Cultura

The Modular Design for the Creation of Ceramic Products to Revitalize the Local Industry

VOLUME 20, 2023

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Safaa Ibrahim Abd EL-Fattah Hanafy
Professor, Product design department, Design and Art College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Haya Abdul Rahman Al-Rashoud
Assistant Professor, Product design department, Design and Art College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study investigates the incorporation of modular design concepts to rejuvenate the ceramic sector in Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on cultural, economic, and philosophical aspects. The study offers a thorough examination by employing an interdisciplinary method that combines design theory, cultural philosophy, and industry development. By conducting comprehensive literature studies and participant questionnaires, this study assesses user satisfaction and investigates the impact of standard design, cultural importance, and philosophical factors in the ceramic sector. This study utilises a combination of descriptive and analytical research methodologies to evaluate proposed designs. The assessment is conducted through the administration of two questionnaires, one including 35 participants and the other comprising 20 professionals. The findings indicate that consumers in Saudi Arabia have a preference for colours that are consistent and designs that are unique, with a particular emphasis on regional relevance. The research highlights both the potential benefits of modular design and the important knowledge it offers to designers. It emphasises the crucial role of local ceramic industries in promoting cultural continuity and improving marketing tactics.

Keywords : Ceramic Products, Cultural Philosophy, Innovation, Modular Design, Product Design, Regional Development.
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