Article
Environmental Studies
Libang Ma, Xijuan Cui, Yao Yao, Shichun Liu
Summary: This study focused on the microscale analysis of differences in the township gradient of rural construction land structures, finding a strong connection between the distribution of rural construction land and rivers and roads. The research also revealed significant spatial differences in the east-west-north-south direction, with construction land complexity and information entropy increasing closer to key and central towns.
Article
Environmental Studies
Libang Ma, Tianmin Tao, Yao Yao, Yawei Li
Summary: The land problem is crucial for the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, and land suitability evaluation is fundamental for the renovation and classification of idle rural residential areas. This study focused on Yuzhong County in China and employed an advantage type identification method to create an idle residential identification matrix based on evaluation results of ecological protection suitability, agricultural production suitability, and construction and development suitability. The findings indicate that rural residential waste is severe, with many households owning multiple houses, and there is a renovation potential of 1.18 km(2) in 1700 idle rural residential patches. Additionally, there are significant spatial differences in the suitability of rural residents in Yuzhong County, and rational guidance and planning can provide important decision-making basis for the utilization of rural residents and national land-space planning. Furthermore, the renovation of rural residential areas should be guided by national land-space planning, and a solid plan should be formulated for the renovation, relocation, and reuse of rural hollow houses, in order to stimulate the vitality of rural land resources and promote countryside revitalization and rural living environment improvement.
Article
Geography
Zhi Cao, Yansui Liu, Yurui Li
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in cropland use in the loess hilly and gully region of Shaanxi Province, China, using remote sensing data and participatory interviews. The results showed that changes in cropland use were driven by policy, economic, socio-cultural, and environmental factors and exhibited specific patterns in space. The spatial patterns gradually developed into a sustainable ecology-production spatial pattern.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Libang Ma, Yao Yao, Tianmin Tao, Yanling Zong
Summary: Studying the gradient differentiation of rural ecological land from a microscopic perspective is beneficial for optimizing, controlling, and protecting the pattern of rural ecological land. Using Longxi County as an example, this research analyzed the spatial pattern and evolution characteristics of rural ecological land based on landscape pattern index.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Shi, Libang Ma, Wenbo Zhang, Min Gong
Summary: This paper proposed a new method of topographic gradient analysis to study the spatial pattern and multifunction of rural settlements in the Loess Hilly Region. The results revealed distinct topographic gradient differentiation in both spatial pattern and multifunction, with significant trade-off/synergy relationships between them. The findings are important for guiding settlement development, spatial reconstruction, and rural revitalization efforts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Shanshan WU, Libang MA, Tianmin TAO, Haojian DOU
Summary: By studying the rural social space quality in Longxi County, a region within the Loess Hilly Area of China, this paper found that the quality varies at different village levels and is influenced by social forces and spatial effects. It suggests the construction of governance models to improve rural development quality and residents' quality of life.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zongfeng Chen, Yurui Li, Zhengjia Liu, Jieyong Wang, Xueqi Liu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impacts of rural settlement expansion on the eco-environment under different expansion patterns. By studying the expansion patterns in a case study area and using assessment models, it is concluded that edge expansion and leapfrog expansion patterns have significant impacts on ecosystem services.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shichun Liu, Libang Ma, Yao Yao, Xijuan Cui
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial distribution of population and residential land in the Longzhong loess hilly region in China. The results showed a strong coupling relationship between population and residential land, with high spatial similarity in certain areas. Additionally, the altitude gradient had a significant effect on this relationship. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the man-land relationship in rural regions and have implications for promoting coordinated and sustainable development.
Article
Environmental Studies
Lulu Qu, Yurui Li, Zongfeng Chen, Yunxin Huang
Summary: This study explores the variation characteristics and influencing factors of gully agricultural production transformation (GAPT) in the Loess Plateau, providing scientific reference for the evolution of the rural human-environment relationship and agricultural multi-functional development. The results reveal the trends and patterns of GAPT in the study area, as well as the driving forces behind it. This research contributes to the understanding of sustainable land use management and agricultural transformation in similar regions.
Article
Agronomy
Zengming Ke, Xiaoli Liu, Lihui Ma, Zhe Feng, Wen Tu, Qin'ge Dong, Feng Jiao, Zhanli Wang
Summary: Soil salinization is prevalent in the loess hilly region of China, hindering agricultural development. This study found that rainstorm events can lead to rapid accumulation of soil salinity, but the type of land and treatments applied can influence the dynamics and stability of salinity levels.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Geography
Zongfeng Chen, Yansui Liu, Weilun Feng, Yurui Li, Linna Li
Summary: The keys to realizing spatial restructuring in rural areas are the optimization of the spatial pattern of rural settlements and the integration of rural resources. This study used quantitative analysis to examine the spatial distribution characteristics and influencing factors of a rural area. The findings showed that the density of rural settlements was significantly spatially different and that traffic accessibility had a greater impact on the spatial distribution of rural settlements. County-level road development played a crucial role in the optimization of the town-village systems. Therefore, it is recommended to construct a complete transportation network system in order to strengthen the spatial connection between townships and improve the central service functions of towns.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Zongfeng Chen, Yurui Li, Yansui Liu, Xueqi Liu
Summary: This study focused on the impacts of rural residential land, especially from different expansion patterns perspective, on the eco-environment in a typical city in loess hilly and gully region. The results showed that while some areas experienced improvements in habitat quality, the eco-environment around cities and townships deteriorated significantly. The study also verified the differences in indirect impacts of different rural residential land expansion patterns on eco-environment.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yarong Sun, Chao Liu, Min Zhao, Le Liu, Siqi Liang, Yajuan Wang, Yunming Chen
Summary: Extreme rainfall events can significantly impact soil carbon release, leading to increased CO2 emissions from deep soil and affecting regional carbon emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huizhen Su, Xueyan Zhao, Weijun Wang, Lu Jiang, Bing Xue
Summary: This study analyzed the key factors affecting water-saving behaviors of farmers using a structural equation model, including willingness, knowledge, age, personal habits, policy incentives, gender, and income. The results indicated that females, cellar water, and well water groups have a greater impact on water-saving behaviors.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leichao Bai, Juying Jiao, Nan Wang, Yulan Chen
Summary: Check dams play a vital role in soil and water conservation in the Chinese Loess Plateau region, but their connection to downstream channels and impact on structural connectivity and sediment interception efficiency have been understudied. This research classified various connection modes between check dams and downstream channels, quantitatively evaluated structural connectivity, and found that the absence of a discharge canal at a main control check dam significantly reduces the connectivity of the dam system. Additionally, different connection modes have a major impact on structural connectivity.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Libang Ma, Yuqing Zhang, Zhihao Shi, Haojian Dou
Summary: The evaluation of rural livability and proposing classified governance paths for different groups of left-behind people are of great practical significance to solve the problem of sustainable development in these villages. Using Jinchang, China as an example, this study constructs an evaluation index system for rural livability based on the identification of different types of left-behind villages. The results show that the overall livability level of these villages is low, with significant differences in livability among different types. The study also proposes five classified governance paths to improve the quality of life and achieve sustainable rural development.
Article
Geography
Libang Ma, Haojian Dou, Shanshan Wu, Zhihao Shi, Ziyan Li
Summary: This paper analyzes the rural development pressure and left-behind problem in Jinchang City, China in 2019 and explores the relationship between them. The study reveals spatial differences and characteristics of development pressure and types of left-behind villages. It provides valuable insights for implementing rural revitalization strategies and addressing the rural left-behind issues.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Shi, Libang Ma, Wenbo Zhang, Min Gong
Summary: This paper proposed a new method of topographic gradient analysis to study the spatial pattern and multifunction of rural settlements in the Loess Hilly Region. The results revealed distinct topographic gradient differentiation in both spatial pattern and multifunction, with significant trade-off/synergy relationships between them. The findings are important for guiding settlement development, spatial reconstruction, and rural revitalization efforts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanling Zong, Libang Ma, Zhihao Shi, Min Gong
Summary: This paper takes Qin'an County in central Gansu, China as an example to analyze the demographic characteristics and evolution of agricultural eco-efficiency under the background of rural population outflow, and the impact of the former on the latter. The results show that the non-agriculturalization level of the labor force promotes the improvement of agricultural eco-efficiency, aging mainly affects agricultural eco-efficiency through direct effect, and per capita disposable income has a significant positive spatial spillover effect on agricultural eco-efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shanshan Wu, Libang Ma, Lucang Wang, Xianfei Chen, Zhihao Shi
Summary: This paper explores the spatial differentiation and driving mechanism of labor flow in Longxi County. It finds that labor migration in Longxi County exhibits distance attenuation and gravitational effects, with significant spatial agglomeration of labor attributes. The difference in local quality between source and destination areas is a key factor influencing the number and attributes of the labor force. Factors such as interconnection and cooperation, employment income-generating capacity, and regional livability also affect labor migration patterns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianmin Tao, Libang Ma, Xiang Wang, Shanshan Wu, Zhihao Shi, Xijuan Cui
Summary: Sustainable development of agricultural systems is crucial for global food security, and resilience and efficiency are important factors. The study focuses on the coupling and coordination between agricultural system resilience and agricultural production efficiency, and explores a sustainable development model. Statistical data from 2000 to 2020 was used to assess 49 county-level administrative units in the Loess Hilly Region Gansu Section of China. The results show an upward trend in resilience and production efficiency, with moderate coupling. However, there are spatial differences in the effects of agricultural input factors on sustainable development.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)