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Artificial Intelligence And Its Contribution To Formative Research: An Analysis From Classroom Projects In Higher Education

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

Diana Martínez Torres
Ph.D.(c). Freddy Mestre Gómez
Ph.D. Oscar Torres Yarzagaray
Ph.D. Marelys Mulford Hoyos
Mg. Álvaro Morales Otero
Mg. Brenda Martínez Burgos

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has transformed teaching-learning and research processes. This article analyzes the role of AI in formative research, taking classroom projects as a pedagogical strategy for the development of research competencies. A mixed study was carried out that combines a quantitative descriptive approach with 102 students at university programs, whose data were obtained through a structured survey, as well as a qualitative component through a panel of experts with tutors of classroom projects. The results show that 99% have participated in classroom projects and that 63% feel satisfied or very satisfied with this strategy. It is evident that AI is perceived as a support tool in stages such as bibliographic research, data analysis and academic writing. The pedagogical, ethical and methodological implications of the use of AI in formative research contexts are discussed. It is concluded that the integration of AI in classroom projects strengthens critical thinking, improves the quality of academic products and promotes authentic research practices.

Keywords : artificial intelligence, formative research, classroom projects, higher education, educational innovation..
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