Call for Chapters: Public Procurement Pathways: Risk and Resilience Edition
About the Series Public Procurement Pathways is a peer-reviewed series from Anskaffelsesakademiet dedicated to advancing knowledge on timely issues in public procurement. Each edition addresses a focused theme, fostering exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers while bridging academic research and practical application.
Risk and Resilience Edition
This edition explores how public procurement can strengthen risk management and build resilience in an increasingly uncertain world. We welcome contributions that examine strategies, processes, and innovations enabling public organizations to mitigate risks, secure supply chains, and ensure operational continuity.
Suggested themes include:
• Reducing supply chain disruption in complex value networks
• Lessons from crises (e.g., COVID-19) on resilience and preparedness
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for risk management
• Public–private cooperation for supply security
• Digital tools and information systems for risk detection and crisis response
• Balancing efficiency with stockpiling and emergency planning
Target Audience
This volume is aimed at researchers, public procurement professionals, consultants, and policymakers with an interest in risk and resilience. Interdisciplinary and practice-oriented contributions are particularly encouraged.
Publication Requirements
Contributions must qualify as scientific publications, meaning they:
1. Present new insights.
2. Are reproducible or usable in further research.
3. Are accessible to the research community.
4. Undergo peer review and are published in an approved venue.
Author Guidelines
• Language of the text: You can choose to write in either English or Norwegian
• Abstract: 250–300 words in English or Norwegian (opposite of the chapter language), italicized and placed before the introduction.
• Keywords: 4–6 in English.
• Length: ~7,500 words (±10%), Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing.
• Headings: Clear titles; begin with Introduction. Use up to two heading levels (three only if essential). Avoid numbered headings.
• Reference style:
o For chapters written in Norwegian: use APA 7th, Norwegian standard.
o For chapters written in English: use original APA 7th.
o Do not use footnotes.
• Chapters must follow the series’ style and formatting requirements. Manuscripts not conforming may be returned for revision.
Timeline
• Submission of idea or tentative abstract: 1 October 2025
• Feedback on idea: 10 October 2025
• Full chapter submission for peer review: 31 January 2026
• Peer review feedback: 1 March 2026
• Revised contribution due: 1 May 2026
• Publication: Fall 2026 Submission
Authors interested in contributing are invited to submit chapter proposals or full manuscripts according to the above guidelines.
For detailed submission procedures and deadlines, please contact:
Jan Ole Similä
Anskaffelsesakademiet
jan.o.simila@nord.no