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Unraveling functional divergence in Chinese urban systems

A comparative analysis based on multi-dimensional flows

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ID7472383
AuthorsXiao Yu (0000-0002-0964-756X, Northwest Normal University), Liangjie Yang (0000-0002-3798-941X, Northwest Normal University, corresponding author), Yongchun Yang (0009-0009-6007-9295, Lanzhou University)
Year2026
Volume172
Pages106870
Publication date2026-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.cities.2026.106870
OpenAlexW7129013639
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

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Unique citing works1
Citations per year1
Citation span2026 - 2026 (1)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1

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