TY - JOUR
KW - China
KW - article
KW - cell differentiation
KW - civilization
KW - coastal waters
KW - Economic development
KW - environmental factor
KW - Geographic information system
KW - human
KW - Inheritance
KW - multivariate analysis
KW - river
KW - river basin
KW - sociodemographics
KW - spatial analysis
KW - traffic and transport
AU - Linliang Zou
AU - Pengfei Tai
AU - Xinchun Wang
AU - Junjie Jiao
AU - Yingtian Wang
AB - This study examines 357 sports-related intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items in Shandong Province, employing an integrated methodology combining GIS spatial analysis, geodetector modeling, and comparative approaches to investigate their multi-tiered spatial distribution patterns. Through six analytical dimensions-natural ecological environment, sociodemographic conditions, economic development level, regional cultural foundations, transportation accessibility, and policy frameworks-the research systematically evaluates differential influences on spatial configuration. Key findings reveal: (1) Shandong possesses a substantial concentration of sports-related ICH resources with widespread municipal distribution. Among them, a series of results such as the geographic concentration index G = 28.56, Moran s I 0.94, and Nearest neighbor ratio 0.1 indicate significant clustering characteristics; (2) Macroscale clustering occurs predominantly along the Yellow River Basin and Jiaodong Peninsula coastal zones. (3) Regional high-density clusters emerge in Jinan(1.48-2.03 cores/km2), Heze(1.06-1.31 cores/km2), Zibo(1.18-1.54 cores/km2), and Tsingtao(1.07-1.48 cells/km2), with medium-density clusters spanning Liaocheng, Jining, and Tai an. (4) Multivariate analysis identifies economic development and sociodemographic factors as primary spatial determinants, with transportation networks and cultural foundations serving as significant contributors. Natural environmental factors and policy interventions exhibit comparatively limited explanatory power. The study proposes targeted recommendations for optimizing spatial distribution patterns and advancing preservation strategies for both Yellow River civilization and regional sports traditions.
DO - 10.1038/s41598-025-09368-2
M1 - 1
N2 - This study examines 357 sports-related intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items in Shandong Province, employing an integrated methodology combining GIS spatial analysis, geodetector modeling, and comparative approaches to investigate their multi-tiered spatial distribution patterns. Through six analytical dimensions-natural ecological environment, sociodemographic conditions, economic development level, regional cultural foundations, transportation accessibility, and policy frameworks-the research systematically evaluates differential influences on spatial configuration. Key findings reveal: (1) Shandong possesses a substantial concentration of sports-related ICH resources with widespread municipal distribution. Among them, a series of results such as the geographic concentration index G = 28.56, Moran s I 0.94, and Nearest neighbor ratio 0.1 indicate significant clustering characteristics; (2) Macroscale clustering occurs predominantly along the Yellow River Basin and Jiaodong Peninsula coastal zones. (3) Regional high-density clusters emerge in Jinan(1.48-2.03 cores/km2), Heze(1.06-1.31 cores/km2), Zibo(1.18-1.54 cores/km2), and Tsingtao(1.07-1.48 cells/km2), with medium-density clusters spanning Liaocheng, Jining, and Tai an. (4) Multivariate analysis identifies economic development and sociodemographic factors as primary spatial determinants, with transportation networks and cultural foundations serving as significant contributors. Natural environmental factors and policy interventions exhibit comparatively limited explanatory power. The study proposes targeted recommendations for optimizing spatial distribution patterns and advancing preservation strategies for both Yellow River civilization and regional sports traditions.
TI - Study on the spatial and temporal differentiation of intangible cultural heritage and its influencing factors in Shandong province
VL - 15
SN - 2045-2322
ER -