Cultura

Philosophical Reflection on Cultural Identity Formation in the Era of Globalization

VOLUME 22, 2025

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Alejandro Rojas
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract

The intermingling of cultural philosophy, society and technology humanities and globalization has an impact on how cultural identity is formed. Deepened globalization due to the integration of economies, mass communication, and digital connectivity leads a cross-cultural interaction which shifts the way cultural identities were previously formed. The purpose of this work is to assess the complex dimensions of philosophy of cultural identity such as existentialism, structuralism, and post-colonialism and how culturally people are able to integrate their traditions with modern global impacts. Globalization promotes cultural hybridization and diversity but has its adverse effects of globalization such as cultural erosion, commoditization, and authenticity loss. Identity construction is further complicated by digital technologies that enable multi layered undefended cultures, while commercial and political powers impose of impose forces on those cultures. The study observes the paradox of universalism versus a particularism with focus on the need to define balance which acknowledges the cultural identity but requires a level of adaptability. Culture and philosophy provide strategies to these issues pointing out the attention and moral responsibility social impacts globalization requires. This shift offers a fresh perspective in the discourse of identity formation. An idea which actively seeks to reinstate along with modernity the aspects of preservation assuming they would enable identity formation in a global context.

Keywords : Philosophical Reflection (PR), Cultural Identity Formation (CIF), Era (EE), Globalization (GG).
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