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Dr Usman Jaffer

Assistant Professor

Psychology

International Islamic University Malaysia

Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Maqasid al-Shariah, Neuroinformatics, Neuroimaging, Neurotechnology, Usul al-Fiqh

Usman Jaffer (D. Neuroscience) is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the International Islamic University Malaysia. His background includes, Neurosciences, Psychology, Islamic Jurisprudence including Maqasid al-Shariah. He also has peer-reviewed published works in these various backgrounds.

Doctor of Neuroscience School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Master of Clinical Psychology, UCSI M.A. Islam and Other Civilisation, ISTAC, International Islamic University Malaysia B. S. Sc., Psychology (Honours) University of New England, Australia B. H. Sc., Psychology (Honours) International Islamic University Malaysia B. IRK. Fiqh and Usul Fiqh (Honours), International Islamic University Malaysia

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  1. Mohd Nasir, Azira and Muhamad Firdaus, Muhamad Iman Al-Furqan and Abd Razak, Iylia Batrisyia and Nur’adzan Fadzil Akbar, Nur Afifah and Azrell, Nur Erisha and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Alaa Eldin, Amirah Hannan and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) The impact of hormonal changes and motivation during the menstrual cycle on women’s appetite and craving. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 10 (61). pp. 1381-1390. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  2. Anis, Muhammad Farzin and Mohamad Tajul Rijal, Nurul Balqis and Sobri, ⁠Syakirah Waheeda and Ghufron, Usamah Ali and Wan Mahmud Khairi, Wan Ainul Basyirah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Alaa Eldin, Amirah Hannan and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Food addiction and obesity. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1261-1277. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  3. Abdullah, Maisarrah and Mohd Sailin, Siti Nurul Safiah and Mohd Yazil Elham, Fahirah Nurdini and Affendy, Amni Adlina and Radhyani, Fathya and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) The effects of physiological changes on emotions during postpartum period. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 10 (61). pp. 1391-1400. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  4. Awang Hamat, Ain Saffiya and Hasram, Izzatul Umairah Muhammad and Alwi, Husna Sofia and Izanee, Husna Wahdina and Mohd Razali, Najwa and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Allam, Amirah Hannan Alaa Eldin and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss and COVID-19. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1278-1288. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  5. Amru Iskandar, Afnan Safiyyah and Amiyamin, Aida Insyirah and Mohd Maznan, Nur Aina Qistina and Mohammad Azrai, Nur Daniah and Shukri, Madiha Amani and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Learning and memory: the effect of nutrition on brain development. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1289-1298. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  6. Rashid, Nor Alya Aqilah and Md Ismail, Nor Wafaa Alyaa and Basir, Nur Afiah Mohamed and Adnan, Nur Aisyahtul Sorfina and Ahmad Munawir, Syaza and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Do blind people dream? International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1299-1308. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  7. Azmi, Alya Qistina Norshamsul Alya Qistina Norshamsul and Ahmad Razif, Nurfahirah Irdina and Ahmad, ⁠Nur Amirah Husna and Zulkifli, Nor Wadiah and Amran, Nur Qistina Zahirah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Unraveling the impact of loneliness on brain and emotion: exploring pathways for meaningful interventions. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 10 (61). pp. 1401-1411. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  8. Noramein, Efi Batrisyia Rio and Kamal, Faradeeya and Ismail, Nurul Izzati and Izzaddin, Sri Hannah Zafirah and Saparuddin, Tuah Shahputra and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) The impact of modern technology and artificial light on insomnia: exploring the role of blue light and screen time. Journal of Information System and Technology Management, 10 (41). pp. 480-490. E-ISSN 0128-1666
  9. Mazariwan, Iman Aina Karmila and Salleh, Khairunnisa Noor and Amir Ahmad, ⁠Nurain Nadhirah and Yusri, Nurul Darwisyah and Sahrunizam, Siti Nor Maziah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) The influence of fasting and hunger on motivation. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1309-1317. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  10. Suhaimi, Nur Azriany and Zahari, Nur Alya Nusaibah and Azhar, ⁠Norsuhaila and Shaari, Nur Shahirah and Norazahar, Nurul Aisyah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Insomnia: a comprehensive study of factors and solutions. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 10 (61). pp. 1412-1423. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  11. Azamly, Liyana and Imran, Iman Sofea Mohd and Zamzuri, ⁠Zulaiza Elia and Asmawi, Wan Izzatul Wafa Wan Noor and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Allam, Amirah Hannan Alaa Eldin and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Eating disorder: Anorexia Nervosa. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 10 (61). pp. 1424-1434. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  12. Gaffarova, Sevinj and Rahmat, Awni and Jamil, ⁠Ilhami and Wan Othman, Wan Nur Balqis and Mohammad Yazid, Nuratiqah and Khairil Azli, Syaheera Noor and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Circadian rhythm disruption: circadian rhythm abnormalities and their impact on students. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 10 (61). pp. 1435-1443. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  13. Zulhelmy, Nurani Fatini and Adi Hanafi, Afifah Hazirah and Yuszaimi, ⁠Nur Aisya Imani and Winoto, Nur Farah Nabilah and Mohamed, Nur Amirah Raja and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) How does functional connectivity between brain regions differ in individuals with dyscalculia compared to those without? International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1318-1325. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  14. Khairuddin, Tihani Husna and Azwan, Nurfarah Nadhirah and Ruhaizad, Nur Radhna Sari and Hairul Anuar, ‘Alia Nabila and Suhaimi, Nurul Syuhadah Fitri and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Allam, Amirah Hannan Alaa Eldin and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Memory and learning deficiencies in Parkinson’s disease: understanding cognitive challenges and interventions. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1326-1336. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  15. Muhammad Shaharudin, Ilham Fatini and Ahmad Nizam, Nurin Maisarah and Mohamad Za’im, Nur’eisya Humayra and Yahya, Siti Nur Najihah and Mohamad Mahayudin, Nur Annisa and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Bilingualism and stuttering: how bilingual individuals are more prone to stuttering. International Journal of Modern Education, 7 (28). pp. 1251-1260. E-ISSN 2637-0905
  16. Hein, Zaw Myo and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Jaffer, Usman and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril (2025) Early white matter microstructural alterations in cerebral small vessel disease: a tract-specific diffusion tensor imaging and cardio-cerebrovascular risk perspective. Translational Research in Anatomy, 40. pp. 1-11. E-ISSN 2214-854X
  17. Hein, Zaw Myo and Shantakumari, Nisha and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Jaffer, Usman and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril (2025) NOTCH3 signalling as a therapeutic nexus: Bridging cerebral small vessel disease and breast cancer pathophysiology. Eurasian Journal of Medicine and Oncology, 9 (3). pp. 32-51. ISSN 2587-2400 E-ISSN 2587-196X
  18. Hein, Zaw Myo and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Jaffer, Usman and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Mustapha, Muzaimi and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah (2025) Cerebral small vessel disease: The impact of glymphopathy and sleep disorders. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, 45 (8). pp. 1446-1468. ISSN 0271-678X E-ISSN 1559-7016
  19. Hein, Zaw Myo and al-Zaghal, Zaid Adnan Subhi and Mohammad Ghazali, Mazira and Jaffer, Usman and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril (2025) Mechanistic insights into the sleep-glymphopathy-cerebral small vessel disease loop: implications for epilepsy pathophysiology and therapy. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 19. pp. 1-17. ISSN 1662-4548 E-ISSN 1662-453X
  20. Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah and Jaffer, Usman and Hamawiya, Adham Muhammad Ali and Sha'ari, Badrul Aini and Che Amran, Aisyah Aminah and Zulqurnain, Ajwad Mohd and Zakaria, Ahmad Lutfi (2024) Towards a pragmatic approach to translation: Bridging cultural and linguistic gaps. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1072-1191. E-ISSN 0128-164X

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