A Containerized Service-Based Integration Framework for Heterogeneous-Geospatial-Analysis Models

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

This paper introduces GeoCSIF, a containerized service-based integration framework that is specifically tailored for heterogeneous geospatial analytic models, as an essential concern revolves around the elimination of model heterogeneity to streamline the process of combining models and integrating their capabilities. 

The article is generally well-written, however lacking in seamless readability. The paper exhibits a generally well-organized structure and employs a sound methodology. However, my main comment regarding the paper relates to the introductory section. 

Major issues:

The section that is between lines 55 and 96 of the introduction requires improvement:

1/The authors might dedicate a distinct section to non-geospatial models and traditional geospatial models and provide more literature references pertaining to these models. This will enhance the comprehensiveness of the background information on the topic.

2/ To enhance the clarity of the introduction, it is advised to appropriately move and address Section 2.1 inside the introduction.

3/ Include more references that are pertinent to the subject in the section on the heterogeneity of geospatial analysis models.

4/ The study's purpose should be more clearly defined and specified in relation to the primary concerns discussed in the preceding paragraphs of the introduction (points 1/, 2/, and 3), in order to highlight the level of originality that sets apart the proposed study. 

Minor issues:

1/ The introduction should explicitly point out the inclusion of the experimental section (section 5: case studies). 

2/ At the end of the section of the introduction, it might be beneficial to provide an overview of the paper's structure by summarizing the sections that will be discussed.

3/Adding remarks pertaining to the results of the experimental section to the final conclusions would enhance the significance of the proposed framework.

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The manuscript titled Containerized Service-based Integration Framework for Heterogeneous Geospatial Models scrutinizes a current and scientific spatial issue. The abstract and the chapters on theoretical and empirical background, method, and results are elaborated on accurately. I therefore propose that the manuscript can be published in its present form in the International Journal of Geo-Information. 

Author Response

Thank you for agreeing to publish

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Thank you for this manuscript. It has been written well. 

Author Response

Thank you for agreeing to publish