- Volume 12, Number 1 (2024)
ENHANCING FRESHNESS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON QUALITY CONTROL IN THE FRESH FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
Mei Ling Zhang
Fresh food plays a pivotal role in daily nutrition, and its consumption has exhibited a significant upward trajectory in China over recent years. From 2016 to 2022, the per capita consumption of key fresh agricultural products witnessed a notable surge, escalating from 209.1kg to 245.6kg. This growth trend, evident in Figure 1, underscores the increasing significance of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, aquatic products, dairy products, and poultry eggs in the Chinese diet, with a growth rate surpassing 15% [1]. Amidst this surge in fresh food consumption, the issues of quality and safety have emerged as paramount concerns. Heightened awareness of...
ECO-INNOVATION BLUEPRINT: NAVIGATING ENTERPRISE GREEN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY LENS
Minghui Wang
In the contemporary landscape of development, the emergence of challenges such as resource scarcity, severe environmental pollution, and ecosystem degradation underscores the need for a paradigm shift in the development process. Addressing these concerns, the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China advocates for the establishment of a legal framework and policy guidance to foster green production and consumption. The goal is to build a robust, resource-saving, and environmentally friendly green development system, ushering in an era of green cycles and low-carbon development. Embracing the ethos of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, the report emphasizes the imperative...
TRADE FLOWS AND URBAN GROWTH: INVESTIGATING THE HISTORICAL ECONOMIC NEXUS BETWEEN KARACHI AND THE INDUS RIVER BASIN
Farid Ahmed Khan, Mei Ling Zhang
Since gaining independence, Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a transportation hub to a multifaceted metropolis integrating industry, commerce, finance, politics, and culture. This dynamic development has not only broadened the city's functions but also influenced its physical expansion. Cities inherently exhibit a correlation between their functions and scale, with an increase in functions often accompanying a growth in size. The reciprocal relationship between urban functions and expansion is evident in the case of Karachi, where the augmentation of functions has driven the city's spatial growth. This article delves into the historical exploration of the...