| 1 | Author(s):
Ze-Rui Yuan. Page No : 1-18 |
Spatial Embeddedness and Interethnic Integration: Practical Mechanisms and Pathways of Multidimensional Ethnic Embedding in Fujian Province, China
Abstract
The paper examines the multidimensional embedding mechanisms and integration pathways of ethnic minorities in Fujian Province, China, through the lens of spatial embeddedness theory. Drawing on mixed-method research combining spatial econometric analysis, social network analysis, and in-depth case studies of Hui, She, and Mongolian communities across five prefectural cities (Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Ningde), we identify four critical dimensions of ethnic integration: economic embedding through market participation and entrepreneurship, social embedding via community networks and intergroup relations, cultural embedding through adaptive identity negotiation, and spatial embedding patterns reflecting settlement choices and urban-rural mobility. Our findings reveal that successful integration follows non-linear pathways characterized by reciprocal embeddedness, where both minority and majority populations undergo mutual adaptation processes. The study contributes to theoretical understanding of ethnic integration by demonstrating how spatial factors mediate social, economic, and cultural dimensions of embedding, while offering practical insights for policies promoting inclusive urbanization and community cohesion in ethnically diverse regions.
| 2 | Author(s):
Su-Yi Yu. Page No : 19-37 |
IoT-Based Water Quality Monitoring and Early Warning System for Large Yellow Croaker Aquaculture: A Case Study in Ningde, China
Abstract
Large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) aquaculture represents a critical component of China's marine economy, with Ningde City serving as the nation's largest production center. However, the industry faces substantial challenges related to water quality management, with traditional manual monitoring approaches proving inadequate for early detection of environmental stressors. The paper developed and validated an integrated Internet of Things (IoT)-based water quality monitoring and early warning system specifically optimized for large yellow croaker aquaculture operations. The system employed LoRaWAN communication protocol for long-range data transmission(up to 15 km), multi-parameter sensors monitoring dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, salinity, ammonia nitrogen, and turbidity at 15-minute intervals, and machine learning algorithms (Random Forest) for predictive analytics. Field trials conducted across 12 commercial farms in Ningde's coastal waters (January 2023-June 2024) demonstrated high system reliability(97.2% uptime) and strong predictive performance (89.3% accuracy for 6-hour ahead warnings). IoT-equipped farms achieved significant improvements compared to control farms: 42.6% reduction in mortality rate(8.4% vs 14.6%), 18.2% improvement in feed conversion ratio(1.35 vs 1.65), 14.7% increase in average harvest weight(478g vs 417g), and 31.5% reduction in labor requirements. Economic analysis revealed favorable return on investment (287% over two production cycles) with payback period of 6.4 months. These results demonstrate that precision aquaculture technologies can deliver substantial operational improvements while enhancing environmental stewardship. The technical framework offers a scalable architecture adaptable to other aquaculture species and geographical contexts, with implications for climate change adaptation and sustainable intensification of marine food production.
| 3 | Author(s):
Hsiau-Hsian Nien, Yu-Chang Chen, Pen-Chen Chen, Kun-Li Wen. Page No : 39-52 |
The Study of the Taste of Taiwanese Common Foods by Using Grey Clustering-Taking Taiwanese Sticky Rice, Tube Rice Cake and Braised Pork Rice as Example
Abstract
Due to their migration from Taiwan to mainland China, Taiwanese people initially focused on basic sustenance in their diet, eventually developing affordable, everyday foods. Through practical exploration, Taiwanese sticky rice, rice cake, braised pork rice,and other similar dishes became the most representative examples. However, past research has primarily focused on packaging and traditional mathematical analysis, did not exist the analysis of taste. Therefore, the paper uses grey clustering with objective weighted analysis to analyze the relationship among factors influencing taste. First, based on expert opinions in this field, evaluation values for each influencing factor are obtained. Then, a mathematical model is used to calculate the degree of interrelationship among these factors. To being the new innovatiion in this research area, the paper also transforms the traditionally ordinal approach into a cardinal analytical framework.
| 4 | Author(s):
Qin Ma. Page No : 53-66 |
Coordinated Governance of Small Watershed Environments: An Empirical Analysis of Resource Management and Human Settlement Improvement in Ningde City
Abstract
Small watershed governance sits at the nexus of environmental stewardship, resource coordination, and rural development within China's ecological civilization framework. This study investigates coordinated governance mechanisms across Ningde City's small watersheds through the combined lens of time ladder theory and the tragedy of the anti-commons. Drawing on field surveys, semi-structured interviews (n=156), and institutional analysis spanning 12 representative watersheds, we examine how temporal governance mechanisms shape the effectiveness of coordination and how property rights fragmentation generates resource management dilemmas. Results indicate that time ladder theory provides a structured approach to understanding multi-phase governance, while the anti-commons framework accounts for persistent resource underutilization despite clearly delineated property rights. Governance coordination improves markedly when temporal phases are explicitly managed; nevertheless, rights fragmentation among multiple stakeholders leads to systematic underinvestment, with transaction costs consuming 35-60% of project budgets and 47 proposed improvements blocked or abandoned. We advance an integrated governance model that addresses temporal coordination gaps and property rights fragmentation through institutional innovation, stakeholder alignment mechanisms, and adaptive management. The Ningde case yields transferable lessons for mountainous coastal regions worldwide facing comparable watershed governance challenges.
| 5 | Author(s):
Chih-Hsien Chen. Page No : 67-86 |
Managerial Overconfidence and Corporate Cash Holdings under Tariff Uncertainty: Evidence from Taiwanese Family Firms
Abstract
The paper examines the impact of managerial overconfidence on corporate cash holdings in family firms and investigates whether trade policy uncertainty serves as a boundary condition for this relationship. Using a sample of Taiwan-listed family firms from 2017 to 2021, the analysis integrates upper echelons theory with behavioral corporate finance perspectives. Managerial overconfidence is proxied by industry-median-adjusted capital expenditures, and regression analysis is employed to test the proposed relationships empirically. The results reveal a significant negative association between managerial overconfidence and corporate cash holdings, consistent with the overinvestment argument in the behavioral corporate finance literature. By contrast, the interaction between trade policy uncertainty and managerial overconfidence is not statistically significant, indicating that exogenous trade policy uncertainty does not materially alter the relationship between managerial psychological traits and cash holding behavior in the sampled firms. Overall, the paper contributes empirical evidence on the link between managerial psychological characteristics and corporate liquidity decisions.
| 6 | Author(s):
Lai-Ming Chou, Hsiang-Tsai Chiang. Page No : 87-109 |
Platform-Based Rental Models for Industrial Filtration Equipment: An Exploratory Study of Operational Mechanisms and Managerial Implications
Abstract
Industrial filtration equipment is essential to manufacturing and heavy-industrial operations, yet its capital-intensive nature poses significant barriers for many organizations. High upfront costs, specialized maintenance requirements, and uneven capacity utilization present persistent challenges for firms seeking to balance operational reliability with cost efficiency. This exploratory case study examines how platform-based rental models address these challenges in the context of industrial equipment. Drawing on 18 months of operational data (January 2023-June 2024), including 127 rental contracts, 2,847 service events, and semi-structured interviews with 15 platform personnel, we investigate how platform logic operates in systems characterized by standardized assets, continuous maintenance demands, and multi-actor coordination. Our findings demonstrate that platform-based rentals enhance asset utilization, reduce users' capital expenditures, and provide more predictable operating costs through integrated equipment and service management. However, platforms encounter substantial operational challenges. Service capacity planning must accommodate seasonal demand fluctuations of up to 23% between peak and off-peak periods. Equipment standardization tensions emerge as 17% of customer requests require non-standard configurations, increasing deployment costs by approximately 40%. Performance monitoring faces data quality limitations, with 32% of variance in reliability metrics remaining unexplained by measurable equipment characteristics. Service technician capability variations significantly affect effectiveness: top-quartile technicians resolve 89% of issues in a single visit, compared with 62% for bottom-quartile technicians. By documenting these operational mechanisms and contextual conditions that distinguish capital-intensive equipment platforms from their consumer-oriented or digital counterparts, this research establishes empirical foundations for the theoretical development of platform-based business models in traditional industrial sectors.
