Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Librarieshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNT/browse/?sort=date_d&fq=str_location_country:China&fq=str_location_country:United+States2016-02-09T16:37:48-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT LibrariesCross-cultural Differences in the Presentation of Depressive Symptoms2016-02-09T16:37:48-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc801937/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc801937/"><img alt="Cross-cultural Differences in the Presentation of Depressive Symptoms" title="Cross-cultural Differences in the Presentation of Depressive Symptoms" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc801937/small/"/></a></p><p>Epidemiological studies show that China has a lower prevalence rate of major depression than that of Western countries. The disparity in prevalence is commonly attributed to the tendency of Chinese to somatize depression. Empirical evidence of Chinese somatization has yielded mixed results. The present study thus aimed to 1) examine differences in somatic and psychological symptom reporting between Chinese from Macau and Americans in America and 2) identify cultural and psychological variables that would predict somatization. Independent and interdependent self-construals, sociotropy, and emotional approach coping were hypothesized to predict somatization of depression. Participants included 353 Chinese and 491 American college students who completed self-report measures online. Contrary to prediction, results indicated that Americans endorsed a higher proportion of somatic symptoms than Chinese did. Sociotropy predicted both relative endorsement and severity of somatic symptoms for the American sample, whereas emotional expression coping was related to somatization in the Chinese sample. The findings challenge the common assumption of greater Chinese somatization and highlight the importance of context in understanding the relationships between somatization and cultural and psychological variables. Implications of the present study and future directions are discussed.</p>Our Planet, February 20102010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28538/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28538/"><img alt="Our Planet, February 2010" title="Our Planet, February 2010" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28538/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to programs in several countries that are investing in a "green economy" in order to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.</p>Dead Planet, Living Planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28586/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28586/"><img alt="Dead Planet, Living Planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development" title="Dead Planet, Living Planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28586/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses some vital services that natural ecosystems contribute to human health and development.</p>Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2010: Analysis of Trends and Issues in the Finacning2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28505/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28505/"><img alt="Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2010: Analysis of Trends and Issues in the Finacning" title="Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2010: Analysis of Trends and Issues in the Finacning" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28505/small/"/></a></p><p>This report shows that in spite of the global economic downturn, investment in sustainable energy is still strong.</p>Renewables 2010: Global Status Report2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28540/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28540/"><img alt="Renewables 2010: Global Status Report" title="Renewables 2010: Global Status Report" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28540/small/"/></a></p><p>This report describes economic trends in building the capacity of renewable energy in several countries.</p>Our Planet, December 20092010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28534/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28534/"><img alt="Our Planet, December 2009" title="Our Planet, December 2009" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28534/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, know as the Copenhagen Summit, which sought an international agreement on climate change mitigation.</p>Our Planet, February 20092010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28535/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28535/"><img alt="Our Planet, February 2009" title="Our Planet, February 2009" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28535/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to so called "Green Economy" measures such as large public transportation plans, tree planting programs, and government policies that provide incentives for improving energy efficiency.</p>Policies to Change the World: Energy Sufficiency - Eight Policies towards the Sustainable Use of Energy2010-05-28T13:18:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13694/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13694/"><img alt="Policies to Change the World: Energy Sufficiency - Eight Policies towards the Sustainable Use of Energy" title="Policies to Change the World: Energy Sufficiency - Eight Policies towards the Sustainable Use of Energy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13694/small/"/></a></p><p>This booklet discusses how energy sufficiency is the best solution for reducing energy consumption and waste. It presents policies for reducing global energy consumption such as energy auditing, phasing out incandescent light bulbs, combined heat/cooling energy and power, carbon-negative cooking, smart metering, area road pricing, and other measures.</p>UNEP Year Book 2009: New Science in Our Changing Environment2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28578/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28578/"><img alt="UNEP Year Book 2009: New Science in Our Changing Environment" title="UNEP Year Book 2009: New Science in Our Changing Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28578/small/"/></a></p><p>This publication provides an overview of global and regional environmental issues policy decisions during 2009.</p>Our Planet, December 20082010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28531/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28531/"><img alt="Our Planet, December 2008" title="Our Planet, December 2008" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28531/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted the use of renewable energy in climate strategy and economic growth.</p>Our Planet, May 20082010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28533/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28533/"><img alt="Our Planet, May 2008" title="Our Planet, May 2008" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28533/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to a discussion of ways to reduce carbon emissions in order to reduce the threats of climate change.</p>UNEP Year Book 2008: An Overview of Our Changing Environment2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28577/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28577/"><img alt="UNEP Year Book 2008: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" title="UNEP Year Book 2008: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28577/small/"/></a></p><p>This publication is an overview of global and regional environmental issues and policy decisions actions during 2008.</p>Our Planet, September 20072010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28527/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28527/"><img alt="Our Planet, September 2007" title="Our Planet, September 2007" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28527/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to the the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol.</p>Our Planet, February 20072010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28528/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28528/"><img alt="Our Planet, February 2007" title="Our Planet, February 2007" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28528/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue presents both positive and negative views of globalization, and explores a new model of sustainable globalization.</p>Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 3, 20072010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28555/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28555/"><img alt="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 3, 2007" title="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 3, 2007" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28555/small/"/></a></p><p>Tunza is a UNEP magazine for and by young people. This issue is devoted to the value of forest ecosystems.</p>Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 4, 20072010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28556/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28556/"><img alt="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 4, 2007" title="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 4, Number 4, 2007" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28556/small/"/></a></p><p>Tunza is a UNEP magazine for and by young people. This issue is devoted to the relationship between gender and the environment.</p>GEO Year Book 2006: An Overview of Our Changing Environment2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28575/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28575/"><img alt="GEO Year Book 2006: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" title="GEO Year Book 2006: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28575/small/"/></a></p><p>This publication describes major global environmental issues and policy decisions during 2006.</p>GEO Year Book 2004/5: An Overview of Our Changing Environment2010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28574/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28574/"><img alt="GEO Year Book 2004/5: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" title="GEO Year Book 2004/5: An Overview of Our Changing Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28574/small/"/></a></p><p>This publication discusses global environmental efforts, successes, and setbacks of 2004.</p>Our Planet, Volume 16, Number 1, 20052010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28518/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28518/"><img alt="Our Planet, Volume 16, Number 1, 2005" title="Our Planet, Volume 16, Number 1, 2005" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28518/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to environmental problems and solutions specific to urban environments.</p>Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 3, Number 1, 20052010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28549/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28549/"><img alt="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 3, Number 1, 2005" title="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 3, Number 1, 2005" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28549/small/"/></a></p><p>Tunza is a magazine published by the UN Environment Programme about environmental issues from a youth perspective. This issue is about transportation, urban planning, waste management, and ecology.</p>Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 3, 20042010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28515/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28515/"><img alt="Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 3, 2004" title="Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 3, 2004" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28515/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to energy.</p>Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 1, 20032010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28514/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28514/"><img alt="Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 1, 2003" title="Our Planet, Volume 14, Number 1, 2003" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28514/small/"/></a></p><p>Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to water consumption.</p>Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 1, Number 1, 20032010-09-11T23:15:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28543/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28543/"><img alt="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 1, Number 1, 2003" title="Tunza: The UNEP Magazine for Youth, Volume 1, Number 1, 2003" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28543/small/"/></a></p><p>Tunza is a magazine published by the UN Environment Programme about environmental issues from a youth perspective. This issue is about freshwater resources.</p>U. S. China Policy During the Cold War Era (1948-1989)2014-03-24T20:07:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277993/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277993/"><img alt="U. S. China Policy During the Cold War Era (1948-1989)" title="U. S. China Policy During the Cold War Era (1948-1989)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277993/small/"/></a></p><p>In this study a comprehensive multivariate time-series model is built to explain American foreign policy toward the People's Republic of China, during the cold war era from 1948 to 1989.</p>U.S. - China Bilateral Trade 1972 - 19922014-03-26T09:30:20-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278694/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278694/"><img alt="U.S. - China Bilateral Trade 1972 - 1992" title="U.S. - China Bilateral Trade 1972 - 1992" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278694/small/"/></a></p><p>The main task of this thesis is to investigate economic implications of U.S.- China trade. The study period covers from 1972 to 1992. Data are available from International Financial Statistics, Survey of Current Business, Statistical Yearbook of P.R.China. Various hypotheses are employed to explain the basis and gain of trade, the impact of trade on both economies, and the major determinants of bilateral trade flows. This thesis contains five parts: I. Introduction; II. Outlook; III. Theoretical Analysis; IV. Empirical Study; and V. Conclusion. The major findings of this thesis are that both countries have gained advantages from trade and have also faced some unpleasant problems; several widely recognized theories serve as good approaches to understand these issues; the time series distributed lag models are helpful in explaining the determinants of trade flows.</p>A Comparison of Thailand's Relations with the United States and China, 1965-19752015-05-10T06:16:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504473/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504473/"><img alt="A Comparison of Thailand's Relations with the United States and China, 1965-1975" title="A Comparison of Thailand's Relations with the United States and China, 1965-1975" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504473/small/"/></a></p><p>This thesis compares Thailand',s relations with the United States and China from 196541975, The realist as-sumes that the structure of power in the internationall system determines overall relations between states' First, this study describes the power situation in southeast Asia in 1965, The next steps are concerned with the study of Thai-U, S. relations and Thai-Chinese relations, The thesis finds that Thailand's relations with the United States and China are determined by the structure of power. When a major power like the United States changes its policies to accommodate China, Thailand, which is a small country, turns to be more friendly with China, These attitudes correlate with the realist assumption,.</p>A Preliminary Study of Selected Factors Related to the Decision of Chinese Students to Remain in the United States or Return to Taiwan2015-05-10T06:16:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504535/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504535/"><img alt="A Preliminary Study of Selected Factors Related to the Decision of Chinese Students to Remain in the United States or Return to Taiwan" title="A Preliminary Study of Selected Factors Related to the Decision of Chinese Students to Remain in the United States or Return to Taiwan" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504535/small/"/></a></p><p>The purpose of this study is to explore selected factors that may be related to Chinese students' decisions to remain in the United States or return to Taiwan after they finish their studies. Based upon the Chi Square test, the results are: students likely to remain in the United States are influenced by the understanding of the life style of those Chinese who had stayed, perceived less prejudice from American people, and received political freedom in the United States. Factors influencing the decision to return to Taiwan are likely to include family expectation to return, willingness to devote one's ability for the betterment of Taiwan's future, and stronger identification with Taiwan. It is suggested that a long-term cost-benefit analysis be conducted so that it is possible to understand whether Taiwan's brain drain is a loss or a gain to its development.</p>The Question of Restrictions on Travel to China: a Case Study in United States-China Relations (1948-1971)2012-12-27T22:03:54-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc131558/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc131558/"><img alt="The Question of Restrictions on Travel to China: a Case Study in United States-China Relations (1948-1971)" title="The Question of Restrictions on Travel to China: a Case Study in United States-China Relations (1948-1971)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc131558/small/"/></a></p><p>This study is concerned with the United States policy on restriction of travel to China and its effects on national and international politics.</p>Heading for 100 % renewable urban transport: Policy recommendations2010-05-28T13:18:34-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13734/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13734/"><img alt="Heading for 100 % renewable urban transport: Policy recommendations" title="Heading for 100 % renewable urban transport: Policy recommendations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc13734/small/"/></a></p><p>The brochure promotes urban transportation policy to increase the use of renewable energy to 100%. Seen globally, transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet fossil fuels are becoming scarce, will become increasingly expensive and will eventually stop being viable as transport fuels. Before this happens, climate change will have begun to have a serious impact on human lives. The authors believe that it is crucial to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy as soon as possible, especially in the transport sector.
Making urban transport independent of fossil fuel is a great challenge, but the authors cite growing evidence that it can be achieved.</p>