai, Japan, which became sister cities in 1965 through an international partnership that promotes cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Designed using traditional Japanese landscaping principles, the garden symbolizes peace, harmony, and the close bond between the two communities. At the ent