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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. Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Jaffer, Usman and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Mohammad Ghazali, Mazira and Cheriya, Ebrahim Nangarath Kottakal (2024) Neurological sequelae of post-COVID-19 Fatigue: a narrative review of dipeptidyl peptidase IV-mediated cerebrovascular complications. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 46 (12). pp. 13565-13582. ISSN 1467-3037 E-ISSN 1467-3045
  2. Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Che Ramli, Muhammad Danial and Mohammad Ghazali, Mazira and Jaffer, Usman and Abdul Hamid, Hafizah and Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli and Hein, Zaw Myo (2024) The microbiota–gut–brain axis: key mechanisms driving glymphopathy and cerebral small vessel disease. LIFE, 15 (1). pp. 1-28. ISSN 2075-1729
  3. Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Jaffer, Usman and Mohammad Ghazali, Mazira (2024) Revolutionizing risk assessment: an integrated biostatistical approach to cardio-cerebrovascular disease risk factors in working-aged adults with silent cerebral small vessel disease. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 24 (3). pp. 155-166. ISSN 1675-0306 E-ISSN 2590-3829
  4. Mazzuki, Nur Faqihah Amni and Sukeri, Nik Syazwani and Abdullah, Mohd Ibrahim and Jaffer, Usman and Mohd Kadri, Nursyuhaidah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril (2024) Spirituality, spiritual coping and mental wellbeing among malaysian medical and health sciences students. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 897-910. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  5. Sukeri, Nik Syazwani and Mazzuki, Nur Faqihah Amni and Abdullah, Mohd Ibrahim and Jaffer, Usman and Mohd Kadri, Nursyuhaidah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril (2024) Mental health, religiosity, and religious coping: a cross-sectional study among medical and health sciences students. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 882-896. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  6. Jaffer, Usman and Rahimi, Qistina Hani and Nasrol, Nur Ain Illani and Saiful Bahri, Raja Sofea and Baharum, Anis Nadhirah and Fatimah, Julyanon and Mokhtar, Mawaddah Aqmar and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Bridging knowledge gaps in alzheimer’s disease: an awareness campaign among university students. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 970-984. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  7. Jaffer, Usman and Wong, Desmond Kim Fei and Faizul, Farah Hani and Rahmat, Rabiatul Adawiyah and Mohd Fuad, Nurul Nabilah and Mohd Azemi, Nurul Puteri Hidayah and Amir Hamzah, Ulya Mufidah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Evaluating the effectiveness of physical and online awareness campaigns in enhancing understanding of speech and language delays among university students. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1098-1113. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  8. Jaffer, Usman and Hamidi Izwan, Eisya Sofea and Azimi, Nur Damia and Mohamad Zaid, Raudatul Jannah and Abdullah, Shajaratul Najwa and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Dopamine, serotonin, and the pursuit of balance: neurobiological and Islamic perspectives on motivation–a narrative review. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 997-1012. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  9. Jaffer, Usman and Nordin, ‘Athira Najwa and Zulfikar, Haziqah Husna and Mohamad Faisal, Muaz Faisal and Mohd Yunus, Nurul Nadzeera and Usman, Nur Suryati and Ahmad Rafiee, Siti Aisyah Aqilah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Evaluating the effectiveness of a traumatic brain injury awareness campaign among university students. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1080-1097. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  10. Jaffer, Usman and Shamsool, Ajwa Raudha and Mohd Jamberos, Athila Aisyah and Jaafar, Jamaliah and Jafri, Muhammad Faris and Mohd Nor Hairi, Munirah Izyan and Mohammad Zakaria, Nur Syafiqah Shuzarina and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Enhancing awareness of autism spectrum disorder among university students. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 985-996. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  11. Jaffer, Usman and Hanisofian, Sara Malyana and Muhamad Zaib, Nur Syahmina Athirah and Sapian, Nur Atifah Syazwani and Ismadi, Siti Zulaikha and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) From self-care to overindulgence: investigating the biopsychosocial dimensions of skincare addiction. nternational Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1013-1027. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  12. Jaffer, Usman and Sharminaz, Shaziya and Zulkafli, Nur Fatihah and Omar, Muhammad and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Screen time and sleep quality: a narrative review of digital device usage and its impact on wellbeing. International Journal Of Education, Psychology And Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1068-1079. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  13. Jaffer, Usman and Rosli, Farra Afieqa and Rosli, Nur Rasyidah Najihah and Md Sani, Qistina Dayana and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Alcohol use disorder and its adverse health outcomes: a narrative review on policy, clinical interventions, and future directions. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1042-1055. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  14. Abdullah Md Harashid, Khadijah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah and Jaffer, Usman (2024) Testosterone and social hierarchies: from neural mechanisms to behavioural outcomes. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1028-1041. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  15. Jaffer, Usman and Abduallah, Nur Haizatul Ain and Achmad, Rozlina and Rosli, Nurfahana and Shahrolidham, Nuradeena Safia and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H.Osman, Rahmah (2024) Methamphetamine abuse in Malaysia: a narrative review of epidemiology, health consequences, and intervention strategies. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling (IJEPC), 9 (56). pp. 1056-1067. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  16. Zolkefley, M K I and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Jaffer, Usman (2023) Work-life balance in managing stress, job satisfaction and performance: the wasatiyyah concept and neuroscience perspective. Global Journal Al-Thaqafah, 13 (2). pp. 27-39. ISSN 2232-0474 E-ISSN 2232-0482
  17. Jaffer, Usman and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H Osman, Rahmah and Abdul Malik, Aleeya Aesya and Alba, Mohd Shahril Aidil and Ab Rahim, Muhammad Akmal Hakim and Hasbi, Dinah Jazmina and Mohamad, Mardhiyah (2023) The perceived psychological well-being of LGBTQ individuals in Malaysia. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (52). pp. 793-812. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  18. Jaffer, Usman and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H Osman, Rahmah and Mohd Darwis, Nur Hidayati and Mohamad Yusaini, Nur Syaqirah Natasha and Rusli, Siti Sarah and Zul Alam, Siti Zulaikha and Yusof, Muhammad Afiq Ikmal and Shahrul, Ilham Syahmi (2023) Exploring moral development and ethical understanding in children with learning disabilities: a study of teaching ethics and akhlaq in special needs education. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (52). pp. 745-758. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  19. Jaffer, Usman and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H Osman, Rahmah and Mohamad Asri, Muhammad Syaheed and Muhamad, Faizah and Tarmizi, Farzana and Mohd Idris, Nur Najwa (2023) Exploring morality among orphans: a study of akhlaq and social standards in Pusat Jagaan Hembusan Kasih Sayang. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (52). pp. 773-783. E-ISSN 0128-164X
  20. Jaffer, Usman and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H Osman, Rahmah and Ilias, Muhammad Hafiz Khuzaifiz and Mohd Yusoff, Muhammad A’limu Al-Ssalam and Khuzairi, Izzati Fathini and Jaafar, Aliana Aishah and Abdul Manan, Nur Athilah Iwani and Zakaria, Siti Aisyah Najwa (2023) Resilience and well-being among orphans in Malaysia: a multidimensional perspective. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (52). pp. 854-864. E-ISSN 0128-164X

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