Cultura

Regional Cultural Integration and Innovation in Environmental Design: Exploring Strategies to Maintain and Inherit Regional Cultural Values in the Context of Globalization

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

Kaijia  Zheng
School of Fine Arts, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu , *210046,China

Abstract

Globalization has become a central concept in contemporary social science, encompassing a wide range of interconnected processes. The relationship between environmental art design and regional culture is one of mutual influence. Our study explored strategies for maintaining and inheriting regional cultural values in environmental design within China. We employed a mixed-methods approach, utilizing document analysis of historical texts and design plans, interviews with design professionals and cultural experts, surveys with environmental design practitioners, and case studies of successful cultural integration projects. The survey (n=30) indicated a strong emphasis on regional cultural integration. Participants valued its role in creating a sense of place and enhancing project attractiveness. Interview analysis identified three key challenges for integrating regional culture: balancing tradition with modern aesthetics, limited designer knowledge about regional heritage, and ensuring meaningful community participation. The case study of the Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings' restoration showcased the use of traditional carving techniques, Buddhist iconography, and contemporary design for a visitor centre. Document analysis revealed how historical design treatises like the Yuán yě emphasized harmony with nature and symbolic elements, evident in Suzhou Gardens. In conclusion, our study demonstrates the importance of regional cultural integration in environmental design within China.

Keywords : Globalisation, Regional Cultural Integration, Environmental Design, Strategies and 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