Cultura

Exploring Cultural Dimensions: The Role of Information Systems and Governance in Managing Financial Risk and Performance in Thai Savings Cooperatives

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

Wanwanat Donkram
School of Accountancy, Sripatum University, Thailand
Phanthip Yanklan
School of Accountancy, Sripatum University, Thailand

Abstract

This study examines how cultural values influence internal communication systems, governance, and the quality of information systems used in managing financial risks and performance within the Thai cooperative industry. It also examines the impact of cultural dimensions on the effectiveness of communication and governance structures, which influence the financial direction of Thai savings cooperatives. The study will bring about cultural knowledge by focusing on the contribution of local cultures to organizational resilience and performance within the economic environment. Within the context of strategic information flow and organizational transparency, this study proposes the communicational role of accounting information systems (AIS), internal audits, and corporate governance in cooperative financial institutions. The survey to gather data was distributed to 405 managers, and the analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that AIS quality, enabled by internal audit processes and governance practices, is crucial for financial risk management and promotion of financial reporting integrity. Although the direct effects of internal audits and governance on performance had negative results, the mediating effect of risk control and information system quality showed positive results. These findings support the need for an integrated information ecosystem, clarity in communication processes, and digital accountability to enhance cooperative resilience. This study contributes to the understanding of how communication within an organization and information technology work together to promote financial ethics and sustainable performance.

Keywords : Accounting Information Systems, Strategic Communication, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Financial Risk, Reporting Quality, Cooperative Management, Thailand.
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