published_or_final_version / abstract / Sociology / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

published_or_final_version / abstract / Urban Planning and Environmental Management / Master / Master of Philosophy

published_or_final_version / Public Health / Master / Master of Public Health

published_or_final_version / Community Medicine / Master / Master of Public Health

abstract / Public Health / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system is a newly developed urban transit mode. It was introduced into China market and achieved speedy development in the last decade. Until now, more than 20 cities have already established their own BRT system and put into operation. However, public transport operators in China cities do not give enough attention to the quality of service provided by the BRT system. As a consequence, lack of attraction is one of the major barriers for BRT system widely development. In this situation, this study established a framework for BRT service quality analysis and applied it in Hefei BRT Route 1. This framework integrates both objective and subjective scenario. In subjective scenario, a customer satisfaction survey is conducted for BRT passengers. In the survey, customers’ satisfaction levels towards different aspects of BRT service and their travel characteristics are collected. With the results of data analysis, objective measurement is followed. Objective measurement focuses on service performance measurement. Such measurement is based on criteria for public transit level of service. Combining the results of the customer satisfaction survey and site observation, a comprehensive assessment of a transit system’s quality of service can be conducted. By analyzing the BRT system’ service quality, improvement recommendations to current BRT system in terms of BRT running way, BRT station, BRT vehicle and BRT operation system are proposed. Additionally, for better BRT service evaluation, special criteria for level of BRT service are required in future research. / published_or_final_version / Transport Policy and Planning / Master / Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning

The Neo-Confucian philosopher Yang Shih (1053-1135) flourished during one of the most fertile periods in the history of Chinese philosophy. His curiosity about differences among the Confucian classics, his interest in the Book of Change, his exploration of Buddhist philosophy and his reaction against the philosophical foundation of Wang An-shih's political policies mark Yang Shih as highly representative of his generation. That these factors led to his formulation of a Confucian metaphysics makes him philosophically significant. Further, as the Ch'eng brothers' emissary to southern China, the founder of the Tung-lin Academy, and a progenitor of Chu Hsi, Yang's historical significance is considerable. Yang Shih forms the link between northern and southern China, the Ch'eng brothers and Chu Hsi. This study offers two types of framework within which the diverse elements of Yang Shih's thought may be analyzed: (1) a systemic approach based on the centrality of metaphysics to his teachings, and (2) a comparative approach examining Yang's reaction to the philosophical underpinnings of Wang An-shih's political theories. The major portion of the dissertation deals with Yang's concept of the Tao as a palpable entity, its operator (the principle of change), and its dynamic (response). It examines the ramifications of this groundwork for Yang's theories of human nature and the value of wen (the written and cultural heritage) as well as his attitude toward so-called "heterodox" schools, most notably Buddhism and Taoism. The secondary portion of the dissertation focusses on Yang Shih's criticism of Wang An-shih's Tzu-shuo. Despite the marked divergence of their approaches to political and social issues, an examination of their respective philosophical theories shows the difference between Yang Shih and Wang An-shih to be predominantly one of discourse and emphasis rather than fundamental metaphysical theory. Three appendices follow the body of the dissertation. The first describes the various available editions of the primary source text; the second consists of a biography of Yang Shih; and a glossary of Chinese terms forms the third.

Yeung Hoi-Shan Frances. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-101). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgments --- p.iii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Literature Review and Methodology --- p.10 / Chapter 2.1 --- Civil society and democracy / Chapter 2.2 --- Civil society and public/ private dichotomy / Chapter 2.3 --- The private sphere as the cultural foundation of civil society / Chapter 2.4 --- The boundary between public and private in Mao China / Chapter 2.5 --- Reshaping of the boundary between public and private in post-Mao Era / Chapter 2.6 --- The cultural foundation of civil society of China / Chapter 2.7 --- Residents' Committees of China / Chapter 2.8 --- Methodology / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Routines of Residents' Committees / Chapter 3.1 --- Dongshan District: pioneer of reforming Residents' Committees in Guangzhou --- p.29 / Chapter 3.2 --- Residents' Committee X / Chapter 3.3 --- Duties of juiwei / Chapter 3.4 --- The one-child policy / Chapter 3.5 --- Dengue Fever Prevention / Chapter 3.6 --- Clearances of security nets / Chapter 3.7 --- Leasehold house management / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Opinions of Guangzhou Residents --- p.48 / Chapter 4.1 --- Life in the community / Chapter 4.2 --- Ling / Chapter 4.3 --- Mr. Peng / Chapter 4.4 --- Mrs. Tang / Chapter 4.5 --- Mr. Song / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Residents' Perceptions of the Private Sphere --- p.65 / Chapter 5.1 --- Four domains of the private sphere / Chapter 5.2 --- Perceptions of the four private domains of residents / Chapter 5.3 --- The right to private property: a shield against intrusion / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.83 / Chapter 6.1 --- Implications for the cultural foundation of civil society of China / Chapter 6.2 --- Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research / Bibliography --- p.90

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