Identifying the unique characteristics of independent fashion retailers in Scotland by utilising Porter’s generic competitive strategy model and the marketing mix

Independent retailers in the fashion sector make a substantial contribution to the UK economy at the time of significant change on the high street due to financial pressures and the growth of online trade. They provide an element of creativity and innovation to a homogenous retail landscape. The independent fashion retailer creates a destination and individual identity by presenting a unique offering and differentiated experience. Whilst independent retailers are important to the future of our high street, research is limited, particularly in the area of fashion independents. Therefore this research examines and identifies the unique characteristics of independent fashion retailers within Scotland. The research adopts a case study approach, qualitative methods of data collection in order to fulfil the aim and objectives of the study. Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategies and the marketing mix were utilised as a means of drawing out the individual aspects and unique characteristics of the independent fashion retailer.Los minoristas independientes en el sector de la moda hacen una contribución sustancial a la economía del Reino Unido en el momento de un cambio significativo debido a las presiones financieras y el crecimiento del comercio en línea. Proporcionan un elemento de creatividad e innovación a un paisaje minorista homogéneo. El distribuidor independiente de moda crea un destino y una identidad individual al presentar una oferta única y una experiencia diferenciada. Mientras que los minoristas independientes son importantes para el futuro, la investigación es limitada, sobre todo en el área de empresas independientes de la moda. Por lo tanto, esta investigación examina e identifica las características únicas de los minoristas independientes de moda en Escocia. La investigación adopta un enfoque de estudio de caso, métodos cualitativos de recolección de datos con el fin de cumplir con los objetivos del estudio. Las Estrategias Competitivas Generales de Porter y la mezcla de mercadeo se utilizaron como un medio de extraer los aspectos individuales y las características únicas del minorista de moda independiente

Using Twitter to Support Students' Design Thinking

The goal of the short-term study abroad course “International Perspectives on Biomedical Engineering Design” is to enable students to consider sociotechnical factors in designing clinically translatable solutions. In addition, comparison of healthcare systems in Europe and the United States enables students to see the impact of culture on healthcare because people in these locations have similar medical resources. Students seek to define an actionable problem statement that summarizes the needs and insights identified through interviews with healthcare professionals. Methods recommended for formulating actionable problem statements include creating a Madlib or want ad. However, such approaches did not resonate with our student group. In this presentation, we describe our experiences using Twitter as a method for students to succinctly write actionable problem statements that spur creative problem solving.Cockrell School of Engineerin

Drama in education: instructional strategies for teachers of deaf students

Teaching tools continue to be discovered in the education field, including Deaf education. Teaching Deaf students can be challenging for teachers who want to be sure deaf students are learning. World Knowledge, applications, and developing appreciation for life long learning are several goals most teachers have for their deaf students. This thesis will focus on an innovative approach to teaching deaf students that incorporates Drama In Education in the classroom teaching. A workshop will be developed to prepare teachers of deaf students about Drama in Education, how to put it into practice and how to assess the students\u27 learning from Drama In Education activities. This workshop will include findings from education research articles and published books on how to incorporate Drama in Education along with cooperative learning, learning styles, and applying their experiences world knowledge theories. It is my hope that educators of deaf students will develop increased interest to adopt this kind of approach into their classroom teaching. I strongly feel that this approach is one of the paths to a better education for deaf students

Exploring law and reality: WLSA methodology: a Zimbabwe version?

A legal research article on WLSA ( Women and the Law in Southern Africa.); a gender base organisation that focuses on issues affecting women.Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) is, as its name suggests, a Southern African research organisation that focuses on issues that affect women, particularly those issues that intersect with the law in its most broadly pluralistic sense. WLSA grew out of the concern of a group of Southern African academics working in the fields of women and the law and family law that there was a great deal of activist rhetoric and calls for the improvement of women's legal and social condition but there was little empirical data on how the law affected women and how women used the law. At the outset the philosophy was that women would be able to improve their status and socio-economic positions by utilising the law that was in place. If there was no suitable law in place to deal with particular needs then it needed to be put in place. The theory being that if the necessary law was in place or once it was put in place then all that was needed to be done was for the content of that law to be disseminated. Then women would flock to utilise it, and magically, just by adding the wonder product "instant law" to their lives, their legally related problems would be solved. In retrospect this was a profoundly naive, legally centralist, positivist vision of law's role in people's lives

Why I Can't Teach Customary Law

A ZLRev. article on customary law as an aspect of the law curricular at university

Women, land and the constitution

A ZLRev article on the real situation confronting Zimbabwe women in terms of their rights to land and other resources vis-a-vis what the Zimbabwean constitution promulgates.In addressing the issue of Women, Land and the Constitution, the discussion shall be broken down into three main components. Firstly, the problems that women experience with access to all forms of resources, but especially land, will be considered. Secondly, the role and function of the constitution and the law of Zimbabwe will be considered. The gap between law and reality will be explored, and finally, an attempt shall be made to suggest some ways forward

Becoming Advocates for Battered Women

Through her research, an advanced practice nurse has identified five stages through which abused women proceed on their way to freedom. The author calls on all clinicians to become advocates for battered women by recognizing them in clinical practice and helping them find the road to a life of safety, peace, and restored self-esteem