Analysis of Spatiotemporal Variation and Influencing Factors of Land-Use Carbon Emissions in Nine Provinces of the Yellow River Basin Based on the LMDI Model
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments to the author(s)
Manuscript id.: land-2178916
Title of the manuscript: Analysis of Spatiotemporal Variation and Influencing Factors of Land-use Carbon Emissions in Nine Provinces of the Yellow River Basin Based on the LMDI Model
There are some comments, which are to be incorporated in order to improve the manuscript, as given below:
Introduction
*Hypothesis of the work is not well formulated in the ‘Introduction’ section. The authors did not present a novel justification for carrying out this study. What is the hypothesis of the present study?
*It is insufficient and needs more improvement.
*The novelty of the work must be identified and stated more carefully. The authors have to try to explain why this paper is relevant to the wider readership.
*Authors should show the limitations of previous papers.
Results and Analysis
*All the abbreviations in Tables and Figures should be explained at the bottom of the Tables/Figures.
* All the figures should be presented in attractive way. Re-work on the figures is needed.
*In Figure 2 the indexes are not clearly visible.
*Need more improvement in discussion. It is too superficial and not a meaningful discussion. Author should try to strengthen the discussion part.
*Put reason why this type of result is obtain.
*Try to avoid mentioning Tables and Figures notation from the discussion section and re-write the discussion accordingly.
Conclusions
*Authors need to rephrase the "Conclusions" section.
*Add some limitations, underscore the scientific value added of your paper, and/or the applicability of your findings/results and future scope of study.
Recommendation: Major revision.
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Author Response
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Reviewer 2 Report
Based on the dynamic data of land-use, energy and economic changes in nine provinces (regions) for the past 30 years from 1990 to 2018, this study analyzes the spatial and temporal evolution characteristics and influencing factors of land-use carbon emissions in nine provinces of the Yellow
River Basin based on the LMDI model. The research is interesting, but still has the following deficiencies:
1. The important value of the article needs to be further highlighted, and the research progress at home and abroad is insufficient.
2. It is suggested that the time should be updated to 2021 to further study the characteristics of changes after the formulation and implementation of national strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin.
3. The data source needs to be further elaborated, and the specific source of indicators should be indicated.
4. The author analyzed the land use carbon emission of the Yellow River basin with 9 provinces, and suggested that the author should analyze the characteristics of the basin in detail, that is, whether there are differences in the land use carbon emission between the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River basin.
5. In theory, the influencing factors of land-use carbon emissions need further explanation, and it is suggested to try to build a theoretical analysis framework.
Author Response
Thank you very much for your comments on this paper. The relevant response has been added as an attachment, please check it out.
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Reviewer 3 Report
An excellent information to manage different land uses in relation to regulate carbon emissions. The indicators used really have implication in today's modern world. I don't have any technical questions. The authors have nicely concluded their work with ideal recommendations. The recommendations suggestions are to be strictly followed with strict rules, regulations and monitoring. Practically, how far it will be possible as I am bit negative to these recommendations. However, these recommendations need to be adopted in the strictest sense. Will it really be possible, if so, we can really save our earth to become Mars.
Author Response
Thanks for your comments.
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
The manuscript is suitable for publication in the journal in its current form. The authors edited their article adequately. I would recommended it for acceptance.
