Protection and Inheritance of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Comparison of Global and Local Practices From the Perspective of Cultural Thought
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
Peien Li
Dongguan City College College for Creative Studies, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523000, China
Dongguan City College College for Creative Studies, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523000, China
Shuai He
Dongguan City College College for Creative Studies, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523000, China
Dongguan City College College for Creative Studies, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523000, China
Abstract
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) represents unique traditions and practices that are passed down through generations. Our study investigated various aspects of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) protection and inheritance, drawing on survey data, interviews/focus groups, and document analysis. The survey (n=25) revealed a moderately aware population regarding government safeguarding initiatives in China, but knowledge of specific programs was lower. Participants emphasized the importance of preserving ICH and identified challenges such as declining interest from younger generations and commercialization of practices. Workshops and skill-sharing sessions were the most preferred method for ICH transmission, followed by educational programs and family-based transmission. Analysis of the legal framework in China revealed a dedicated ICH Law (2011) with strengths in establishing a framework and documentation focus. However, limitations in community participation and enforcement mechanisms were identified. Challenges included declining interest from younger generations due to societal shifts, and the potential negative impact of commercialization on cultural authenticity. Overall, the study highlights the importance of a multifaceted approach to ICH protection and inheritance.
Keywords :
Intangible Cultural Heritage; China; Protection; Legal Framework; Safeguarding.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
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