Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China
Path dependence has resulted in industrial structure solidification, social structure convergence, and insufficient power for transformation and innovation in resource-based cities, which is the root cause of these cities falling into a locked state. For a long time, many theoretical insights and co...
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| description | Path dependence has resulted in industrial structure solidification, social structure convergence, and insufficient power for transformation and innovation in resource-based cities, which is the root cause of these cities falling into a locked state. For a long time, many theoretical insights and concepts have been generated from research on the phenomenon of path dependence in resource-based cities and resolve strategies. However, research on the factors causing the ‘resource curse’ in process and their transmission mechanisms remain incomplete. In particular, the value of the social-ecological systems’ mechanism in enhancing resilience requires further emphasis. In this paper, the adaptive cyclic evolution characteristics of the social-ecological systems in Shanxi Province were examined based on the implementation of industrial green transformation policies from 2006 to 2020, and the limiting factors and transmission mechanisms were identified. The results indicated that industrial transformation policies significantly enhance potential and resilience. In contrast, investment in social and human capital, technological innovation, social infrastructure, urban cultural values, and service capacity promote advancement in the adaptive cycle. Furthermore, based on differences in the timing of these advancements, resource-based cities were categorized into development-stopping, normal development, and leapfrog development. We conclude with some strategies, including improving social infrastructure, raising scientific and technological standards, narrowing the urban-rural divide, and enhancing the value of historical and cultural resources, to break the path dependence and move towards sustainable development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-461326180d2b4752867628cefc68e3892025-01-24T04:45:43ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882025-06-019100449Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, ChinaMin Wang0Kongtao Qin1Jinxuan Li2Shuqi Yang3Key Laboratory for Geographical Process Analysis & Simulation Hubei Province, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China; College of Urban and Environment Science, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, ChinaCollege of Urban and Environment Science, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China; Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Nanning Waterway Maintenance Center, Nanning 530031, ChinaCollege of Urban and Environment Science, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, ChinaThe Middle School Affiliated to Yuncheng University, Yuncheng 044000, China; Corresponding author.Path dependence has resulted in industrial structure solidification, social structure convergence, and insufficient power for transformation and innovation in resource-based cities, which is the root cause of these cities falling into a locked state. For a long time, many theoretical insights and concepts have been generated from research on the phenomenon of path dependence in resource-based cities and resolve strategies. However, research on the factors causing the ‘resource curse’ in process and their transmission mechanisms remain incomplete. In particular, the value of the social-ecological systems’ mechanism in enhancing resilience requires further emphasis. In this paper, the adaptive cyclic evolution characteristics of the social-ecological systems in Shanxi Province were examined based on the implementation of industrial green transformation policies from 2006 to 2020, and the limiting factors and transmission mechanisms were identified. The results indicated that industrial transformation policies significantly enhance potential and resilience. In contrast, investment in social and human capital, technological innovation, social infrastructure, urban cultural values, and service capacity promote advancement in the adaptive cycle. Furthermore, based on differences in the timing of these advancements, resource-based cities were categorized into development-stopping, normal development, and leapfrog development. We conclude with some strategies, including improving social infrastructure, raising scientific and technological standards, narrowing the urban-rural divide, and enhancing the value of historical and cultural resources, to break the path dependence and move towards sustainable development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266618882500019XResource-based citiesSustainable transformationSocial-ecological systemsAdaptive cycle mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Min Wang Kongtao Qin Jinxuan Li Shuqi Yang Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China Sustainable Futures Resource-based cities Sustainable transformation Social-ecological systems Adaptive cycle mechanism |
| title | Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China |
| title_full | Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China |
| title_fullStr | Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China |
| title_short | Explaining the transmission mechanism of social-ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource-based cities: Evidence from Shanxi Province, China |
| title_sort | explaining the transmission mechanism of social ecological systems adaptive cycling on path dependency in resource based cities evidence from shanxi province china |
| topic | Resource-based cities Sustainable transformation Social-ecological systems Adaptive cycle mechanism |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266618882500019X |
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