Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Social-Ecological System Vulnerability in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
1) The abstract does not need to describe too much about the research gap, but focus on the research methods and results.
2) Line 79, As a methodological innovation, the article needs to emphasize the advancements of its own indicators.
3) The discussion section needs to restate the advanced nature of the methods and indicators used in the article, such as how it compares to existing methods.
Author Response
Point 1:The abstract does not need to describe too much about the research gap, but focus on the research methods and results
Response 1: Modified
Point 2: Line 79, As a methodological innovation, the article needs to emphasize the advancements of its own indicators
Response 2: Add innovative description of indicators
Point 3: The discussion section needs to restate the advanced nature of the methods and indicatorsused in the article, such as how it compares to existing methods
Response 3: Add a comparison of methods such as SES, VSD, and BP neural network to this article
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Reviewer 2 Report
Under the catalysis of global changes and human activities, social and ecological systems are undergoing more and more dynamic changes. Understanding the space-time evolution, vulnerability assessment and impact mechanism of social-social-ecosystem (SES) under complex interactions is conducive to the sustainable development of regional economy and society.One of the world’s four major bay areas, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA hereafter), with its unique geographic advantages, has traditionally been the frontline of China’s reform, opening-up and economic development.Based on the relevant data of 11 cities in Dawan District from 2010 to 2020, the author has constructed an indicator system for evaluating land and sea SESs from three aspects of exposure, sensitivity and adaptability. Analysis of space-time evolution characteristics of social and economic vulnerability in Dawan District analyzes the influencing factors from the natural, social and economic fields, and explores its impact mechanism.The research is an interesting research topic, and it also has some practical significance. Overall, the structure of the paper respects the journal's format. I can see that the authors gave a significant effort to make the paper well written and compelling. I think this paper can be published once authors make revisions.
1. The abstract is not concise enough to highlight the innovation of research. Further streamlining is needed to enhance the value of the summary. (Lines 9-24)
2.The introduction is not rich enough and must be supplemented. I suggest the author make some necessary additions. The description in this part should directly discuss relevant studies on Influencing Factors of Social-Ecological System Vulnerability.
3. I highly recommend modifying and update the sentences (Lines 68-72) of the introduction with the given study as "However, the region’s burgeoning population, frequent social activities, vast economic volumes, and rapid social changes leave the social-ecological systems (SESs hereafter) in the GBA more prone to non-equilibrium status. It has been a key priority in the GBA to balance downscaled high-speed development with ecological sustainability."
Application of the Optimal Parameter Geographic Detector Model in the Identification of Influencing Factors of Ecological Quality in Guangzhou, China. Land 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081303
4.127 lines, the author gave the indicator system, but it would be more convincing if there were a description of the basis and references of relevant indicators.
5. The figures and tables format of the article are incorrect, please modify it according the requirement of the “Land”. Especially in Figure 2, the scale is missing, the legend is not clear, and the size of the figure is inconsistent. In addition, the format of Table 2 is incorrect.
6. Please update some references from the last five years in the article. Especially the latest achievements in machine learning and intelligence on Social-Ecological System Vulnerability！
7.Write the suggestions at the end of the conclusion.
I believe that the article will be greatly improved and revised according to the comments of reviewers. Good luck！
Author Response
Point 1: The abstract is not concise enough to highlight the innovation of research. Further streamliningis needed to enhance the value of the summary. Lines 9-24
Response 1: Modified
Point 2: The introduction is not rich enough and must be supplemented I suggest the author makesome necessary additions. The description in this part should directly discuss relevant studieson Influencing Factors of Social-ecological System vulnerability
Response 2: Add content on influencing factors
Point 3: I highly recommend modifying and update the sentences(Lines 68-72) of the introduction withthe given study as"However, the region's burgeoning population, frequent social activities, vasteconomic volumes, and rapid social changes leave the social-ecological systems(SESShereafter )in the GBA more prone to non-equilibrium status. It has been a key priority in the GBAto balance downscaled high-speed development with ecological sustainabilityApplication of the Optimal Parameter Geographic Detector Model in the Identification ofnfluencing Factors of Ecological Quality in Guangzhou, China Land 11https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081303
Response 3: Modified
Point 4: 127 lines, the author gave the indicator system, but it would be more convincing if there were adescription of the basis and references of relevant indicators
Response 4: Modified
Point 5: The figures and tables format of the article are incorrect, please modify it according therequirement of the "Land. Especially in Figure 2, the scale is missing the legend is not clearand the size of the figure is inconsistent. In addition, the format of Table 2 is incorrect
Response 5: Modified
Point 6: Please update some references from the last five years in the article. Especially the latestachievements in machine learning and intelligence on Social-ecological System Vulnerability
Response 6: Add to: For example, the evaluation index system of Dunhuang's social-ecological system resilience was constructed in subdimensions, and TOPSIS and BP neural network methods were used to explore the spatio-temporal evolution and disturbance factors of the social-ecological system's resilience(Li et al., 2022).
Point 7: Write the suggestions at the end of the conclusion
Response 7: Add to: (4) In future research, we can consider the relevant content of the ocean to build a more comprehensive social-ecological system in the Bay Area.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Dear authors,
This manuscript deals with relevant issues, and it presents scientific soundness.
However, I recommend mainly the following improvements:
Images should be sharper.
Please check the numbering of the figures.
The maps in figure 2 should contain a legend in English.
Discussion needs to be improved and supported well by literature.
In the last part of the discussion section, I would like to see the main limitations of the study (1 or 2 sentences).
Please follow the authors' instructions for citations and bibliographical references.
Author Response
Point 1: . The maps in figure 2 should contain a legend in English
Response 1: Modified
Point 2: Discussion needs to be improved and supported well by literature
Response 2: Modified
Point 3: In the last part of the discussion section , I would like to see the main limitations of thestudy ( 1 or 2 sentences )
Response 3: Add to: (4) In future research, we can consider the relevant content of the ocean to build a more comprehensive social-ecological system in the Bay Area.
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Round 2
Reviewer 2 Report
The author has revised the article and made some improvements. However, the content of the peer-to-peer response is not clear, and all responses show that they have been modified. Obviously, this article was submitted from another journal, and the format of the references has not been modified. The following questions must be revised before publication.
1. If this study merely repeats or corroborates the views of others, it has no practical significance. Therefore, it is necessary to explain the research value of this article. In lines 116-123, the author attempts to reveal the significance of this article, but it is clearly insufficient or insufficient.
2. I strongly suggest that this sentence should be updated and supplemented with some literature support. Lines 71-73, "How, the region's burgeoning population, frequent social activities, volatile volumes, and rapid social changes leave the social economic systems (SESs here after) in the GBA more prone to non equilibrium status. [1-2]" Authors should consider citing these references.
【1】 Impact of urban expansion on land surface temperature and carbon emissions using machine learning algorithms in Wuhan, China, Urban Climate, 47, 101347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2022.101347；
【2】 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910231
3. Figure 2, the quality of the image is rough, and the content is not clear at all, including a scale and legend.
4. References are not formatted according to MDPI format requirements.
Author Response
Dear Reviewer:
Thank you for carefully reading and providing constructive suggestions for the revisions. We have made serious modifications according to your suggestions. Please refer to the highlighted text for the modifications. Thank you again for your valuable modification suggestions. thank you!
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