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International Journal of Environmental Sustainability and Protection
ISSN:2737-5447
Frequency: Quarterly Published by lIKll

Vol.2, Iss.4, December 2022

The Chengdu metropolitan area serves as the hub of the western region’s development and the western pole of the Chengdu-Chongqing region’s twin-city economic circle. Chengdu metropolitan area is in the development stage of agglomeration as well as diffusion in rapid urbanization and economic globalization. As a medium-sized city in the Chengdu metropolitan area, Ziyang city must determine its urban function positioning in the future based on the spatial structure characteristics of the Chengdu metropolitan area for industrial and economic layout optimization as well as for the rapid and coordinated development of the entire Chengdu metropolitan area, more importantly, to maximize its benefits.
  • Open Access Article

    Research on the Development of Medium-sized Cities from the Perspective of a Metropolitan Area—A Case Study of Ziyang City in the Chengdu Metropolitan Area

    by Yue Liu* and Bo Jiang
    IJESP 2022, Vol 2, Issue 4, 1-10, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijesp2022v02.04.0001 - Published on December 30, 2022

    Abstract

    The Chengdu metropolitan area serves as the hub of the western region’s development and the western pole of the Chengdu-Chongqing region’s twin-city economic circle. Chengdu metropolitan area is in the development stage of agglomeration as well as diffusion in rapid urbanization and economic globalization. As a medium-sized city in the Chengdu metropolitan area, Ziyang city must determine its urban function positioning in the future based on the spatial structure characteristics of the Chengdu m...

  • Open Access Article

    Development of Potential Indicators of Aquaponics Industry

    by Hui Wang, Xin-Ruo Wang and Ta-Jen Chu*
    IJESP 2022, Vol 2, Issue 4, 11-23, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijesp2022v02.04.0002 - Published on December 30, 2022

    Abstract

    Aquaponics is a sustainable method of farming fish and vegetables, so it is highly valued by individuals, entrepreneurs, educators, and governments. It is a special aquacultural method that creates economic and ecological benefits. Considering that the development of the aquaponics industry is leading the ecological fishery industry in the future, a set of indicators to evaluate the potential of the aquaponics industry is necessary to be developed. Therefore, a literature review and the Delphi m...

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    Current Status and Topics of Research on Smart Fishery in China: A Literature Review based on CNKI (2000−2022)

    by Wei-Hua Chen, Jia-Ying Liu, Yue-Ping Zhang and Ta-Jen Chu*
    IJESP 2022, Vol 2, Issue 4, 24-32, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijesp2022v02.04.0003 - Published on December 30, 2022

    Abstract

    Recently, it has become important to find a way to combine modern information technology with the traditional fishery industry. For this, understanding the current situation of the smart fishery is important to promote its development. Promoting the transformation and upgrading of the traditional fishery industry can speed up the process of fishery modernization. Applying modern science and technology to the whole process of the fishery leads to the development of the fishery industry. Therefore...

  • Open Access Article

    From Fishing Village to Jimei School Village: Spatial Evolution of Human Ecology

    by Yu-Yan Zhang, Zhe Zou and Shu-Chen Tsai*
    IJESP 2022, Vol 2, Issue 4, 33-43, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijesp2022v02.04.0004 - Published on December 30, 2022

    Abstract

    We explored the symbiotic relationship of villages on the Jimei Peninsula from the perspective of new human ecology adopting literature analysis and field investigation, and the four steps of reading, sorting, analysis, and induction for qualitative research. Two stages of Jimei Peninsula's development from natural areas to human ecosystems were analyzed by using the survey data in this research, and the spatial evolution process of Jimei Peninsula's development from a fishing village to a Jimei...

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    Exploring Environmental Restoration and Psychological Healing from Perspective of Resilience: A Case Study of Xinglin Bay Landscape Belt in Xiamen, China

    by Hui Wang, Zhe Zou and Shu-Chen Tsai*
    IJESP 2022, Vol 2, Issue 4, 44-54, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijesp2022v02.04.0005 - Published on December 30, 2022

    Abstract

    We explored the relationship between environmental restoration and psychological healing and the ecological optimization and healing function of the waterfront landscape from the perspective of resilience in the Xinglin Bay landscape belt of Jimei District, Xiamen City, China through qualitative research, in-depth interviews, and field investigations. 63 interviewees were invited from October 12 to 16, 2022 to collect data on their activity and psychological feelings in the area. The results sho...