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The study reveals significant regional differences in the adoption of sustainability initiatives, with Oregon consistently leading in the implementation of various programs such as grant writing, conflict resolution, and e-government. The analysis identifies key factors influencing program adoption, including population growth, economic stability, and remoteness. Communities experiencing significant population growth and financial stability are more likely to adopt multiple sustainability programs, while remoteness and economic challenges, such as inflation, act as barriers. The study underscores the importance of regional context and local conditions in shaping the sustainability efforts of rural communities.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=BrentS.Steel" target="_blank"> Brent S. Steel* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=NicholasP.Lovrich" target="_blank"> Nicholas P. Lovrich </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=JohnC.Pierce" target="_blank"> John C. Pierce </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>04 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/327">Understanding Rural Consumer Credit Demand: Insights from China’s Household Income and Asset Structures</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">China’s ongoing supply-side structural reforms and the government’s strategic focus on rural revitalization catalyze a significant transformation in rural landscapes. The steady rise in rural residents’ incomes and assets, along with gradual improvements in household quality of life, is unlocking significant potential for growth and upgrades in the rural consumer market.This evolution necessitates a more diversified and sophisticated approach to financial services that is more inclusive and widespread. Despite the challenges, such as an aging population and imperfect credit systems that have limited the quality and precision of rural financial services, the analysis of household income and asset structures is vital for understanding consumption patterns and enhancing the economic vitality of rural households. Our study, based on the 2019 China Household Finance Survey data of 11,386 households and employing the Heckman two-stage model, finds that the proportions of income components and financial assets, moving in opposite directions, significantly influence the amount of consumer credit demanded, while other asset types, such as real estate, show no significant effect. The examination of income and asset diversity through the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) demonstrates varying impacts of income and asset structures on credit demand, depending on the concentration levels of income and assets. Additionally, our analysis of heterogeneity based on the age of the household head and geographic region highlights the diverse influences on the amount of consumer credit demand, underscoring the importance of tailoring financial products and policies to meet the specific needs of rural households. These findings shed light on these dynamics and inform financial service innovations that align with the needs of rural consumers, thereby supporting the broader objectives of rural economic development and the achievement of China’s rural revitalization strategies.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=HuichunSun" target="_blank"> Huichun Sun* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=RuoyanCao" target="_blank"> Ruoyan Cao* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=YuanyouLi" target="_blank"> Yuanyou Li </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/11/04/9db6f1a202af70d0df4f3753a3918ecb.jpg" data-lightbox="image-2" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/11/04/9db6f1a202af70d0df4f3753a3918ecb.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>01 November 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/326">The Agricultural Land Use Changes in Metropolitan Areas: A Case Study in Italy</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">In recent decades, countries have experienced a widespread increase in population that has resulted in unorganized urban sprawl, problems with land use change and related threats to natural resources. On the other hand, this led to converting agricultural areas into urban spaces. This work aims to analyze land use changes in the metropolitan area of Rome, which has experienced significant urbanization in rural areas. In this context, the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economic growth of peri-urban areas in the metropolitan area of Rome was verified. After showing the extent of agricultural land consumption, an economic evaluation of land use was provided through the analysis of the evolution of urban and peri-urban agriculture in Rome. The analysis was performed using the Italian FADN data for 2008<b>–</b>2020 and a set of structural and economic<b>–</b>financial indicators. Furthermore, the study analyzes the relationship between farm performance and agricultural resources, farmer demographics, and farm size. The analysis reveals that farms are mainly specialized in arable land and herbivores and are conducted prevalently by men with a high school education level and aged between 40 and 65 years. The economic results also show a good performance; however, they are yearly differentiated. Only a few farms resort to other gainful activities to increase the income produced. Therefore, a greater diversification of agricultural activities is desirable. The research provides interesting insights to stakeholders on the public support that needs to be designed and implemented to favor the survival of farms in rural areas.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=ConcettaCardillo" target="_blank"> Concetta Cardillo* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=OrlandoCimino" target="_blank"> Orlando Cimino </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/11/04/93a05c081a9c296f01d2c1c7056690c0.png" data-lightbox="image-3" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/11/04/93a05c081a9c296f01d2c1c7056690c0.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>10 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/276">Payment or Incentive: Public Perception on Payment for Ecosystem Services at the Time of Climate Change in Nepal</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">Understanding community preferences and perceptions of ecosystem services is needed to generate local-level financing through Payment for Ecosystem Services. Local-level financing is crucial for both ecosystem management and also helpful in climate change adaptation actions. This research focuses on community perceptions of payment for ecosystem schemes and their preferences to generate local-level financing. The study was carried out in Dhankuta and Dasarath Chand municipalities, representing Koshi and Sudur Paschim provinces of Nepal. We applied social science research methods using focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and community surveys. The study indicates that community-perceived payment for ecosystem service schemes can be instrumental in generating local financing, and their preference is more towards in-kind or project-based payment mechanisms. While climate change is largely impacting ecosystems and community livelihoods, project-based payment mechanisms could be more effective than cash payments. However, this needs a strong institutional mechanism within the municipal government where such in-kind or project-based support could be mobilized through a multisectoral approach.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=LaxmiDuttBhatta" target="_blank"> Laxmi Dutt Bhatta* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=BalramBhatta" target="_blank"> Balram Bhatta </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=MadanKhadayat" target="_blank"> Madan Khadayat </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=RajeshKumarRai" target="_blank"> Rajesh Kumar Rai </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=NabaRajDevkota" target="_blank"> Naba Raj Devkota </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/09/11/74967bf62690ecc1fd70965826e2046c.png" data-lightbox="image-4" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/09/11/74967bf62690ecc1fd70965826e2046c.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>03 September 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/271">The Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail on Rural and Inner Urban Areas Economy: The Case Study of HSR Naples-Bari in South of Italy</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">High-speed rail (HSR) has revolutionized global transportation by providing fast, reliable, and efficient city-to-city travel. While its urban benefits are well-documented, the potential advantages for rural development are often overlooked. The high-speed rail project on the Naples-Bari route in Southern Italy aims to connect the urban centers of Naples in Campania and Bari in Apulia, traversing inland and rural areas. Initiated in 2016 and planned for completion in 2028, this project is anticipated to deliver numerous benefits. The purpose of this research is to examine the largely overlooked high-speed rail (HSR) in Southern Italy from an economic and territorial perspective and to determine whether it can sustainably promote rural development in the areas along the railway line. This study examines whether the HSR line will enhance economic activities, strengthen industries, and improve spatial accessibility in rural areas. Using a 2020 dataset covering 25 municipalities along the railway line, including those with stations and construction sites projected to open by 2024, three regression models were employed to estimate potential improvements in income and employment. The findings indicate mixed results: access time to airports improves, decreasing by 7%, while access to ports does not see similar benefits. Income shows a positive correlation with HSR, increasing with population growth around stations, suggesting a trend towards urban agglomeration. However, the study underscores that HSR is not universally beneficial for rural economies and that supportive development networks are crucial. Policies should adopt short-term strategies to strengthen future HSR projects and prepare for the anticipated surge in mass tourism to rural areas.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=IrinaDi Ruocco" target="_blank"> Irina Di Ruocco* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=AlessioD'Auria" target="_blank"> Alessio D'Auria </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/image/202409/03/f96dbe17a3d5c15824571e12d5598fa9.jpg" data-lightbox="image-5" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/image/202409/03/f96dbe17a3d5c15824571e12d5598fa9.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>30 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/265">Fast-Track Documentation of the Alterations on the Landscape, before and after a Natural Hazard—Case Study: North Euboea Greece before and after Storms Daniel and Elias</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">This paper presents a methodology for fast-track documentation of landscape alterations before and after natural hazards, specifically focusing on the impacts of storms Daniel and Elias (2023) in Northern Euboea, Greece, which flooded larger areas than the storm Zorbas (2018). This happened because the plane trees had been affected by the disease Ceratocystis platani and had dried up, and the forest had burned. Therefore, the water moved faster, and in recent storms, the riverbed widened. This research aims to capture the transformed landscape rapidly by utilizing modern mapping technologies, including Google Earth, digital terrain models and drone-based photogrammetry. The methodology involves on-site inspections and the creation of three-dimensional models to document and analyze the affected areas. This approach facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of how the landscape can dynamically change due to a natural disaster. It highlights the importance of the on-site landscape inspection with sophisticated tools based on commercial equipment and open-source software.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=G.-FivosSargentis" target="_blank"> G.-Fivos Sargentis* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=KonstantinaMoraiti" target="_blank"> Konstantina Moraiti </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=IoannisBenekos" target="_blank"> Ioannis Benekos </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=RomanosIoannidis" target="_blank"> Romanos Ioannidis </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=NikosMamassis" target="_blank"> Nikos Mamassis </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/08/30/e54fb3ff1c7069043511aa0fbcb8eb57.png" data-lightbox="image-6" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/08/30/e54fb3ff1c7069043511aa0fbcb8eb57.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>08 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/245">Rural Nonfarm Enterprise and Its Impact on Household Livelihood in Ethiopia: Evidence from Gurage Zone</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">In Ethiopia, until recently, less attention has been given to rural entrepreneurship, while the rural economy has accounted for the lion’s share of employment, export earnings, and national income. This study scrutinized the factors influencing rural household participation in nonfarm enterprise and its impact on household livelihood in the Gurage zone. Data was collected from 352 households using questionnaires, and Key-Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions were used. The factors influencing household participation in nonfarm enterprises were estimated using a logit model, while Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was employed to assess the impact on household livelihoods. Women, single-headed households, households with larger family sizes, and households with secondary and primary education are more likely to participate in nonfarm enterprises. In addition, access to extension services, training, market, transport, credit, and being a member of cooperatives have increased the probability of household participation in nonfarm enterprise. Participation in nonfarm enterprises improved the livelihood of rural households. Rural nonfarm enterprises should be integrated into national policy as a means of economic empowerment, focusing on creating employment opportunities for women and youth and reducing poverty. Rural infrastructure expansion, access to credit, and entrepreneurship training should be prioritized and the sector should be enhanced as an alternative livelihood strategy.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=EndalkachewKabtamuMekonen" target="_blank"> Endalkachew Kabtamu Mekonen* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Nitsuh MengistNega" target="_blank"> Nitsuh Mengist Nega </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Review</h4> <span>02 August 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/239">A Promising and Forward-Looking Advancement Using Drones: Perspectives from Indian Sericulture</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">Drone integration in sericulture marks a promising advancement within the sector, leveraging recent technological strides in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across various industries like agriculture and healthcare. While the adoption of drones in sericulture remains nascent, their potential benefits, particularly in chemical spraying tailored to sericulture’s unique environmental conditions, are increasingly recognized. This paper explores the efficacy of drone-based pesticide spraying and smart fertilization methods optimized for sericulture settings. The rapid deployment capabilities of drones facilitate enhanced network connectivity, potentially catalyzing rural development and economic prosperity within the sericulture community. However, ethical and operational concerns persist regarding drone use across industries, necessitating robust regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines. Furthermore, advancements in artificial intelligence augment drone capabilities, enabling automated inspections and improved performance across diverse applications. This paper underscores the need for further research and the development of standardized operating protocols to harness the transformative potential of drone technology in sericulture. Key focus areas include optimizing pesticide delivery, ensuring environmental sustainability, and addressing ethical considerations surrounding drone utilization. By leveraging UAVs for precision spraying and smart fertilization, sericulture stands poised to enhance productivity, bolster economic development, and navigate emerging challenges in agricultural production.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=HaragopalDutta" target="_blank"> Haragopal Dutta </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=SumanDutta" target="_blank"> Suman Dutta </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=HarendraYadav" target="_blank"> Harendra Yadav </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=ImmanualGilwaxPrabhu" target="_blank"> Immanual Gilwax Prabhu </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=ArnabRoy" target="_blank"> Arnab Roy </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=NarisettyBalajiChowdary" target="_blank"> Narisetty Balaji Chowdary </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=SumantaDas" target="_blank"> Sumanta Das* </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/08/02/af7c2d4ef67321729644a5e91b92c177.png" data-lightbox="image-8" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/08/02/af7c2d4ef67321729644a5e91b92c177.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>10 July 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/229">Documenting the Changing Floodplain of Nileas Basin in North Euboea (Greece) before and after Storms Daniel and Elias</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The area of north Euboea is characterized by its intense relief, dense hydrographic network, and rich flora and fauna. In the mid-2010s, the region was struck by a plane tree disease that withered the large population of plane trees in the area, while in 2021, a large wildfire completely burned the forest. These unfortunate events depleted the landscape’s natural ability to manage and mitigate flood phenomena. Observing the landscape’s vulnerability to floods, in April 2023, we conduct on-site field inspections in the rivers of the area. In September 2023, a major flood hit the area, causing in dramatic changes to the landscape. Therefore, in November 2023, we conducted follow-up on-site field inspections in the area, in order to trace the differences, present the damages the phenomenon left behind. These inspections allowed to document the landscape changes from the combination of all previous events and identify any associated pathologies. Site visits and comparisons before and after the Daniel/Elias storm revealed dramatic changes in the riverbed width at lower altitudes, significant sediment accumulation in the Voudouros River delta, alterations in the natural landscape along the river and its floodplain, destruction of the arable land, and road collapses in several locations.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=KonstantinaMoraiti" target="_blank"> Konstantina Moraiti </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=StavroulaSigourou" target="_blank"> Stavroula Sigourou </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=PanayiotisDimitriadis" target="_blank"> Panayiotis Dimitriadis </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=RomanosIoannidis" target="_blank"> Romanos Ioannidis </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=IoannisBenekos" target="_blank"> Ioannis Benekos </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=TheanoIliopoulou" target="_blank"> Theano Iliopoulou </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=OlgaKitsou" target="_blank"> Olga Kitsou </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=NikosMamassis" target="_blank"> Nikos Mamassis </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=DemetrisKoutsoyiannis" target="_blank"> Demetris Koutsoyiannis </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=G.-FivosSargentis" target="_blank"> G.-Fivos Sargentis* </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/07/15/6cab19b08e616ff0a203af3f4caa1fd0.png" data-lightbox="image-9" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/07/15/6cab19b08e616ff0a203af3f4caa1fd0.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>28 June 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/224">Shifting Prospects: Views and Strategies for Transforming Livestock and Meat Value Chains in a Dynamic Location</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">Rural areas characterized by resource-dependent industries often experience growth but also lock-in and transformation pressures. We ask what strategies industries and businesses pursue that successfully exploit the transformative potential of such a location and what prevents other industries and businesses from doing the same. Based on interviews with stakeholders and experts from the livestock and meat sector in a highly specialized location,<b> </b>we explore the will, resources, and capabilities of industries and actors to transform their businesses and entire value chains in ways that can stabilize the local growth regime. The analysis is based on a conceptual framework derived from resource-based and dynamic capability theories at the micro level and the concept of Strategic Action Fields (SAFs) at the meso level. The results suggest that incumbents from the old industrial core tend to counteract the transformation of the SAF with conservative strategies. Challengers from former support activities, in contrast, want to move away from cost competition towards new markets. Their product variation and horizontal diversification can exploit favorable cluster characteristics to develop future-proof capabilities. This should be encouraged, along with new entrepreneurial activity, even if the region is then no longer hosting the core industries of the transformed field. </p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=VerenaBeck" target="_blank"> Verena Beck* </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=JosefEfken" target="_blank"> Josef Efken </a> </div> <div class="author-name"> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=AnneMargarian" target="_blank"> Anne Margarian </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/06/28/e157176b06b5d159bf2706a4808549a2.png" data-lightbox="image-10" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/06/28/e157176b06b5d159bf2706a4808549a2.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade" id="id-downloaded"> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Editorial</h4> <span>19 December 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/98">Globalization, Urbanization and Rural Transformation</a> </h3> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> TaoLiu </div> <div class="author-name"> Rongxi Peng </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>15 November 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/87">Local Production, Consumption, and Innovation: Enhancing Sustainability through SMEs in Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The study focuses on the process of business development with the use of food tech and open innovation by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Japan to create a sustainable ecosystem in the regional economy. Production of alternative food materials is introduced in the new business of SMEs with the hope to reduce carbon footprint. SMEs need to create an SME ecosystem that integrates consumers as vital partners in the process of introducing new alternative food items to the market as agents of change. Innovative ways of inventing new food products involve the processes of sourcing ingredients, creating new recipes for alternative food products, and incorporating local food culture and methods of food preparation. Therefore, it is crucial for SMEs to involve local producers as well as consumers as stakeholders in innovation. Some case examples of SMEs producing plant-based alternative meats in Japan are reviewed in this study to highlight key factors impacting the outcome of innovation in the products and processes of SMEs seeking sustainable solutions. The significance of the study lies in acknowledging catalytic roles of SMEs in regional settings and interactive roles of consumers as product buyers as well as active players who consciously opt for certain products and modes of consumption driven by their inclination to support sustainability. Based on the findings of the study, some policy suggestions are also made for enhancing sustainability and revitalizing the local economy through SMEs. </p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> TomoKawane </div> <div class="author-name"> RuiyanZhao </div> <div class="author-name"> YasutakaOzaki </div> <div class="author-name"> TakumaOtaki </div> <div class="author-name"> SreelekhaMazumder </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/image/202311/15/0dc5a1aee49b32b6cce942ff87e4011c.jpg" data-lightbox="image-2" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/image/202311/15/0dc5a1aee49b32b6cce942ff87e4011c.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>12 October 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/77">Risk Analysis of Crisis Management on the Example of Rural Areas in Poland</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The aim of this article is to analyze and assess the risk of crisis hazards and to introduce possible improvements on the example of the Municipality of Branice. The types of threats and the consequences associated with their occurrence are also described. The quality management method (FMEA) was used to develop the risk assessment, as well as an indication of the risk values presented by the risk matrix made. Thanks to the research part of the study, the most probable possible risks and their consequences were detected, and improvements were proposed to prevent the occurrence of such situations in the future. The main conclusions of the study are: (1) a properly prepared crisis management plan is the most important and effective method to deal with emergencies that threaten the life and health of citizens; (2) hazards have been, are, and will continue to accompany people, so adequate preparation is needed to minimize their effects or even eliminate them altogether; (3) during the occurrence of an emergency, the sphere of logistical action is very broad and determines the methods and actions of the relevant services in order to reduce the effects of the threats that occur; (4) the conducted analysis of threats possible to occur in the area of Branice Commune indicates that the highest probability of occurrence of a threat is floods and waterlogging as well as hurricanes and strong winds; (5) the conducted FMEA analysis indicates that a very important factor preventing the creation of the threats discussed in the point above are periodical inspections and cleaning or modernization works of the given threat areas. In summary, the FMEA analysis showed that in the analysed municipality, the most serious risks were flooding and flooding, as well as hurricanes and high winds. The following remedial actions are proposed in the analysis and to improve these areas in the rural areas: water surge in the riverbed (cleaning of the riverbed; repair of dikes; securing roads and communication bridges against possible damage; securing drinking water reservoirs against pollution; securing sewage treatment plants against possible leakage of faecal matter into flood waters); obstruction of field drainage (regular mowing and cleaning of ditches; checking the patency of ditches; roofs of residential and commercial buildings and fallen trees in villages close to houses (inspections and pruning of dangerous tree branches and possible removal of trees threatening danger of falling; inspection of roof structures by building supervision) and fallen trees in riverbeds (cleaning of banks and riverbeds; inspection of tree stands near rivers). The policy implications of this study may be far-reaching, not least because it may determine rural managers to change their management and attention to and response to crisis threats that may occur in such areas. Regarding the limitations of the study, it is important to remember that it was conducted on the author’s chosen terrain. In most cases, changes in the terrain, the population or its management have a determining influence on the shaping of emergency response principles. Therefore, the study conducted should provide an overview of the research issue undertaken. In the future, it is planned to extend the study area to equal rural areas occurring in the world, and it is also planned to verify the existing hazards on the ground on a continuous basis. In addition, it is intended to extend the deeper cooperation with both the rural authorities and the rescue units in order to imply the research results in the actual territorial units.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> DariuszMasłowski </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>28 January 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/12">Current Challenges to the Sustainable Development of Rural Communities in Russia's Central Chernozem Region</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The rural community system in the Central Chernozem Economic Region in Russia is undergoing a radical transformation under the interrelated influence of fundamental factors that have rendered the development of many communities unsustainable. This paper analyses the role of urbanisation processes in population changes and transformation of rural community systems in the region; determines the level of horizontal mobility among the rural population, as well as its impact on settlement evolution; assesses the share of small and extremely small communities in settlement composition; and outlines these communities’ future development prospects. The authors believe that the socio-demographic “desertification” of peripheral municipalities can pose challenges to rural development: a shortage of labour resources, changes in population quality, and problems of innovation diffusion. The study recommends improving the comfort of the living environment and accelerating the technical re-equipment and automation of agricultural production.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> NadeshdaChugunova </div> <div class="author-name"> TatyanaPolyakova </div> <div class="author-name"> AnastasiyaNarozhnyaya </div> <div class="author-name"> FedorLisetskii </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/03/21/f7374bd9b8d783d06423baf16c103ba0.jpg" data-lightbox="image-4" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/03/21/f7374bd9b8d783d06423baf16c103ba0.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>03 March 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/21">Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Migration in Kanagawa, Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">In the context of “Tokyo centralization”, population migration has become an important factor affecting Kanagawa's economic growth, living standards, and employment status. On the other hand, with the development of the declining birth rate and aging society, migration for any purpose has an impact on social development. The government has released many policies to attract people from other cities to Kanagawa. This study analyzes the factors influencing the spatial pattern of population migration in Kanagawa based on the current spatial characteristics of population migration in Kanagawa from 2016~2020 and previous population migra-tion research theories. the influencing factors are analyzed empirically by selecting a total of 9 economic, social, and environmental indicators that may affect the spatial pattern of population migration in Kanagawa. The result showed that, when only the economic factor was considered, gross prefectural product, job opportunities, and consumer price index significantly influenced migration; When only environmental factors are considered, the number of pollution complaints successfully handled had a significant positive effect on population migration; When only the social environment is considered, the level of education becomes the main consid-eration for people. Furthermore, when the economic factors, environmental factors, and social factors are analyzed together, the gross prefectural domestic product, job opportunities, consumer price index, and the number of pollution complaints successfully handled all have an impact on migration in Kanagawa and the gross prefectural product is the common influencing factor.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> YongxiJiang </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/03/31/d35edf2e0dbc8cddb16e68d656bc717e.png" data-lightbox="image-5" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/03/31/d35edf2e0dbc8cddb16e68d656bc717e.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>21 August 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/61">Role of Youth in Implementing SDGs Future City in Tosacho, Kochi, Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The “SDG Future Cities” established by the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Promotion Headquarters of Cabinet Office of Government of Japan, are being expanded to all municipalities in Japan through government support for the efforts of leading municipalities. Tosa town is a small town with less than 4000 people with high aging population and surrounded by mountains in Kochi Prefecture. The town was selected as one of the SDG Future City in 2020. In this paper, through a literature review, interviews with the Tosa Town Office, and a questionnaire survey and interview with residents of Tosa town, we considered what young people need to do to achieve SDG-11. Although Tosa Town has a variety of local government initiatives, the definition of a town where young people can continue to live, as revealed in the literature review, was found to be insufficient in terms of “economic resources,” “decision-making,” “data,” and “knowledge”. However, it was found that “community leaders,” “nature/topography,” and “community/people” are the most important factors for creating a town where people can continue to live. As for future issues, it is necessary to take measures for “decision-making,” “data,” and “knowledge,” as well as to solve issues specific to Tosa town.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> NanamiYamazawa </div> <div class="author-name"> YasutakaOzaki </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/08/21/933180e0a6c571b65ddb0868d41f65d5.png" data-lightbox="image-6" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/08/21/933180e0a6c571b65ddb0868d41f65d5.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>09 January 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/108">Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Grape Cultivation in Yamanashi Prefecture of Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">Climate change impacts agricultural production, especially fruits. Amongst fruits, the grape is economically valuable and highly affected by climate change. Therefore, climate adaptation strategies are essential in overcoming the detrimental effects of climate change on grape cultivation. The study summarises adaptation strategies for grape cultivation in general and focuses on climate change. The Yamanashi prefecture in Japan is taken for the case study. Our findings indicate a decline in grape production in Japan and Yamanashi prefecture. This is attributed to the effects of climate change. Following this, various support measures (adaptative, mitigation, others) provided by the Yamanashi government towards grape cultivation are summarised and analyzed. The study concludes by offering recommendations by drawing lessons from the literature review on adaptation strategies for grape cultivation, focusing on overcoming climate change impact in the context of Yamanashi prefecture.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> DivyaSuresh </div> <div class="author-name"> YinjiaZhang </div> <div class="author-name"> YuqiuCao </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/image/202401/09/7bd1359bea17a4bb5efb8c85669e12c3.png" data-lightbox="image-7" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/image/202401/09/7bd1359bea17a4bb5efb8c85669e12c3.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>14 June 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/49">Spatio-temporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Farmland Circulation Price at the County Level in China</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">Farmland circulation is an important way to achieve moderate scale operation to ensure food security. Based on the spatial analysis and spatial econometric model, this paper studies the spatial-temporal evolution and influencing factors of cultivated land transfer price at the county level in China from 2015 to 2020. The results revealed the following: (1) the circulation price of farmland generally shows paddy field > irrigated land > dry land > other cultivated land. The farmland circulation price in Huang-Huai-Hai Plain is always the highest, whereas that in Qinghai–Tibet Plateau is always the lowest. (2) The spatial pattern of farmland circulation price is high in the south and low in the north, presenting an inverted U-shaped structure from east to west in 2015, and high in the east and low in the west, presenting an inverted U-shaped structure from north to south in 2020. Moreover, the spatial agglomeration was enhanced. (3) With the development of land market and urbanization, the restriction of natural factors of cultivated land on the farmland circulation price weakens, while the socio-economic attribute of cultivated land constantly strengthens. Based on the results, this paper puts forward some suggestions to prevent the overcapitalization of land.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> XinLiang </div> <div class="author-name"> JingfengWang </div> <div class="author-name"> ChengWang </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/06/15/ef734042d7183434f778e19bf79fa1b6.png" data-lightbox="image-8" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/06/15/ef734042d7183434f778e19bf79fa1b6.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>25 September 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/73">Depopulation Villages in Poland—Current Status and Possible Transition Scenarios</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">The picture of many localities undergoing depopulation will change in the coming years. A significant scale of migration and advanced ageing processes will result in an increase in the number of vacant buildings, or the removal of social infrastructure. The term ‘shrinkage’ tends to have negative connotations, but can lead to positive changes, e.g., an improvement in land structure under conditions of fragmented, dispersed agriculture. Depending on the quality of the natural environment and communication accessibility, other functions will develop there, including housing and recreation. However, a large part of the village may disappear completely.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> MonikaOlgaWesołowska </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/09/28/d6cf829308884f8415c895735e478631.png" data-lightbox="image-9" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/09/28/d6cf829308884f8415c895735e478631.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Review</h4> <span>29 February 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/144">Conceptualizing an Informational Paradigm in the Pursuit of Sustainable Cities and Communities</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp">This study seeks to conceptualize ‘Informational Sustainability’ by examining the dynamic relationship between Sustainable Development and the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Revolution through the exploration of two prominent urban theories—Lefebvre’s ‘Right to the City’ and Castells’ ‘Rise of the Network Society’—to underscore the importance of knowledge integration in the development of informed, sustainable communities. Conducting a cross-country comparison between developed and developing nations, the study underscores the critical role of informational transformation in enabling resource efficiency, knowledge sharing, innovation, and informed decision-making—key for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also highlighting potential risks associated with resisting ICT adoption, including hindered growth, increased inequalities, and reduced social engagement and environmental stewardship. The core focus of this conceptual framework is to validate the precursor role of ICT in building sustainable cities and communities by identifying synergies in Sustainable Development, defining dimensions for effective ICT application within the dynamic interplay of global and local levels, and identifying implementation gaps and necessary presumptions for its effective use.</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> IlonetteAbdehTabar </div> <div class="author-name"> Elizelle Juaneé Cilliers </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2024/03/11/68b07b4a4551d8e8d1fc37f07428a6ce.jpg" data-lightbox="image-10" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2024/03/11/68b07b4a4551d8e8d1fc37f07428a6ce.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade" id="id-popular"> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>28 January 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/12">Current Challenges to the Sustainable Development of Rural Communities in Russia's Central Chernozem Region</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> The rural community system in the Central Chernozem Economic Region in Russia is undergoing a radical transformation under the interrelated influence of fundamental factors that have rendered the development of many communities unsustainable. This paper analyses the role of urbanisation processes in population changes and transformation of rural community systems in the region; determines the level of horizontal mobility among the rural population, as well as its impact on settlement evolution; assesses the share of small and extremely small communities in settlement composition; and outlines these communities’ future development prospects. The authors believe that the socio-demographic “desertification” of peripheral municipalities can pose challenges to rural development: a shortage of labour resources, changes in population quality, and problems of innovation diffusion. The study recommends improving the comfort of the living environment and accelerating the technical re-equipment and automation of agricultural production.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> NadeshdaChugunova </div> <div class="author-name"> TatyanaPolyakova </div> <div class="author-name"> AnastasiyaNarozhnyaya </div> <div class="author-name"> FedorLisetskii </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/03/21/f7374bd9b8d783d06423baf16c103ba0.jpg" data-lightbox="image-1" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/03/21/f7374bd9b8d783d06423baf16c103ba0.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>03 March 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/21">Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Migration in Kanagawa, Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> In the context of “Tokyo centralization”, population migration has become an important factor affecting Kanagawa's economic growth, living standards, and employment status. On the other hand, with the development of the declining birth rate and aging society, migration for any purpose has an impact on social development. The government has released many policies to attract people from other cities to Kanagawa. This study analyzes the factors influencing the spatial pattern of population migration in Kanagawa based on the current spatial characteristics of population migration in Kanagawa from 2016~2020 and previous population migra-tion research theories. the influencing factors are analyzed empirically by selecting a total of 9 economic, social, and environmental indicators that may affect the spatial pattern of population migration in Kanagawa. The result showed that, when only the economic factor was considered, gross prefectural product, job opportunities, and consumer price index significantly influenced migration; When only environmental factors are considered, the number of pollution complaints successfully handled had a significant positive effect on population migration; When only the social environment is considered, the level of education becomes the main consid-eration for people. Furthermore, when the economic factors, environmental factors, and social factors are analyzed together, the gross prefectural domestic product, job opportunities, consumer price index, and the number of pollution complaints successfully handled all have an impact on migration in Kanagawa and the gross prefectural product is the common influencing factor.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> YongxiJiang </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/03/31/d35edf2e0dbc8cddb16e68d656bc717e.png" data-lightbox="image-2" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/03/31/d35edf2e0dbc8cddb16e68d656bc717e.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>14 June 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/49">Spatio-temporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Farmland Circulation Price at the County Level in China</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> Farmland circulation is an important way to achieve moderate scale operation to ensure food security. Based on the spatial analysis and spatial econometric model, this paper studies the spatial-temporal evolution and influencing factors of cultivated land transfer price at the county level in China from 2015 to 2020. The results revealed the following: (1) the circulation price of farmland generally shows paddy field > irrigated land > dry land > other cultivated land. The farmland circulation price in Huang-Huai-Hai Plain is always the highest, whereas that in Qinghai–Tibet Plateau is always the lowest. (2) The spatial pattern of farmland circulation price is high in the south and low in the north, presenting an inverted U-shaped structure from east to west in 2015, and high in the east and low in the west, presenting an inverted U-shaped structure from north to south in 2020. Moreover, the spatial agglomeration was enhanced. (3) With the development of land market and urbanization, the restriction of natural factors of cultivated land on the farmland circulation price weakens, while the socio-economic attribute of cultivated land constantly strengthens. Based on the results, this paper puts forward some suggestions to prevent the overcapitalization of land.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> XinLiang </div> <div class="author-name"> JingfengWang </div> <div class="author-name"> ChengWang </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/06/15/ef734042d7183434f778e19bf79fa1b6.png" data-lightbox="image-3" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/06/15/ef734042d7183434f778e19bf79fa1b6.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Editorial</h4> <span>19 December 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/98">Globalization, Urbanization and Rural Transformation</a> </h3> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> TaoLiu </div> <div class="author-name"> Rongxi Peng </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>09 January 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/108">Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Grape Cultivation in Yamanashi Prefecture of Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> Climate change impacts agricultural production, especially fruits. Amongst fruits, the grape is economically valuable and highly affected by climate change. Therefore, climate adaptation strategies are essential in overcoming the detrimental effects of climate change on grape cultivation. The study summarises adaptation strategies for grape cultivation in general and focuses on climate change. The Yamanashi prefecture in Japan is taken for the case study. Our findings indicate a decline in grape production in Japan and Yamanashi prefecture. This is attributed to the effects of climate change. Following this, various support measures (adaptative, mitigation, others) provided by the Yamanashi government towards grape cultivation are summarised and analyzed. The study concludes by offering recommendations by drawing lessons from the literature review on adaptation strategies for grape cultivation, focusing on overcoming climate change impact in the context of Yamanashi prefecture.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> DivyaSuresh </div> <div class="author-name"> YinjiaZhang </div> <div class="author-name"> YuqiuCao </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/image/202401/09/7bd1359bea17a4bb5efb8c85669e12c3.png" data-lightbox="image-5" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/image/202401/09/7bd1359bea17a4bb5efb8c85669e12c3.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>18 December 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/96">Measurement of Energy Poverty and Influencing Factors of Rural Households in China</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> Despite being the world’s largest developing country, China faces significant disparities between urban and rural areas, which exacerbates energy poverty in rural regions. This issue of energy poverty is a global concern, as millions of people lack access to modern energy necessary for a decent quality of life. This research aims to analyze the levels and structures of energy consumption in rural Chinese households, using data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) conducted in 2015 and 2018. The research employs the poverty line threshold and Theil index methods to comprehensively assess energy poverty in diverse regions. It also examines the economic, social, and familial factors influencing rural energy poverty. The findings reveal a transition in rural energy consumption towards cleaner sources, but energy poverty remains a significant issue. Factors such as energy prices and household size have a positive impact on energy poverty, while per capita income, education level, and social factors exert a negative influence. utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> Ruikuan Yao </div> <div class="author-name"> Ziyou Zhong </div> <div class="author-name"> Wanli Wang </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/12/25/60f046a5a0a5100c53e866a9d3f6077d.png" data-lightbox="image-6" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/12/25/60f046a5a0a5100c53e866a9d3f6077d.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>15 November 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/87">Local Production, Consumption, and Innovation: Enhancing Sustainability through SMEs in Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> The study focuses on the process of business development with the use of food tech and open innovation by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Japan to create a sustainable ecosystem in the regional economy. Production of alternative food materials is introduced in the new business of SMEs with the hope to reduce carbon footprint. SMEs need to create an SME ecosystem that integrates consumers as vital partners in the process of introducing new alternative food items to the market as agents of change. Innovative ways of inventing new food products involve the processes of sourcing ingredients, creating new recipes for alternative food products, and incorporating local food culture and methods of food preparation. Therefore, it is crucial for SMEs to involve local producers as well as consumers as stakeholders in innovation. Some case examples of SMEs producing plant-based alternative meats in Japan are reviewed in this study to highlight key factors impacting the outcome of innovation in the products and processes of SMEs seeking sustainable solutions. The significance of the study lies in acknowledging catalytic roles of SMEs in regional settings and interactive roles of consumers as product buyers as well as active players who consciously opt for certain products and modes of consumption driven by their inclination to support sustainability. Based on the findings of the study, some policy suggestions are also made for enhancing sustainability and revitalizing the local economy through SMEs. utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> TomoKawane </div> <div class="author-name"> RuiyanZhao </div> <div class="author-name"> YasutakaOzaki </div> <div class="author-name"> TakumaOtaki </div> <div class="author-name"> SreelekhaMazumder </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/image/202311/15/0dc5a1aee49b32b6cce942ff87e4011c.jpg" data-lightbox="image-7" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/image/202311/15/0dc5a1aee49b32b6cce942ff87e4011c.jpg" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>25 September 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/73">Depopulation Villages in Poland—Current Status and Possible Transition Scenarios</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> The picture of many localities undergoing depopulation will change in the coming years. A significant scale of migration and advanced ageing processes will result in an increase in the number of vacant buildings, or the removal of social infrastructure. The term ‘shrinkage’ tends to have negative connotations, but can lead to positive changes, e.g., an improvement in land structure under conditions of fragmented, dispersed agriculture. Depending on the quality of the natural environment and communication accessibility, other functions will develop there, including housing and recreation. However, a large part of the village may disappear completely.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> MonikaOlgaWesołowska </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/09/28/d6cf829308884f8415c895735e478631.png" data-lightbox="image-8" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/09/28/d6cf829308884f8415c895735e478631.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Article</h4> <span>21 August 2023</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/61">Role of Youth in Implementing SDGs Future City in Tosacho, Kochi, Japan</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> The “SDG Future Cities” established by the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Promotion Headquarters of Cabinet Office of Government of Japan, are being expanded to all municipalities in Japan through government support for the efforts of leading municipalities. Tosa town is a small town with less than 4000 people with high aging population and surrounded by mountains in Kochi Prefecture. The town was selected as one of the SDG Future City in 2020. In this paper, through a literature review, interviews with the Tosa Town Office, and a questionnaire survey and interview with residents of Tosa town, we considered what young people need to do to achieve SDG-11. Although Tosa Town has a variety of local government initiatives, the definition of a town where young people can continue to live, as revealed in the literature review, was found to be insufficient in terms of “economic resources,” “decision-making,” “data,” and “knowledge”. However, it was found that “community leaders,” “nature/topography,” and “community/people” are the most important factors for creating a town where people can continue to live. As for future issues, it is necessary to take measures for “decision-making,” “data,” and “knowledge,” as well as to solve issues specific to Tosa town.utf-8</p> </div> <div class="authors-list align-self-end"> <i class="fal fa-user"></i> <div class="author-name"> NanamiYamazawa </div> <div class="author-name"> YasutakaOzaki </div> <div class="author-name"> RajibShaw </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-img"> <div class="img-thumbnail"> <a href="/uploads/2023/08/21/933180e0a6c571b65ddb0868d41f65d5.png" data-lightbox="image-9" data-title=""><img src="/uploads/2023/08/21/933180e0a6c571b65ddb0868d41f65d5.png" class=""></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex article-box pt-3 pb-3"> <div class="sc-width-200 pr-3"> <h4>Comment</h4> <span>19 January 2024</span> </div> <div class="sc-flex-value1 d-flex flex-wrap"> <div> <h3 class="article-title"> <a class="anchor" href="/article/pii/115">New Geographical (Im)materialities in Rural Spaces for a Renewed Countryside in the Global North. Some Key Comments in the Rural Geography Debate</a> </h3> <p class="article-abseract clamp"> From the point of view of the new (im)materialities and the relevance of vernacular house in the process of rural change and restructuring, this contribution comments some possible innovative ways of research in rural studies. The objective of the study is to bring the attention about the relevance of vernacular houses in the process of global rural change and restructuring and their particular expressions in localities and vernacular houses. The methodology in qualitatively based on auto-biographical and ethnographical research based in three houses of study in a marginal rural area of central Spain. 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