International Journal of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Spectrum of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Head Injury in a Nigerian Population

    Chukwuani Anselm Ejike, Omiyi David Oselumenosen, Eneje Obinna Franklin

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 92-94
    Received: 16 May 2017
    Accepted: 24 May 2017
    Published: 7 July 2017
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    Abstract: Head injury is a pressing public health concern the world over. Head injury and associated traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually result in neurocognitive impairments and psychological health issues especially when underlying chronic sequalae are not promptly diagnosed and managed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been found to be the most sensit... Show More
  • The Effect of Symmetrical Scaffolding on the Reading Comprehension of Iranian EFL Learners

    Somayeh Khajeh Khosravi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 95-99
    Received: 18 May 2017
    Accepted: 1 June 2017
    Published: 7 July 2017
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    Abstract: This study seeks to investigate the impact of symmetrical (S) scaffolding on advance students' reading comprehension. Twenty advance Iranian learners participated in this study. The participants were both male and female students with an average age of 21. They were taught by symmetrical scaffolding. Before administering a Pre-test was administered... Show More
  • Impact of Women Circumcision on Mental Health

    Mohammad-Hossein Biglu, Alireza Farnam, Parvaneh Abotalebi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 100-105
    Received: 14 May 2017
    Accepted: 24 May 2017
    Published: 10 July 2017
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    Abstract: Female genital mutilation / cutting is a damaging traditional procedure, that affects the psychosomatic wellbeing of women and girls all over the world. It has short-term and long-term of psychological, sexual and physiological effects on women. The objective of current study was to measure the mental health of circumcised women and compare them wi... Show More