Cultura

The Impact of Cross-Cultural Music Communication on the Diversification of Piano Performance Styles in China

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Guanya Zhang
School of Music and Dance, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, Sichuan, China

Abstract

This research analysed the impact of cross-cultural music communication on the diversification of piano performance styles in China, focusing on the integration of traditional Chinese music with Western classical traditions. Utilising a qualitative research design, the study employed semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis as key data collection methods. The findings highlight an ongoing hybridisation process within the Chinese music industry. Traditional elements such as pentatonic scales, philosophical themes, and folk melodies are increasingly being blended with Western classical techniques, resulting in unique and innovative piano performances. This creative integration has been driven primarily by pedagogical approaches that encourage experimentation and foster open perspectives among musicians. Consequently, these efforts have enhanced the quality and creativity of piano performances in the country. The study also observes significant advancements in music creation, where cross-cultural interactions have proven highly beneficial for the future of Chinese music. Despite challenges in the integration process—such as technical limitations and cultural sensitivities—synergistic actions and collaborative efforts have the potential to mitigate these issues, ensuring continued growth and enrichment in the field of piano performance. This research underscores the transformative role of cross-cultural music communication in bridging traditions, fostering artistic innovation, and contributing to the preservation and evolution of Chinese music in a globalised context. The findings provide valuable insights for musicians, educators, and policymakers while setting a foundation for future explorations of cross-cultural influences in diverse musical domains.

Keywords : Cross-Cultural Music Communication; Piano Performance Style in China; Hybridisation of Chinese Music; Traditional Chinese Music; Musical Integration in China.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty