Journal of Public Procurement
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Researchers and Practitioners in Procurement
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Procurement Policy and Governance:
The journal explores the formulation, implementation, and effects of public procurement policies on governance and public administration, emphasizing the role of procurement in enhancing transparency, accountability, and value for money. - Sustainability in Public Procurement:
A significant focus is placed on sustainable procurement practices, including green procurement and social responsibility, examining how these practices can be integrated into public sector procurement processes. - Impact of Technology and Innovation:
The journal analyzes the impact of technological advancements and innovative practices in public procurement, including digital procurement solutions and their implications for efficiency and effectiveness. - Procurement Performance and Evaluation:
Research on performance measurement and evaluation in public procurement is a core area, investigating methodologies to assess procurement outcomes and the effectiveness of procurement strategies. - Corruption and Ethics in Procurement:
The journal addresses issues of corruption, fraud, and ethical considerations in public procurement, highlighting the importance of integrity and professionalism in procurement practices. - Diversity and Inclusion in Procurement:
The journal also focuses on the role of diversity, particularly in the context of gender and minority participation in public procurement, promoting strategies to enhance the involvement of underrepresented groups.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable and Green Procurement:
An increasing number of articles focus on sustainable procurement practices, reflecting a global emphasis on environmental responsibility and sustainable development within public procurement processes. - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public procurement practices and policies has surged, highlighting lessons learned and adaptations made during the crisis. - Digital Transformation and E-Procurement:
There is a growing interest in the role of digital technologies in public procurement, including e-procurement systems and their impact on efficiency and transparency. - Social Enterprises and Public Procurement:
Emerging discussions around the role of social enterprises as public service providers indicate a shift towards integrating social value into procurement practices. - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
Recent publications emphasize the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within procurement practices, particularly regarding the participation of women-owned and minority-owned businesses. - Dynamic Capabilities and Value Creation:
There is a trend towards understanding procurement as a dynamic capability that can enhance value creation in public sector organizations, focusing on adaptability and strategic alignment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Procurement Models:
There has been a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional procurement models, as the field increasingly embraces innovative and adaptive approaches to procurement. - Non-Governmental Procurement Practices:
Research on procurement practices outside the public sector, particularly in non-governmental organizations, seems to be less frequent, indicating a shift towards more public-sector-centric studies. - Basic Legal Frameworks of Procurement:
Studies focusing exclusively on the legal aspects of procurement without integration into broader policy or ethical discussions appear to be diminishing, reflecting a trend towards more comprehensive analyses. - Theoretical Frameworks without Empirical Evidence:
There seems to be a decline in purely theoretical explorations of procurement without empirical backing, as the journal favors studies that offer practical insights and data-driven conclusions.
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