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Challenges of the SDGs performance of Türkiye “An Evenness and Income Trend Evaluation” 国家可持续发展目标绩效面临的挑战——《均衡与收入趋势评估》

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00406-5

Emine Tahsin

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Impacts of local college attendance on hometown employment: evidence from individual-level data in Taiwan 本地大学入学对家乡就业的影响：来自台湾个人层面数据的证据

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00410-9

Yin-Wei Liao, Yusuke Jinnai

{"title":"Impacts of local college attendance on hometown employment: evidence from individual-level data in Taiwan","authors":"Yin-Wei Liao, Yusuke Jinnai","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00410-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00410-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Rural depopulation and migration to urban areas pose critical challenges for regional labor markets and balanced development. This study examined the causal effect of attending a local college on the likelihood of working in one’s hometown, addressing a gap in the literature on spatial labor mobility and human capital retention. Using rich individual-level data from Taiwan—including birthplace, college location, current job location, and migration history—we employed an instrumental variable approach to account for the endogeneity of college location choice. Our findings showed that attending a local college significantly increases the probability of hometown employment by approximately 41%. This effect was particularly pronounced in rural areas, where local colleges appear to play a vital role in retaining labor within less urbanized regions. These outcomes are potentially driven by the accumulation of local social capital and stronger community networks fostered through place-based education. This paper contributes to regional science by providing rigorous micro-level evidence linking educational location to spatial labor market outcomes. Our methodological approach and detailed dataset enable a robust identification strategy that complements prior aggregate-level research on regional disparities and migration. The findings offer new insights into the mechanisms behind regional labor retention and highlight the strategic importance of local higher educational institutions in shaping spatial employment patterns. These results are broadly relevant to policymakers seeking sustainable and regionally balanced development in Taiwan and other Asia-Pacific economies facing similar demographic and spatial challenges.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145847890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Energy transition dynamics in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South africa: a nonlinear prey–predator–protectors approach using an extended Lotka–Volterra model 巴西、俄罗斯、印度、中国和南非的能源转型动态：使用扩展Lotka-Volterra模型的非线性猎物-捕食者-保护者方法

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00409-2

Dhyani Mehta

{"title":"Energy transition dynamics in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South africa: a nonlinear prey–predator–protectors approach using an extended Lotka–Volterra model","authors":"Dhyani Mehta","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00409-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00409-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current paper introduces a new methodology to capture the complex relationships between energy-mix (renewable and non-renewable energy ratio) and variables such as economic growth, urbanization, manufacturing activities, innovation and trade in low-carbon technology (LCT) for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) group of countries. The study adopted the extended Lotka–Volterra model and the conventional econometric model for annual panel data of BRICS from 2000 to 2023. The results showed that predatory variables such as economic growth, urbanization and manufacturing activity negatively impact the energy-mix ratio (prey). Innovation in renewable energy and trade in low-carbon technology served as protectors and positively impacted the energy-mix ratio. The estimates highlighted that in the short run, the effect of predatory forces is more pronounced than in the long run. BRICS countries are at an important stage in their energy transition journeys and must take prompt action in the short-run. Policy interventions are solicited to counter the negative impact of energy transition. This study contributes to the current literature by providing a new methodology that compliments conventional econometric models for estimating nonlinear relations, thereby enhancing the understanding of energy economics and sustainability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145847868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Are Indian small towns deprived due to agglomeration shadows? 印度小城镇是由于集聚阴影而被剥夺的吗？

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00411-8

Arup Mitra, Sabyasachi Tripathi, Komali Yenneti

{"title":"Are Indian small towns deprived due to agglomeration shadows?","authors":"Arup Mitra, Sabyasachi Tripathi, Komali Yenneti","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00411-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00411-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Small towns are the engine of economic growth if they are appropriately managed. However, they are neglected in more extensive discussions on urban development policies in developing countries. In this study, we asked the following questions: How can we measure the level of deprivation in small towns, whether small towns are deprived, and what are the spatial locational patterns of these towns? We answered these questions by considering 3755 small towns in India in 2011. The deprivation index was calculated by considering eighteen variables, focusing mainly on the availability of basic services, housing conditions, health facilities and educational facilities using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). To determine factors that affect their level of deprivation, we employed Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression models, considering variables related to agglomeration shadows, agglomeration economies, infrastructure availability, and accessibility to markets and political power. Results indicated that the levels of deprivation in small towns differ from one another. While the least deprived small towns were usually found in high-income group states, the most deprived ones were in poorer and middle-income states. Regression results showed that though there is little evidence of agglomeration shadows, small towns “borrow” the agglomeration benefits from their large neighbors. Therefore, agglomeration shadows do not necessarily deprive small towns. The agglomeration economies reduce the deprivation while the distance to political power and market potential increase it. Finally, we present several policy options to make small towns more productive, and drive higher and more sustainable growth in India in the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145847901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessment and quantification methods of urbanization patterns using geospatial techniques and spatial metrics in Tirunelveli city, Tamil Nadu, India 基于地理空间技术和空间度量的印度泰米尔纳德邦Tirunelveli市城市化模式评估与量化方法

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00412-7

Alagu Venkatesh Tiruvenkada Annamalai, Srinivasa Raju Kolanuvada, Nisha Radhakrishnan

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Optimizing hybrid microgrids with battery energy storage for rural electrification: a high-resolution, multi-year simulation framework for Sarawak, Malaysia 优化混合微电网与电池储能农村电气化：一个高分辨率，多年的模拟框架，沙捞越，马来西亚

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00413-6

Chin Kim Gan, Mohammadmahdi Ariannejad, Chia Chao Kang, Zi-Neng Ng, Jian Ding Tan, Guo Ren Mong, Wei Hown Tee

{"title":"Optimizing hybrid microgrids with battery energy storage for rural electrification: a high-resolution, multi-year simulation framework for Sarawak, Malaysia","authors":"Chin Kim Gan, Mohammadmahdi Ariannejad, Chia Chao Kang, Zi-Neng Ng, Jian Ding Tan, Guo Ren Mong, Wei Hown Tee","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00413-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00413-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into hybrid renewable microgrids offers great potential for improving the resilience of off-grid regions. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive simulation framework to evaluate multiple BESS capacities (80–300 kWh) over a ten-year horizon, incorporating seasonal variability, load growth, hydroelectric disruptions, and stochastic uncertainties. We addressed the gaps in existing frameworks by including reliability metrics such as Energy Not Served (ENS), Loss of Load Expectation (LOLE), Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and export revenue, in addition to evaluating carbon emissions. The results indicated that a 220 kWh BESS configuration provided the best balance of resilience, reducing ENS and LOLE while maintaining a reasonable LCOE over the 10-year period. The novelty of the work lies in its ability to incorporate multi-year disaster events, stochastic load growth, and time-of-use tariffs in a hybrid microgrid context. The simulation framework’s originality is demonstrated by its ability to balance energy reliability, environmental performance, and economic feasibility, offering valuable insights into how energy storage can optimize rural electrification in disaster-prone areas like Sarawak, Malaysia.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145847900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of climate change on summer crop production in Australia: insights from the empirical nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag approach 气候变化对澳大利亚夏季作物生产的影响：来自经验非线性自回归分布滞后方法的见解

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-11-16 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00401-w

Farhana Arefeen Mila, Siddhartha Shankar Roy, Monira Parvin Moon, Jaba Rani Sarker

{"title":"Impact of climate change on summer crop production in Australia: insights from the empirical nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag approach","authors":"Farhana Arefeen Mila, Siddhartha Shankar Roy, Monira Parvin Moon, Jaba Rani Sarker","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00401-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00401-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Climate change poses a significant threat to the sustainability of summer crop production in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, a region where agriculture is vital to the economy and rural livelihoods yet increasingly vulnerable to climatic variability. This study employed a Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model to investigate the asymmetric short- and long-run effects of maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, and relative humidity on aggregate summer crop production from 1989 to 2023. The results revealed statistically significant asymmetric relationships: positive rainfall shocks exerted a favorable influence on yields in both the short and long term, whereas rising maximum temperatures were associated with substantial yield reductions. Minimum temperature increases and moderate CO₂ concentrations demonstrated positive effects, while elevated humidity at high temperatures contributed to productivity losses. These findings highlight the complex and differentiated pathways through which climatic factors affect crop performance and underscore the necessity of targeted, crop-sensitive adaptation strategies. Such measures are essential to enhance the resilience and long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector in NSW under evolving climatic conditions.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"9 4","pages":"1081 - 1114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145600986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Community attitudes, adaptive capacity, and competitive performance in sustainable tourism development in a small town 小城镇旅游可持续发展中的社区态度、适应能力和竞争绩效

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-10-07 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00399-1

I Wayan Koko Suryawan, Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar, Chun-Hung Lee, Ari Rahman, Evi Siti Sofiyah

{"title":"Community attitudes, adaptive capacity, and competitive performance in sustainable tourism development in a small town","authors":"I Wayan Koko Suryawan, Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar, Chun-Hung Lee, Ari Rahman, Evi Siti Sofiyah","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00399-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00399-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explored the interplay between complementary attitudes, adaptive capacity, competitive performance and community willingness to participate in sustainable tourism initiatives in small towns. Using Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, as a case study, the research applied Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine the relationships between these variables. Results indicated that complementary attitudes strongly influence competitive performance and willingness to participate, highlighting the importance of shared values and community cohesion. Competitive performance, encompassing marketing effectiveness and resource availability significantly drove participation, while adaptive capacity demonstrated indirect importance in fostering resilience. These findings revealed that small-town development strategies should integrate community engagement, ecological awareness and innovative practices to ensure sustainable economic growth. Policy implications suggest alignment of local strengths with broader regional urban systems for inclusive and sustainable development. Limitations and recommendations for future research include the need for longitudinal studies and comparative analyses across varying urban contexts to enhance understanding of small-town dynamics in sustainable tourism.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"9 4","pages":"1053 - 1079"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145600990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Revealing the impact of urban expansion on ecosystem services at the subbasin scale: insights from the Yangtze River Basin in China 揭示城市扩张对次流域生态系统服务的影响：来自中国长江流域的启示

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-09-26 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00400-x

Youzhi An, Na Li, Peng Zhao, Hualin Chen, Zhihao Tao, Li Huang, Zengyang Li, Da Li, Shuhao Dai, Xianping Wang, Lu Yang, Fengtai Zhang

{"title":"Revealing the impact of urban expansion on ecosystem services at the subbasin scale: insights from the Yangtze River Basin in China","authors":"Youzhi An, Na Li, Peng Zhao, Hualin Chen, Zhihao Tao, Li Huang, Zengyang Li, Da Li, Shuhao Dai, Xianping Wang, Lu Yang, Fengtai Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00400-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00400-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Urban expansion in the Yangtze River Basin has profoundly altered landscapes, posing considerable challenges to natural conservation and socioeconomic sustainability. Understanding the scale of urban expansion at the subbasin scale and implications for ecosystem services is crucial for sustainable development and regional environment protection. This study examined the relationships between subbasin-scale urbanization and ecosystem services from 2000 to 2020 using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model, Multi-scale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR), and the Spatial Durbin Model (SDM). The results indicated a continuous acceleration of urbanization, leading to a decline in key ecosystem services, including Water Yield (WY), Soil Conservation (SC), Carbon Storage (CS), and Habitat Quality (HQ). Notably, WY remained relatively high in the coastal areas of the Poyang Lake Basin, while SC was higher in the Jialing River Basin. Ecosystem services between regions showed spillover effects, forming a 'clustering effect' on ecosystem services. However, urban expansion primarily affected local ecosystem services, possibly due to factors such as urban management boundaries. These findings provide new insights into eco-environmental management, emphasizing the need for integrated strategies that balance urbanization with the natural protection and resource regulation in the Yangtze River Basin.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"9 4","pages":"975 - 996"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145600992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Structural bias of foreign direct investment and urban pollution emissions: exacerbating effects of competitive investment incentives 外商直接投资的结构性偏差与城市污染排放：竞争性投资激励的加剧效应

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.1007/s41685-025-00397-3

Xiang Zhou, Yizhong Fu, Xuewen Li, Xiang Qiu

{"title":"Structural bias of foreign direct investment and urban pollution emissions: exacerbating effects of competitive investment incentives","authors":"Xiang Zhou, Yizhong Fu, Xuewen Li, Xiang Qiu","doi":"10.1007/s41685-025-00397-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s41685-025-00397-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As an integral component of China's rapid economic growth, the environmental externalities of foreign investment warrant rigorous assessment. Using Panel data from Chinese prefecture-level cities from 2002 to 2022, this study examined the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on urban pollution through the lens of its sectoral composition. Our results indicated that a higher proportion of FDI in the secondary sector significantly intensified urban pollution. This effect was particularly pronounced in western regions, cities with weaker environmental regulations and non-tourism-oriented cities. Mechanism analysis revealed that in the competition for FDI, local governments often lower environmental standards, which amplified the negative externalities of this sectoral bias and reinforced the \"pollution haven\" effect. Furthermore, a threshold regression analysis demonstrated that as inter-jurisdictional competition intensified, the adverse environmental impacts of secondary-sector FDI escalated in a stepwise manner. This study offers a structuralist explanation for the \"pollution paradox\" and provides actionable policy insights. Specifically, we advocate for a structural transformation of FDI, reformed performance evaluations for governments, and adapted environmental regulatory frameworks. These measures can help break the \"race to the bottom\" dynamic and achieve a balance between FDI quality and sustainable development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36164,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science","volume":"9 4","pages":"1025 - 1051"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s41685-025-00397-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145600987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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