Cultura

Strategies and Practices for Disseminating Cultural Values in Ideological and Political Education: Considerations in the Context of Globalization and Regionalization

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

Xiumin Yu
Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, China

Abstract

Our study investigated strategies and practices for disseminating cultural values within ideological and political education (IPE) curricula in the context of globalization and regionalization. The research employed a mixed methods approach utilizing a survey (n=29), interviews (n=15), and focus group discussions (n=8-10 participants), alongside textual analysis of national policy documents and IPE textbooks. Our findings revealed a range of perspectives on the effectiveness of current IPE curricula in transmitting cultural values.  While some participants felt it adequately instilled important values, others called for improvement. There was a strong emphasis on the importance of cultural values for shaping ethical behaviour and fostering a sense of national identity. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data highlighted a preference for interactive learning methods (discussions, simulations) and the integration of online resources to make cultural values more engaging and relatable. Participants also acknowledged the challenges of balancing cultural values with preparing students for an interconnected world. The textual analysis of national policy documents and IPE textbooks revealed a focus on cultural values that contribute to a strong and harmonious society. Our study underscores the need for IPE curricula to find innovative ways to engage students with cultural values in a globalized world.

Keywords : Globalized, Ideological and Political Education, Cultural Values..
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