Cultural Identity Negotiation in Cross-Cultural TV Dramas: A Communication Analysis
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
Haocheng Dai, Ph.D
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400
Diyana Nawar Kasimon, Ph.D
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400
Lay Hoon Ang, Ph.D
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia, 43400
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia, 43400
Abstract
Cultural identity negotiation in cross-cultural television dramas is a multifaceted process critical to understanding contemporary society. This study uses qualitative content and discourse analysis to investigate this complex phenomenon, providing a fresh viewpoint beyond conventional research methodologies. This study explores the visual and linguistic elements that shape and reflect cultural identity by integrating visual culture and communication studies. The characters in these multicultural TV shows navigate their identities through linguistic choices, visual representations, and narrative methods. Drawing from insightful case studies of "Master of None," "Mozart in the Jungle," and "Fresh Off the Boat," this paper explores the complexities of these cultural negotiations. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the value of cross-disciplinary collaboration among scholars and advances the understanding of how cultural identity is represented in the media. Ultimately, this study has beneficial implications for media producers, encouraging realistic and diverse representation, superb narrative, and cross-cultural connection through media.
Keywords :
Cultural Identity, Visual Culture, Communication Studies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Linguistic Choices.
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