The aim of�IJAIS�is to provide an international forum for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers to investigate and exchange novel ideas and disseminate knowledge and information covering the broad range of industrial activities and fields including, but not limited to, adaptive and innovative systems, information technologies, earth sciences, economics, engineering, management. In addition, the objective of�IJAIS�is to establish an effective channel of communication between policy makers, government agencies, academic and research institutions and persons concerned with the complex set and behaviour of systems. The international dimension is emphasised in order to overcome cultural and national barriers and to meet the needs of accelerating technological and ecological change in the global society and economy. The ultimate objective is to ensure society progress and evolution.