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
The Relationship Between Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health with Self-esteem and Social Adjustment in Children Under Welfare Organization Care: A Study in Pediatric Health Psychology
(Brieflands, 2026-04-30) Nilofar Rafie; Seyed Ali Majidi; Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi
Background: Institutionalized children often face significant emotional and social challenges due to early life adversity. Understanding the psychological determinants of their well-being is essential for effective interventions in health psychology and child welfare. Objectives: The aim of this study, evaluation of relationship between psychological well-being and mental health with Self-esteem and social adjustment in children under the care of the Iranian Welfare Organization. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 152 children (both boys and girls) living in welfare centers in Rasht, Iran, in 2025. Participants were selected using Cochran’s sample size formula and convenience sampling. Data were collected using validated tools: Coopersmith’s Self-esteem Inventory (1967), Sinha and Singh’s Social Adjustment Scale (1973), Paloutzian and Ellison’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (2002), and Besharat’s Mental Health Scale (2009). Finally, multiple regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 24. Results: The findings revealed significant positive correlations between psychological well-being and both Self-esteem (β = 0.37, p < 0.01) and social adjustment (β = 0.42, p < 0.01). Similarly, mental health was positively associated with Self-esteem (β = 0.34, p < 0.01) and social adjustment (β = 0.39, p < 0.01). Regression analysis demonstrated that psychological well-being explained 27% of the variance in social adjustment and 23% in self-esteem, while mental health accounted for 21% and 19% of the variance in social adjustment and self-esteem, respectively. These results indicate that both psychological well-being and mental health are significant predictors of emotional and social functioning in institutionalized children. Conclusions: Psychological well-being and mental health are critical components influencing the Self-esteem and social integration of children in institutional care. Enhancing these variables through targeted psychological interventions may improve long-term mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
The Relationship Between Media Usage and Sleep in Healthy Children Aged 6 - 11 Years
(Brieflands, 2026-04-30) Feyza Yucel Yilmaz; Bahar Cuhaci Cakir; Nazmi Mutlu Karakas; Aysu Duyan Camurdan
Background: The use of media tools among children and the time spent in front of media tools are increasing. In addition to the positive effects of digital media tools, negative effects such as sleep disorders, obesity, learning and attention deficits worry both families and physicians. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between media usage and sleep patterns among healthy children aged 6 to 11 years. Methods: This survey was conducted as an observational cross-sectional study at the outpatient clinics of the Division of Social Pediatrics and General Pediatrics of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. This study includes a total of 287 children aged 6 - 11 years who were admitted to the hospital during the study period between March and May 2023. Two validated scales were used: the 9-item Problematic Media Use Measure-Short Form and the 26-item Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children. Results: The mean age of the 287 children was 8.5 ± 1.5 years. Nearly half of them (48%) began using digital media before 24 months of age. Forty-two percent had screen exposure within 30 minutes of bedtime. While the mean score of the Problematic Media Use Measure-Short Form was 2.40 ± 0.86, the mean score of the Sleep Disturbance Scale for children was found to be 45.2 ± 10.3. Higher scores indicate a greater level of problematic media use in the child. Sleep disturbance was reported in 15% of the participants. Higher problematic media use scores correlated with greater sleep disturbance. Those who began media use before 24 months demonstrated higher sleep disturbance scores. Scores were also high with gaming, particularly violent war games. Media use for war games increased the problematic media use score by 4.1 times, screen exposure within one hour before bedtime increased the score by 3.1 times, and spending more than 2 hours in front of the computer increased the score by 4.8 times. Moreover, spending 2 hours or more in front of a cell phone increased the sleep disturbance score by 2.8 times. Conclusions: This study revealed an association between increased problematic media use and higher rates of sleep disturbances in children aged 6 - 11 years. Since the cross-sectional study design did not allow us to draw definitive conclusions, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate the risks associated with screen time behaviors.
Barriers and Facilitators to Shared Decision-Making on Venous Access in Childhood Cancer: A Multi-perspective Qualitative Study
(Brieflands, 2026-04-30) Zhenzhen Huang; Xu Hong Zhen; Midan Zhang; Changpian Bi; Meifang Xu; Qin Wang
Background: Childhood cancers, though relatively rare, are a leading cause of disease-related death in children. Chemotherapy, which requires central venous access devices [peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)or implantable venous access ports (PORTs)], is fundamental. However, the child’s perspective is often overlooked in device selection. Objectives: This study aims to understand the current status and influencing factors of shared decision-making (SDM) regarding venous access selection from the perspectives of children with cancer and their parents and to explore the facilitators and barriers to children’s participation in SDM, so as to provide evidence for promoting pediatric involvement in clinical decision-making. Methods: A qualitative interview study was conducted using purposive sampling. Twelve children hospitalized in hematology and oncology departments and 14 parents were recruited between May and July 2025. Semi-structured interviews were performed, and the data were analyzed using a grounded theory (GT) approach for coding, category development, and theme extraction. Results: Children’s participation in SDM was influenced by multiple interacting factors. Insufficient information; limited communication with parents or physicians; concerns about decision outcomes; and fear of pain or discomfort led children to adopt passive acceptance or indifference. Conversely, desires for more information, respect, and being heard motivated active engagement. Children’s preferred decision-making approaches varied, including parent-led, physician-led, and shared models. Parental perceptions of their child’s age, maturity, and decision-making capacity directly determined whether they supported the child’s involvement. These perceptions shaped parents’ attitudes, ranging from protective to autonomy-supporting, which in turn influenced their chosen decision-making approach and ultimately determined whether children were genuinely included in the process. Conclusions: This study reveals that SDM regarding venous access in children with cancer is a complex process shaped by the interplay of child, parent, and clinical factors. Although children express a desire to participate, their preferred level of involvement varies and is often limited by information gaps, communication barriers, and psychological concerns. Parental attitudes critically influence whether children are genuinely included. By capturing the perspectives of both children and parents, this study identifies key barriers and facilitators, offering a foundation for developing inclusive, age-appropriate SDM models and communication strategies in pediatric oncology practice and future research.
Exploring Unmet and New Dental Treatment Needs and Their Causes Among Iranian 10 - 12-Year-Old Children After 3 Years of Follow-up
(Brieflands, 2026-06-30) Elahe Eshraghi; Seyedali Seyedmajidi; Hemmat Gholinia Ahangar; Effat Khodadadi; Behrouz Shafizadeh Gatabi; Maede Eslami Andargoli; Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani; Elahe Eshraghi [0000-0002-2818-9875]; Seyedali Seyedmajidi [0000-0002-3841-0609]; Hemmat Gholinia Ahangar [0000-0003-0517-2429]; Effat Khodadadi [0000-0002-3196-7615]; Behrouz Shafizadeh Gatabi [0000-0002-5463-5568]; Maede Eslami Andargoli [0000-0002-1473-9186]; Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani [0000-0002-4698-5517]
Background: The disparity between required healthcare and healthcare services provided is defined as an unmet need. Objectives: To assess unmet and new dental treatment needs (DTN) and their causes among 10 - 12-year-old Iranian children. Methods: The initial assessment of Babol elementary school students’ DTN was conducted in 2015 as part of an oral health promotion plan. In this 3-year follow-up study, 254 10 - 12-year-old students (50% girls) from six elementary schools underwent re-examination to identify unmet and new DTN. Additionally, a checklist completed by parents identified barriers to receiving treatment for their children. Results: A total of 224 (88.2%) students had unmet DTN, with a higher prevalence among boys (P = 0.02). Furthermore, 224 (88.2%) students presented new DTN. On average, each student had 4 and 3.5 teeth with unmet and new DTN over the 3-year period, respectively. The most common types of unmet and new DTN were restorative and fissure sealant therapy. Among respondents, 166 parents (70.9%) reported difficulty addressing their children’s DTN. The most common barriers were high dental treatment costs (56%), followed by children’s fear of dental treatment (13.7%) and lack of availability and limitations of public dental services (13.2%). Conclusions: The high prevalence of unmet and new DTN after 3 years highlights a gap between needs assessments and the implementation of oral healthcare plans.
Quality of Life in Children with Anorectal Malformations After Surgery: An Observational Study
(Brieflands, 2026-06-30) Mobina Taghva Nakhjiri; Nazila Shahmansouri; Mamak Shariat; Atefe Gilan Varnosfaderani; Maryam Ghavami Adel; Mobina Taghva Nakhjiri [0009-0005-2665-2853]; Nazila Shahmansouri [0000-0002-1068-8860]; Mamak Shariat [0000-0002-7547-8004]; Maryam Ghavami Adel [0000-0002-8404-0282]
Background: Anorectal malformations are congenital defects of the anus and rectum that require surgery as the first treatment option. Comorbidities and postoperative complications may alter patients' health and affect their quality of life. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to assess parent-reported quality of life (QOL) in children who had undergone surgery for anorectal malformations (ARMs). Methods: All children aged 6 - 12 years who had undergone surgery for ARMs between 2012 and 2023 at Children's Medical Center were included. Patient demographic data were extracted from hospital records. Parents completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 questionnaire by telephone. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 26. Results: The mean age of the participants during the study period was 8.63 ± 1.69 years. The mean age at surgery was 8.87 ± 14.5 months. The average hospital length of stay was 11.24 ± 5.57 days. The mean total QOL score was 92.65 out of 100. The mean physical, emotional, social, and school subdomain scores were 97.09, 87.07, 94.46, and 89.35 out of 100, respectively. Father's education was related to the emotional component of children's QOL. Conclusions: We concluded that older children with ARMs had higher social QOL scores. Children who underwent surgery later in infancy had better emotional QOL scores in the years after surgery.