Agriculture (Nov 2021)

Research on the Spatial Network Structure and Influencing Factors of the Allocation Efficiency of Agricultural Science and Technology Resources in China

  • Yameng Wang,
  • Zhe Chen,
  • Xiumei Wang,
  • Mengyang Hou,
  • Feng Wei

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11111170
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 11
p. 1170

Abstract

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The allocation efficiency of China’s agricultural science and technology resources (ASTR) varies in different regions and has a complicated spatial distribution pattern. To visually study whether there are correlations and mutual influences between the allocation efficiency of different regions, we use social network analysis methods (SNA). The study found that: (i) China’s allocation efficiency of ASTR has significant spatial correlation and spillover effects. The overall network density is declining. (ii) The spatial correlation network has significant regional heterogeneity. Some eastern provinces play “intermediaries” and “bridges” in the network. (iii) Geographical proximity, differences in economic development levels, industrial structure levels, and differences in urbanization have a significant impact on the formation of spatial association networks.

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