Brieflands
History
The company was first founded by Seyyed M. Miri and Seyed-M Alavian as an editorial group in a Medical Institute in 2007 to publish its medical journal. After three years of experience, the number of journals increased to 5 journals, and the company launched its first form of business as a VOF (collaboration) professional STM company in Heerlen, the Netherlands, which was called "Kowsarmedical Publishing." Respecting the publishing services (from submission to publishing), especially an in-house "Journal Management System," our journals increased to more than 60 STM journals between 2010 and 2019. Since 2022, "Brieflands" is the new brand name that acts as a "Science, Technical, Medical Publisher" that publishes more than 50 journals with the services provided by 97 expert employees in three different branches.
Business Profile
- Brieflands is a Registered Trademark with record number 1454012.
- Brieflands has been registered as a General partnership (Vennootschap onder firma) company in the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) of the Netherlands since 2010.
- KvK number: 89235444.
- BTW (VAT) number: NL864918896B01 (check online at VIES)
- RSIN: 864918896
- Nedmedica is our related company which is specialized in Author Services.
- Our former branding name was Kowsarmedical Publishing (2010-2021).
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Recent Submissions
Investigating the Prevalence and Determinants of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children with Epilepsy Treated with Anticonvulsant Drugs: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
(Brieflands, 2025-08-31) Azita Tavasoli; Mitra Sadrian; Maryam Kachuei; Mohammad Rezazadeh; Mohammad Rezazadeh [0009-0004-6570-927X]
Background: The potential risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in children with epilepsy, particularly those receiving antiseizure medications (ASMs), remain unclear. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the determinants of 25-hydroxyvitamin D insufficiency in pediatric epileptic patients treated with ASMs. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study assessed the prevalence and predictive factors of vitamin D deficiency in 45 children aged 1 to 14 years with epilepsy who were treated with ASMs between 2020 and 2021. Serum vitamin D levels were measured using the chemiluminescence method. Levels below 30 ng/mL were defined as insufficient. Results: Forty-five epileptic children with a mean age of 6.31 ± 3.97 years were included in the study. The mean serum vitamin D level was 24.18 ng/mL, and 26 (57.7%) were identified as having vitamin D insufficiency. Children with insufficient levels were significantly older (P = 0.002) and had received ASMs for a longer duration (P = 0.034). Age was the only significant determinant of vitamin D insufficiency. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that age effectively predicted vitamin D deficiency with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.754. Conclusions: This study highlights a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among epileptic children treated with ASMs, particularly in older age groups. Regular monitoring of serum vitamin D levels, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and prophylactic supplementation are recommended to prevent complications.
Intention to Divorce and Its Determinants in the Young Newly Marrieds: A Field-Based Cross-sectional Study from Iran
(Brieflands, 2025-07-08) Behnam Honarvar; Bijan Ghasemi; Kamran Hekmat; Ali Karimi; Mohammad Hassan Zahedroozegar; Elahe Khaksar; Zahra Mohammad Hassani; Samaneh Zare; Fatemeh Rafiei; Fatemeh Shaygani; Kamran Bagheri Lankarani; Behnam Honarvar [0000-0002-1081-5778]; Mohammad Hassan Zahedroozegar [0000-0003-4388-8962]; Elahe Khaksar [0000-0002-4531-2337]; Zahra Mohammad Hassani [0000-0001-6902-9061]; Fatemeh Shaygani [0000-0002-9342-216X]; Kamran Bagheri Lankarani [0000-0002-7524-9017]
Background: Increasing the rate of divorce among young couples is a major social problem in Iran. Objectives: This study was planned to identify the determinants of intention to divorce in order to guide future preventive interventions. Methods: As a cross-sectional study, young married individuals whose marriages had lasted less than five years and who intended to divorce were interviewed in 2021 at Judiciary-affiliated counseling centers in Shiraz, Iran, using a validated questionnaire. Univariable and multivariable analyses (binary logistic regression: Backward LR) were conducted using SPSS software. Analyses were performed based on two different dichotomous categorizations (women/men, and marriages lasting less than 2 years/2 - 5 years). Results: A total of 222 respondents, including 168 women (75.7%) and 54 men (24.3%) with a mean age of 27.4 ± 6.4 years, were interviewed. In 85 cases (38%), less than two years had passed since their marriage, while 137 participants (62%) had been married for 2 - 5 years. The median period between the first thought of divorce and the wedding ceremony was six months, while the median time from marriage to filing the divorce petition at the Judiciary was two years. The results of the regression analysis revealed that husbands’ economic failure [odds ratio (OR) = 5.1], parsimony (OR = 3.7), chronic illness (OR = 3.4), parents’ luxurious lifestyle (OR = 3.1), and discriminatory behaviors (OR = 2.9) were the main determinants of intention to divorce among women. Furthermore, in the group whose marriages had lasted 2 - 5 years compared to those married for less than 2 years, unemployment (OR = 5.5), non-payment of alimony (OR = 2.2), infidelity (OR = 2.2), pornographic chats (OR = 1.9), spouse’s parsimony (OR = 1.7), and a long courtship period (OR = 1.1) were identified as major determinants of intention to divorce. Conclusions: Increasing marriage literacy and empowering single youths to address the identified determinants of divorce — both before marriage and especially during the first months of marriage — are of utmost importance.
A Comparative Study Between Ultrasound Guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane (EOIP) Block and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Upper Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Brieflands, 2025-06-30) Reham Mustafa Hashim; Hebatullah Ramadan Muhammad; Mohamed Ismail Abd El Fattah El Seidy; Mariam Momtaz Fawaz; Ossama Mohamed Farrag; Reham Mustafa Hashim [0000-0003-2423-0014]; Hebatullah Ramadan Muhammad [0009-0005-0141-8438]; Mohamed Ismail Abd El Fattah El Seidy [0009-0001-9010-3710]; Mariam Momtaz Fawaz [0009-0002-4759-2296]; Ossama Mohamed Farrag [0000-0002-3061-4244]
Background: Upper abdominal laparotomies can cause severe discomfort and restrict breathing. Local anesthetic (LA) deposition in the paraspinal fascial plane is known as the erector spinae plane (ESP) block, which offers both somatic and visceral analgesia. The LA deposition in the fascial plane beneath the external oblique muscle at the sixth intercostal space is known as the external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block, targeting the thoracoabdominal nerves (T6 to T11). Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided EOIP block compared to ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (US-ESP) block for pain relief following upper abdominal procedures. Methods: Patients were randomly divided into three equal groups (25 each). The EOIP group received an US guided EOIP block. The ESP group received a US guided ESP block. The control group did not receive any blocks and received postoperative IV analgesia according to hospital protocol (morphine 0.1 mg/kg). Results: The time to first pethidine administration was significantly shorter in the control group, with no significant differences observed between the EOIP and ESP groups. The total 24-hour pethidine dose was significantly highest in the control group, with no significant differences between the EOIP and ESP groups. The duration to mobilization was significantly prolonged in the control group, with no significant differences observed between the EOIP and ESP groups. The duration of the technique was significantly shorter in the EOIP group. The ease of technique score was significantly superior in the EOIP group compared to the ESP group. Conclusions: Both the EOIP block and ESP block provide efficient analgesia for upper surgical procedures on the abdomen; however, the EOIP block has the advantage of being easier to perform and requiring less time.
The Relationship Between Nomophobia and Clinical Performance Among Iranian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Brieflands, 2025-07-02) Elham Rasoulian Barzoki; Samaneh Marofi; Solmaz Vahedi; Mahboobeh Moradi; Samira Ahmadi; Mahsa Ovliaei Bidgoli
Background: Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is increasingly prevalent among nursing students and may impact their clinical performance. Understanding this relationship is essential for developing strategies to enhance focus and professional competence in clinical settings. This study aimed to address this research gap by investigating the relationship between nomophobia and clinical performance among nursing students. Objectives: This study aimed to address this research gap by investigating the relationship between nomophobia and clinical performance among nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2024 to January 2025 to examine the relationship between nomophobia and clinical performance among nursing students at Islamic Azad University of Kashan and Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Using a convenience sampling method, 200 undergraduate nursing students aged 19 - 27 years were recruited. Data were collected through self-administered pencil-and-paper questionnaires, including the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) to assess nomophobia levels and the Clinical Performance Questionnaire to evaluate self-efficacy in clinical performance. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26, employing a general linear model (GLM) to assess the impact of nomophobia on clinical performance while controlling for demographic variables. Results: Among the participants, 62.5% were female, and 70.5% were aged 19 - 21 years. Moderate nomophobia was the most prevalent (56%), followed by mild (29%) and severe nomophobia (4%). The GLM analysis revealed that nursing students with mild nomophobia had significantly higher clinical performance scores (B = 34.24, P = 0.002) compared to those with severe nomophobia. Additionally, students who checked their smartphones 10 - 29 times per day had significantly higher clinical performance scores (B = 22.19, P = 0.01) than those who checked their phones more than 100 times daily. Gender (B = -10.09, P = 0.01) and smartphone ownership duration (B = -14.20, P = 0.02) also demonstrated significant associations with clinical performance. Conclusions: This study found that higher levels of nomophobia were associated with lower clinical performance in nursing students. Moderate smartphone use appeared to correlate with better clinical outcomes, while excessive checking was linked to reduced performance. Future interventions should focus on managing smartphone use to enhance nursing students' clinical efficiency.
Feasibility and Efficacy of an ACT-Based Intervention for Malaysian Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study
(Brieflands, 2025-07-07) Re Gal Lim; Siok Ping Voon; Fitri Suraya Mohamad; Re Gal Lim [0000-0003-2670-3620]; Siok Ping Voon [0000-0003-2706-3805]; Fitri Suraya Mohamad [0000-0003-4460-8061]
Background: Parents of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often experience elevated stress and poorer mental health; yet, parent-focused interventions are frequently overlooked. Objectives: This study evaluated the culturally adapted My-CARE, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based protocol, for Chinese Malaysian parents of CSHCN. Methods: Eight parents participated in a pilot study that evaluated the protocol's reliability, feasibility, acceptability, satisfaction, and preliminary efficacy. Parental psychological distress, psychological flexibility (PF) and inflexibility (PI), and parenting stress were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI), and Parenting Stress Index (PSI). Results: Results indicated good reliability (Cronbach’s alpha of 0.87), feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction ratings. The average attendance was 94%. Questionnaire completion rates ranged from 95 to 100%. Satisfaction and acceptability scores averaged 96.73% and 94.17%, respectively. Additionally, participants reported reduced psychological distress, PI, and parenting stress, along with improved PF, with small to large effect sizes (g = 0.08 to 0.98). Notably, depression significantly improved [t (7) = 3.11; P = 0.02; g = 0.98]. Conclusions: These findings support the feasibility and potential efficacy of the ACT-based protocol adapted to the linguistic and cultural contexts of Chinese Malaysian parents of CSHCN. Future studies with larger samples, a control group, and follow-up assessments are needed to validate efficacy.