Influencing the Variable Selection and Prediction of Carbon Emissions in China
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
In present scenario, carbon emissions and climate change is the global challenge. Estimating the CO2 emissions and predicting the emission rates in future times provides scientific ideas to curb the anthropogenic emissions. Present article focused on studying the current situation, influencing factors and future trends and prediction of carbon emission in China. Though it is a regular study, the model predictions used in the article creates interest among the readers. I have few suggestions for the authors to improve the manuscript suitable for publication.
Abstract: need to be improved with some statistical figures. Correct the language line 19. Overall, the present investigation recommends some effective policy options for future low-carbon transformation strategy in China. Needs to be rewritten.
I found little effort made by the authors in supporting the relevant literatures in this article. I strongly suggest authors to link and support the significant outcomes of the study with references (there are several model studies published in MDPI related to emission and sequestration) and revise the discussion parts accordingly. You may also discuss separately in other section that makes readers understand well about model application, outcomes and prospects.
Policy suggestion section looking so haphazard. Please Conclude first and then suggest policy recommendations point-wise. Avoid unnecessary dragging of the concept (it can be seen that, shows that etc. ). Try to Come up with direct points/suggestions.
The language used in the article is not satisfied. There are several general statements like that is why, because of the reason, finally, it can be seen etc. Better avoid such language and always use scientific language viz. may be attributed to, picture depicts that, results are corroborated with, Overall. Etc.
Figure 3. Legend for orange line is not visible. Check
Figure 6. Check spelling- random forest
Figure 8. detail in title (a)… (b)… & (c)….
Figure 9 & 10: check cO2…. Must be Written as CO2 … Check throughout the draft. Follow similarity.
Table 1, table 3. provide a footnote what MSE and R2 indicating
Moderate editing of English language required
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Reviewer 2 Report
In the introduction, it is recommended to extend the systematic review with articles related to the topic of energy consumption today, which will provide more information on the research topic under development (Influencing variable selection and prediction of carbon emission in China). Some of the recommended references are:
A) 10.1016/j.egypro.2018.11.283
B) 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.06.117
C) 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.12.035
In the methods section, a more detailed explanation is requested so that the reader can have a better understanding of how the methods are used. In addition, the use of some citation of where these methods have been obtained or where they have been used in other disciplines would be appreciated.
In relation to the section on results and discussion, it is requested that the characteristics obtained be clarified in detail with a greater description. Likewise, the results obtained should be completed with a description of each of the graphs and tables obtained and not only introduce the images and tables without describing them.
A revision of the format is requested; some errors are observed throughout the document.
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Reviewer 3 Report
The paper has investigated the data selection and projections that affect carbon emission in China by employing different methods. The work is novel and based on a case study in China. However, some reformations are needed before publication which are as follows:
1-Figures suffer from a lack of quality. Hence, it needs to provide the figures with high resolution.
2- For all figures regarding carbon emission, an extra chart should be provided to show the percentage difference.
3- It is important to describe the reasons for carbon emissions in different countries and in China instead of just reporting the results.
4- As far as possible, please provide results, discussion, and conclusion.
The English is appropriate. However, some sentences are complex and prevent reading fluency. Try to reassess and rewrite those parts of the text.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Authors tried their best to adopt my comments. Article may be accepted after some minor language corrections.
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Reviewer 2 Report
The suggested changes have been made, although they could be improved with the referencing offered above.
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