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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Evaluation of Adherence to European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for Heart Failure Patients in Shahid Modarres Hospital
(Brieflands, 2024-12-31) Habiboulah Saadat; Fariba Bayat; Abdolhamid Bagheri; Nooshin Talebi
Background: The prevalence of heart failure (HF) presents a significant burden on global healthcare systems, accounting for approximately 1.2% of the total healthcare budget. Adherence to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines is associated with improved clinical outcomes, fewer cardiovascular hospitalizations, and delayed rehospitalization. Objectives: Given the lack of studies on compliance with ESC guidelines for HF patients in Iranian hospitals, this study aimed to evaluate the compliance of HF treatment at Shahid Modarres Hospital with the ESC guidelines. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 97 patients with HF who were referred to Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, in 2023. Patients were diagnosed based on their medical records and clinical evaluations by a cardiologist. Medications were reviewed for compliance with the ESC guidelines regarding drug category, type, and dosage. Results: The results showed that 42.3% of patients received treatment in compliance with the ESC guidelines, while 57.7% had non-compliance. The most common non-adherence was observed in the use of ACE/ARB, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), and Empa/Dapa drug combinations. The study found that 57% of patients were already being treated at Modarres Hospital, and treatment compliance was higher among these patients (60%), compared to those who referred to the hospital for the first time (30%). Conclusions: Although the HF treatment compliance rate at Shahid Modarres Hospital is high, it still requires improvement. A thorough examination of the underlying reasons for non-adherence to HF medication guidelines is needed, with the goal of identifying and addressing potential barriers to optimal treatment.
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Investigating the Relationship Between Liver and Heart Iron Overload Measured by T2 ⃰ Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Serum Ferritin Level, Liver Enzyme Ratio (Aspartate Aminotransferase / Alanine Aminotransferase) and Electrocardiography Findings in Patients with Thalassemia Major
(Brieflands, 2024-04-30) Shayann Mohammadi; Milad Jalilian; Forouzan Absalan; Fatemeh Maghsoudi; Zahra Samimi
Background: Cardiomyopathy caused by iron overload remains the leading cause of death in beta-thalassemia major patients. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between serum ferritin levels, the liver enzyme ratio [aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT)], and electrocardiography (ECG) findings with the amount of iron deposition in the liver and heart of thalassemia major patients, as measured by R2* magnetic resonance imaging (R2* MRI) and T2* MRI. The main approach and innovation of this study is to examine the ECG findings of patients with dominant thalassemia and evaluate them alongside advanced MRI and laboratory data, which have not been comprehensively analyzed before. Methods: A total of 108 thalassemia major patients who received blood transfusions for one consecutive year were included in this retrospective study. Data regarding R2* MRI and T2* MRI of the heart and liver, echocardiography, serum ferritin levels, and liver enzyme measurements were collected from patient records. The relationship between T2* MRI findings and other parameters was analyzed. Heart and liver T2* were classified into normal, mild, moderate, severe, and very severe iron overload categories. Results: Severe iron overload was observed in 22.2% of patients in the heart and 65.7% in the liver. Pearson's correlation coefficient did not indicate a significant relationship between serum ferritin levels and echocardiography findings across different patient groups (P > 0.05). However, when analyzing the relationship between ferritin levels and iron deposition in the liver and heart, regardless of the classification of iron overload levels, a significant inverse linear correlation was found between serum ferritin levels and liver MRI T2* (P < 0.001). Additionally, a statistically significant direct correlation was observed between ferritin levels and liver MRI R2* (P < 0.001). Conclusions: For a more accurate assessment of hemosiderosis in thalassemia patients, it is recommended to evaluate iron deposition in the liver and heart using MRI R2* and T2*. The complications of this disease are associated with underlying causes and risk factors, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and prevention.
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The Relationship Between the Prevalence of Depression Caused by Antiphospholipid Syndrome Abortion and Related Factors in Pregnant Women
(Brieflands, 2024-04-30) Ahmad Fakhri; Behnam Gholizadeh; Ehsan Moradi-Joo; Siamak Baghaei; Nahid Shahbazian; Mostafa Binandeh
Background: Psychological pathologies diagnosed during pregnancy are among the risk factors affecting adverse pregnancy outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the prevalence of depression caused by antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) abortion and related factors in pregnant women. Methods: This research is a descriptive-analytical epidemiological study. Its target population includes all patients with abortions due to APS who referred to medical centers in Ahvaz city during the academic year from October 2022 to February 2023. Forty women with a history of at least two successful births and no history of fetal death or recurrent miscarriage, similar to the studied samples, were analyzed as a control group. Two demographic questionnaires—Midwifery and Beck's Depression—were used, and the data were analyzed using SPSS24 software. Results: The linear regression test showed a significant relationship between increasing maternal age, pregnancy rate, gestational age, history of depression, and increased depression caused by abortion (P < 0.05). There was a significant relationship between higher maternal education, higher husband's education, wife's occupation, mother's employment, number of living children, history of abortions, increased family well-being, and decreased depression caused by abortion (P < 0.05). Conclusions: It is recommended to implement a new consultation-based midwifery care method in maternity centers. Additionally, by enhancing follow-up and referral systems, individuals suspected of having mood disorders after abortion can be identified and referred to specialized centers.
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The Relationship Between Happiness and Caring Behaviors in Nurses: A Descriptive-Analytical Study
(Brieflands, 2024-12-18) Seyed Ali Rasooli; Sima Babaei; Vajihe Atashi; Safoura Dorri
Background: Caring behaviors encompass the supportive actions undertaken by nurses to assist patients, with the primary aim of reducing the duration of illness. Enhanced happiness may positively influence these behaviors, which are essential for nurses in maintaining and promoting patient health. Objectives: This study investigates the factors affecting the happiness of Iranian nurses and examines whether increased happiness correlates with improved caring behaviors. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study employed random sampling to survey 220 nurses in Isfahan, Iran, in 2024. Data were collected through questionnaires evaluating demographics, happiness (measured by the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form), and caring behaviors. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients in SPSS V.23. Results: The Iranian nurses in this study demonstrated above-average happiness (mean score: 34.48 ± 5.82). Happiness showed a significant correlation with caring behaviors (P < 0.05) and was also significantly associated with gender, work experience, and income level. No significant associations were found between happiness and age, marital status, education, employment type, or department (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Higher levels of nurse happiness are associated with improved caring behaviors, suggesting that initiatives aimed at enhancing nurse happiness can lead to better quality of patient care. It is imperative for government and healthcare organizations to prioritize programs and policies that focus on increasing nurse satisfaction to improve healthcare outcomes.
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The Role of Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in Couples' Relationships: Grounded Theory
(Brieflands, 2024-12-18) Negin Baghaei; Hassan Zareei Mahmoodabadi; Zahra Naderi Nobandegani
Background: Interpersonal emotion regulation is a crucial skill that underpins the emotional dynamics in couples' relationships. In regulating interpersonal emotions, couples not only focus on their own emotions but also consider the emotions of their partner. Objectives: The study aimed to explore the role of interpersonal emotion regulation in couples' relationships. Methods: This qualitative study utilized a grounded theory strategy. Married women and men from Yazd (2021) who met the inclusion criteria participated in semi-structured interviews conducted through purposeful sampling until theoretical saturation was achieved. A total of 20 individuals (13 women and 7 men) were included in the study. Data were analyzed using MaxQDA 2020 software. Results: Collecting and coding the data with the Strauss and Corbin method, as open, axial, and selective coding, gave us 229 open codings, 32 axial codings, 7 selective codings, and one nuclear or core category under the title of safe attachment. The major categories included: Personal development, emotional safety, emotional self-awareness, empathic attunement, comprehensive support, comprehensive improvement of quality of life, and promotion of the spousal-safe base. A paradigm model was drawn from the components of the central phenomenon, causal conditions, contextual conditions, intervening conditions, strategies, and consequences. Conclusions: The specification of effective factors in the formation of interpersonal emotion regulation and the research paradigm model enables the accurate identification of strategies for interpersonal emotion regulation and their consequences in couple relationships, facilitating the progression of couples towards safe attachment. It is suggested that family counselors and therapists use these results to help couples.