Examining the Location Characteristics of Knowledge Industrial Space for Smart Planning and Industry 4.0: A Case Study of Hangzhou, China

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In the title of your article, expressions such as "intelligent planning" and "Industry 4.0" can be found. However, in the text of the work, these aspects are presented covertly. I recommend adding small paragraphs that explain the concept of "intelligent planning" and its importance in Industry 4.0 and in the global/Chinese economy

After careful consideration, and according to the reviewer’s comments, in the second paragraph of the introduction, the concept and background of "intelligent planning" were added to highlight its importance.

introduce bibliographic sources to support the use of The Nearest Neighbor Index (NNI) in other sectors of the knowledge industry

At L234, references supporting the use of The Nearest Neighbor Index (NNI) in other sectors of the knowledge industry were added

present other studies that determined the density of knowledge industries using the Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) model

At L238, relevant references supporting The Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) model in related fields of knowledge industry have been added.

present at the end of section "2.4.3. Multivariate linear regression" the dependent and independent variables used in the model and output the equation according to them.

At the end of section "2.4.3. Multivariate linear regression" (from L253-L255)，the specific descriptions of independent variables and dependent variables of the model were added.

The spatial density of knowledge industries in the street is the dependent variable (Y), and the spatial density of urban facilities in the street is the independent variable (X).

Mention in all parts of the paper the name "Multivariate linear regression" and specify the type of SPSS software used Eg: SPSS Statistics 21.

At L249, a specific version of SPSS using multivariate linearity was added.

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At least 50% of the references should be from the last 5 years.

The cited literatures of this study were re-consulted and adjusted. After revision, the cited literature shows the achievements of recent years or the theoretical basis of mature academic thought and methodology.

Introduction can be improved to better highlight the paper contribution.

After careful consideration, we combed the contents of the introduction again and made the following adjustments. Firstly, the last paragraph of the introduction highlights the value and contribution of the research (from L97 to L103); Secondly, the "literature review" part of the original long paragraph is re-summarized and divided into two paragraphs (including L55 and L63).

Some figures should be larger, for example Figures 1, 2 and 5. I suggest to put one figure bellow the other (in these figures).

According to the reviewer’s comments, the size and layout of these figures were re-processed.

Table 1 text should be more separated from each other. Maybe adding more space between each line/cell can solve this. Same applies for Table 2 and 3.

The line spacing and interval of the text in the table have been re-processed.

Please avoid using long paragraphs, as in L42, L120, L152 and others.

According to the reviewer’s comments, the long paragraphs (including L42, L120, L152 and others) of the article are summarized, revised and refined to make it look shorter and concise.The details are as follows. Firstly, the "literature review" part is re-summarized and divided into two paragraphs (including L55 and L63); Secondly, the section of "2.2.1. Knowledge Industry" is divided into two paragraphs (including L127 and L137) after being adjusted and condensed; Thirdly, the descriptions of sections of "2.2.2 knowledge-oriented talents", "3.3 influencing factors of knowledge industrial location" and "4.3. Policy Implications" are further simplified and modified. The specific locations are in L162, L356, L372, L468, L484, and L497 of this study.

L244 is missing equation identification number.

After supplement, the identification number was added to the program in L252.

Is the installation (emerging) of Urban amenities a consequence of an installed/established Knowledge industry, or does a Knowledge Industry only emerges in places with these requirements?

After careful consideration, an explanation is added to the section of "4.2 Influencing Factors of Knowledge Industrial Location" to specifically explain the development relationship between knowledge industry and facilities.