Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 9800 - 9800
Published: June 19, 2023
Reasonable
evaluation
of
the
transformation
efficiency
resource-based
cities
can
provide
a
reliable
basis
for
correcting
factor
misallocation
and
optimizing
allocation.
This
study
improves
directional
distance
function
from
aspects
direction
vector
endogeneity,
relative
exogenous
weight.
Based
on
improved
model,
data
China’s
prefecture-level
2003
to
2018
are
used
measure
compare
non-resource-based
cities.
By
setting
different
weights,
considering
total
only
energy
obtained.
Further
comparative
analysis
shows
that
two
efficiencies
lower
than
those
cities,
keep
same
change
trend.
Whether
it
is
city
or
city,
level
considers
factors
lower.
Further,
this
decomposes
according
three
dimensions
finds
efficiency,
output
environmental
different,
in
conservation,
economic
growth
friendliness
also
different.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 111728 - 111728
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Promoting
high-quality
development
of
logistics
industry
(LHQD)
becomes
imperative
to
decrease
costs
in
real
economy
and
intensify
endogenous
power
economic
development.
In
this
paper,
we
construct
an
evaluation
system
consisting
21
indicators
four
dimensions:
output
scale,
operation
quality,
social
contribution
green
Thereafter,
apply
improved
entropy
weight
method,
kernel
density
estimation
Dagum
Gini
coefficient
carve
out
spatial
temporal
distribution,
dynamic
evolution
regional
differences
LHQD.
Finally,
adopt
geographical
weighted
regression
(GTWR)
model
reveal
heterogeneous
effect
each
selected
factor
on
Outcome
indicates:
(1)
The
level
LHQD
rose
at
average
annual
growth
rate
2.776%
between
2004
2018,
however
with
significant
inter-provincial
differences.
(2)
the
whole
nation
three
major
regions
were
bipolar
or
multipolar,
distinctive
gradient
characteristics.
(3)
overall
difference
primarily
came
from
deviation
among
regions,
kept
expanding.
(4)
impact
various
factors
was
characterized
by
heterogeneity.
Specifically,
positive
innovation
capacity,
digitalization
level,
foreign
direct
investment,
transportation
infrastructure
environmental
regulation
gradually
increased
time.
It
stronger
for
eastern
region
than
western
region.
contrast,
industrial
agglomeration's
stimulus
had
diminished,
high-value
its
shifted
east
center.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
The
study
examines
the
digital
finance
(DF)
and
regional
sustainable
development
(RSD)
across
90
cities
within
six
major
city
clusters
in
China
over
period
from
2011
to
2020.
By
constructing
an
evaluation
index
system
for
DF
RSD,
we
employed
entropy
value
method
assess
their
levels,
coupling
coordination
degree
(CCD)
model
evaluate
interplay.
Our
analysis
extended
temporal
spatial
disparities,
distribution
dynamics,
convergence
of
CCD
through
kernel
density
estimation,
Markov
chain
analysis,
$$\sigma$$
σ
-convergence,
$$\beta$$
β
-convergence
techniques.
results
indicate
a
consistent
upward
trend
CCD,
yet
it
remains
at
low
level
with
pronounced
disparities
characteristics.
distribution’s
central
tendency
has
shifted
rightward
progressively,
albeit
decelerating
pace
annually.
transition
probability
matrix
suggests
stable
various
hinting
“club
convergence”.
Furthermore,
both
analyses
reveal
significant
trends
enhanced
by
economic
growth
factors.
Using
Quadratic
Assignment
Procedure
(QAP)
method,
found
that
significantly
influence
CCD’s
variances.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 1401 - 1401
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Despite
the
recognized
importance
of
green
total
factor
productivity
(GTFP)
in
literature,
there
remains
a
scarcity
studies
examining
impact
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
on
GTFP
at
level
service
enterprises,
particularly
regarding
role
DT
this
relationship.
To
address
gap,
we
utilize
data
from
listed
enterprises
China
to
examine
FDI
enterprise
and
digital
transformation
(DT)
link.
The
results
indicate
that
enhanced
significantly
decreases
GTFP.
Moreover,
negative
is
primarily
attributable
decline
technological
innovation.
Additionally,
alleviates
detrimental
effect
services
Furthermore,
moderated
mediation
tests
reveal
exerts
moderate
mediating
latter
segment
pathway
linking
These
insights
offer
valuable
guidance
harnessing
for
higher
GTFP,
informing
practical
policy
recommendations.
