The objectives of�IJDE�are to establish an effective channel of communication between academic and research institutions, industries and enterprises, professional organisations, policy makers, government agencies and persons concerned with the complex issues in design engineering and related subject areas. It also aims to promote and coordinate developments in those areas. The international dimension is emphasised in order to overcome cultural and national barriers and to meet the needs of accelerating technological and ecological change and changes in the global economy.
Inderscience is a publisher of high quality peer-reviewed international journals in the fields of engineering and technology, management and business administration, and energy, environment and sustainable development. Inderscience is designed to; Map new frontiers in emerging technologies in research, industry and governance; Link centres of excellence world-wide to stimulate and enhance creative and application-oriented problem solving for society; Explore the synergy and collaboration within the sciences, management and policy creation and implementation; Establish authoritative channels of communication between experts, policy-makers and practitioners in academia, industry and government.