Pertanika journal of social science & humanities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(S4), P. 93 - 119
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Contributing
to
the
growing
interest
in
understanding
impact
of
farmer
cooperatives
on
rural
household
welfare,
we
add
new
empirical
evidence
current
literature
and
debate.
In
particular,
this
study
investigates
sales
per
hectare
land
crop
diversification,
which
have
been
largely
overlooked.
We
apply
Propensity
Score
Matching
method
Cambodia
Inter-Censal
Agricultural
Survey
2019,
with
its
large
sample
size
16,000
small-scale
producers.
Additionally,
perform
a
robustness
check
ensure
our
findings
are
unbiased.
Results
indicate
that
Cambodian
farmers
perceive
as
risk-sharing
mechanism
or
knowledge-sharing
platform
provides
technical
know-how
cope
natural
calamities.
(PSM)
outputs
show
significantly
positive
participating
diversification
index.
This
thus
advocates
increasing
support
implementing
policies
by
government
help
thrive
expand.
Ecology and Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(4)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Promoting
rural
sustainable
development
requires
improving
systems’
self-organization
to
reduce
dependence
on
external
resources,
which
is
inherently
difficult
in
peasant
economies
due
low
household
income.
Bottom-up
collective
action
can
help
address
these
issues.
However,
few
studies
have
examined
how
networks
of
elite
and
non-elite
actors
influence
system
transitions
toward
sustainability.
This
study
scrutinizes
the
changing
structures
collaborative
three
Chinese
villages
through
analysis
actor
groups
their
relationships.
We
also
examine
key
elements
that
at
every
phase
development.
The
case
demonstrate
(1)
elites
play
a
vital
role
formation
facilitate
awareness;
(2)
spatial
relationships
are
as
essential
institutional
design
for
successful
response
problems;
(3)
highly
centralized
improve
efficiency
reorganization,
renewal,
innovation
village
system,
but
outcome
depends
leadership
central
actors;
(4)
social
memory
human
capital
most
important
needed
exploit
technology-driven
windows
opportunity
achieve
strong
These
results
provide
insights
enhancing
capacity
self-organize
capturing
Resources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 57 - 57
Published: April 9, 2024
Addressing
the
global
challenge
of
sustainable
waste
management,
this
research
investigates
influence
social
dynamics
and
digital
connectivity
on
rural
residents’
willingness
to
adopt
classification
practices,
essential
for
environmental
management.
Through
a
comprehensive
analysis
5413
participants
surveyed
in
China
Labor-force
Dynamic
Survey
(CLDS),
study
employs
novel
mixed-methods
approach.
It
integrates
quantitative
with
Manski
interaction
framework
Recursive
Bivariate
Probit
model
explore
intricate
interplay
between
community
interactions,
internet
access,
behaviors.
Our
methodology
stands
out
its
unique
combination
theory
econometric
modeling
address
pressing
issue.
Results
highlight
significant
effect
mobile
use
interactions
within
communities
enhancing
towards
classification.
Notably,
emerges
as
key
facilitator
engagement,
mediating
influences,
fostering
collective
approach
Considering
these
insights,
we
propose
targeted
policy
interventions
that
blend
strategies
traditional
engagement
efforts.
Recommendations
include
crafting
literacy
programs
leveraging
media
bolster
community-centric
governance.
By
harnessing
synergistic
potential
tools
dynamics,
aim
elevate
effectiveness
initiatives
China,
offering
scalable
sustainability.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 112008 - 112008
Published: April 13, 2024
The
core
of
dual
circulation
in
the
Three
Gorges
Reservoir
Area
(TGRA)
and
greening
Yangtze
River
is
sustainable
development.
housing-industry
coordinate
extremely
important
to
ensuring
a
more
TGRA.
Here,
we
investigate
overall
characteristics
transformation
development
rural
revitalization
path
TGRA
at
microscopic
perspective.
Taking
Wutu
village
(WTV),
historical
cultural
TGRA,
as
case
study
area,
also
analyze
evolution,
stage
characteristics,
trends
system
(HIS)
using
theoretical
analysis
empirical
research
from
perspective
spatio-temporal-development
complex
adaptability
model.
findings
reveal
that:
(1)
In
traditional
separation
stage(1978–1998),
villagers'
self-organization
positive
correct
leadership
party
branch
are
dominant
forces
for
evolution
HIS
WTV.
adaptive
behavior
main
body
strength
effect
limited,
accumulation
quantitative
change.
(2)
cooperative
(1999–2018),
force
WTV,
government's
policy
support
(3)
modern
integration
(2019
present),
interaction
multiple
subjects
Multiple
entities
further
adapt
various
changes
external
environment,
structure
level
have
taken
qualitative
leap.
Overall,
WTV
dynamic
continuous
process.
Based
on
driving
mechanism
HIS,
it
necessary
improve
response
ability
general
law
effectively
regulate
upgrading
Our
outcomes
offer
valuable
insights
fostering
transformation,
enhancing
ultimately
propelling
towards
prosperous
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 6575 - 6575
Published: July 31, 2024
Enhancing
collective
action
among
rural
households
is
crucial
for
promoting
revitalization
and
improving
livelihoods
in
underdeveloped
areas.
Taking
Shanxi
Province,
China,
as
a
case
study,
this
paper
employed
household
survey
method
to
collect
312
questionnaires
from
households.
Using
the
mean
value
analysis
of
measured
items
questionnaire.
The
participation
status
farmers
less
developed
areas
actions,
such
farmers’
professional
cooperatives,
village
cadre
elections,
cooperative
construction
small
farmland
water
conservancy,
was
examined
four
aspects:
willingness
participate,
frequency
participation,
time
sense
participation.
From
perspectives
livelihood
risks,
assets,
patterns,
income,
it
analyzed
conditions
regions.
Building
upon
empowerment
livelihoods,
study
further
applied
multiple
linear
regression
model
assess
impact
on
livelihoods.
findings
indicated
(1)
strong
perceived
participate
action,
albeit
with
low
limited
commitment;
(2)
relatively
levels,
characterized
by
predominant
subsistence
farming,
small-scale
non-specialized
enterprises,
yet
notable
resilience
against
risks;
(3)
that
significantly
enhances
positively.
Based
these
findings,
policy
recommendations
are
proposed,
emphasizing
enhancement
organization,
provision
incentive
mechanisms,
improvement
skills
qualities
foster
greater
action.
Applied Economics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: May 23, 2024
We
examine
the
impact
of
collective
action
on
rural
economic
development
and
moderating
threshold
effects
labour
outmigration
using
farm
household
survey
data
from
China.
The
results
indicate
that
can
enhance
development;
however,
its
efficacy
may
decrease
in
highly
populated
villages.
Mechanisms
for
assessments
effectiveness
action.
Labour
negatively
moderates
relationship
between
development,
suppressing
facilitating
effect
development.
Collective
significantly
boosts
when
level
is
below
a
certain
threshold.
However,
if
it
above
this
threshold,
becomes
insignificant.
This
study
highlights
positive
role
critical
migration
dynamic.
Environmental and Sustainability Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 100428 - 100428
Published: June 25, 2024
The
accelerated
pace
of
urbanization
and
industrialization
in
China
has
given
rise
to
air
pollution
the
form
PM2.5.
This
poses
significant
threats
atmospheric
environment
human
health.
Traditional
statistical
models
often
lack
required
data
precision
for
medium
or
small-scale
epidemiological
pollutant
exposure
studies.
Therefore,
alternative
approaches
must
be
developed.
study
employs
Random
Forest
(RF)
model,
utilizing
measured
PM2.5
concentration
auxiliary
data,
simulate
with
1
km
spatial
resolution
2015–2019.
results
showed
that:
(1)
RF
model
was
sufficiently
accurate
a
10-fold
CV,
resulting
coefficient
determination
(R2)
0.75,
root-mean-square
error
(RMSE)
measuring
at
13.24
μg/m3,
mean
absolute
(MAE)
9.12
μg/m3
(2)
A
notable
variation
dynamic
pattern
were
observed.
geographical
distribution
displayed
elevated
levels
northern
regions
subdued
southern
regions,
most
values
recorded
Xinjiang
Northern
China.
(3)
Pollution
five
major
urban
agglomerations,
ranked
from
high
low,
as
follows:
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei
(BTH),
Guanzhong
Plain
(GZP),
Yangtze
River
Delta
(YRD),
Chengdu-Chongqing
(CY),
Pearl
(PRD).
(4)
whole
country
generally
downward
trend.
These
findings
offer
valuable
scientific
insights
support
environmental
protection
research
endeavors.
Finally,
policy
implications
coordinated
development
economy
national
sustainable
experimental
zone
agglomerations
proposed
achieve
more
equitable
balanced
development.
paper
provides
recommendations
empirical
evidence
further
promoting
balance
zones.
Pertanika journal of social science & humanities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(S4), P. 93 - 119
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Contributing
to
the
growing
interest
in
understanding
impact
of
farmer
cooperatives
on
rural
household
welfare,
we
add
new
empirical
evidence
current
literature
and
debate.
In
particular,
this
study
investigates
sales
per
hectare
land
crop
diversification,
which
have
been
largely
overlooked.
We
apply
Propensity
Score
Matching
method
Cambodia
Inter-Censal
Agricultural
Survey
2019,
with
its
large
sample
size
16,000
small-scale
producers.
Additionally,
perform
a
robustness
check
ensure
our
findings
are
unbiased.
Results
indicate
that
Cambodian
farmers
perceive
as
risk-sharing
mechanism
or
knowledge-sharing
platform
provides
technical
know-how
cope
natural
calamities.
(PSM)
outputs
show
significantly
positive
participating
diversification
index.
This
thus
advocates
increasing
support
implementing
policies
by
government
help
thrive
expand.