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

Antidiarrheal Effects of <i>Sophora alopecuroides</i> L. Var. Alopecuroides Seeds and Matrine in a Mouse Model of Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea
(Brieflands, 2026-11-30)
Saeed Kianbakht
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Hasan Fallah huseini
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Mojtaba Ziaee
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Saeed Kianbakht [0000-0002-2086-248X]
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Hasan Fallah huseini [0000-0002-3192-6012]
Background: Sophora alopecuroides L. var. alopecuroides (SAA) seeds have long been used in Persian medicine to treat diarrhea, although their pharmacological activity has not been adequately validated. Objectives: This study investigated the antidiarrheal effects of a hydroalcoholic SAA seed extract, its alkaloid-rich fraction, and matrine, the principal quinolizidine alkaloid, in a mouse model of castor oil-induced diarrhea. Methods: A total of 110 male Swiss albino mice were randomly assigned to receive the SAA seed extract, alkaloid-rich fraction, matrine, loperamide, or saline before castor oil administration. Antidiarrheal activity was assessed over 4 h by measuring latency to diarrhea, number of wet fecal pellets, wet fecal weight (mg), and total fecal pellet number (including wet and dry pellets). The alkaloid-rich fraction was chemically characterized using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (MS, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC)–MS). Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s multiple-comparison test. Results: The SAA seed extract, alkaloid-rich fraction, and matrine improved diarrheal outcomes compared with saline-treated controls. Effects were statistically significant (Tukey-adjusted P < 0.05) for all treatment-dose combinations, except for total fecal pellet number at the lowest matrine dose (5 mg/kg; adjusted P = 0.169). At 300 mg/kg, the SAA seed extract significantly reduced total fecal pellet number and wet fecal number relative to saline controls and prolonged the latency to diarrhea. Comparisons with loperamide varied according to preparation, dose, and endpoint; therefore, the present findings do not establish equivalent efficacy, noninferiority, or comparable pharmacological potency. Conclusions: Under the conditions of the castor oil–induced diarrhea model, the SAA seed extract, its alkaloid-enriched fraction, and matrine exhibited antidiarrheal activity relative to saline. These findings support further investigation of the SAA seed extract and matrine; however, the relative contributions of individual alkaloids, the underlying mechanisms, safety, and translational relevance require further study.
Nanoencapsulation of Thyme Essential Oil by Electrospinning and Evaluation of Its Antimicrobial Properties Against Antibiotic-resistant <i>Salmonella typhimurium</i>
(Brieflands, 2026-10-31)
Gholamreza Haghighi
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Hasan Ghorbani Ghozhdi
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Laleh Shahraki Mojahed
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Saeide Saeidi
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Zahra Bigomi
Background: Controlling Salmonella in poultry is a public health priority. Essential oils have attracted interest as natural food preservatives because of their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Objectives: This study aimed to nanoencapsulate thyme essential oil using electrospinning and to characterize the resulting nanofibers and their antibacterial properties. Methods: Nanofibers containing different percentages of essential oil were prepared, and their physicochemical and antimicrobial properties were investigated. Results: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to evaluate molecular interactions in zein-acetic acid nanofibers containing thyme essential oil. The broad band at 3200 - 3400 cm-1, corresponding to O-H and N-H stretching vibrations, increased in intensity and broadened after the addition of essential oil, indicating the formation of hydrogen bonds between the phenolic compounds in the essential oil and zein. The characteristic amide I and amide II bands, at approximately 1650 cm-1 and 1540 cm-1, respectively, remained largely unchanged, indicating that the zein protein structure remained stable during electrospinning. Increased band intensity in the 1000 - 1250 cm-1 region, corresponding to C-O vibrations, confirmed the presence of essential oil in the fiber matrix. Conclusions: The fibrous nanoparticles exhibited good antimicrobial properties and could be used as food coatings.
Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Findings in Patients with Non-Traumatic Loss of Consciousness Referring to the Emergency Department of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31)
Babak Choobi Anzali
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Hanieh Dadvand
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Maryam Rasool
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Maryam Rasool [0000-0002-9365-0269]
Background: Rapid identification of the underlying causes of non-traumatic loss of consciousness in the emergency department is critical because prompt diagnosis and timely intervention significantly improve clinical outcomes. Objectives: To address the paucity of regional data from West Azerbaijan Province, this study aimed to investigate the frequency of causes of NT-LOC and their associated clinical outcomes among patients presenting to the ED at Imam Khomeini Referral Hospital in Urmia, Iran, during 2022 - 2024. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study evaluated all patients with NT-LOC admitted to the ED of Imam Khomeini Hospital using a census sampling method. Demographic and clinical data—including age, sex, consciousness level score, length of stay, blood pressure, pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature, and final clinical outcome (survival/mortality)—were extracted from medical records using a researcher-designed checklist. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and appropriate analytical tests in SPSS. Results: A total of 1030 patients met the inclusion criteria, including 559 (54.3%) males and 471 (45.7%) females, with a mean age of 71 years. The mean consciousness level score was 2.32 ± 1.01, and the mean LOS was 11 days. The most common etiology of NT-LOC was cerebrovascular accidents, which accounted for 34.8% of cases. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 20.8%. A statistically significant association was observed between the final clinical outcome and pulse rate, body temperature, and SpO2 levels (P < 0.05); however, no significant association was found with baseline blood pressure (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Cerebrovascular accidents are the leading cause of non-traumatic altered consciousness at our center and are associated with a substantial mortality rate. Because key vital signs—specifically pulse rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation—are significantly associated with patient outcomes, prioritizing these parameters during initial triage and clinical assessment can facilitate faster decision-making and optimize the management of patients with NT-LOC in emergency settings.
Relationship Between Nurses’ Ethical Sensitivity and the Perceived Necessity of Observing Patients’ Rights in Intensive Care Units of Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31)
Hamidreza Mehryar
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Hooman Vahedi
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Hamid Vahedi
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Narges Alizadeh
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Sahar Paryab
Background: Intensive care units (ICUs) present numerous ethical challenges because of patients’ critical conditions and the complexity of clinical decision-making. Nurses’ ethical sensitivity, defined as the ability to recognize ethical values, issues, and conflicts, may play an important role in promoting ethical care and respecting patients’ rights. Objectives: This study aimed to determine nurses’ ethical sensitivity and their perceived necessity of respecting patients’ rights in the intensive care units (ICUs) of Shahroud University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive correlational study used census sampling among nurses working in the intensive care units (ICUs) of Shahroud University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Ethical Sensitivity Questionnaire developed by Lützén et al., and the Patient Rights Necessity Questionnaire developed by Parsapoor et al. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18 and appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results: A total of 104 nurses participated in the study; 65.4% were women, and 63.5% were married. The participants’ mean age and work experience were 34.49 ± 8.63 and 10.28 ± 8.40 years, respectively. The mean overall ethical sensitivity score was 77.68 ± 10.20, and 69.2% of nurses had high ethical sensitivity. Ethical sensitivity was significantly associated with marital status (P = 0.017), educational level (P = 0.001), employment status (P = 0.001), age (P = 0.008), and workplace (P = 0.050). The mean overall score for the perceived necessity of observing patients’ rights was 95.63 ± 19.89, and 86.5% of participants rated it as good or excellent. The highest mean score was for patients’ right to access information about their illness (62.89 ± 14.75), whereas the lowest was for the existence of a patient complaint-handling system (4.19 ± 1.59). The perceived necessity of observing patients’ rights was significantly associated only with workplace (P = 0.023). Conclusions: ICU nurses demonstrated high ethical sensitivity and favorable perceptions of the need to respect patients’ rights. However, lower scores for professional knowledge and patient complaint-handling systems indicate a need to strengthen professional ethics education, patient rights training, and accountability mechanisms. Creating a supportive work environment and implementing continuing education programs may improve ethical nursing care and service quality.
Lived Experiences of Individuals After Orchiectomy: A Content Analysis
(Brieflands, 2026-12-31)
Hossein Shahdadi
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Mozhgan Rahnama
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Abdolghani Abdollahimohammad
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Hajar Noori Sanchooli
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Abdolbaset Rigimotlagh
Background: Understanding the experiences of individuals who have undergone orchiectomy is crucial for healthcare providers to support them during treatment and recovery. Objectives: This study used content analysis to explore the experiences of individuals who had undergone orchiectomy. Methods: This qualitative study used conventional content analysis. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 11 individuals who had undergone orchiectomy. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, and the analysis followed the method described by Graneheim and Lundman. Rigor, trustworthiness, and ethical considerations were addressed, including procedures for identifying and referring participants who disclosed severe distress during interviews. Results: Two main categories and eight subcategories were identified: experiencing crises (shock and event impact, physical challenges, sexual and reproductive system concerns, emotional and masculine identity loss, and social stigma) and coping and adaptation (perceived life limitations, behavioral adaptations, and support systems). Seven participants had undergone bilateral orchiectomy, and four had undergone unilateral orchiectomy. Clinical details, such as the indication for surgery, testosterone replacement, prosthesis use, and fertility counseling, were not systematically collected. Conclusions: Individuals who had undergone orchiectomy experienced shock and physical and functional changes in the sexual and reproductive system, particularly among those who had undergone bilateral surgery. These changes were interrelated with emotional and masculine identity loss, as well as social stigma. Single participants described marriage as unattainable. Spousal and social support were described as central to coping; therefore, further evaluation of spouse and family education programs may be beneficial. The well-being of individuals after orchiectomy should be enhanced by addressing their physical, psychological, and emotional needs.