Cultura

Philosophical Approaches to Integrating Cultural Concepts in Piano Teaching Amidst Globalization

VOLUME 22, 2025

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Dongfang Zhang
Conservatory of Music of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang, China.

Abstract

The study investigated piano teachers' and students' attitudes, experiences, and perceptions regarding cultural integration in piano lessons. Data was collected through a standardized survey, semi-structured interviews and classroom observations to directly observe how cultural concepts were being implemented in piano lessons. Increased student interest and motivation topped the list of perceived benefits, followed by a deeper understanding and appreciation for music from diverse cultures. However, agreement lessened for the benefits related to enhanced cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. Several approaches were identified, including introducing music from diverse cultures through repertoire selection, discussing the historical and cultural context of musical pieces, incorporating culturally relevant performance techniques, encouraging students to explore music from different cultures independently, and inviting guest musicians from various backgrounds for workshops or demonstrations. Challenges included difficulty locating appropriate resources, integrating cultural concepts seamlessly into lesson plans while maintaining core piano skill development, limited time within lessons, and teachers feeling restricted by their own knowledge of diverse cultures. This study highlights the potential benefits of integrating cultural concepts into piano lessons for both teachers and students.

Keywords : Piano,Music appreciation,Cultural awareness.
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