Industrial-technological innovation (ITI) has become an important requirement for the sustainable development of China. ITI development requires a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic complexity associated with ITI systems. Previous research into ITI systems is based primarily on static methods that isolate system components, and ignore feedback on adjustments made. Based on systems thinking, this paper develop six archetypes (“Limit to Growth,” “Success to the Successful,” “Tragedy of the Commons,” “Fixes that Fail,” “Accidental Adversaries,” and “Shifting the Burden”) and an ITI system integration model. The model visualizes the ITI system as a whole and identifies bottlenecks that may affect ITI development. This conceptual model provides a more effective method of judgment, which can better explain the operational mechanism of the ITI system and improve the system’s operational characteristics. Finally, we evaluate the ITI system and propose that self-organization is a key lever of a systemic intervention framework for ITI.

Understanding the evolution of low-carbon efficiency in urban built-up areas is essential for developing countries striving to meet sustainable development goals. However, the mechanisms driving low-carbon efficiency and the associated development pathways remain underexplored. This study applies the Global Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model, the Global Malmquist-Luenberger Index, and econometric models to evaluate low-carbon efficiency and its determinants across China’s urban built-up areas from 2010 to 2022. The findings reveal a significant increase in efficiency, from 0.555 in 2010 to 0.785 in 2022, reflecting an overall improvement of 41.4% (P < 0.05). Spatially, low-carbon efficiency demonstrates a pronounced “east-high and west-low” distribution, highlighting regional disparities and spatial correlations. Temporal changes in low-carbon efficiency are primarily driven by technological advancements and shifts in the technological frontier. However, the disproportionate efficiency gains during periods of high resource input suggest inefficiencies in production factor allocation, particularly in densely populated urban centers. Unlike natural endowments, concentrated factor inputs in such cities often impede efficiency improvements. The findings underscore the need for context-sensitive development strategies, as a one-size-fits-all model may not address the diverse challenges posed by regional disparities. By leveraging market mechanisms to optimize resource allocation and strengthen interregional spatial connectivity, this study provides actionable insights for promoting sustainable land development in developing economies.

Industrial-technological innovation (ITI) has far-reaching significance for China’s sustainable development. In this study, we construct an ITI model to analyze the impact of communication barrier and spillover effects in ITI system from the perspective of system by means of system dynamics. Statistical data of smartphone industry were collected to verify the authenticity of the model, which show that the model has higher goodness of fit with the real-world. Simulation experiments were carried out and the results showed that: (1) Spillover effects have obvious effects on ITI in both positive and negative radiation directions, and deeper exchanges and cooperation should be encouraged to carry out among firm. (2) Communication barrier play an important role in regulating ITI. Under the condition of non-barrier and complete-barrier, the completion time of the whole process has increased by 76.5%, it is urgent to reduce communication carrier. The research puts forward suggestions to help improve ITI from institutional, market, and government.

Lu, Y.Z.; Chen, M., and Xue, J.L., 2020. Water culture in the development of national cultural tourism under the new ecological environment. In: Guido Aldana, P.A. and Kantamaneni, K. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources, Coastal Management, and Marine Science Technology. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 104, pp. 746–750. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.In the long river of historical process, water, as a carrier, can constitute rich cultural resources and influence people's thought and behavior. Water culture is closely related to the birth of civilization, and water culture, as the cultural foundation of human origin, reflects the relationship between man and water. Human beings in the understanding of water resources with the changing times from the beginning as the source of survival to the present contains economic connotation and spiritual connotation, has a profound understanding. In the new ecological environment era, the study of water culture developed by national cultural tourism, along with the common beliefs agreed upon in national cultural tourism and the aesthetic manifestations and historical relics caused by the infection caused by the water environment, these are the spiritual and material wealth related to water culture. This paper mainly discusses the significance of water culture in the development of national tourism culture through the problems existing in the development process of national culture and tourism, and puts forward some theoretical basis for the study of the significance of water culture in the development of national tourism culture in the new era.