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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Barriers and Facilitators to Delegation Among Clinical Nurse Managers: A Qualitative Study
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31)
Tahereh Gilvari
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Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab
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Hamidreza Khankeh
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Abbas Ebadi
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Tahereh Gilvari [0000-0002-8020-1085]
Background: Delegation is a fundamental managerial competency that supports the effective distribution of responsibilities, continuity of care, optimal workforce utilization, and quality of care. However, delegation remains a complex and context-dependent process influenced by organizational, managerial, operational, and professional factors. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators influencing delegation from the perspectives of clinical nurse managers. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted between April and November 2025 in three hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Seventeen clinical nurse managers were recruited through purposive sampling with maximum variation and participated in semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed concurrently using conventional content analysis based on Graneheim and Lundman’s framework. Results: Key factors influencing delegation practices were classified into two main categories and seven subcategories. Barriers to delegation included a culture of control and distrust, restrictive managerial beliefs, operational and coordination barriers, and reward and recognition barriers. Facilitators of delegation included the professional competence of delegated staff, the leadership competence of nurse managers, and a supportive organizational climate. Conclusions: Delegation among clinical nurse managers is shaped by interrelated organizational, managerial, operational, and professional factors rather than by individual managerial decisions alone. Addressing organizational barriers while strengthening leadership competencies, fostering a supportive organizational climate, and enhancing the professional competence of delegated staff may improve delegation practices and contribute to safer, more effective nursing care.
Erratum for Patient Perspectives on the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Development, Validation, and Standardization of a Questionnaire [I J Radiol. 2026; 23,2,: e167513]
(Brieflands, 2026-06-30)
Mahdiye Rahimi
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Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini
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Khalil Alimohammadzadeh
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Mohammadkarim Bahadori
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Mahdiye Rahimi [0000-0003-4726-6052]
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Comparative Analysis of the Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Properties of <i>Eucalyptus Camaldulensis</i> Essential Oils from Four Regions of Khuzestan Province, Iran
(Brieflands, 2026-11-30)
Ahmad Kuti
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Zeinab Mazarei
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Ahmad Kuti [0009-0009-5245-8842]
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Zeinab Mazarei [0000-0002-6392-7706]
Background: Eucalyptus camaldulensis essential oil (ECEO) contains bioactive terpenoid compounds with potential antibacterial properties. However, the phytochemical profiles and antibacterial activity of ECEOs obtained from different locations in Khuzestan Province have not been fully characterized. Objectives: This study compared the phytochemical profiles and antibacterial properties of Eucalyptus camaldulensis essential oils (ECEOs) collected from Ahvaz, Dezful, Bostan, and Abadan. Methods: Eucalyptus camaldulensis essential oils (ECEOs) were extracted from dried leaves by hydrodistillation. Their chemical profiles were determined by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and antibacterial activity was assessed against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by determining minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs). Results: The amount of essential oil recovered differed among the four location-specific samples. GC–MS analysis tentatively identified the constituents through spectral matching with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) library and revealed qualitative and quantitative differences in the chemical profiles, although 1,8-cineole was the predominant compound in all ECEOs. The major variations involved the distribution and abundance of mono- and sesquiterpene constituents. Both bacterial species were susceptible to all essential oils examined. The Abadan ECEO showed the lowest observed MIC and MBC values against E. coli, whereas the Ahvaz ECEO generally showed higher endpoint values. Conclusions: Location-associated differences were observed in the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the four ECEOs examined. The Abadan ECEO showed the lowest observed MIC and MBC values against E. coli under the experimental conditions. Because leaves from three trees at each location were pooled into a single composite sample, these findings represent variation among the analyzed location-specific samples and should not be generalized to population- or geographic-level effects. Further studies using independent biological samples are required to confirm the reproducibility of these patterns.
Investigating the Effects of Bovine Serum Albumin Magnetic Nanoparticles Loaded with Curcumin and Paclitaxel on the Ls174T Cell Line
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31)
Mohammad Heydarnezhad Asl
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Mehdi Haghi
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Abolfazl Barzegar
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Mohammad Ali Hoseinpour Feizi
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Mohammad Heydarnezhad Asl [0000-0003-2326-6445]
Background: Colon cancer remains a major global health concern, and conventional chemotherapy is often associated with systemic toxicity and therapeutic resistance. Nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems are being investigated as potential approaches to improve the delivery of anticancer agents. Objectives: This study aimed to develop magnetic bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles co-loaded with curcumin (CUR) and paclitaxel (PTX) and to evaluate their physicochemical characteristics and in vitro cytotoxic effects against Ls174T colorectal cancer cells. This formulation combines the drug-carrying properties of BSA with the magnetic responsiveness of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4); however, magnetic field-guided targeting was not evaluated. Methods: Nanoparticles were prepared using the desolvation method with incorporation of a CoFe2O4 magnetic core. Their physicochemical characteristics were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Cytotoxicity was assessed using methylthiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assays in Ls174T human colorectal cancer cells after 24, 48, and 72 h of treatment. Results: The dual-loaded nanoparticles exhibited greater in vitro cytotoxic activity against Ls174T cells than did the corresponding single-drug formulations and free drugs under the tested conditions. Curcumin alone showed relatively limited cytotoxic activity, whereas its combination with paclitaxel was associated with enhanced cytotoxic effects. These findings demonstrate the in vitro activity of the dual-loaded formulation; however, its effects on systemic toxicity and tumor-specific targeting remain undetermined. Conclusions: BSA-CoFe2O4 nanoparticles co-loaded with CUR and PTX demonstrated in vitro cytotoxic activity against Ls174T colorectal cancer cells. These findings support further investigation of this formulation as a potential platform for combined anticancer drug delivery. Additional studies using normal cell models and in vivo tumor models are required to evaluate cytotoxic selectivity, biodistribution, tumor targeting, systemic toxicity, and therapeutic efficacy.
Health Literacy Status in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
(Brieflands, 2026-10-31)
Abbas Sedighinejad
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Ali Mohammadzadeh Jouryabi
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Saghar Zaker Kozani
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Seyed Mehdi Mousavi
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Seyed Sadegh Zargarnataj
Background: Health literacy (HL) plays a key role in understanding illness, adhering to treatment, and achieving optimal health outcomes, particularly in patients undergoing complex procedures such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate HL status among candidates for CABG at a university hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Heshmat Hospital, an academic center in northern Iran, in 2024. Health literacy (HL) was assessed using the Iranian Health Literacy Instrument for Adults (HELIA) questionnaire, which consists of 33 items across five components: reading, access, comprehension, evaluation, and decision-making/behavior, which is treated as a single combined domain. Total HL was categorized as follows: 0 - 50, inadequate; 50.1 - 66, borderline; 66.1 - 84, adequate; and 84.1 - 100, excellent. Results: A total of 591 patients undergoing CABG were enrolled, with a mean age of 60.36 ± 9.53 years. The mean total HL score was 47.2 ± 13.58. Based on the cutoff points, 60.2% of patients had inadequate HL, 31% had borderline HL, 8.3% had adequate HL, and only 0.5% had excellent HL. HL was positively associated with years of education (r = 0.433, P < 0.001) and negatively associated with age (r = -0.181, P < 0.001). Among the five HL domains, the lowest mean scores were in reading (41.79 ± 28.2) and evaluation (45.26 ± 16.42). The most common sources of health information were doctors and healthcare staff (28.6%) and friends and acquaintances (24.7%). Conclusions: HL was inadequate or borderline in the vast majority of patients undergoing CABG at this center. Lower HL was associated with older age and lower educational attainment. Targeted educational programs, HL screening, and effective communication by healthcare teams are recommended.