PONE-D-23-16786Spatial evolution, influencing factors and spillover effects of logistics resilience in the Yangtze River Economic BeltPLOS ONE

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This paper is interesting and find some valuable conclusion，the authors evaluated urban logistics resilience combined with POI data and statistical data. Supply-demand relationship, industrial structure and ecological environment were considered in the process of calculation of logistics resilience. In addition, a spatial Durbin model was constructed to reveal the influencing factors of logistics resilience and the interaction effect between cities. However, the paper can be accepted after making the following minor revisions.

1. The innovation of this paper needs to be highlighted in the abstract. The abstract need to rewrite.

2. The authors need to add the background of this research.

3. The literature review is not enough, the innovation of this paper and the contribution made by previous studies have not been clearly expressed. The author should summarize the existing research gaps and highlight the innovation of this paper after completing the literature review.

4. It is suggested that the authors add more descriptions of the reasons for choosing Yangtze River Economic Belt as a case study, the following literature should be helpful for your research：(1) Adaptability analysis of water pollution and advanced industrial structure in Jiangsu Province, China. (2)Coordination of the Industrial-Ecological Economy in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. (3)Compilation of Water Resource Balance Sheets under Unified Accounting of Water Quantity and Quality, a Case Study of Hubei Province.

5. The author needs to explain the meaning of logistics resilience and explain the reasons why it includes four aspects: logistics supply, logistics demand, industrial structure, and impact on environment

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Additional Editor Comments :

This paper is interesting and find some valuable conclusion，the authors evaluated urban logistics resilience combined with POI data and statistical data. Supply-demand relationship, industrial structure and ecological environment were considered in the process of calculation of logistics resilience. In addition, a spatial Durbin model was constructed to reveal the influencing factors of logistics resilience and the interaction effect between cities. However, the paper can be accepted after making the following minor revisions.

1. The innovation of this paper needs to be highlighted in the abstract. The abstract need to rewrite.

2. The authors need to add the background of this research.

3. The literature review is not enough, the innovation of this paper and the contribution made by previous studies have not been clearly expressed. The author should summarize the existing research gaps and highlight the innovation of this paper after completing the literature review.

4. It is suggested that the authors add more descriptions of the reasons for choosing Yangtze River Economic Belt as a case study, the following literature should be helpful for your research：(1) Adaptability analysis of water pollution and advanced industrial structure in Jiangsu Province, China. (2)Coordination of the Industrial-Ecological Economy in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. (3)Compilation of Water Resource Balance Sheets under Unified Accounting of Water Quantity and Quality, a Case Study of Hubei Province.

5. The author needs to explain the meaning of logistics resilience and explain the reasons why it includes four aspects: logistics supply, logistics demand, industrial structure, and impact on environment

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Reviewer #1: Yes

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Reviewer #1: Yes

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Reviewer #1: Yes

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Reviewer #1: This paper is interesting and find some valuable conclusion，the authors evaluated urban logistics resilience combined with POI data and statistical data. Supply-demand relationship, industrial structure and ecological environment were considered in the process of calculation of logistics resilience. In addition, a spatial Durbin model was constructed to reveal the influencing factors of logistics resilience and the interaction effect between cities. However, the paper can be accepted after making the following minor revisions.

1. The innovation of this paper needs to be highlighted in the abstract. The abstract need to rewrite.

2. The authors need to add the background of this research.

3. The literature review is not enough, the innovation of this paper and the contribution made by previous studies have not been clearly expressed. The author should summarize the existing research gaps and highlight the innovation of this paper after completing the literature review.

4. It is suggested that the authors add more descriptions of the reasons for choosing Yangtze River Economic Belt as a case study, the following literature should be helpful for your research：(1) Adaptability analysis of water pollution and advanced industrial structure in Jiangsu Province, China. (2)Coordination of the Industrial-Ecological Economy in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. (3)Compilation of Water Resource Balance Sheets under Unified Accounting of Water Quantity and Quality, a Case Study of Hubei Province.

5. The author needs to explain the meaning of logistics resilience and explain the reasons why it includes four aspects: logistics supply, logistics demand, industrial structure, and impact on environment

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PONE-D-23-16786R1Spatial evolution, influencing factors and spillover effects of logistics resilience in the Yangtze River Economic BeltPLOS ONE

Dear Dr. Huang,

Thank you for submitting your manuscript to PLOS ONE. After careful consideration, we feel that it has merit but does not fully meet PLOS ONE’s publication criteria as it currently stands. Therefore, we invite you to submit a revised version of the manuscript that addresses the points raised during the review process.

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(1) In the "Abstract" section, it is better to describe the research by mentioning the quantitative results of study. Readers should be able to see the quantities of results in the abstract. the abstract should also contain Objectives, Methods/Analysis, Findings, and Novelty /Improvement

(2) In the "Introduction" section, the introduction expounds too much very general and well-known information, and the importance and significance of the research are not highlighted

(3) In the "Introduction" section, The author lacks references when expounding the research background.

(4) For readers to quickly catch your contribution, it would be better to highlight major difficulties and challenges, and your original achievements to overcome them, in a clearer way in abstract and introduction

(5) More explanation is needed for where there is a research gap and what the goals of the research are. The research gap and the goals of the research are not explained in detail which leads to the reader missing the significance of the research.

(6) In the second section, Please provide a framework diagram of this paper

(7) The analysis of the results is very superficial. It simply describes the change trend of the data, and lacks in-depth analysis and interpretation.

(8) How can your study inspire studies on other regions? The results should be further elaborated to show how they could be used for the real applications

(9) The article lacks an important discussion link, in which the author should focus on describing the differences between the article study and other scholars' studies, thus highlighting the relevance and academic value of the article, the following literature should be helpful for your research: (1)Reduction pathways identification of Agricultural Water Pollution in Hubei Province, China. (2) A differential game of water pollution management in the trans-jurisdictional river basin\\

(10) The article was not written following the correct journal's guidelines to be considered for publication. INTORDCUTION→MRTHOD→RESULTS→DISSCUSION→CONCLUSION

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(1) In the "Abstract" section, it is better to describe the research by mentioning the quantitative results of study. Readers should be able to see the quantities of results in the abstract. the abstract should also contain Objectives, Methods/Analysis, Findings, and Novelty /Improvement

(2) In the "Introduction" section, the introduction expounds too much very general and well-known information, and the importance and significance of the research are not highlighted

(3) In the "Introduction" section, The author lacks references when expounding the research background.

(4) For readers to quickly catch your contribution, it would be better to highlight major difficulties and challenges, and your original achievements to overcome them, in a clearer way in abstract and introduction

(5) More explanation is needed for where there is a research gap and what the goals of the research are. The research gap and the goals of the research are not explained in detail which leads to the reader missing the significance of the research.

(6) In the second section, Please provide a framework diagram of this paper

(7) The analysis of the results is very superficial. It simply describes the change trend of the data, and lacks in-depth analysis and interpretation.

(8) How can your study inspire studies on other regions? The results should be further elaborated to show how they could be used for the real applications

(9) The article lacks an important discussion link, in which the author should focus on describing the differences between the article study and other scholars' studies, thus highlighting the relevance and academic value of the article, the following literature should be helpful for your research: (1)Reduction pathways identification of Agricultural Water Pollution in Hubei Province, China. (2) A differential game of water pollution management in the trans-jurisdictional river basin\\

(10) The article was not written following the correct journal's guidelines to be considered for publication. INTORDCUTION→MRTHOD→RESULTS→DISSCUSION→CONCLUSION

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Reviewer #1: (No Response)

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Please use the space provided to explain your answers to the questions above. You may also include additional comments for the author, including concerns about dual publication, research ethics, or publication ethics. (Please upload your review as an attachment if it exceeds 20,000 characters)

Reviewer #1: (1) In the "Abstract" section, it is better to describe the research by mentioning the quantitative results of study. Readers should be able to see the quantities of results in the abstract. the abstract should also contain Objectives, Methods/Analysis, Findings, and Novelty /Improvement

(2) In the "Introduction" section, the introduction expounds too much very general and well-known information, and the importance and significance of the research are not highlighted

(3) In the "Introduction" section, The author lacks references when expounding the research background.

(4) For readers to quickly catch your contribution, it would be better to highlight major difficulties and challenges, and your original achievements to overcome them, in a clearer way in abstract and introduction

(5) More explanation is needed for where there is a research gap and what the goals of the research are. The research gap and the goals of the research are not explained in detail which leads to the reader missing the significance of the research.

(6) In the second section, Please provide a framework diagram of this paper

(7) The analysis of the results is very superficial. It simply describes the change trend of the data, and lacks in-depth analysis and interpretation.

(8) How can your study inspire studies on other regions? The results should be further elaborated to show how they could be used for the real applications

(9) The article lacks an important discussion link, in which the author should focus on describing the differences between the article study and other scholars' studies, thus highlighting the relevance and academic value of the article, the following literature should be helpful for your research: (1)Reduction pathways identification of Agricultural Water Pollution in Hubei Province, China. (2) A differential game of water pollution management in the trans-jurisdictional river basin\\

(10) The article was not written following the correct journal's guidelines to be considered for publication. INTORDCUTION→MRTHOD→RESULTS→DISSCUSION→CONCLUSION

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Spatial evolution, influencing factors and spillover effects of logistics resilience in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

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Reviewer #1: All comments have been addressed

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Reviewer #1: (No Response)

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Reviewer #1: (No Response)

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Please use the space provided to explain your answers to the questions above. You may also include additional comments for the author, including concerns about dual publication, research ethics, or publication ethics. (Please upload your review as an attachment if it exceeds 20,000 characters)

Reviewer #1: It seems that all my comments had been addressed. The quality of the paper has been significantly enhanced. I think your work has reached the level suitable for publication, and I recommend it for publication.

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