The Role and Position of Veil (Cover) in Promoting Family and Woman’s Spiritual Health

Veil (hijab) is one of the most important elements in the spiritual health of women. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the veil and spiritual health in women and its impact on the spiritual health of the family, and to explain this issue in the dimension of the health of women and family as well as community by referring to some psychological effects of the veil (hijab). The veil enhances the value of women and above all provides their mental security with protection of human emotions and adherence to moral principles. Veil is responsible for strengthening the family foundation, and guarantees its spiritual health and is as a phenomenon effective in providing family health, which appears as a dynamic and pioneer attribute and saves the family from disintegration. This paper deals with components that consider the veil as a prominent factor in the health of woman and family. The research method used in this study was library method through content analysis

Computational modeling of land surface temperature using remote sensing data to investigate the spatial arrangement of buildings and energy consumption relationship

The effect of urban form on energy consumption has been the subject of various studies around the world. Having examined the effect of buildings on energy consumption, these studies indicate that the physical form of a city has a notable impact on the amount of energy consumed in its spaces. The present study identified the variables that affected energy consumption in residential buildings and analyzed their effects on energy consumption in four neighborhoods in Tehran: Apadana, Bimeh, Ekbatan-phase I, and Ekbatan-phase II. After extracting the variables, their effects are estimated with statistical methods, and the results are compared with the land surface temperature (LST) remote sensing data derived from Landsat 8 satellite images taken in the winter of 2019. The results showed that physical variables, such as the size of buildings, population density, vegetation cover, texture concentration, and surface color, have the greatest impacts on energy usage. For the Apadana neighborhood, the factors with the most potent effect on energy consumption were found to be the size of buildings and the population density. However, for other neighborhoods, in addition to these two factors, a third factor was also recognized to have a significant effect on energy consumption. This third factor for the Bimeh, Ekbatan-I, and Ekbatan-II neighborhoods was the type of buildings, texture concentration, and orientation of buildings, respectively

The Frequency of Intraventricular Hemorrhage and its Risk Factors in Premature Neonates in a Hospital’s NICU

Abstract Objective Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is an important cause of mortality and disability in premature neonates. Regarding this, the present study aimed to determine the frequency of IVH and its risk factors in the premature newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)at Fatemieh Hospital in Hamedan, Iran, 2016.  Materials & Methods  This cross-sectional study was conducted on178 neonates with a gestational age of ≤ 32 weeks admitted to Fatemieh Hospital affiliated to Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran, in 2016. The study population was selected using census method. The newborns were subjected to cranial ultrasound on the seventh day of life. and they were assigned into two case and control groups (namely neonates with IVH and those without IVH, respectively). Intra- ventricular hemorrhage was classified into four grades regarding Papile classification. The patients’ demographic specifications, including 1- and 5-minute Apgar scores, type of delivery, birth weight, use of mechanical ventilation, prenatal corticosteroid, gestational age, and some complications (e.g., Pneumothorax), were collected using a checklist. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16 Results According to the results, prevalence of IVH in premature infants admitted to NICU was approximately 20 %,  , 61.2% of the neonates were male. The mean gestational age of the participants was 30.39 weeks. The comparison of delivery type between the case and control groups showed no significant difference between them in this regard(P=0.197). Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of need for mechanical ventilation (P=0.03), pneumothorax risk of this condition in the preterm neonates is enhanced by some factors, such as low birth weight, 5-minute Apgar score, and gestational age as well as the need for mechanical ventilation. (P=0.001), and 5-minute Apgar scores (P=0.04). Additionally,the incidence of IVH showed a significant relationship with the mean gestational age (P=0.001) and birth weight (P=0.04). Conclusion According to the findings, the premature newborns admitted to the NICU revealed a relatively high prevalence of IVH. The condition is aggravated in preterm neonates by some factors such as low birth weight, 5-minute Apgar score, gestational age, and the need for mechanical ventilation

Philosophical - Psychological 's Recognition of Concept of Spirituality

In many of the contemporary writings, the scholars have talked about spirituality as a constant pursuit of humanity throughout history. Throughout history, the search for spirituality has found numerous cultural interpretations, but its critical and comparative study in the global and intercultural context is an emerging phenomenon of the twentieth century. Although many contemporary dictionaries and encyclopedias refer to spiritualism, spiritual associations, and spiritual experiences, or spiritual ways, they are not necessarily included an entry for spirituality in the true sense of the word. Some religions do not have a precise word for the term ‘spirituality’ which derives from the Christian tradition, but nevertheless the notion of spirituality has become popular today and is now used both inside and outside the religions as well as in the inter-faith and secular fields. The tendencies that are common in contemporary times to spirituality emphasize individuality and self-development and have been accompanied by a different understanding of human psychology

نقش تعدیل‌کنندۀ اشتغال در رابطۀ بین کظم غیظ و سلامت روان در زنان شاغل و خانه‌دار

خلفية البحث وأهدافه: تشير دراسات المصادر البشرية الإيجابية والمتقدمة إلى أن الغضب والعداء يهددان الصحة العقلية وقد يضران بالصحة العقلية لدرجة أن تأثيرهما يصل إلى الاضطرابات النفسية. من جهة أخرى، ومن أجل السيطرة على الغضب بشكل صحيح، استخدم دين الإسلام صفة "كظم الغيظ" ودعا الناس إلى تحكم في الغضب وادارته. لذلك تم اجراء البحث الحالي بهدف دراسة الدور الوسيط للوظيفة في العلاقة بين كظم الغيظ والصحة العقلية للنساء العاملات وربات البيوت. منهجية البحث: الدراسة الحالية هي دراسة ارتباطية وصفية. اشتمل المجتمع الاحصائي، النساء العاملات وربات البيوت اللواتي يعشن في مدينتي طهران وكرج في عام 16-2015 الدراسي. تم اختيار 384 اسرة بطريقة أخذ العينات المتاحة بناءً على جدول Krejcie وMorgan. اشتملت ادوات البحث على استبيان كظم الغيظ الذي اعدده الباحث، واستبيان غولدنبرغ للصحة النفسية. لغرض تحلیل البیانات، تم استخدام اختبار ارتباط "بيرسون" وتحليل الانحدار الهرمي. تمت مراعاة جميع الموارد الأخلاقية في هذا البحث واضافة الى هذا فإن مؤلفي البحث لم يشيروا الى اي تضارب في المصالح. المعطيات: اظهرت النتائج ان هناك علاقة ايجابية ذات دلالة احصائية بين كظم الغيظ والصحة العقلية (01/0>P) وللوظيفة ايضاً دور وسيط للعلاقة بين كظم الغيظ والصحة العقلية. الاستنتاج: تشير نتائج الدراسة الى أهمية متغيرات "الوظيفة" و"كظم الغيظ" على الصحة العقلية لدى النساء العاملات وربات البيوت.   يتم استناد المقالة على الترتيب التالي: Safara M, Rezaei SM, Solgi M, Nabavi ZS. The Moderating Role of Employment in the Relationship between Restraining Anger and Mental Health of Working Women and Housewives. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2021;7(3):80-91. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v7i3.30379Background and Objective: Studies on advanced positive human resources indicate that anger and hostility affect mental health and can be so harmful and destructive to mental health that its impact goes as far as mental disorders. Islam has referred to the term "anger management" inviting people to swallow and manage their anger; therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of examining the moderating role of employment on the relationship between anger and mental health in employed women and housewives. Methods: The present study is descriptive correlational. The sample population included working women and housewives of Tehran and Karaj in the 2015-2016 academic year; 384 families were selected by convenience sampling method based on Krejcie and Morgan’s table. The research instruments included a researcher-made questionnaire and the Goldenberg Mental Health Questionnaire. Pearson correlation test and hierarchical regression analysis were used. In this study, all ethical considerations were observed and no conflict of interest was reported by the authors. Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between anger and mental health (P<0.01). Also, occupation has a moderating effect on the relationship between anger and mental health. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate the importance of the variables of employment and anger on the mental health of working women and housewives.   Please cite this article as: Safara M, Rezaei SM, Solgi M, Nabavi ZS. The Moderating Role of Employment in the Relationship between Restraining Anger and Mental Health of Working Women and Housewives. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2021;7(3):80-91. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v7i3.30379سابقه و هدف: مطالعات منابع انسانی پیشرفتۀ مثبت گویای این مهم است که خشم و خصومت سلامت روان را تحت تأثیر قرار می‌دهد و آنچنان می‌تواند برای سلامت روان مضر و مخرب باشد که سیر تأثیرگذاری آن تا مرز اختلالات روانی پیش می‌رود. از سویی اسلام نيز براى كنترل صحيح خشم، صفت «كظم غيظ» را به ‌کار برده و افراد را به فروخوردن و مديريت آن دعوت نموده است؛ بنابراین پژوهش حاضر با هدف نقش تعدیل‌کنندۀ اشتغال بر رابطۀ بین کظم غیظ و سلامت روان در زنان شاغل و خانه‌دار انجام شده است. روش کار: پژوهش حاضر توصیفی از نوع همبستگی است. جامعۀ مورد مطالعه زنان شاغل و خانه‌دار شهر تهران و کرج در سال تحصیلی 95-1394 بود که به‌روش نمونه‌گیری دردسترس 384 خانواده بر اساس جدول کرجسی و مورگان انتخاب شدند. ابزارهای پژوهش شامل پرسش‌نامۀ محقق‌ساختۀ کظم غیظ و پرسش‌نامۀ سلامت روان گلدنبرگ بود و برای تحلیل داده‌ها از آزمون همبستگی پیرسون و تحلیل رگرسیون سلسله‌مراتبی استفاده شد. در این پژوهش همۀ موارد اخلاقی رعایت شده است و مؤلفان مقاله تضاد منافعی گزارش نکرده‌اند. یافته‌ها: نتایج نشان داد بین کظم غیظ و سلامت روان رابطۀ مثبت و معناداری وجود داشت (01/0>P) و شغل نیز اثر تعدیل‌کننده‌ای بر رابطۀ بین کظم غیظ و سلامت روان داشت. نتیجه‌گیری: یافته‌های پژوهش بیانگر اهمیت متغیّرهای اشتغال و کظم غیظ بر سلامت روان زنان شاغل و خانه‌دار است.   استناد مقاله به این صورت است: Safara M, Rezaei SM, Solgi M, Nabavi ZS. The Moderating Role of Employment in the Relationship between Restraining Anger and Mental Health of Working Women and Housewives. Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va salāmat. 2021;7(3):80-91. https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v7i3.3037

Concomitant Increase of OX40 and FOXP3 Transcripts in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Breast Cancer Concomitant Increase of OX40 and FOXP3 Transcripts in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Breast Cancer

ABSTRACT Background: Regulatory T cells (T-regs) have an important role in cancer by suppression of protective antitumor immune responses. Regulatory T cells express the forkhead/winged helix transcription factor (FOXP3) and OX40 molecules which have important regulatory roles in the immune system. Objective: To evaluate FOXP3 and OX40 transcripts in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of women with breast cancer. Methods: Blood samples from 40 women with histologically-confirmed infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast and 40 healthy volunteer women without a history of malignancy or autoimmune disorders were collected. The abundance of FOXP3 and OX40 gene transcripts were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Results: There was a significant positive correlation between FOXP3 and OX40 gene expression in women with breast cancer in a stage dependent manner. Conclusion: This finding emphasizes the importance of T-regs as predominant targets for breast cancer immunotherapy

The Identity Negotiation of the New Muslim Converts in Iran (with Emphasis on the Role of Islam)

Typically, people deal with their environment and talk about their identity, and shape their identity with the results of such negotiations. In situations where the person experiences changes like migration or converting to a new religion in his life, the negotiations will be intensified in order to adapt to  the new findings, and leads him/her to choose strategies to adapt to these changes and to reach a new identity. Now the question is: what strategies does the Newly Muslim choose in Iran about the factors of identity, such as name, dress, entertainment, relationships (with friends and relatives), Sharia (Islamic Laws) and prayers and financial issues in order to achieve a new identity? What aspects of the Identity of the New Muslim Converts are distinct from their identity before Islam? What aspects of their former identity have continued and what are their specific features?   The study has been conducted in two stages by interviewing many converts, and with the categorization of the interviews, nine strategies have been extracted about the negotiation of New Muslim Converts’ identity with the Iranian society