The Role Of Information Institutions In Knowledge Empowerment And National Development In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
VOLUME 23, 2026
The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review
VOLUME 6, 2023
Aliaa Ibrahim Ahmed , Hanan Yaslem Amarh , Dalal Daoud almosabeb , Rahaf Yahya Al-Malki , Sanaa Mohammad Al-Jman , Mona Mohammed Al-Hadi
Abstract
The study aimed to measure the role of information institutions in empowering knowledge and supporting national development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It relied on a field approach to studying the phenomenon, using a questionnaire to collect data. The questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of female students in the Information Science Department, representing 102 responses. The study yielded several results, including: Regular library use was reported by 51% of participants. Academic motives dominated library use (research: 49.5%, reading: 31%). Participants recognized libraries' role in developing and promoting intellectual skills (94.1%). The study also presented several recommendations, including: Organize cultural and social programs to increase engagement, Foster collaboration with government and academic institutions, Provide ongoing staff training in modern technologies, Align content and services with national and sustainable development goals, Encourage and support student-led research initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, and Ensure sustainable government funding for public and academic institutions .
Keywords :
Information Institutions, Knowledge Empowerment, National Development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, A Field Study, the Perspective of Undergraduate, Information Science Students.
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