The Artistic Presentation of Cultural Symbols in Contemporary Russian Film Design
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
Yan Xiong
College of movie and media, Sichuan Normal University 610066, Sichuan, China
College of movie and media, Sichuan Normal University 610066, Sichuan, China
Yucheng He
School of Big Data, Chongqing College of Mobile Communication Chongqing 401420, Chongqing, China
School of Big Data, Chongqing College of Mobile Communication Chongqing 401420, Chongqing, China
Abstract
This research examines the artistic presentation of cultural symbols in contemporary Russian film design, focusing on four films. Through textual and visual analysis, the study reveals that Russian filmmakers are effectively employing narrative structures, visual motifs, and thematic elements with significant cultural implications. The artistic choices made by these producers include the use of symbolic imagery, cinematography, and colour palettes to reflect the sociocultural and political contexts of Russian society. The selected films utilise symbolic imagery to challenge established narratives, addressing themes such as power dynamics, masculinity, trauma, and resilience. Additionally, these films suggest a hybridisation of symbolic imagery, integrating core values of Russian culture with progressive ideals from Western society to foster a more inclusive and improved social landscape.
Keywords :
Cultural Symbols in Russian Films; Contemporary Russian Cinema; Visual Storytelling; Symbolic Imagery; Narrative Structure.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
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