Cultura

Proposal for Integration Design Factors in the Ansan Multicultural Special Zone in Korea from a Multinational Perspective

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

Duanduan Liu
Department of Industrial Design, College of Design, Hanyang University ERICA Campus, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
Fan Xu
Robotics Institute, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315211, China
Xintong Ma
Department of Industrial Design, College of Design, Hanyang University ERICA Campus, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
Taesun Kim
Department of Industrial Design, College of Design, Hanyang University ERICA Campus, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea

Abstract

In recent years, multicultural special zones have become a focal point for researchers both domestically and internationally due to their rich cultural diversity. However, the Daehwa-dong area of Wongok-dong in Ansan, Korea's first multicultural village special zone, has not achieved the desired development outcomes. This paper aims to provide design recommendations for Ansan's multicultural special zone by conducting a comparative analysis of design variables of multicultural commercial streets in different regions. This study employs SAS 9.4 statistical software to perform Pearson correlation analysis and path analysis on the Ansan Multicultural Special Zone, Seoul's Garibong Central Market, and Incheon Chinatown. By comparing different path variable models, the study reveals the critical roles of "symbolism" and "Trendiness" in enhancing the vitality of Ansan's multicultural special zone. The research results provide theoretical and practical guidance for the design of multicultural special zones. Exploring the construction of multicultural cities amidst globalization, immigration trends, and tourism booms. However, Ansan's Wongok-dong, as South Korea's first multicultural village special zone, has not achieved the anticipated developmental outcomes. This study employs quantitative methods to provide design recommendations for Ansan's multicultural special zone through comparative analyses of design variables across multicultural commercial streets in different regions. Using SAS 9.4 statistical software, Pearson correlation and path analyses were conducted on Ansan's multicultural special zone, Seoul's Daerim Central Market, and Incheon's Chinatown. Comparative analysis of different path variable models revealed direct and indirect impacts of Convenience (CO), Sociability (SO), Aesthetic (AE), Symbolism (SY), and Trendiness (TR) variables on multicultural areas. Specifically, the study highlighted: (1) in Ansan, Aesthetic, Convenience, and Trendiness significantly enhance Sociability, with Aesthetic playing a predominant role indirectly; (2) Seoul's market design effectiveness is directly influenced by Symbolism, underscoring its core role; and (3) in Incheon's Chinatown, Trendiness significantly impacts area vitality, closely correlated with Aesthetic, Convenience, and Sociability. The conclusion emphasizes the urgent need to enhance Aesthetic quality in Ansan and suggests gradual improvements through long-term planning. Seoul's market and Incheon's Chinatown demonstrate intricate interaction paths among the five design factors, with Symbolism (SY) and Trendiness (TR) playing crucial roles. This research offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for the design of multicultural zones, with a focus on assisting urban planners and policymakers in revitalizing these areas. By promoting cultural integration and fostering economic development, the study aims to enhance the overall appeal and sustainability of multicultural special zones. Ultimately, it provides valuable insights into how strategic design elements can optimize these zones, offering significant implications for future urban development initiatives.

Keywords : Path Analysis, Multicultural Special Zone, Many-national Cultures, Fusion Design.
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