Coupling Coordination Relationships Between Water Resource–Water Environment–Social Economy Resilience and Ecosystem Services in Five Provinces of Northwest China

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The manuscript “Coupling coordination relationships between water resources-water environment-social economy resilience and ecosystem  services in Northwest China” by wang et al quantified the water resources-water environment-social economy resilience and four ecosystem services by using InVEST and the coupling coordination degree model. Authors also pointed out that WR-WE-SEr changed in different provinces,  the spatial heterogeneity of ESsthis and CCD between WR-WE-SEr and Ess.  It is good writing and organization. Hence, I would suggest this work should be minor revision.

 

The title:

In abstract, the research region is 5 provinces in northwest China. So, I would suggest it should be changed as in 5 provinces of Northwest China.

Furthermore, I would suggest keyfinding 1 and 2 should be deleted and key finding 3 should be given more detailed because the key point of this  MS is coupling coordination relationships.

Figure 1a, I would suggest the capital should be marked. In addition, Urumqi.

Figure 1b, is the maximum precipitation about 1297mm in 2020? Is it arid or semi-arid? It should be checked.

Line 155 Formula 1,2,.. should be given reference. I would suggest should formula should be deleted because they are come from Invest model and CCD.

In section 2 material and methods, it should evaluate the uncertainty including dataset and the results.

Comments on the Quality of English Language

Overall, the quality of English language usage in this text is commendable, with strong grammar, varied vocabulary, and good coherence.

Author Response

Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your valuable time and constructive feedback on our manuscript entitled "Coupling coordination relationships between water resources-water environment-social economy resilience and ecosystem services in Northwest China".

We have carefully addressed all comments in the attached document (Response to Reviewers' Comments), with revisions clearly marked in the manuscript using "Track Changes".

Should you require any additional clarifications or adjustments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jia He
On behalf of all authors
Email: hejiahj@xjnu.edu.cn

Author Response File: Author Response.pdf

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

1. Introduction

   • Strengths: Provides a solid background on SES dynamics and regional relevance.

   • Improvements:

     • Define all acronyms (e.g., WR-WE-SEr) explicitly at first mention.

     • Simplify complex sentences for readability (e.g., revise passive voice).

2. Research Design

   • Strengths: Integrates resilience theory, InVEST, and CCD models effectively.

   • Improvements:

     • Clarify links between resilience theory and ES quantification.

3. Methods

   • Strengths: Uses established tools (InVEST) and temporal-spatial data.

   • Improvements:

     • Detail resilience metrics (e.g., resistance/adaptability indicators).

     • Address data normalization and validation (e.g., InVEST uncertainty).

     • Explain CCD threshold justification (0.2, 0.4, etc.).

4. Results

   • Strengths: Clear spatiotemporal trends with quantitative support.

   • Improvements:

     • Resolve figure inconsistencies (e.g., duplicated captions).

     • Add statistical significance tests (e.g., p-values for trends).

5. Conclusions

   • Strengths: Thematic synthesis of resilience, ES, and CCD patterns.

   • Improvements:

     • Link conclusions to RQ1/RQ2 explicitly.

     • Address contradictions (e.g., "moderate coordination" vs. "chronically dysfunctional SR-CCD").

     • Add policy recommendations (e.g., adaptive management in Xinjiang).

6. Language

   • Improvements:

     • Correct minor errors (e.g., "rigorozos" → "rigorous").

     • Simplify complex phrasing (e.g., "passive pressure mitigation dominates over proactive regulatory strategies").

7. References

   • Update citations to include recent studies (post-2020) on SES governance.

Comments for author File: Comments.pdf

Author Response

Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for your valuable time and constructive feedback on our manuscript entitled "Coupling coordination relationships between water resources-water environment-social economy resilience and ecosystem services in Northwest China".

We have carefully addressed all comments in the attached document (Response to Reviewers' Comments), with revisions clearly marked in the manuscript using "Track Changes".

Should you require any additional clarifications or adjustments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jia He
On behalf of all authors
Email: hejiahj@xjnu.edu.cn

Author Response File: Author Response.pdf