Showing papers by "Parkland College published in 2016"

Comparing the Economic Developments Between South Korea and China

Abstract: Kim, Hye Tae.2016.Comparing the economic developments between South Korea and China,Report,[Champaign]Parkland College,7

Climate Change: Causes, Effec ts, and Solutions

Abstract: Climate change has become a widespread topic in recent years. This a problem that resulted from the emission of greenhouse gases that affect our environment. Therefore, it raises questions on whether the problem is caused by human activities or it’s just a part of nature’s cycle. This paper discusses and compares the factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature, some effects of climate change, and some solutions that have been developed to prevent or slow climate change from progressing. Climate Change According to NASA, the Earth average temperature has increased about 1 degree Fahrenheit during the 20th century (Global Climate Change: Effects). That might sound like it isn’t a great change, but its effects on our environment have proven otherwise. The impacts of this small change in the temperature are many, from longer drought seasons and heat waves to more aggressive hurricanes (Global Climate Change: Effects). Furthermore, the increase in the earth’s average temperature created a variety of problems that left a lasting scar on our environment (Global Climate Change: Effects).

Addressing the Suicide Rate in South Korea

Abstract: South Korea has one of the highest suicide rate among all the OECD countries as its threeyear average of suicide rate is 31.97 per 100,000 persons. This paper re-identified the suicide rate in South Korea using the OECD database. After the procedure, hypotheses were used to find the certain socio-economic factors that correlate with the rate. Previously published studies and South Korean government databases were analyzed to find the correlations between possible socio-economic factors and changes in suicide rate to check the hypothesis. Certain hypotheses proved true and there were certain socio-economic factors that showed significant correlation with the change in suicide rate in South Korea. Those certain factors affect (or at least correlate) with the change in suicide rate in South Korea. To prevent this rate from growing further, the government must exercise preventions in certain areas to decrease the rate, possibly increasing overall happiness level of the country.