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The new geography of “third places” in France: Explaining a deconcentration process outside metro areas

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103493

Clément Marinos , Sébastien Bourdin , Guy Baudelle

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Exploring the power landscape of global agri-food systems based on mergers and acquisitions data of agri-food companies

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103512

Xinyu Yang , Wanqu Xia , Zhouying Song

{"title":"Exploring the power landscape of global agri-food systems based on mergers and acquisitions data of agri-food companies","authors":"Xinyu Yang , Wanqu Xia , Zhouying Song","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103512","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103512","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of agri-food companies play a significant role in shaping the power landscape of global agri-food systems. Based on the data of 56,832 M&As between 1997 and 2022, this study conducts a multi-dimensional analysis of the spatial-temporal evolution of global agri-food M&As from the geography perspective. The analysis provides insights into the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The relevant findings are threefold. (1) Domestic M&As are the primary form of agri-food M&As in the world, while cross-border M&As are relatively rare. (2) North America and Europe are the most active regions for global agri-food M&As, while South America and Africa are on the edge of the M&A network. And Japan, South Korea, mainland China, Hong Kong, India and Singapore are important nodes in Asian M&A network. (3) As for the sectoral characteristics, the food manufacturing sector has the largest transaction scale, followed by the downstream wholesale and retail sectors, while the upstream agricultural input and primary production sectors have a smaller transaction scale. In addition, cross-sector transactions involving the financial sector have assumed an increasingly pivotal role within global agri-food systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103512"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Provincial localization framework for SDGs in China: Enhancing support for sustainable governance

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103505

Wen Song , Shisong Cao , Mingyi Du , Linlin Lu , Huadong Guo , Sirui Wang , Yue Liu , Xiaoxuan Li

{"title":"Provincial localization framework for SDGs in China: Enhancing support for sustainable governance","authors":"Wen Song , Shisong Cao , Mingyi Du , Linlin Lu , Huadong Guo , Sirui Wang , Yue Liu , Xiaoxuan Li","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103505","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103505","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a globally accepted set of objectives, whose success heavily relies on localized implementation. Despite broad consensus, there is a notable lack of structured methodologies for assessing SDG integration at the local level. To address the knowledge gap, we proposed a novel framework for evaluating SDG integration at the provincial level, supported by an in-depth analysis of Chinese provinces from 2006 to 2021. Our framework allows for a more nuanced assessment by selecting regionally aligned indicators, establishing clear benchmarks, and evaluating SDG performance across multiple dimensions. A key finding is the necessity of utilizing at least three distinct indicators to capture the complexity of each SDG. Moreover, our approach—combining average targets with regional equity considerations—produces more consistent and meaningful results for local governance. By 2015, China's provincial SDG implementation surpassed key milestones, but regressions were observed in SDG12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG13 (climate action), SDG14 (life below water), and SDG15 (life on land), underscoring the need for renewed efforts. This research distinguishes itself by offering a localized, equity-driven assessment model that provides fresh insights into SDG progress, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring at sub-national levels and the need for tailored policy interventions to address regional disparities in sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103505"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Recovery of economic activities in China uncovered by remotely sensed nighttime light data under the pandemic new normal

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103506

Yizhen Wu , Kaifang Shi , Xi Li , Yuanxi Ru

{"title":"Recovery of economic activities in China uncovered by remotely sensed nighttime light data under the pandemic new normal","authors":"Yizhen Wu , Kaifang Shi , Xi Li , Yuanxi Ru","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103506","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103506","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The systematic identification of economic recovery trends and their underlying drivers under pandemic new normal offers valuable insights for shaping recovery strategies for similar crises in future. Thus, using China as a case study, we utilized nighttime light (NTL) data as a comprehensive proxy for economic activity to analyze the trajectory of economic recovery during the pandemic new normal. The differences-in-differences (DID) model was used to assess the recovery in economic volume (EV) and economic growth rate (EGR). Then, the ‘leave-one-out’ method was used to analyze individual city responses, and the random forest (RF) algorithm was employed to identify the key demographic and economic factors driving the recovery of economic activities. Results showed that despite incomplete recovery in EV (−2.7%) and EGR (−8.2%), there were notable positive time-varying spillover effects with a 47% increase in EV and a 41% increase in EGR. Meanwhile, the recovery trajectories exhibited an inverted \"N\" shape, reflecting a rebound pattern during the pandemic. Overall, relatively positive trends in EV recovery occurred primarily in East China, while variability in EGR responses across individual cities remained relatively insignificant. The driving mechanisms of the two economic recovery indicators were heterogeneous, with demographic factors dominating EV recovery, whereas economic factors were the primary contributors to EGR recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103506"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Territorial impacts of the monoculture-based agri-food industry: Comparative analyses on two continents

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103489

Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Cohard , Patricia Beatriz Lombardo , José Domingo Sánchez-Martínez , Antonio Garrido-Almonacid

{"title":"Territorial impacts of the monoculture-based agri-food industry: Comparative analyses on two continents","authors":"Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Cohard , Patricia Beatriz Lombardo , José Domingo Sánchez-Martínez , Antonio Garrido-Almonacid","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103489","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103489","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agri-food industrial complexes have undergone rapid transformations in recent decades, resulting in significant territorial impacts in the regions where they are concentrated. Economic and social globalization has given rise to a global consumer class with increasingly homogenized habits, driving up demand for certain agri-food products—both for direct consumption and as inputs in intermediate stages of the value chain. Technological advancements have further intensified crop yields, making agricultural investments more attractive to financial capital. This paper explores this process through two paradigmatic cases: soybean cultivation in the Pampas region of Argentina and olive farming in the southern Iberian Peninsula. These cases illustrate how agribusiness is reshaping traditional agro-industrial complexes, affecting economic, financial, technological, and institutional structures. Despite these transformations, production remains primarily geared toward international markets. The methodological approach used is the case study, framed within an evolutionary perspective of endogenous development theories. The analysis of the development of these two monoculture-based agri-food industries highlights how technological innovations evolve within specific institutional and socioeconomic contexts, driving progressive changes that model localized activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103489"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of high-speed railways on urban spatial evolution: A case study of China's coastal areas

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103504

Min Su, Wenze Zou, Bingru zhao, Wenhang Fan

{"title":"The impact of high-speed railways on urban spatial evolution: A case study of China's coastal areas","authors":"Min Su, Wenze Zou, Bingru zhao, Wenhang Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-speed railways (HSR) are integral to modern transport systems and significantly influence urban spatial structures and land use. This study examines 54 newly constructed HSR stations in China's coastal areas by analyzing surrounding spatial expansion and urban evolution using Landsat TM remote sensing images and standardized urban built-up area datasets from 2005 to 2020. We also investigate the varying impacts of HSR stations based on location. First, marginal HSR stations comprise the largest proportion of new stations; a negative correlation exists between the distance index of HSR stations and city scale. Second, the HSR station's effect on the surrounding construction land is concentrated around 4 km, with the most significant contribution during the construction stage, yielding a spatial expansion rate of 180.41%, compared to 27.13% and 30.89% in the planning and operational stages, respectively. Marginal HSR stations contribute most significantly to spatial expansion within station areas, while suburban HSR stations exhibit a lagging effect. Third, new HSR stations facilitate an urban built-up area's spatial expansion, subsequently shifting the spatial center-of-gravity toward the station. This occurs particularly for marginal and suburban HSR stations, with less impact for central stations. This study enriches existing research and offers valuable insights into the relationship between HSR station construction and urban spatial development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103504"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Interpretable spatial machine learning for understanding spatial heterogeneity in factors affecting street theft crime

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103503

Han Yue, Jianguo Chen

{"title":"Interpretable spatial machine learning for understanding spatial heterogeneity in factors affecting street theft crime","authors":"Han Yue, Jianguo Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103503","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103503","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Machine learning techniques, such as random forest (RF), are increasingly utilized in geographical studies, including crime analysis. While RF excels in predictive accuracy and reduces overfitting, it does not account for spatial heterogeneity, where relationships between crime and its determinants vary by location. To address this limitation, this study utilizes a geographically weighted random forest (GWRF), which breaks down RF into local sub-models. A comprehensive set of variables is integrated to provide a thorough understanding of the factors influencing street theft crimes, including risk populations, streetscape environments, social disorganization, crime attractors and generators, and transportation accessibility. The results of the machine learning analysis are interpreted through an interpretability framework. Findings indicate that GWRF achieves greater predictive accuracy than traditional methods, reaching up to 80% accuracy on unseen data. Notably, the on-street population, derived from street view images, is the most significant contributor to street theft. Additionally, the results facilitate the examination of spatial non-stationarity concerning the importance of explanatory variables. GWRF effectively bridges machine learning and geographical models, enhancing our understanding of street theft occurrences. The local importance results enable the development of targeted safety interventions, rather than relying on general guidelines applicable to the entire region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103503"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Traditions and entrepreneurial spirit: The evolving geography of craft brewing in Romania and dynamic interactions with the local development environment

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103543

Daniela-Luminia Constantin , Irina-Alina Popescu

{"title":"Traditions and entrepreneurial spirit: The evolving geography of craft brewing in Romania and dynamic interactions with the local development environment","authors":"Daniela-Luminia Constantin , Irina-Alina Popescu","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the complex image of the craft beer movement in Central and Eastern Europe, this paper proposes an exploration of the craft beer phenomenon in Romania by means of a mixture of macro and local-level approaches, which bring into the spotlight the location patterns of craft breweries, followed by the contribution of this industry to local growth and its integration into the local ecosystem. The former component is explored mainly by means of statistical data processing and static data visualisation techniques, including geographic mapping to represent spatial distributions, while the latter follows a qualitative interview-based investigation. The main results of the research show that Romanian craft breweries capitalise on geographical, cultural, and historical symbols, strengthening local identity, and creating an emotional connection with consumers through evocative branding. In addition, craft breweries focus on short supply chains and local markets, education for healthy consumption, and sustainability. The challenges entailed by production and distribution, changing consumer behaviour, the need to promote sustainable practices for eco-friendly brewing, and the adaptation to polycrisis-related shocks are particularly addressed. Finally, reflections are made on public policies capable of supporting this sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 103543"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143346341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Integration of land use resilience and efficiency in China: Analysis of spatial patterns, differential impacts on SDGs, and adaptive management strategies

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103490

Yiwei Geng , Xiaoshun Li , Jiangquan Chen

{"title":"Integration of land use resilience and efficiency in China: Analysis of spatial patterns, differential impacts on SDGs, and adaptive management strategies","authors":"Yiwei Geng , Xiaoshun Li , Jiangquan Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103490","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2024.103490","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Given the increasing internal and external risks, as well as the conflicting supply-demand dynamics of land resources, focusing solely on resilience or efficiency proved insufficient. To adapt to complex changes and address resource surpluses, this study quantified land use resilience (LUR) and land use efficiency (LUE) across 31 provinces in China. Their interconnected relationship was explored using the coupling coordination model. The analysis also assessed their varied responses to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using the Pearson correlation coefficient model. Results showed that LUR in China increased from 0.2656 in 2000 to 0.3901 in 2022, while LUE rose from 0.7510 to 1.0845 during the same period. A positive correlation was observed between functional resistance and flow transformation in LUR and LUE. Furthermore, the LUR-LUE coupling coordination aligned more closely with the SDGs than models focusing solely on resilience or efficiency. LUR-LUE adaptive management optimization zones were categorized into six types: high-level synergy, high-level centrality, radiation-driven, radiation stagnation, radiation depression, and low-level solidification. These findings enhance our understanding of the dynamic nature of land use systems and support efforts toward high-quality, secure, and synergistic development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 103490"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143229832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The dynamic effects of regional public transport connectivity on intercity mobility from a dyadic flow perspective

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103533

Tao Li , Fanrong Jiang , Yelu Tu , Jiyuan Li

{"title":"The dynamic effects of regional public transport connectivity on intercity mobility from a dyadic flow perspective","authors":"Tao Li , Fanrong Jiang , Yelu Tu , Jiyuan Li","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103533","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The advancement of high-speed transport and communication technologies is making intercity mobility a key factor driving socio-economic development. However, systematic analysis of how high-speed rail (HSR) and air transport connectivity impact intercity mobility is still limited. To fill this gap, this paper conducted an empirical analysis of the intercity mobility impact - and its spatiotemporal heterogeneity - of HSR and air transport. Baidu migration and transport services data for holidays and weekdays in 2023 were collected as a sample. The results indicated that short and medium distance travel was more prominent on holidays, while long-distance travel predominated on weekdays. The impact on intercity mobility of HSR and air transport was more related to improving connectivity rather than a simple opening of HSR and air transport. Connectivity increase by HSR resulted in a larger increase in intercity mobility than that of air transport during both holidays and weekdays. HSR and air transport connectivity has generated uneven intercity mobility effects concerning the city-pairs in different regions and distance ranges. The benefits of HSR extend beyond short and medium distances to include longer distances of 1000–1500 km. These implications are useful for high-speed transport planning to improve the adaptability between transport supply and demand.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 103533"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143346338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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