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Does Quran Memorization Influence Adolescents’ Intelligence Quotient and Memory Level?: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Does Quran Memorization Influence Adolescents’ Intelligence Quotient and Memory Level?: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia Authors: Ishak, Ismarulyusda; Aqilah Shaidin, Amira; Harun, Danial; Malia Abdul Warif, Nor; Mariappan, Vanitha; Fitri Mat Ludin, Arimi; Rohi Ghazali, Ahmad; Wahida Ibrahim, Farah; Che Din, Normah Abstract: Does Quran Memorization Influence Adolescents’ Intelligence Quotient and Memory Level?: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia Ismarulyusda Ishak , Nor Malia Abdul Warif 1,3 , Amira Aqilah Shaidin 1 , Dzalani Harun 2 , Farah Wahida Ibrahim 1,3 , Vanitha Mariappan 3 , Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin 1 , Ahmad Rohi Ghazali 1,3 1,3* , Normah Che Din 4 1 Biomedical Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia 2 Occupational Therapy Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia 3 Center for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia 4 Psychology Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia Abs tra c t Background: The process of memorizing various reading materials enhances the brain capacity to process, store, and assemble memories and increases the intelligence quotient (IQ) level. However, the connection between the memorization of Quran and the enhancement of memory level is not fully understood. Hence, a cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the correlation between Quran memorization and the IQ level among Muslim adolescents from selected Islamic schools in Selangor, Malaysia. Methods: The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence was used to measure the student’s IQ level, whereas Digit Span and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test were used to evaluate the memory level. Questionnaires were distributed for demographic data collection and the Quran memorization level. Results: The full-scale results for all the four sub-tests revealed that the studied tahfiz students had a low average level of IQ, with a mean of 88.06 ± 15.80. For the short-term verbal memory, the majority (n = 36, 56.3%) were in the normal category, whereby for long-term verbal memory, the majority (n = 20, 31.3%) were below normal. The results showed that the IQ level was non-significant (p = 0.059) but moderately correlated (r = 0.391) with the level of Quran memorization. The coefficient of determination or effect size calculation showed that Quran memorization shared 15.29% of the variability in the IQ level. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that only the working memory is significant to predict the IQ. Provided that other influencing factors are constant, an increase of one unit in the working memory was predicted to increase 5.55 units of IQ. Conclusions: In conclusion, the level of Quran memorization was not significantly correlated with the IQ and memory status of Muslim adolescents from the selected Islamic schools in Selangor, Malaysia. K e ywo rds : adolescent, intelligence quotient, Malaysia, memory, Muslim

Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review Authors: Yavuz, Yasemin; Sinan Doğan, Mehmet; Goncharuk-Khomyn, yroslav Abstract: Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review Yasemin Yavuz 1* , Mehmet Sinan Doğan 2 , Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn 3,4 1 Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Harran University, Sanlıurfa 63100, Turkey 2 Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Harran University, Sanlıurfa 63100, Turkey 3 Department of Public Health and Humanitarian Disciplines, Medical Faculty, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod 88000, Ukraine 4 Faculty of Dentistry, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod 88000, Ukraine Abs tra c t Background: Ectodermal dysplasia is a complex group of genetic disorders identified through the abnormal development of ectodermal structures. It is a genetic disorder that affects the development or functions of tissues such as the teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands. Methods: This review aimed to introduce the outcomes and increase awareness of ectodermal dysplasia reviewing by the literature. Results: The characteristic features of this disease, including hypodontia, hypohidrosis, and hypotrichosis, have been discussed. Conclusions: Ectodermal dysplasia is a heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders with similar clinical findings. It leads to the development of tissue malformations and affects the quality of life of the patient. This review demonstrates that dentists can provide viable and safe alternative conventional treatment modalities for oral rehabilitation in patients with ectodermal dysplasia. K e ywo rds : clinical aspects, dentistry, ectodermal dysplasia

Association Between Cigarette Smoking and Breast Milk Levels of Nesfatin-1, Irisin, and Oxidative Stress Markers

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Association Between Cigarette Smoking and Breast Milk Levels of Nesfatin-1, Irisin, and Oxidative Stress Markers Authors: Yildiz, Nesibe; Yilmaz, Adnan; Iskender, Hatice; Dokumacioglu, Eda Abstract: Association Between Cigarette Smoking and Breast Milk Levels of Nesfatin-1, Irisin, and Oxidative Stress Markers Nesibe Yildiz 1 , Adnan Yilmaz 2 , Hatice Iskender 3 , Eda Dokumacioglu 3* 1 Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul 34096, Turkey 2 Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip ErdoganUniversity, Rize 53100, Turkey 3 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Healthy Sciences, Artvin Çoruh University, Artvin 08000, Turkey Abs tra c t Background: Breast milk is a very important functional food in the prevention of metabolic and chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of smoking during pregnancy on the concentrations of nesfatin-1, irisin, and oxidative stress markers in breast milk. Methods: This study included two groups of 14 smoking and 14 nonsmoking mothers. Malondialdehyde (MDA) level and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured according to the spectrophotometric method in breast milk samples. Nesfatin and irisin levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Levels of nesfatin-1 and MDA of the smoking group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.001). The SOD activity of the smoking group was significantly lower than that of the control group (p < 0.001). No significant difference was found in the breast milk irisin level between the study groups (p > 0.050). Conclusions: Cigarette smoking increases MDA level and decreases SOD activity in breast milk. Nesfatin-1 levels would increase in accordance with increased oxidative stress, and nesfatin-1 acts as a protective mechanism to limit oxidative damage. K e ywo rds : breast milk, irisin, nesfatin-1, oxidative stress, smoking

Trends and Determinants of Family Planning Utilization Among Men in Indonesia

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Trends and Determinants of Family Planning Utilization Among Men in Indonesia Authors: Idris, Haerawati; Syafriyanti, Willyana Abstract: Trends and Determinants of Family Planning Utilization Among Men in Indonesia Haerawati Idris , Willyana Syafriyanti * Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, South Sumatera 30862, Indonesia Abs tra c t Background: Population growth rate in the world is still increasing. To control population growth, governments issue family planning programs for married women and men. However, contraception use is still dominated by women. This study aims to analyze the trends and determinants of family planning utilization among men in Indonesia. Methods: This study is quantitative in nature with a cross-sectional design, using secondary data from the Indonesian Health Demographic Survey (2007–2017). The sample comprised married men with a total of 27,859 respondents. For the final analysis, we conducted logistic regression statistical tests to determine family planning utilization among men. Results: Family planning utilization trends among married men in Indonesia increased. The proportion utilization of family planning among men was 3.7% (2007), 4.2% (2012), and 5.6% (2017). Higher and secondary education, media exposure, age, type of residence, and economic status significantly correlated with family planning utilization among married men. Higher education was the most dominant factor associated with family planning utilization among males in Indonesia (p < 0.001; Prevalence Ratio (PR) 4.636 Confidence Interval 95% (3.645–5.897). Conclusions: Male education is the most crucial factor of family planning utilization. Increasing knowledge regarding family planning is expected to increase information and awareness about family planning utilization. K e ywo rds : contraceptive agents, family planning service, Indonesia, male