Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young pe...
A new vision for global education has emerged-one shaped by shifting student priorities,geopolitical challenges and the rise of non-traditional destinations.The United States,once the most popular study-abroad destina...
supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(72288101,72361137002,and 72101018);the Dutch Research Council(NWO Grant 482.22.01).
Vehicle electrification,an important method for reducing carbon emissions from road transport,has been promoted globally.In this study,we analyze how individuals adapt to this transition in transportation and its subs...
funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China“Research on Human-Oriented Medical Service Cost Control Mechanism” [Grant No.19BGL227].
This study explores the challenges and strategies of home care models for older adults with disabilities in China.The following challenges have been identified:limited policy support and lack of effective connections ...
supported by Zhejiang Provincial Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project“Ethical Issues and Ethical Order Construction in Mantel’s Novels”(Project Fund No.23NDJC287YB).
In Mantel’s Fludd,the ethical dilemma and choices faced by the residents of Featherhoughton in England have been explored.With English Reformation,the townspeople face an ethical dilemma between“maintaining traditio...
This paper conducts a comprehensive review of existing research on Privacy by Design (PbD) and behavioral economics, explores the intersection of Privacy by Design (PbD) and behavioral economics, and how designers can...
After the decoupling of the US dollar from gold in 1971,US Treasuries replaced gold as the value benchmark of the international monetary system and acquired an exorbitant privilege.Subsequently,the total amount of US ...
A growing number of young Chinese are paying more attention to whether the job they choose can enhance their self-identification and whether the job content truly creates value.CHINA has added 158 new professions to i...
the National Science Foundation grant CBET-2027552(BL);as well as by Penn State University through the Stan and Flora Kappe endowment(BL).
There is a global need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the extent of climate change.A better understanding of how our own activities and lifestyle influence our energy use and carbon emissions can help us ...
Fu Chao,a white-collar worker in Beijing,faced quite the predicament ahead of this year's Spring Festival,China's biggest annual holiday and a time for family reunion.She'd planned to spend the eight-day holiday,start...