Research SUB COMMITTEES

TERMS OF REFERENCE OF RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE

RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE

1. Professionalise IFFTI research paper presentation and ensure appropriate international recognition to the IFFTI Journal. There is a need to have a “citation index” and “impact factor” journal to satisfy the promotion requirements of some institutions.

2. Compile a materials library for hosting on the IFFTI website. The process to include:–

a) Preparation of an inventory of collection of garments, textiles, footwear, accessories, etc. among IFFTI members and categorize them according to accessibility.

b) Identifying 50 leading collections accessible to researchers.

c) Identifying 10 portals that have catalogued collections.

d) List collections that are digital and accessible.

3. Research within fashion is a new concept. The focus of IFFTI should be on more layered research encompassing culture and design. Over the next 5 years IFFTI should become an authority on research in Design and Culture and lay down its own guidelines for institutions to follow. Keeping this in view prepare a road map for future direction of IFFTI Research.

4. Build a network for graduate student supervision.

5. Conduct a separate Workshop on Research at each IFFTI Annual Conference to allow continuation of Research Themes from previous Conferences and also introduction of new Research Themes.