Review Reports - Sustainable Development and Transformative Change in Tibet, China, from 1951 to 2021

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

This work analyzes sustainable development and transformative change in Tibet. The research can help the government to make policy for reducing inequality and facilitate transformative change in Tibet. Personally, I think the authors have done a lot of work, meanwhile, there are a little bit of advice that need to be further improved. Therefore, it is suggested that this article can be published after minor revision.

Abstract: It is suggested that the first three sentences be summarized into one sentence, which directly points out the significance of this study. The last sentence suggests that specific research value should be given.

Introduction. The introduction is too lengthy, and the first three sections of logic need to be further adjusted to highlight research innovation. In addition, the key scientific issues and important research significance of this study should be put forward.

Materials and Methods. The introduction of the data used in this article is not specific and clear enough, for example, it does not specify which ecological indicators are covered. It is recommended that the author further supplement the data explanation.

Results and conclusions. The resolution of Figures 1 and 2 is somewhat low, it is recommended to increase the image resolution. The significance of Table 1 is not significant. Therefore, it is recommended to delete Table 1. In this part, the summary and analysis of the research results are relatively complete. From the results, the authors analyze three parts, including rapid development of Tibet, causes of development in Tibet, and indicators need to be improved. However, the suggestions for implementation still need further improvement.

Some small details. Such as, The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), TAR, Tibet, has appeared in this work for many times. It is suggested to unify it into Tibet.

Author Response

Dear reviewer:

Ans: Thank you for the suggestion, we have revised the abstract and summarized the research value in the final sentence.

Ans: Thank you for the suggestion, the introduction has been rewritten to make it clearer.

Ans: Thank you for the suggestion, the introduction of the data section has been rewritten to make it clearer. We have provided further explanation and elaboration on it.

Results and conclusions. The resolution of Figures 1 and 2 is somewhat low, it is recommended to increase the image resolution. The significance of Table 1 is not significant. Therefore, it is recommended to delete Table 1. In this section, the summary and analysis of the research results are relatively complete. From the results, the authors analyze three sections, including rapid development of Tibet, causes of development in Tibet, and indicators need to be improved. However, the suggestions for implementation still need further improvement.

Ans: Thank you for the suggestion, we have given more information regarding to Table 1, and also provide suggestions for implementation in the discussion section.

Some small details. Such as, Tibet (TAR), TAR, Tibet, has appeared in this work for many times. It is suggested to unify it into Tibet.

Ans: Thank you for the suggestion, we have unified the term in the paper.

Thank you again for the suggestions.

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the sustainable development and transformative changes in the Tibet Autonomous Region since 1951. It focuses on analyzing 16 indicators in social, economic, and ecological aspects, while highlighting the economic assistance provided to Tibet by other Chinese provinces and the central government to narrow the development gap between Tibet and other regions in China. Such comprehensive analysis is crucial for readers to gain a deeper understanding of Tibet's development status and holds significant reference value for related research and policymaking.

While the article objectively describes the positive changes in Tibet's development, there are still areas for improvement.

Firstly, the paper should more comprehensively consider the influence of local history, culture, and social background factors on development when analyzing Tibet's development status, in order to more accurately assess the sustainability and potential for transformation of Tibet's future development.

Secondly, the paper can delve further into exploring the reasons and solutions for the uneven development between different regions of Tibet, particularly between urban and rural areas, as well as the challenges and opportunities that may arise in the future.

Thirdly, in the outlook for future research, the authors can further enhance the analytical framework and deepen the research content to provide more targeted and feasible recommendations for the sustainable development and transformative changes in Tibet.

Author Response

Dear reviewer:

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We have revised the analysis section to provide a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of Tibet's future development prospects.

Secondly, the paper can delve further into exploring the reasons and solutions for the uneven development between different regions of Tibet, sectionicularly between urban and rural areas, as well as the challenges and opportunities that may arise in the future.

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We will conduct further research on the issue of urban-rural development disparities.

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We have refined the analytical framework of this paper to make it clearer.

Thank you again for your suggestions.

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Dear author you approach an interesting topic, but some adjustments must be made:

-you must separate the introduction by the literature review part

-you did not mention what research method you have used to realize this brief report

-in the results part you analyze the past, the recent and remains the future…meaning your own proposals for future development of the area

-in the conclusion part mention the limits of the research and how were they fixed

-you also could add reference

Author Response

Dear reviewer:

Dear author you approach an interesting topic, but some adjustments must be made:

you must separate the introduction by the literature review section

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We have further refined the introduction and literature review sections.

you did not mention what research method you have used to realize this brief report

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We have revised the research methodology section to make it clearer.

in the results section you analyze the past, the recent and remains the future…meaning your own proposals for future development of the area

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We have revised the analysis section to provide a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of Tibet's future development prospects and to propose reasonable recommendations.

in the conclusion section mention the limits of the research and how were they fixed

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We will include a discussion on the limitations of this research.

you also could add reference

Ans: Thank you for your suggestion. We will further study and add relevant references.

Thank you again for your suggestions.

Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The author has been modified according to the modification, and the current version is acceptable. The author can further modify and improve according to the requirements of the journal.

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Dear authors!

You did a good job.