The concept of Net Zero Carbon Buildings,which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,is essential in addressing climate change.However,the development of such buildings in Thailand faces significant challenges,inclu...The concept of Net Zero Carbon Buildings,which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,is essential in addressing climate change.However,the development of such buildings in Thailand faces significant challenges,including high construction costs,uncertain returns,and limited investment incentives.This study explores the factors influencing real estate developers’decisions to pursue Net Zero Carbon Buildings in Thailand,with a focus on physical,financial,and policy-related elements.Data collection was done with 388 respondents who are stakeholders,including developers,consultants,designers,and sustainability experts,through an online questionnaire,and analyzed using Multiple Regression Analysis.The independent variables in the analytical model consist of three groups of factors:physical buildings,climate finance,and climate policy.The results indicate that physical building factors,including building age,engineering systems,and design;climate finance factors,such as project cost increases,financial returns,and investment incentives;and climate policy factors,including government policies,international climate agreements,and carbon taxes,significantly influence development decisions.Government policies,building engineering systems,and financial incentives were identified as key positive drivers for investment,while carbon taxes and energy efficiency-focused designs were found to potentially discourage investment due to higher costs.The study concludes that substantial government support such as tax incentives,grants,and low-interest financing is critical to fostering investment in Net Zero Carbon Buildings.Additionally,raising awareness among developers and the private sector about the long-term benefits of these projects is essential to strengthening investment incentives.展开更多
Taking Wuhan,Nanjing and Guangzhou as examples and using Logistic model and Moran index,this paper made a quantitative analysis on bribery characterization of developers in land market. It found that( i) bribery behav...Taking Wuhan,Nanjing and Guangzhou as examples and using Logistic model and Moran index,this paper made a quantitative analysis on bribery characterization of developers in land market. It found that( i) bribery behavior of developers is promoted by supply and demands;( ii) bribery behavior of developers takes on regional agglomeration and difference. It reached following conclusions:( i) under the influence of macro factors and micro factors,bribery behavior of developers is rational selection after full consideration of institutional environment and corporate strength,and is passive to a certain extent;( ii) bribery behavior of developers has certain spatial correlation,and the high-high correlation characteristic is most significant.展开更多
Reusing programs and other artifacts has been shown to be an effective strategy for significant reduction of development costs. This article reports on a survey of 128 developers to explore their experiences and perce...Reusing programs and other artifacts has been shown to be an effective strategy for significant reduction of development costs. This article reports on a survey of 128 developers to explore their experiences and perceptions about using other people’s code: to what extent does the “not invented here” attitude exist? The survey was structured around a novel and simple “4A” model, which is introduced in this article: for an organization to obtain any benefits from reusing code, four conditions must obtain: availability, awareness, accessibility, and acceptability. The greatest impediments to reuse were shown to be awareness of reusable code and developers’ perceptions of its acceptability for use on their new projects. For 72% of developers, the complexity of the old code was cited as a reason that the code was not reused. The survey also included developers’ suggestions for ways to take greater advantage of existing code and related artifacts.展开更多
Southeast Asia has an attractive market for mobile games.It has many players,a low cost of acquiring customers,wide English popularity,and cultural inclusiveness,which has created great market potential for Chinese mo...Southeast Asia has an attractive market for mobile games.It has many players,a low cost of acquiring customers,wide English popularity,and cultural inclusiveness,which has created great market potential for Chinese mobile game developers.展开更多
Although recent studies have examined collaboration within open-source software projects,the focus has primarily been on their motivations and governance.This study explores the complex dynamics of trust and involveme...Although recent studies have examined collaboration within open-source software projects,the focus has primarily been on their motivations and governance.This study explores the complex dynamics of trust and involvement among Cameroonian software developers in open-source projects.In the context of a rapidly evolving software development landscape,these projects have emerged as a transformative force,redefining global collaboration standards.The qualitative methodological approach involved a survey of 22 participants in open-source software projects,including Cameroonian software developers,project governance actors,and open-source community members.Analyses revealed that the trust given to African software developers,including their effective integration into projects and consideration of their specificities and contributions,has a positive impact on their involvement in and ability to appropriate information technologies.By exploring the interaction between cultural,social,and technological factors,this study enhances our understanding of trust mechanisms within open-source communities,especially those involving remote developers.展开更多
The mechanistic target of rapamycin(m TOR) is a serine/threonine kinase that plays a pivotal role in cellular growth, proliferation, survival, and metabolism. In the central nervous system(CNS), the mTOR pathway regul...The mechanistic target of rapamycin(m TOR) is a serine/threonine kinase that plays a pivotal role in cellular growth, proliferation, survival, and metabolism. In the central nervous system(CNS), the mTOR pathway regulates diverse aspects of neural development and function. Genetic mutations within the m TOR pathway lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorders, collectively known as “mTORopathies”(Crino, 2020). Dysfunctions of m TOR, including both its hyperactivation and hypoactivation, have also been implicated in a wide spectrum of other neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting its importance in CNS health.展开更多
Biomass-based hydrocarbon fuels,as one of the alternatives to traditional fossil fuels,have attracted considerable attention in the energy field due to their renewability and environmental benefits.This article provid...Biomass-based hydrocarbon fuels,as one of the alternatives to traditional fossil fuels,have attracted considerable attention in the energy field due to their renewability and environmental benefits.This article provides a systematic review of recent research progress in the chemical synthesis of biomass-based hydrocarbon fuels.It outlines the conversion pathways using feedstocks such as lipids,terpenoids,cellulose/hemicellulose,and lignin.Depending on the feedstock,various products with distinct structural characteristics can be prepared through reactions such as cyclization,condensation,and catalytic hydrogenation.Throughout the synthesis process,three key factors play a critical role:efficient catalyst development,production process optimization,and computational-chemistry-based molecular design.Finally,the article discusses future perspectives for biomass-based hydrocarbon fuel synthesis research.展开更多
Innovation and Development Policy,简称“IDP”,中文名:《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊...Innovation and Development Policy,简称“IDP”,中文名:《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊。目前期刊每年出版两期。已发表论文在期刊网站可以自由获取,http://idp-journal.casisd.cn/browse/al/al2019/。展开更多
Buildings account for 40% of global energy consumption and nearly one-third of global CO_(2) emissions;and the resulting carbon footprint significantly exceeds that of all forms of transportation combined. Attractive ...Buildings account for 40% of global energy consumption and nearly one-third of global CO_(2) emissions;and the resulting carbon footprint significantly exceeds that of all forms of transportation combined. Attractive opportunities exist to reduce buildings’ energy use at lower costs and higher returns than in other sectors. This paper analyzes the concerns of uncertainty, in terms of transaction costs, to the real estate developers when they make decisions about investing in Building Energy Efficiency (BEE). To solicit views of developers regarding BEE investment, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 executives and architects who work in big real estate development firms covering 80% of real estate activities in Hong Kong. This research applies transaction cost economics (TCE) to study the underlying reasons resulting from uncertainty that cause market reluctance to accept BEE by choice. It provides a detailed analysis of the current situation and future prospects for BEE adoption through studying the impacts from three aspects: economic, market and policy uncertainties. It delineates the market and suggests possible policy solutions to overcome the uncertainties and to attain the large-scale deployment of energy-efficient building techniques. The findings establish the groundwork for future studies on how to choose a particular policy package and what roles government should play to solve the existing problems in BEE development.展开更多
Innovation and Development Policy简称“IDP”,中文名《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊。...Innovation and Development Policy简称“IDP”,中文名《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊。目前期刊每年出版四期。已发表论文在期刊网站可以自由获取,http://idp-journal.casisd.cn/browse/al/al2019/。展开更多
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 2 aims to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.However,global hunger and food insecurity have continued to rise at an alarming rate(UN 2023).Subtropical regions are home to ...The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 2 aims to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.However,global hunger and food insecurity have continued to rise at an alarming rate(UN 2023).Subtropical regions are home to more than 30% of the world's population,predominantly in developing countries where per capita farmland and food supply are only 40% of those in developed nations(FAO 2018).Meeting the Zero Hunger target amid ongoing population growth in these regions requires a substantial increase in agricultural production while minimizing soil degradation and adverse ecological impacts.This challenge is shared by many countries across South Asia,Africa,and Central and South America.展开更多
First held in 1947,Hannover Messe is among the worlde's most influential industrial technology exhibitions.The 2025 fair,themed"Empowering Sustainable Development of Industry",will focus on AI and energy...First held in 1947,Hannover Messe is among the worlde's most influential industrial technology exhibitions.The 2025 fair,themed"Empowering Sustainable Development of Industry",will focus on AI and energy transition,highlighting the role of technological innovation in sustainable industrial development.展开更多
China and Laos are close neighbors with a long-standing friendship.Since the early 2000s,China has supported Laos'economic and social development through wide-ranging cooperation projects,all guided by the vision ...China and Laos are close neighbors with a long-standing friendship.Since the early 2000s,China has supported Laos'economic and social development through wide-ranging cooperation projects,all guided by the vision of a community with a shared future.As this vision takes deeper root,many aid projects have moved from blueprint to reality,delivering tangible benefits across towns and villages and improving the lives of ordinary Lao people while further strengthening bilateral ties.展开更多
Standards are the common language that consolidates global consensus and builds the most solid foundation for international partnerships.They are the cornerstone for global sustainable and high-quality development.You...Standards are the common language that consolidates global consensus and builds the most solid foundation for international partnerships.They are the cornerstone for global sustainable and high-quality development.Young students,with their active and vibrant minds,represent the future and hope of standardization.展开更多
China-Zimbabwe collaboration is creating new opportunities for innovation and development of youth Zimbabwe’s development has long faced obstacles linked to Western economic sanctions,measures that many view as unjus...China-Zimbabwe collaboration is creating new opportunities for innovation and development of youth Zimbabwe’s development has long faced obstacles linked to Western economic sanctions,measures that many view as unjust or unlawful.Yet,despite these constraints,Zimbabwe remains a nation rich in natural resources and endowed with a highly educated population,with its youth standing out as a particularly dynamic force.展开更多
County economies form a distinctive,integrated regional economic structure.Their growth is shaped by specific social and historical conditions and,in turn,influences many aspects of wider economic and social developme...County economies form a distinctive,integrated regional economic structure.Their growth is shaped by specific social and historical conditions and,in turn,influences many aspects of wider economic and social development.In China's modernization process,they have always played a vital role.The 2024 Central Economic Work Conference placed strong emphasis on vigorously developing county economies.展开更多
Land degradation,coupled with climate change impacts,poses serious threats to global land health and human well-being.Participatory scenario planning(PSP)has become a key tool for exploring these interconnected challe...Land degradation,coupled with climate change impacts,poses serious threats to global land health and human well-being.Participatory scenario planning(PSP)has become a key tool for exploring these interconnected challenges;however,its progress and effectiveness remain underexplored.This study reviews 46 papers,using PRISMA guidelines,to investigate how PSP supports sustainable land management and climate resilience.We document how PSP applications have evolved from a biophysical focus to one addressing broader environmental,societal,and economic challenges.Disparities in how participants engage across PSP phases document the need for more equitable and meaningful participation.Clustering future scenarios reveals the complex interconnections among ecological,social,and economic factors underpinning land management and climate resilience,underscoring the need for inclusive and integrated strategies.From the emerging trends,we identify opportunities to advance PSP implementation,including early engagement of decision-makers,balanced representation and equitable power dynamics,meaningful participation,cross-disciplinary collaboration,integration of human-nature relationships,and regular revision of future pathways.Overall,our review highlights PSP’s potential to co-create inclusive,equitable scenarios and actionable pathways towards sustainable and resilient land use futures.展开更多
Discussions on Chinese modernization are offering African countries both conceptual inspiration and practical references as they explore their own sustainable development paths.
In 2025,prominent achievements have been made in the standardization field of China,from the promulgation of policies on standards work,the development and revision of standards at various levels,to the establishment ...In 2025,prominent achievements have been made in the standardization field of China,from the promulgation of policies on standards work,the development and revision of standards at various levels,to the establishment of the digital platform for standards development.Earlier this year,an online voting was organized by China Standardization Press (CSP) through its WeChat (a popular social media platform in China) official account to select 10 big standardization events of China in 2025.Here,the results are presented to our readers.展开更多
文摘The concept of Net Zero Carbon Buildings,which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,is essential in addressing climate change.However,the development of such buildings in Thailand faces significant challenges,including high construction costs,uncertain returns,and limited investment incentives.This study explores the factors influencing real estate developers’decisions to pursue Net Zero Carbon Buildings in Thailand,with a focus on physical,financial,and policy-related elements.Data collection was done with 388 respondents who are stakeholders,including developers,consultants,designers,and sustainability experts,through an online questionnaire,and analyzed using Multiple Regression Analysis.The independent variables in the analytical model consist of three groups of factors:physical buildings,climate finance,and climate policy.The results indicate that physical building factors,including building age,engineering systems,and design;climate finance factors,such as project cost increases,financial returns,and investment incentives;and climate policy factors,including government policies,international climate agreements,and carbon taxes,significantly influence development decisions.Government policies,building engineering systems,and financial incentives were identified as key positive drivers for investment,while carbon taxes and energy efficiency-focused designs were found to potentially discourage investment due to higher costs.The study concludes that substantial government support such as tax incentives,grants,and low-interest financing is critical to fostering investment in Net Zero Carbon Buildings.Additionally,raising awareness among developers and the private sector about the long-term benefits of these projects is essential to strengthening investment incentives.
基金Supported by National Social Science Foundation of China"Empirical Study of Corruption Governance in Real Estate"(14BGL106)
文摘Taking Wuhan,Nanjing and Guangzhou as examples and using Logistic model and Moran index,this paper made a quantitative analysis on bribery characterization of developers in land market. It found that( i) bribery behavior of developers is promoted by supply and demands;( ii) bribery behavior of developers takes on regional agglomeration and difference. It reached following conclusions:( i) under the influence of macro factors and micro factors,bribery behavior of developers is rational selection after full consideration of institutional environment and corporate strength,and is passive to a certain extent;( ii) bribery behavior of developers has certain spatial correlation,and the high-high correlation characteristic is most significant.
文摘Reusing programs and other artifacts has been shown to be an effective strategy for significant reduction of development costs. This article reports on a survey of 128 developers to explore their experiences and perceptions about using other people’s code: to what extent does the “not invented here” attitude exist? The survey was structured around a novel and simple “4A” model, which is introduced in this article: for an organization to obtain any benefits from reusing code, four conditions must obtain: availability, awareness, accessibility, and acceptability. The greatest impediments to reuse were shown to be awareness of reusable code and developers’ perceptions of its acceptability for use on their new projects. For 72% of developers, the complexity of the old code was cited as a reason that the code was not reused. The survey also included developers’ suggestions for ways to take greater advantage of existing code and related artifacts.
文摘Southeast Asia has an attractive market for mobile games.It has many players,a low cost of acquiring customers,wide English popularity,and cultural inclusiveness,which has created great market potential for Chinese mobile game developers.
文摘Although recent studies have examined collaboration within open-source software projects,the focus has primarily been on their motivations and governance.This study explores the complex dynamics of trust and involvement among Cameroonian software developers in open-source projects.In the context of a rapidly evolving software development landscape,these projects have emerged as a transformative force,redefining global collaboration standards.The qualitative methodological approach involved a survey of 22 participants in open-source software projects,including Cameroonian software developers,project governance actors,and open-source community members.Analyses revealed that the trust given to African software developers,including their effective integration into projects and consideration of their specificities and contributions,has a positive impact on their involvement in and ability to appropriate information technologies.By exploring the interaction between cultural,social,and technological factors,this study enhances our understanding of trust mechanisms within open-source communities,especially those involving remote developers.
基金supported by grants from Simons Foundation (SFARI 479754),CIHR (PJT-180565)the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada (to YL)funding from the Canada Research Chairs program。
文摘The mechanistic target of rapamycin(m TOR) is a serine/threonine kinase that plays a pivotal role in cellular growth, proliferation, survival, and metabolism. In the central nervous system(CNS), the mTOR pathway regulates diverse aspects of neural development and function. Genetic mutations within the m TOR pathway lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorders, collectively known as “mTORopathies”(Crino, 2020). Dysfunctions of m TOR, including both its hyperactivation and hypoactivation, have also been implicated in a wide spectrum of other neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, highlighting its importance in CNS health.
基金Support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22127802,22573091)the HY Action(62402010305)。
文摘Biomass-based hydrocarbon fuels,as one of the alternatives to traditional fossil fuels,have attracted considerable attention in the energy field due to their renewability and environmental benefits.This article provides a systematic review of recent research progress in the chemical synthesis of biomass-based hydrocarbon fuels.It outlines the conversion pathways using feedstocks such as lipids,terpenoids,cellulose/hemicellulose,and lignin.Depending on the feedstock,various products with distinct structural characteristics can be prepared through reactions such as cyclization,condensation,and catalytic hydrogenation.Throughout the synthesis process,three key factors play a critical role:efficient catalyst development,production process optimization,and computational-chemistry-based molecular design.Finally,the article discusses future perspectives for biomass-based hydrocarbon fuel synthesis research.
文摘Innovation and Development Policy,简称“IDP”,中文名:《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊。目前期刊每年出版两期。已发表论文在期刊网站可以自由获取,http://idp-journal.casisd.cn/browse/al/al2019/。
文摘Buildings account for 40% of global energy consumption and nearly one-third of global CO_(2) emissions;and the resulting carbon footprint significantly exceeds that of all forms of transportation combined. Attractive opportunities exist to reduce buildings’ energy use at lower costs and higher returns than in other sectors. This paper analyzes the concerns of uncertainty, in terms of transaction costs, to the real estate developers when they make decisions about investing in Building Energy Efficiency (BEE). To solicit views of developers regarding BEE investment, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 executives and architects who work in big real estate development firms covering 80% of real estate activities in Hong Kong. This research applies transaction cost economics (TCE) to study the underlying reasons resulting from uncertainty that cause market reluctance to accept BEE by choice. It provides a detailed analysis of the current situation and future prospects for BEE adoption through studying the impacts from three aspects: economic, market and policy uncertainties. It delineates the market and suggests possible policy solutions to overcome the uncertainties and to attain the large-scale deployment of energy-efficient building techniques. The findings establish the groundwork for future studies on how to choose a particular policy package and what roles government should play to solve the existing problems in BEE development.
文摘Innovation and Development Policy简称“IDP”,中文名《创新与发展政策(英文)》,是由中国科学院主管,中国科学院科技战略咨询研究院、中国科学学与科技政策研究会共同主办,国内外发行(ISSN:2096-5141,CN:10-1513/D)的英文国际期刊。目前期刊每年出版四期。已发表论文在期刊网站可以自由获取,http://idp-journal.casisd.cn/browse/al/al2019/。
文摘The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 2 aims to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.However,global hunger and food insecurity have continued to rise at an alarming rate(UN 2023).Subtropical regions are home to more than 30% of the world's population,predominantly in developing countries where per capita farmland and food supply are only 40% of those in developed nations(FAO 2018).Meeting the Zero Hunger target amid ongoing population growth in these regions requires a substantial increase in agricultural production while minimizing soil degradation and adverse ecological impacts.This challenge is shared by many countries across South Asia,Africa,and Central and South America.
文摘First held in 1947,Hannover Messe is among the worlde's most influential industrial technology exhibitions.The 2025 fair,themed"Empowering Sustainable Development of Industry",will focus on AI and energy transition,highlighting the role of technological innovation in sustainable industrial development.
基金supported by the Yunnan Provincial Philosophy and Social Science Planning Projectthe Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences。
文摘China and Laos are close neighbors with a long-standing friendship.Since the early 2000s,China has supported Laos'economic and social development through wide-ranging cooperation projects,all guided by the vision of a community with a shared future.As this vision takes deeper root,many aid projects have moved from blueprint to reality,delivering tangible benefits across towns and villages and improving the lives of ordinary Lao people while further strengthening bilateral ties.
文摘Standards are the common language that consolidates global consensus and builds the most solid foundation for international partnerships.They are the cornerstone for global sustainable and high-quality development.Young students,with their active and vibrant minds,represent the future and hope of standardization.
文摘China-Zimbabwe collaboration is creating new opportunities for innovation and development of youth Zimbabwe’s development has long faced obstacles linked to Western economic sanctions,measures that many view as unjust or unlawful.Yet,despite these constraints,Zimbabwe remains a nation rich in natural resources and endowed with a highly educated population,with its youth standing out as a particularly dynamic force.
文摘County economies form a distinctive,integrated regional economic structure.Their growth is shaped by specific social and historical conditions and,in turn,influences many aspects of wider economic and social development.In China's modernization process,they have always played a vital role.The 2024 Central Economic Work Conference placed strong emphasis on vigorously developing county economies.
基金supported by the Royal Thai Government Scholarship in Science and Technologythe Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand (FERS, Mahidol University)
文摘Land degradation,coupled with climate change impacts,poses serious threats to global land health and human well-being.Participatory scenario planning(PSP)has become a key tool for exploring these interconnected challenges;however,its progress and effectiveness remain underexplored.This study reviews 46 papers,using PRISMA guidelines,to investigate how PSP supports sustainable land management and climate resilience.We document how PSP applications have evolved from a biophysical focus to one addressing broader environmental,societal,and economic challenges.Disparities in how participants engage across PSP phases document the need for more equitable and meaningful participation.Clustering future scenarios reveals the complex interconnections among ecological,social,and economic factors underpinning land management and climate resilience,underscoring the need for inclusive and integrated strategies.From the emerging trends,we identify opportunities to advance PSP implementation,including early engagement of decision-makers,balanced representation and equitable power dynamics,meaningful participation,cross-disciplinary collaboration,integration of human-nature relationships,and regular revision of future pathways.Overall,our review highlights PSP’s potential to co-create inclusive,equitable scenarios and actionable pathways towards sustainable and resilient land use futures.
文摘Discussions on Chinese modernization are offering African countries both conceptual inspiration and practical references as they explore their own sustainable development paths.
文摘In 2025,prominent achievements have been made in the standardization field of China,from the promulgation of policies on standards work,the development and revision of standards at various levels,to the establishment of the digital platform for standards development.Earlier this year,an online voting was organized by China Standardization Press (CSP) through its WeChat (a popular social media platform in China) official account to select 10 big standardization events of China in 2025.Here,the results are presented to our readers.
