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 Potential of Gesture Recognition Technology in Transforming Medical Education: Navigating Challenges and Future Directions
(Brieflands, 2026-02-03) Zohreh Khoshgoftar; Samane Babaei; Mahmoud Mansouri; Seyedeh Maedeh Rezapour; Zohreh Khoshgoftar [0000-0002-8178-2619]; Mahmoud Mansouri [0000-0002-4202-4620]
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A Clinical-Genetic Study of COVID-19 Severity: Insights into IFNAR2 and OAS3 Polymorphisms
(Brieflands, 2025-12-31) Shiva Ansari Astaneh; Azardokht Basirat; Zahra Rashvand; Ahad Alizadeh; Farnaz Vafanezhad; Movahedeh Hosseinali; Saeideh Gholamzadeh Khoei; Nematollah Gheibi; Ahad Alizadeh [0000-0002-0385-463X]; Saeideh Gholamzadeh Khoei [0000-0003-2675-9392]; Nematollah Gheibi [0000-0001-7503-0894]
Background: The severity of COVID-19 is influenced by clinical and genetic factors, some of which can worsen patient outcomes. IFNAR2 and OAS3 are potential regulators of innate antiviral immunity, and polymorphisms in these genes may contribute to the variability in COVID-19 severity. However, their precise role remains to be fully elucidated. Objectives: In this study, we investigated the association between clinical factors and two immune-related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), including IFNAR2 rs2236757 and OAS3 rs10735079, with COVID-19 severity. Methods: This case-control study included a total of 315 patients with confirmed COVID-19 by quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), including 209 non-severe and 106 severe cases. Samples were collected between June 2020 and January 2021 from Qazvin. Clinical and demographic parameters were recorded and subjected to statistical analysis to assess their association with disease severity. Genotyping of IFNAR2 rs2236757 and OAS3 rs10735079 polymorphisms was performed using the tetra-primer ARMS-PCR (T-ARMS) method. Results: The clinical factors such as older age, diabetes (27.7%), hypertension (36.8%), cardiovascular disease (17.0%), cough, and dyspnea (82.6%) were significantly associated with COVID-19 severity (P < 0.05). Interestingly, fever (higher in non-severe patients) and smoking (less frequent in severe cases) also showed significant differences between groups. However, no statistically significant association was found between the IFNAR2 rs2236757 and OAS3 rs10735079 polymorphisms and disease severity, although a higher frequency of the OAS3 rs10735079 GG genotype among severe cases suggested a possible trend. Conclusions: These results highlight the predominant role of clinical factors over host genetic variations in determining COVID-19 outcomes, and emphasize the need for larger, population-specific studies along with further investigation of SNPs to clarify the contribution of immune-related genes.
Sleep Disorders, Electronic Device Use, and Family Support: Looking for a Link in Type 1 Diabetic Adolescents Regarding Their Glycemic Control
(Brieflands, 2026-02-03) Mahdi Falah Tafti; Niki Talebian; Pourya Shokri; Zahra Razavi; Alimohamad Jafari; Azar Pirdehghan; Mahdi Falah Tafti [0000-0001-6320-5466]; Niki Talebian [0000-0002-7304-3621]; Zahra Razavi [0000-0001-5318-9087]; Azar Pirdehghan [0000-0001-9775-9504]
Background: Sleep is a key element in adolescent health and affects glycemic control in diabetic patients. Electronic device use and family support are contributing factors to sleep characteristics and glycemic management in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients. Objectives: This study assessed the interaction between electronic device use, family support, sleep quality, and glycemic control in T1D adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on T1D adolescents who attended the diabetes clinic at Besat Hospital, Hamadan, Iran, from February 2021 to February 2022. Valid Persian versions of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Perceived Social Support from Family (PSS-Fa) Questionnaires were employed to measure sleep quality and family support. We used a self-report questionnaire to assess the time spent on TV, video games, and the Internet. Patients’ characteristics, including hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels, were obtained during the follow-up sessions. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s tests were applied to compare different sleep disorder groups in terms of quantitative variables. Spearman’s correlation test examined the association of PSS-Fa scores and quantitative variables. Results: We recruited 171 patients with a mean age of 12.48 ± 1.75 years. Nine patients (5.3%) had no/mild sleep disorder, 75 (43.9%) had moderate sleep disorder, and 87 (50.9%) had severe sleep disorder. HbA1c was not associated with sleep disorders (P-value = 0.476). Among electronic devices, only watching TV was associated with sleep disorders (P-value = 0.023). Perceived Social Support from Family scores were lower in adolescents with severe sleep disorders than no/mild (P-value = 0.026) and moderate (P-value = 0.029) sleep disorder groups. PSS-Fa scores correlated with the number of annual visits (P-value = 0.033; ρ = 0.164), the time since diabetes diagnosis (P-value = 0.003; ρ = -0.229), and the HbA1c level (P-value < 0.001; ρ = -0.271). Conclusions: A supportive family can contribute not only to better sleep outcomes but also to more desirable glycemic management in T1D adolescents. Digital devices might deteriorate sleep quality, but the pattern of this effect needs further investigation.
Grabbing the Leash on Life: Understanding the Role of the Service Dog to Align Expectations
(Brieflands, 2026-03-31) Anya Avendano; Maya Espinal; Victoria Tran; Jeremy Ramirez; Jeremy Ramirez [0000-0002-9202-2893]
Background: Psychiatric service dogs have emerged as a complementary intervention for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet limited research has examined how veterans’ expectations, handler responsibilities, and the strength of the human–animal bond influence outcomes. Objectives: This qualitative study explored the perspectives of veterans partnered with psychiatric service dogs, with attention to expectations, task performance, breed characteristics, training, and ongoing care responsibilities. Methods: Semi-structured surveys were administered to 10 service dog training executive leaders and 42 U.S. veterans with clinically diagnosed PTSD and partnered with a service dog for at least three months. Responses (approximately 810 pages) were transcribed, de-identified, and analyzed thematically using an inductive-deductive coding approach. Inter-coder reliability was established (Cohen’s k = 0.78), and discrepancies were resolved through consensus. Results: Veterans identified alerting, nightmare interruption, and blocking as the most frequently relied-upon service dog tasks. Thematic analysis revealed three domains essential to partnership success: (1) Practical expectations of service dog tasks, (2) compatibility and bonding based on breed characteristics and veteran needs, and (3) ongoing responsibilities for care, safety, and ownership. While most veterans described high satisfaction and strong bonds with their dogs, differences in organizational policies related to ownership and healthcare coverage were noted as ongoing challenges. Conclusions: Aligning veterans’ expectations with the practical realities of psychiatric service dog partnerships is essential to maximize therapeutic benefit. Clear communication from training organizations regarding care, ownership, and program standards enhances veterans’ confidence and long-term satisfaction. Findings underscore the importance of ongoing training and standardization across organizations, and highlight the need for longitudinal studies to evaluate sustained mental health outcomes.
Resilience Among Healthcare Workers Facing a Severe Crisis; The COVID-19 Outbreak Experiences at Referral Hospitals in Tehran, Iran
(Brieflands, 2026-03-31) Fatemeh Sadat Bateni; Negar Kiani Yousefzadeh; Mohsen Vahedi; Aishatu Yusha'u Armiya'u; Atefeh Abedini; Mohammadreza Salehi; Fahimeh Saeed; Bentolhoda Mousavi; Sheikh Shoib; Mohsen Vahedi [0000-0002-4645-6770]; Aishatu Yusha'u Armiya'u [0000-0003-0881-1281]; Mohammadreza Salehi [0000-0002-1987-5929]; Fahimeh Saeed [0000-0002-0214-3887]; Bentolhoda Mousavi [0000-0002-4346-7669]; Sheikh Shoib [0000-0002-3739-706X]
Background: The emotional health of healthcare workers (HCWs) is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several studies have shown that HCWs experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trouble sleeping throughout this epidemic. Still, not much research has examined their capacity to withstand this epidemic. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the resilience of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 epidemic. Methods: This study uses observational analytical approaches and is cross-sectional in nature. The responders were HCWs from Imam Khomeini and Dr. Masih Daneshvar hospitals (physicians, nurses, and other paramedics). Tehran, Iran has two sizable and important reference hospitals for COVID-19 patients. Data were gathered using an online survey that incorporated the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CR-RISC) between early December 2020 and early March 2021. Results: With an average age of 39.22 years, there were 243 responses (90 men, or 63.9%, and 36.1%, or 153 women). The resilience of the respondents had a mean score of 65. The length of time spent working in the COVID-19 ward did not significantly affect resilience. Conclusions: The respondent's resilience might nevertheless be planned for as a significant psychological indicator to increase, even though its mean value of 65 was not low. In conclusion, it is critical that HCWs be resilient.