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Urban Heat Islands and the Unequal Summer

Posted on June 30, 2026June 15, 2026 By Editor

Cities can become dangerously hot, especially in neighborhoods with little shade and too much concrete. On a summer day, two parts of the same city can feel completely different. One street has trees, parks, and lighter buildings. Another has asphalt, traffic, and apartments that trap heat at night. For our…

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Aging Societies and the Future of Care

Posted on June 22, 2026June 15, 2026 By Editor

Many societies are growing older, and the need for care is increasing faster than many systems can handle. College students may think aging is a distant issue, but it affects family life now. Many young adults already watch parents or grandparents manage medical appointments, loneliness, retirement worries, or daily care…

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The Four-Day Workweek and the Meaning of Productivity

Posted on June 15, 2026 By Editor

The four-day workweek challenges the idea that more hours always mean better work. Many students already know the difference between being busy and being effective. Someone can spend ten hours pretending to study and learn less than they would in three focused hours. For students preparing to enter the workforce,…

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The impact of China’s Centralization on Chinese Society

Posted on May 26, 2026April 23, 2025 By Editor

The impact of China’s Centralization on Chinese Society Centralization is an ancient system in China. It originated in the Qin Dynasty. At that time, Qin Shi Huang had just ended the Warring States Period and established the Qin Dynasty. During the Warring States Period, the supreme ruler of all countries…

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The China Income Gap: Why is It So Wide?

Posted on May 23, 2026April 23, 2025 By Editor

The China Income Gap: Why is It So Wide? Introduction Introduction: The China Income Gap: Why is It So Wide? is a guide to understanding the China Income Gap and how it’s widest since the early 1990s. The article offers an overview of income inequality in China, as well as…

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“Double Reduction” Policy in China

Posted on May 21, 2026April 23, 2025 By Editor

“Double Reduction” Policy in China Aoran Wu China is currently experiencing a great change in the field of education. That is, as the “Double Reduction” policy indicates, to reduce the amount of time K12 students devote to complete homework and to reduce extracurricular training (Yu, 2021). This policy has a…

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International Student Journal of Social Advancement

International Student Journal of Social Advancement is a student-managed journal focusing on today’s pressing social issues and challenges.

We are a group of college and high school students in the U.S., China, and Korea, among other countries, who are interested in bringing to the surface various social issues of global, regional, and local relevance for deliberation.

We invite you to participate and join us. Contact us at
editor@isjsa.org.

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