Influence of the Market Supply of Construction Land on the Misallocation of Labor Resources: Empirical Evidence from China
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Editor and Authors
The issue of land supply and the importance of labor is quite relevant, in terms of research and contribution to knowledge. it is a relevant topic. It is very important for the academic community to develop research on these current issues. The work is well structured. The abstract, introduction and literature review are written in a thoughtful and balanced way. The methodology and the discussion of the results are presented in a clear and objective way. The collected data were analyzed through quantitative methodology, presenting a model with reliable results. The conclusion is presented objectively and sparingly, without being long and tedious. The bibliography is extensive and current.
Other issues related to the work presented:
1. What is the main question addressed by the research? Is it relevant and interesting?
The work aims to create a territorial strategy based on the value of thermal water systems, promoting the appreciation of their natural capital. The research proposes a resilient territorial brand, whose processes of change must be evaluated in space and time through the engagement of the local community. It is a very relevant, interesting and current issue, not only for Italy, but also for Europe itself. This is a relevant, pertinent, and interesting question as a current research topic.
2. How original is the topic? What does it add to the subject area compared with other published material?
The topic is original and relevant in this area of investigation. The way the authors approach the issue of land supply and the importance of labor is quite relevant, in terms of research and contribution to knowledge. This is an important work in this area of investigation. This is an in-depth work, with a quantitative methodology with a very strong explanatory and predictive capacity, on the subject studied.
3. Is the paper well written? Is the text clear and easy to read?
Yes, the text is well written, in a clear, objective, and precise way. A very well written paper, in a balanced way, and easy to read for the academic community and society in general.
4. Are the conclusions consistent with the evidence and arguments presented? Do they address the main question posed?
The conclusions and implications are well written and well presented, they are the result of the discussion of the results, they are written in a clear way and in line with the text that precedes them. The conclusion focuses on and responds to all research hypotheses studied. These are well-crafted and well-written conclusions. The conclusion is balanced and parsimonious. It presents the implications for future work and for society in China as well as globally.
5. Is there any current bibliography that can be suggested, with the aim of improving the paper?
The bibliography is extensive, current and of good quality. There is no bibliography to suggest.
Author Response
Response 1：Thank you for your comments. We really appreciate your efforts in reviewing our manuscript. We have revised the manuscript English grammar and style.
Reviewer 2 Report
The considerations undertaken in the article deserve a high substantive evaluation. It constists of:
1/ taking up important and current issues,
2/ proposed rederch model,
3/ presented results of the analyses,
4/ presented conclusions and directions of futher reseach.
Taking this into account, I believe that the article can be published in the present form.
Author Response
Response 2：Thank you very much for your recognition and evaluation of the scientific significance of the article.
Reviewer 3 Report
1. What is the main question addressed by the research?
The summary lacks an explicit research goal and research hypotheses. Although the article is generally written in a very interesting way, the lack of a clearly formulated research goal and research hypothesis means that the reader can only guess what the author wanted to verify. This article element needs to be corrected. 2. Do you consider the topic original or relevant in the field? Does it address a specific gap in the field?
The subject of the article is very interesting and presented in a good way, however, it requires taking into account the corrections indicated in the previous point.
3. What does it add to the subject area compared with other published material?
The most valuable feature of the article is the proposed analytical procedure - the use of statistical tools appropriate to the analyzed topic.
4. What specific improvements should the authors consider regarding the methodology? What further controls should be considered?
The methodology used is typical for this type of analysis. I do not have any critical comments on this section.
5. Are the conclusions consistent with the evidence and arguments presented and do they address the main question posed?
The conclusions are in line with the objectives set out in the article. Moreover, they show implications for practice.
6. Are the references appropriate?
The literature cited in the work corresponds to the current research status in the field of the discussed issues.
7. Please include any assitional comments on the tables and figures.
No critical remarks regarding tables and figures.
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Author Response
Response 1：Thank you for your comments. The research methods we have adopted have been very mature in the research field. Due to space reasons, we did not elaborate on the research methods, but we have added references to the research methods.
“A spatial Durbin model (SDM) is a combined expansion form of a spatial lag model and a spatial error term model. A SDM can be established by adding corresponding constraints to a spatial lag model and spatial error model. A SDM is a type of SAR model (spatial autoregressive model), which is enhanced by adding spatial lag variables [42]. The formula is as follows:”(lines 324-327)
- Elhorst，J. P., Dynamic Spatial Panels：Models，Methods and Inferences. Journal of Geographical System 2012, 14(1), 5-18.(lines 746-747)
Point 2:
The summary lacks an explicit research goal and research hypotheses. Although the article is generally written in a very interesting way, the lack of a clearly formulated research goal and research hypothesis means that the reader can only guess what the author wanted to verify. This article element needs to be corrected.
Response 2：Thank you very much for your comments, which will make our manuscript more perfect. We have revised the manuscript accordingly.
“ In particular, how does the MSCL affect LMIS, and can effective MSCL reduce LMIS in China? Thinking about and answering this question is of great practical significance for China if the country is to formulate a scientific and reasonable land resource allocation policy and promote the optimal allocation of resources. “(lines 43-46)
In 4.2. Benchmark regression, we found that the MSCL plays an obvious role in reducing LMIS (lines 374-375), and we have answered the research question in 4.2. We also found that the impact mechanism of the MSCL on LMIS is different in different regions, so a panel threshold effect model is used for regression(lines 367-368), we know that the MSCL can indeed reduce LMIS, but this does not mean that more MSCL is better. In this paper, we do not adopt the form of traditional economics to put forward research assumptions.
Point 3:
The most valuable feature of the article is the proposed analytical procedure - the use of statistical tools appropriate to the analyzed topic.
The methodology used is typical for this type of analysis. I do not have any critical comments on this section.
The conclusions are in line with the objectives set out in the article. Moreover, they show implications for practice.
The literature cited in the work corresponds to the current research status in the field of the discussed issues.
No critical remarks regarding tables and figures.
Response 3: Thank you very much for your evaluation of the scientific significance of the paper.
