This special issue examines how supply chains can advance sustainable development across Africa by integrating resilience, inclusivity, and digital innovation. The focus encompasses strategies to manage disruptions in volatile environments, approaches to include SMEs and local communities in value chains, and the application of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency.

The issue welcomes rigorous, peer-reviewed contributions from academics, practitioners, and policymakers addressing digital transformation, risk management, sustainability, and sector-specific applications in healthcare and agribusiness. The goal is to develop equitable, robust supply chain systems that support Africa's sustainable development objectives.

Appel publié par The International Journal of Logistics Management. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Building resilient and risk-responsive supply chains
• Inclusive supply chain models for local economic participation
• Sustainable and green supply chain practices
• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation in African supply chains
• Sector-specific innovations in critical industries

Timeline

• December 31, 2026: Opening date for manuscripts submissions
• January 29, 2027: Closing date for manuscripts submission

Appel publié par Journal of International Money and Finance. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Timeline

• March 31, 2027: Full paper submission deadline

The global food system is undergoing profound transformation driven by growing concerns about climate change, biodiversity loss, animal welfare, public health, and the long-term sustainability of livestock-based production models. Against this backdrop, alternative proteins, including cultured meat, plant-based meat analogues, insect-based products and novel dairy substitutes, have emerged as promising pathways for addressing environmental pressures while meeting evolving consumer expectations for ethical, healthy and sustainable diets. Although consumer research on these products has expanded rapidly, a comprehensive understanding of how alternative proteins reshape the broader agrifood system remains limited. Existing studies often address consumption, production, regulation, and socio-cultural dynamics in isolation, leaving significant knowledge gaps regarding value-chain restructuring, producer adoption, economic feasibility, and governance.

Appel publié par British Food Journal. Lire l'appel complet sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Consumer acceptance, preferences, and willingness to pay for alternative meats and dairy products
• Farm-level decision-making and economic feasibility of adopting alternative-protein production systems
• Sustainability, environmental and life-cycle assessments of alternative protein supply chains
• Regulatory frameworks, certification, labelling, and standards for emerging protein products
• Cultural, ethical, and societal narratives shaping acceptance and legitimacy
• Communication, trust-building, and transparency strategies across the supply chain

Timeline

• November 30, 2026: Closing date for manuscript submissions