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.
  • 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

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A Dedicated Pediatric Intravenous Therapy Team: Five-Year Outcomes of a Nurse-Led Management Model
(Brieflands, 2026-07-28) Jin Ting; Xu Hong Zhen; Hongqin Zhou
Background: A dedicated pediatric intravenous therapy team may improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of vascular access care by centralizing specialized nursing expertise, standardizing technical procedures, and enhancing complication management. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the establishment and management of a dedicated pediatric intravenous therapy team at a single children's hospital and to report observed changes in service quality and efficiency over a 5-year period using a retrospective before-and-after observational design. Methods: The team was established in 2019. Management strategies included role definition, eligibility criteria, workflow standardization, and performance-based incentives. Indicators of service volume, puncture success rate, complication rate, and regional influence were compared descriptively between the preimplementation and postimplementation periods from 2019 to 2024. Results: After the team was established, the compound annual growth rate of outpatient maintenance procedures reached 44.5%, and the success rate of ultrasound-guided puncture exceeded 98%. The catheter-related infection rate declined to < 1‰. The mean satisfaction rate among pediatric patients and their parents was 99.3%. Although the total number of complications during in-hospital consultations decreased, exudation/bleeding at the PICC puncture site emerged as a new management priority, accounting for 35.3% of complications in 2024. Out-of-hospital consultations rebounded by 80.0% in 2024, and the team provided systematic training to 18 visiting nurses. Conclusions: In this single-center before-and-after observational study, the implementation of a dedicated pediatric intravenous therapy team was associated with improvements in observed nursing quality and efficiency. This model provides a practice-based reference for specialized pediatric nursing management; however, its causal effectiveness requires validation through more rigorous study designs.
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Silent Casualties of War: Stress-Driven Cardiotoxicity in Patients with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31) Azin Alizadehasl; Batoul Naghavi; Armita Azarfarin; Azin Alizadehasl [0000-0002-8550-1378]; Batoul Naghavi [0000-0002-4714-9844]; Armita Azarfarin [0009-0004-9206-0883]
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The Modulatory Effects of Combined Training on Lipid Profile Metabolism in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Brieflands, 2026-03-31) Amirhossein Hormati Oughoulbaig; Narges Yazdan Nasab; Asadollah Asadi; Omar Hussein Harran; Amirhossein Hormati Oughoulbaig [0009-0001-1281-0612]; Narges Yazdan Nasab [0009-0000-6886-6570]; Asadollah Asadi [0000-0003-3314-2948]; Omar Hussein Harran [0000-0002-3185-4557]
Context: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated LDL-C and triglyceride levels and reduced HDL-C levels, plays a central role. This study aimed to evaluate the independent effects of combined aerobic and resistance training on lipid metabolism in adults by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence Acquisition: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, and identified 11 eligible intervention studies published up to July 2024. The included studies enrolled healthy or inactive adults who underwent combined exercise programs of varying durations (6 - 24 weeks). Lipid outcomes, including HDL-C, LDL-C, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, were extracted and analyzed using random-effects models. Subgroup analyses examined the influence of program duration and training composition on lipid responses. Results: Combined training led to statistically significant improvements across all lipid parameters. HDL-C increased substantially (SMD = 0.702), whereas LDL-C (SMD = -1.022), total cholesterol (SMD = -0.599), and triglycerides (SMD = -0.417) decreased. Longer programs (≥ 12 weeks) tended to produce more pronounced effects. Discussion: The findings suggest that combined aerobic and resistance training may be a promising nonpharmacological strategy for improving lipid metabolism; however, these results should be interpreted with caution given the heterogeneity among studies, methodological limitations, and small sample sizes.
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Exploring Nurses' Experiences of Caring for Patients Following a Suicide Attempt: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
(Brieflands, 2026-09-30) Maysam Safari Nezhad; Amir Jalali; Parvin Abbasi; Rostam Jalali; Alireza Abdi; Ali Akbar Vaisi Raygani; AliReza Khatony; Parvin Abbasi [0000-0002-9752-8244]
Background: Caring for individuals after a suicide attempt places substantial emotional and professional demands on nurses and may affect their psychological well-being and clinical practice. Objectives: This study explored nurses’ lived experiences of caring for individuals after a suicide attempt. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was used. Nurses with experience caring for individuals after a suicide attempt were purposively recruited from the emergency and inpatient wards of hospitals in Kermanshah, Iran. Although 10 to 12 participants were initially planned, recruitment ended when data saturation was reached. Data were collected through in-depth, semistructured interviews lasting 60 to 70 minutes and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step phenomenological method. The trustworthiness of the findings was established according to Guba and Lincoln's criteria. Results: Analysis of the interview transcripts yielded 100 initial codes, which were organized into 9 subthemes and 4 overarching themes: Bearing the Burden of Life-and-Death Responsibility; Balancing Compassion with Emotional Self-Protection; Delivering Care Within an Underprepared and Vulnerable Healthcare System; and Spirituality at the Intersection of Hope and Moral Judgment. These findings underscore the emotional, ethical, organizational, and spiritual challenges that nurses face when caring for individuals following a suicide attempt. Conclusions: Nurses experience substantial emotional strain and professional responsibility when caring for individuals after a suicide attempt. Strengthening organizational support, fostering therapeutic nurse–patient relationships, and providing psychological support may improve nurses’ well-being and enhance the quality of patient care.
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Effects of an Evidence-Based Nursing Care Program on Treatment Outcomes of Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(Brieflands, 2026-09-30) Masoumeh Yari; Mohammad Adineh; Mina Rezaie; Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh; Masoumeh Yari [0009-0008-1879-5215]; Mohammad Adineh [0000-0001-9181-498X]; Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh [0000-0002-4197-0199]
Background: Evidence-based nursing (EBN) offers established benefits; however, its implementation in clinical practice, particularly in intensive care settings, remains challenging. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of an EBN care program on treatment outcomes in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods: This nonrandomized quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2 general ICUs at a hospital affiliated with Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, between September and December 2025. A total of 70 ICU patients were selected using convenience sampling and allocated to the intervention (n = 35) or control (n = 35) group. The intervention group received a 4-week EBN program (1 in-person session and 7 virtual sessions, each lasting 1.5 - 2.5 hours) plus continuous clinical supervision during care, whereas the control group received routine care. Data were analyzed using independent-samples t-tests, chi-square tests, and repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Baseline characteristics were comparable between the groups (P > 0.05). The EBN group had a significantly shorter ICU stay than the control group (18.00 ± 8.21 vs. 26.88 ± 12.40 days; P = 0.001) and a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation (14.88 ± 7.87 vs. 23.74 ± 12.06 days; P = 0.001). The incidences of sepsis (25.7% vs. 62.9%; P = 0.002), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) (40.0% vs. 80.0%; P = 0.001), delirium (28.6% vs. 54.3%; P = 0.029), and urinary tract infection (UTI) (31.4% vs. 71.4%; P = 0.001) were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group. Repeated-measures ANOVA showed a significant time × group interaction for Braden Scale scores (P < 0.001), with scores improving in the EBN group and declining in the control group. ICU mortality did not differ significantly between the EBN and control groups (28.6% vs. 45.7%; P = 0.138). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that a structured EBN program incorporating targeted education and ongoing clinical supervision may improve clinically important outcomes in ICU patients. However, given the single-center, quasi-experimental design, these findings should be interpreted with caution. Future multicenter randomized trials with longer follow-up and cost-effectiveness analyses are needed to strengthen the evidence base.