Modeling the eco-efficiency of Chinese prefecture-level cities with regional heterogeneities: A comparative perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2019.03.012
Abstract: It is important to investigate the sustainability nexus using composite ecological efficiency (eco-efficiency) indicators from quantitative and computational modeling perspectives. To provide a more comprehensive measure of eco-efficiency, this paper develops three data envelopment analysis… read more here.
Keywords: eco efficiency; sbm; level cities; efficiency ... See more keywords
Spatial-temporal characteristics and determinants of land urbanization quality in China: Evidence from 285 prefecture-level cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.12.011
Abstract: Abstract This study contributes to research on the land–growth–environment nexus by putting emphasis on assessing the quality of land urbanization using our evaluation index system from four aspects: suitability of land urbanization, social, economic and… read more here.
Keywords: quality; land urbanization; 285 prefecture; land ... See more keywords
Spatio-temporal evolution and driving factors of new urbanization in central China based on multi-source data
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298099
Abstract: Urbanization is an inevitable outcome of the development of human society to a certain stage, and it is also an irreversible pattern of the concentration degree of human society. Based on multi-source data such as… read more here.
Keywords: level cities; new urbanization; driving factors; prefecture level ... See more keywords
BRP-Net: A discrete-aware network based on attention mechanisms and LSTM for birth rate prediction in prefecture-level cities
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307721
Abstract: The continuous decline in the birth rate can lead to a series of social and economic problems. Accurately predicting the birth rate of a region will help national and local governments to formulate more scientifically… read more here.
Keywords: level cities; prefecture level; brp net; birth rate ... See more keywords
The fine evaluation and optimization strategy of barrier-free public activity systems from the perspective of a county-level city: Xinle, Hebei Province
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DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1695161
Abstract: Compared with prefecture-level cities and other large cities, county-level cities in China have significant differences in composition of public service facilities, population size characteristics, and social awareness. Thus, it is necessary to conduct refined research… read more here.
Keywords: level cities; free public; barrier free; county level ... See more keywords
Spatial Heterogeneity of Carbon Emissions and Its Influencing Factors in China: Evidence from 286 Prefecture-Level Cities
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031226
Abstract: In the face of the severe challenge of global warming, promoting low-carbon emission reductions is an important measure to cope with global climate change and achieve a green cycle of sustainable development. The purpose of… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; level cities; carbon emissions; 286 prefecture ... See more keywords
Linking Environmental Regulation and Digital Transformation in Urban China: Evidence from Prefecture-Level Cities
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DOI: 10.3390/land14081643
Abstract: The digital economy is a vital driver of industrial transformation and green development in China. This study aims to investigate how formal and informal environmental regulations affected the growth of the digital economy across Chinese… read more here.
Keywords: level cities; level; prefecture level; regulation digital ... See more keywords