Cultura

Research on the Impact of Cultural Differences on the Spread of Values in International Communication from the Perspective of Linguistics

VOLUME 21, 2024

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Hongjian Zhang
College of Chinese Language and Culture, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing 400031, China

Abstract

Linguistics is the scientific exploration of human language and serves as a foundational discipline. Language serves as the cornerstone of human interaction, enabling communication across cultures. Our main objective is to investigate the impact of cultural differences on the spread of values in international communication from a linguistic perspective. Specifically, the study will examine how different cultures utilize language to express and encode their core values. Our study was conducted at the International Cultural Exchange School, Donghua University (Shanghai, China), offering a unique environment for exploring cultural differences in communication. The study involved a random recruitment of 140 participants. The group had 70 Chinese participants, 70 Western participants from countries. The findings showed that cultural differences were evident in time orientation and communication styles. Participants from Western backgrounds tended to score higher on a future-oriented time perspective compared to their Chinese counterparts. Also, there were differences in interpersonal relationships, and social hierarchy that influenced the spread of cultural values during communication. Our study demonstrates that cultural backgrounds significantly influence how individuals communicate values and by understanding these variations, we can improve cross-cultural communication and foster greater global cooperation on issues.

Keywords : Linguistics, Values, International Communication, Cultural Differences, West, China..
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