JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: The association between violence against women and chronic pain: A systematic review
and meta-analysis
Version: 1 Date: 20 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the opportunity to review this manuscript. English is not my firts language, so I
do apologize for any erros that might appear in the text.
The subject is very relevant to the field of violence against women and the health sector. The
paper is well written, the aim of the study is clearly stated and the methodology is appropriated to
achieve them. I have some minor suggestion/queries to improve the quality of the paper towards
publication.
- The authors use the term "violence against women"to state the problem in the introduction, as
well as included as a keyword. It caught my attention that the author did not use this descriptor
in the search strategy, even thought it is relevant and very used in the literature. I suggest that
the author explain in the methods their choice for not including "violence against women"in the
search strategy.
- What criteria the authors used to choose the databases to perform the search? I suggest to
include this explanation in the methods as well.
- On page 7, the authors state that 16 papers were excluded due to lack of some important data.
Which data? I suggest specifying this exclusion criteria, as it is not clear in the text.
- On page 7, the author affirm that all adult types of abuse are represented, which is not clear to
the reader of which types they are referring to. For example, financial violence is a recognized
form of violence against women in the literature, although it is not mentioned by the authors. I
suggest the revision of these sort of affirmation and, perhaps, to temper language.
- I suggest not to star the phrase with the number of % and not to have too short sentences as
paragraphs, i.e. in the introduction.
- At last, it is important to highlight as a limitation of the study that the chosen search strategy
and inclusion criteria (i.e. language)  might exclude from the analysis the papers from the global
south that also addresses the problem being studied.
Title: The association between violence against women and chronic pain: A systematic review
and meta-analysis
Version: 6 Date: 09 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
PEER REVIEWER ASSESSMENTS:
OBJECTIVE - Full research articles: is there a clear objective that addresses one or several
testable research questions? (Brief or other article types: is there a clear objective?)
Yes - there is a clear objective
DESIGN - Is the current approach (including controls and analysis protocols) appropriate for
the objective?
Yes - the approach is appropriate
EXECUTION - Are the experiments and analyses performed with sufficient technical rigor to
allow confidence in the results?
Yes - experiments and analyses were performed appropriately
STATISTICS - Is the use of statistics in the manuscript appropriate?
Yes - appropriate statistical analyses have been used in the study
INTERPRETATION - Is the current interpretation/discussion of the results reasonable and not
overstated?
Yes - the author's interpretation is reasonable
OVERALL MANUSCRIPT POTENTIAL - Has the author addressed your concerns sufficiently
for you to now recommend the work as a technically sound contribution? If not, can further
revisions be made to make the work technically sound?
Yes - current version is technically sound
PEER REVIEWER COMMENTS:
GENERAL COMMENTS: Thank you for the opportunity to review the revised manuscript,
“The association between violence against women and chronic pain: A systematic review and
meta-analysis.” The authors did an excellent job responding to my previous feedback and the
manuscript is much improved.
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS/SUGGESTIONS:
I have just a few minor suggestions to address before publication:
-Abstract: I suggest changing “showed increased odds of developing chronic pain” to “showed
2 times greater odds of developing chronic pain”.
-Pg. 2, the United Nations quote should be “any act of gender-based violence” instead of “any
act gender-based violence”
-Pg. 5, first line under the Criteria for Selection of Studies section, change “It included studies
on” to “Studies were included if they met the following criteria:”
-Pg. 6, The Joanna Briggs Institute now goes by JBI. I suggest changing this or at the very least
correct the spelling for Joanna.
Title: The association between violence against women and chronic pain: A systematic review
and meta-analysis
Version: 6 Date: 14 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
PEER REVIEWER ASSESSMENTS:
OBJECTIVE - Full research articles: is there a clear objective that addresses one or several
testable research questions? (Brief or other article types: is there a clear objective?)
Yes - there is a clear objective
DESIGN - Is the current approach (including controls and analysis protocols) appropriate for
the objective?
Yes - the approach is appropriate
EXECUTION - Are the experiments and analyses performed with sufficient technical rigor to
allow confidence in the results?
Yes - experiments and analyses were performed appropriately
STATISTICS - Is the use of statistics in the manuscript appropriate?
Yes - appropriate statistical analyses have been used in the study
INTERPRETATION - Is the current interpretation/discussion of the results reasonable and not
overstated?
Yes - the author's interpretation is reasonable
OVERALL MANUSCRIPT POTENTIAL - Has the author addressed your concerns sufficiently
for you to now recommend the work as a technically sound contribution? If not, can further
revisions be made to make the work technically sound?
Yes - current version is technically sound
PEER REVIEWER COMMENTS:
GENERAL COMMENTS: Thanks to the authors for their revisions, I'm happy now that the
paper reads a lot more clearly than before and the argument they make is clear and to the point.
As such I feel this paper is suitable for publication.
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS/SUGGESTIONS:
Some minor points for the authors to consider. In the limitations section some of the limits are
slightly oddly phrased e.g.: "some aspects, such as the etiology and the cause-effect relationship,
are not yet clear in the literature. Moreover, there isn’t total agreement on the specific painful
diagnosis that can be studied together" Essentially these are three limitations: i) That not
considered/adjusted for other possible causes in the meta-analysis, ii) few longitudinal studies,
as such direction of association is unclear in the majority of studies, iii) put all types of pain
together, and this may not be correct. So reflecting more on what this study's limitations are,
rather than the field in general. This is a minor issue and the authors can correct without re-
sending to reviewers.
Title: Survival benefits of postoperative radiotherapy in patients with cT1-2N1M0 breast cancer
after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A SEER-Based population study
Version: 0 Date: 11 Mar 2024
Reviewer:  Felipe Andrés Luz
Reviewer's report:
The authors carried out an interesting, well-designed, and well-described study. I raise some
relevant points:
1. In the Abstract, it is best to describe that there was a benefit in patients with cancer located
in the right breast, so as not to generate doubts about the above.
2. Reference citations are not included in the Introduction.
3. Regarding the methodology, I believe it is the main point. How did the authors check the
proportionality of the risks? Perform Schoenfeld residual analysis and show the graphs. Also,
in many figures, it is possible to observe that the curves cross several times over time. Time-
dependent Cox analyses or Restricted Mean Survival Time for Survival Analysis are essential
for such cases.
4. Regarding Figure 1, there are grammatical errors (Famale), and the flowchart is not adequate.
See other studies and the STROBE guidelines to improve the way of reporting inclusion and
exclusion, as well as other points.
5. Since many variables are not significant even in univariate analysis, I suggest that authors
do not exclude patients based on these criteria to include more patients in the analyses and test
whether the results are maintained.
6. In figures and tables, always describe in captions the meaning of abbreviations and acronyms.
Also, describe unit of time (months).
7. Lastly, there are many grammatical errors and long paragraphs.
Title: Survival benefits of postoperative radiotherapy in patients with cT1-2N1M0 breast cancer
after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A SEER-Based population study
Version: 3 Date: 23 Apr 2024
Reviewer:  Felipe Andrés Luz
Reviewer's report:
In my view, the author(s) made significant corrections. After the corrections, some questions
arose:
1. The objective of PSM is precisely (to try) to eliminate the effect of confounding variables.
Therefore, it is not a problem that there is a difference before and after PSM. Therefore, the
sentence "Typically, theoretically, the results of multivariable Cox analysis should be consistent
with those of PSM. However, when we set the P value to less than 0.05, the results were not as
expected." is not completely correct. What I suggest to the author(s) is to make the pairing only
considering actual confounding variables. A confounding variable is only one that influences
both the outcome and the exposure/interest variable, which in this case is RT. Visualize the
relationship of the variables, among themselves and with the outcome variable, using directed
acyclic graphs (DAGs), at least mentally.
2. Regarding the phrase "Despite our sample size being considerable, the occurrence of death
events may still be insufficient", the author(s) must address statistical power as a limitation in the
Discussion. Again, that's why I ask again (point 5 of my previous consideration): wouldn't the
exclusion criteria be too restrictive, to the point of harming power? For example, many unknown
variables may not impact the proposed analyses (perhaps in other experimental designs, but not
in this specific one). I therefore suggest that you reevaluate this. I apologize if it was unclear
that I intended to deal with the exclusion criteria, not PSM.
3. Still on the differences in PSM and Cox regression, one possibility is precisely the violation
of the proportionality of risks. Therefore, I suggest that authors adapt the manuscript to only
one methodology: whatever is indicated for their data. Regarding proportionality, see if there
is a need to include certain variables, if some categories (within the same variable) could be
aggregated, etc., and, if there is still a break in proportionality, use only RMST or time-dependent
Cox.
Title: Relationship between increased maternal serum free human chorionic gonadotropin levels
in the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
Version: 1 Date: 09 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
In the retrospective cohort controlled designed epidemiological study conducted by Chen et
al., serum free human chorionic gonadotropin levels obtained for second trimester screening
purposes of a total of 24001 pregnant women from Hangzhou Women's Hospital between 2018
and 2020 were examined.
1978 women in the elevated maternal serum free #-hCG group (free #-hCG # 2.50 multiples of
the median, MoM) and 20,767 women in the normal group (0.25 MoM # free #-hCG < 2.50
MoM) from a total of 22,745 singleton pregnancies were compared.
The risks of polyhydramnios, preeclampsia, and hyperlipidemia, were increased in women with
elevated free #-hCG levels. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and female infants were also
likely to happen. Additionally, there was an association between elevated AFP and free #-hCG
levels in second-trimester.
According to these data, should low-dose aspirin be recommended to pregnant women,
especially those at risk of preeclampsia?
Is the birth weight of pregnant women who develop polyhydramnios over 3800 g? How would
you explain fetal IUGR and female infants were also likely to happen in the population with
free #-hCG # 2.50 multiples of the median?
Although this issue has been studied before, contradictory results have been found, and
researchers have felt the need to examine this issue in a very large population. Therefore, it is
appropriate to publish it.
Title: Relationship between increased maternal serum free human chorionic gonadotropin levels
in the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
Version: 1 Date: 17 Mar 2024
Reviewer:  Youhei Tsunoda
Reviewer's report:
I appreciate the opportunity to review your manuscript. I have reviewed your manuscript. And,
I have some questions about this study.
The results of this study suggest that elevated maternal serum #hCG levels (>2.5 MoM) may
be associated with placenta-related diseases such as preeclampsia and IUGR. One limitation
of this study is the lack of clarity regarding the mechanism through which high #hCG levels
may be linked to placenta-related diseases, as the study did not present any data on placental
pathology findings.
#  Why was the measurement of serum beta-hCG limited in this study to the period between 15
weeks and 20 weeks and 6 days of gestation?
# Among the 19 cases of polyhydramnios, were there any instances where the cause was
identified, such as diaphragmatic hernia or gastrointestinal malformation?
# How many of the IUGR cases were complicated by abnormal umbilical artery diastolic blood
flow? In particular, IUGR complicated by abnormal umbilical artery diastolic blood flow is a
finding suggestive of placental dysfunction. If high maternal serum #hCG levels are associated
with placenta-related disease, does this not suggest that the higher the maternal serum #hCG,
the more severe the IUGR?
# If you are evaluating placental pathology in cases of high maternal serum beta-hCG, did
you observe any villous changes such as avascular villi, villous accelerated maturation, or
chorangiosis?
Title: Relationship between increased maternal serum free human chorionic gonadotropin levels
in the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
Version: 4 Date: 07 Apr 2024
Reviewer:  Youhei Tsunoda
Reviewer's report:
The revised paper is clearer and, in my opinion, worthy of publication. Further study is
needed to determine why #-hCG levels were elevated in placenta-associated complications and
polyhydramnios.
Title: Relationship between increased maternal serum free human chorionic gonadotropin levels
in the second trimester and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
Version: 4 Date: 09 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
In the study of Yiming Chen et al. on the second trimester maternal serum free human chorionic
gonadotropin and adverse pregnancy outcomes:
-The information in the background should have been included in the methodology,
- IUGR rather than fetal IUGR,
-just polyhydramnios instead of fetal polyhydramnios ,
-Diagnostic and exclusion criteria are enough, it is unnecessary to use diagnostic criteria once
again.
-Exclusion criteria are as follows; reference number unnecessary,
-IUGR is also a placenta-related risk factor? Is it a result, not a risk factor?
Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and Cancerous Cervical
Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized Comprehensive
Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design
Version: 3 Date: 26 Feb 2024
Reviewer's report:
I don't have any particular comments on this paper. It is done by respecting all the rules
fixed for such a statistical  study and collecting work. The discovery of the magnitude of
precancerous lesions and their determinants among HIV positive women is  extremely important
for interventional input.
Authors are advised to do the following:
1. Background: It is good to define the research question and the need to undertake this particular
work.
2. Discussion: In this section, the authors tried to interpret the findings of the study against
other similar works done locally, nationally, and at the international level. However, apart from
comparing your study with other findings, you are expected to provide logical, biologically
plausible, and objective-based explanations for disparities
3. The conclusion part of the paper should bear on the implications of the study findings and
pinpoint the way forward.
Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and Cancerous Cervical
Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized Comprehensive
Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design
Version: 3 Date: 29 Feb 2024
Reviewer's report:
I read the Manuscript titled “Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and
Cancerous Cervical Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized
Comprehensive Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design” which
falls within the aim of the Journal.
Although the manuscript can be considered already of good quality, I would suggest following
recommendations:
- I suggest a round of language revision, in order to correct few typos and improve readability.
- Considering results of this study, I suggest that authors to add references about recent evidence
of the persistence of HPV infections and factors related. I would be glad if the authors discuss
this important point, referring to PMID: 37401466 and 37747763.
Because of these reasons, the article should be revised and completed. Considering all these
points, I think it could be of interest to the readers and, in my opinion, it deserves the priority
to be published after minor revisions.
Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and Cancerous Cervical
Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized Comprehensive
Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design
Version: 3 Date: 02 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript titled “Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and
Cancerous Cervical Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized
Comprehensive Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design”, can be
considered interesting of good quality.
- I suggest correct few typos and a language revision.
- Authors should consider recent evidence about HPV-related lower genital tract lesions,
considering the potential role of ant-HPV vaccination and results of this study. I would be glad
if the authors discuss this important point, referring to PMID: 37978580
- I suggest reading and add recent evidence about the importance of adequate management in
patient cohort analyzed in this study, with the aim to improve prognosis and the possibility
of tailored management considering results of this study. I suggest authors to read and
insert in references the following article: Tullio Golia D'Augè, Andrea Giannini,  Giorgio
Bogani,  Camilla Di Dio,  Antonio Simone Laganà,  Violante Di Donato,  Maria Giovanna
Salerno,  Donatella Caserta,  Vito Chiantera,  Enrico Vizza,  Ludovico Muzii,  Ottavia D’Oria.
Prevention, Screening, Treatment and Follow-Up of Gynecological Cancers: State of Art and
Future Perspectives. Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2023, 50(8), 160. https://doi.org/10.31083/
j.ceog5008160.
Considering these minor revisions and after the improving these points, the manuscript could
have the priority to be published.
Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Precancerous and Cancerous Cervical
Lesions among HIV-Infected Women in University of Gondar Specialized Comprehensive
Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design
Version: 8 Date: 21 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
The quality of the manuscript has improved thanks to the changes made. I think it could be of
interest to the readers and, in my opinion, it deserves the priority to be published.
Title: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Women with Advanced Pelvic
Organ Prolapse in Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Study
Version: 0 Date: 29 Dec 2023
Reviewer:  Abreha Tsegay
Reviewer's report:
-the manuscript needs grammar editing, for instance, Times News Romans, Calibri
- please use correct terminologies plus write them clearly to transfer clear information to the
reader so that readers will understand easily.
i.e. DEPRESSION VS DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
depression is a symptom does not mean Depressive disorder or depressive symptom
-regarding recommendation, do you think your research has an advantage  to policymakers with
this  sample size again is it useful for a cross-sectional study to  determine the cause and effect
of POP with Depression; let  it be a clear recommendation to psychiatrists  and Gynecologists
Title: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Women with Advanced Pelvic
Organ Prolapse in Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Study
Version: 0 Date: 26 Feb 2024
Reviewer's report:
Title of the paper: - Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Women with
Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Northwest Ethiopia
Thank you for inviting me to review this manuscript. It's an unseen area.
Please see my comments as follows:
Review Comment
General comment
English and grammar throughout need review and revision. Please edit, summarize, and/or
shorten your manuscript because it has too many repetitions and unnecessary information was
included. Furthermore, please stick to the BMC Women's Health guideline
1.  Abstract Part: -
Background: -please indicate the gap! Why this study was needed
Please summarize: -your word count is more than 350, which is not in line with BMC Women's
Health guideline
2.  Keywords: Please use your keywords from MeSH.
3.   Introduction part: - please summarize, and be specific to your objective and title. For E.g. I
couldn’t see any importance of paragraphs 6,7, and 8. ------it can be removed
4.  Method Section:
The operational definition is not clear it looks like the definition of terms. So, you can mention
it in the background part. Please revise it again
5.  Result: - please summarize, remove large paragraphs, and
table 3: -footnote for p-value (**/***)
6.  Discussion: - The discussion section had good comparisons to other studies but at times lost
justifications for the argument and recommendations for future practice.
7.  Limitation: - About the sampling technique because you used a probability sampling
technique