Interdomänale

Interdomänale is an adjective used to describe phenomena, processes, or instruments that operate across two or more domains or that bridge domain boundaries. The term combines inter- with domänale (domain-related) and is used mainly in Dutch-language scholarly writing, with occasional adoption in international discussions on cross-domain research and practice.

In information systems and organizational studies, interdomänale approaches emphasize interoperability, data sharing, and governance across domains such as medicine, law, and technology. In linguistics and cognitive science, it is used to discuss transfer of knowledge, skills, or norms between domains, or the design of cross-domain experimental tasks. The concept also appears in discussions of policy and governance when regulatory, technical, and ethical domains must align to achieve coherent outcomes.

Common features of interdomänale work include boundary spanning, translation of concepts to multiple domains, and the creation of boundary objects to facilitate collaboration. Methodologically, it requires aligning vocabularies, frameworks, and evaluation metrics across domains. Critics warn of ambiguity and semantic drift if the term is used without a clearly defined scope or criteria for cross-domain activity.

Examples of interdomänale applications include cross-domain data sharing in healthcare and research infrastructures, policy coordination that links regulatory and technical domains, and cross-domain product development in multinational organizations. The concept invites approaches that integrate diverse methods and perspectives while maintaining domain-specific integrity and accountability.

See also: interdisciplinarity, cross-domain, interdomain.