Mechanism deduction and pathway design for quality upgrading of rural tourism from the perspective of industrial ecosystem evolution: The case of Anshan City
Xinru Sui
School of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology Liaoning
Yan Ji
College of Applied Technology, University of Science and Technology Liaoning
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v8i2.14506
Keywords: industrial integration; rural tourism; quality upgrading; industrial ecosystem; value chain leap; Anshan
Abstract
Existing research on industrial integration implicitly assumes a linear "flow equals integration" hypothesis, neglecting threshold phase transition mechanisms and institutional logic conflicts, thus failing to resolve the "quantity increase, quality stagnation" paradox in rural tourism. This paper constructs a three-stage conduction model of "element recombination → structural coupling → functional leap" through the cross-lens of "industrial ecosystem evolution theory × value chain upgrading theory," advancing three core propositions: Cross-boundary element flow initiates integration but only triggers structural coupling upon crossing the maturity threshold (Proposition 1); after threshold crossing, triple institutional logic conflicts constitute the core mechanism blocking synergy (Proposition 2); functional leap constitutes a paradigm shift in value creation logic from material-type value creation through relational-type value co-creation to institutional-type value output (Proposition 3). Real-world blockages are mapped onto institutional response logic through chain integration, governance coordination, and digital leap pathways with assessable thresholds, forming a "theoretical blockage → institutional response → assessable closure" policy design framework.
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