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The Impact of Visual Thinking: Descriptive Language Fluency for Engineering Learners in Language Classroom

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

Dr R Subhashini

Abstract

Effective communication is essential for success in the engineering field, yet many engineers find it difficult to communicate well both in writing and when speaking, especially when expressing intricate thoughts and technical concepts. By using visual stimuli to promote cognitive and linguistic processes, the Picture Perception Method (PPT) provides engineers with a novel and entertaining way to improve their language fluency. The technique entails showing engineers carefully chosen diagrams or pictures associated with their profession and asking them to interpret, explain, and describe the images in the language of their preference. By doing this, engineers are compelled to exercise critical thinking, create cohesive stories, and employ technical terms appropriately, all of which improve their ability to communicate both orally and in writing.  The PPT stimulates the development of flowing linguistic patterns required for successful technical discussions and presentations, increases descriptive accuracy, and encourages active participation. This method works especially well in multilingual and global contexts where engineers need to confidently and effectively convey complicated concepts. With frequent use, the Picture Perception Technique improves cognitive flexibility and fluency, allowing engineers to communicate concepts more effectively in a variety of work settings.

Keywords : Effective Communication, Engineering Learners, Fluency, Language Skills, Language Classroom, Technical Communication &Visual Thinking.
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