Climate Change versus Economic Growth: Case of Greenhouse Apply a Study of European Union Countries and England from 2010 to 2019 Using Linear Regression and Neural Networks
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe topic is of recurring scientific interest. The purpose of the paper is unclear: is it only an overview or analysis of the problem, or does it also contain a propositional part?
However, some of the information contained in the state of the art is unreferenced and some positions are entirely self-referential (see line 91 and others below).
The risk definition part can be implemented with more bibliographic references.
In the case study and parameter definition phase, there is no mention of urban and territorial morphology, the density of buildings and dwellings, or the three-dimensional relationship of space - all factors that, according to a very extensive bibliography, are involved in the heat island phenomenon.
Explain the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and the HDI.
It is considered that the analyses carried out should be differentiated according to the type of context: urban, agricultural, sprawl, etc. At the national level, the values are too general. As are the study's conclusions: "If humanity does not make significant changes, the effects of climate change will be exacerbated in a few decades" or "The academic community and researchers must provide clear guidelines and rules for achieving sustainability"...
I consider that the strategic and operational implications of the analysis need to be clarified, otherwise the study is merely descriptive.
Author Response
Dear Reviewer
Thank you for your comments and sugestions
Please find attached the PDF wth the improvements.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThis manuscript has some reference value in climate change and management, but there are some shortcomings：
（1) The analysis method is not clear.
(2）Some tables can be represented graphically.
（3）Conclusion text is not refined.
（4）The manuscript needs to be refined sullen.
（5）Figure 1. Title needs improvement
（6）93-95 The following sentences are not clear enough：
Moreover, the enhanced level of medical 93 provision has caused a reduction in death rates, causing a boom in population size and 94 the economic development of many countries.
（7）Describe the use of statistical methods and analysis software。
（8）Then describe in detail the steps to adopt neuronal networks the and use the software.
（9）Please comprehensively present and discuss the results and contents of Tables 1-5.
（10）Please decide whether Tables 7-11 are necessary in the text or should be moved outside as Annexes.
Comments on the Quality of English Language/
Author Response
Dear Reviewer
Thank you for your comments and sugestions
Please find attached the PDF wth the improvements.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsPlease refer to the attached file for my comments and suggestions. I urge the authors to incorporate these points in a properly revised version in order to make the paper publishable in a scholarly outlet such as Sustainability.
Comments for author File: Comments.pdf
English is generally ok, with only minor spelling issues to be fixed.
Author Response
Dear Reviewer
Thank you very much for you comments and sugestions
Please find attached the report
Juan Antonio
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Reviewer 4 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThank you for allowing me to review this manuscript.
The study aims to explore the relationship between the greenhouse effects and economic growth and social welfare in European Union countries.
Please revise the title of the manuscript. Decide on “greenhouse effect” or “climate change.”
Please emphasize the main objective of this research and the general background that asks for this objective to be fulfilled.
When discussing previous literature, please critically assess the current knowledge in the field and highlight the gaps this study tries to fill. The empirical literature coverage must be improved and expanded. Consider recent research, such as:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29704-1
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2023.10.023
Please indicate the rationale for selecting the variables and provide the source for these variables.
Please comprehensively present and discuss the results and contents of Tables 1-5.
Please decide whether Tables 7-11 are necessary in the text or should be moved outside as Annexes.
Please discuss the main findings in the context of previous research highlighting the support or the differences.
Please explain the meaning of the results beyond the statistical significance.
The concluding remarks are adequate to the main results, providing a good insight into several policy recommendations to enhance the practical value of the study.
Author Response
Dear Reviewer
Thank you for your comments and sugestions
Please find attached the PDF wth the improvements.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsIt is considered that the article is better structured and the bibliographical references are adequate, but it is still considered that the results are only theoretical and indicative. The article provides general guidelines that would require more in-depth study and clarification in terms of the operational implications of what has been theorised.
Author Response
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe author has made great improvements and proposes to publish them.
Comments on the Quality of English Language/
Author Response
Dear Reviwer
Thank you very much for your comments and sugestions, MPDI help me to check the english
Juan Antonio
Reviewer 4 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsAfter carefully checking the revised manuscript, the following issues need further attention:
- Please emphasize the main objective of this research and the general background that asks for this objective to be fulfilled (in the Introduction)
- When discussing previous literature, please critically assess the current knowledge in the field and highlight the gaps this study tries to fill. The empirical literature coverage must be improved and expanded. Consider recent research, such as:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29704-1
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2023.10.023
Carefully check that all the cited studies in the manuscript are listed in the References list.
- Please indicate the rationale for selecting the variables and provide the source for these variables. (in the section dedicated to the methodology)
Author Response
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