Aims and Scope

Smart Design Policies is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published annually by Alanya University. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the development, implementation, and impact of smart design principles and policies across various domains. Specifically, SDP focuses on the convergence of design, materials science, artificial intelligence, and computational methods, as well as the ethical, social, and regulatory frameworks that shape these emerging practices in human and habitat studies.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Policy and Governance: Examination of policy-making processes, regulatory implications, and governance models that guide smart design and its application in diverse contexts.

Smart Design Principles: Exploration of innovative methodologies, technologies, and best practices for sustainable and resilient design solutions, including intelligent systems, adaptive materials, and digital fabrication techniques.

AI and Computational Design: Investigation of AI-driven processes and computational techniques (e.g., machine learning, parametric design) that inform and optimize design decisions, usability, and performance.

Ethical and Social Dimensions: Critical reflections on ethical considerations, social responsibility, and the broader societal impacts of smart design and technological advancements in human and habitat studies.

Materials and Sustainability: Studies related to novel or advanced materials, life-cycle assessments, resource efficiency, and sustainable development approaches.

Human and Habitat Interaction: Analysis of how smart design and policies affect human behavior, well-being, and the built or natural environment, including social equity, accessibility, and inclusive design.

In alignment with international standards for academic publishing, Smart Design Policies welcomes original research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, case analyses, and policy briefs. Submissions should present rigorous methodologies, robust data, and clear findings or implications relevant to smart design policies. Interdisciplinary contributions that foster collaboration among the fields of design, engineering, social sciences, ethics, and policy-making are especially encouraged.

Through this scope, SDP aims to advance knowledge, spark dialogue, and promote evidence-based decision-making in the realm of smart design. By bridging theory and practice, the journal seeks to empower professionals, scholars, and policymakers to shape responsible and sustainable futures for all.