JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: Endocannabinoid Levels in Female-sexed individuals with Diagnosed Depression: A
Systematic Review
Version: 3 Date: 11 Dec 2023
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the opportunity to review this systematic review. I have some feedback for the
authors to consider.
- In the introduction, the authors refer to MDD diagnostic criteria using the DSM-IV . The DSM-
V is the current version of the DSM. I wonder why the DSM-IV  is referenced. Please provide
an explanation.
- The authors refer to the HAD-D and the HADS but don't define either of these abbreviations
in their narrative. Are these the same tool? In Table 7, HAD-S and HADS are used but no HAD-
D. Please clarify.
- The authors should consider including articles from 2023.
- Did any of the studies include participants with co-morbid substance use disorders?
- The authors list that articles were "eligible for inclusion if they reported the results of original
research studies measuring blood or hair levels of endocannabinoids and n-acylethanolamines
in female-sexed individuals aged 18 years or older with depression (inclusive of mild,
moderate, major depression, antenatal depression, postnatal depression and post-traumatic stress
disorder)." Post-traumatic stress disorder is not a depressive disorder, and I wonder why it was
included.  Please explain.
- I like to see sample sizes from studies in the results section. This helps the reader understand
how generalizable the findings are from each study.
- Some of the content in the discussion section belongs in the results section ... e.g., the content
related to how eCBs was measured and and stored. The discussion section is lacking a discussion
about how the findings from this review compare to other reviews.  Are there any published
studies on eCB levels related to other psychiatric disorders? What about published studies on
eCB levels in neurological disorders?
- The conclusion is essentially a repeat of content presented in the discussion. What conclusions
can the authors make from this review? In the conclusion, they write, "This systematic review
provided a wide spectrum of results and insights into the potential role of the ECS in MDD.
" I would not consider a sample size of n=7 studies offering a wide spectrum of results. A
sample size of n=7 articles is small and limits what can be concluded from the findings. Once
sample sizes from each article are discussed, then the authors might have more ideas on what
the conclusions are. I believe that the conclusion needs a complete re-write with content focused
on what the authors conclude from the results of their systematic review of n=7 articles.
Title: Endocannabinoid Levels in Female-sexed individuals with Diagnosed Depression: A
Systematic Review
Version: 3 Date: 14 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
In this systematic review, the authors have done an extensive search of the literature to examine
if there are sex-differences in the role of the endocannabinoid system in the pathophysiology
of major depression. In their discussion of their finding, i.e., that there is no clear evidence
either way, they have identified several factors which could explain the discrepancies and have
made suggestions for future work. One factor which I wonder if worth considering in more
detail is that the diagnostic criteria used (e.g. DSM) were not designed to be used in females.
It is appreciated that they have included a limitation section in their manuscript. I am happy to
recommend moving forward with publication.
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Version: 2 Date: 14 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
Ref:  ID 22145064-4e30-4140-9182-ae8f60c9ffc2
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Journal: BMC Women's Health
General Comments:
• The reviewer acknowledges the importance of the topic.
• Ensure consistency between the abstract and the narrative.
• Clarify the sample size, eligibility criteria, type of questions used, and the software used in
the Methods section.
• Address the absence of regression or correlation-related results in the Results section.
• Highlight the limitations of a small sample size.
• Add recommendations and discuss clinical implications in the manuscript.
Specific Comments:
Abstract
55 Please replace via with using
61 You did not de-identify your WHO.
61 Please replace (p=0.02) with (P<0.05).
62 Please replace (p=0.02) with (P<0.05).
Background
88, 90, 93, 96 and the rest of the manuscript. The citations should follow the end of your
statements, not at the beginning of the new one.
130 you need to relate to the background
Make sure the information in your abstract and narrative are consistent.
Methods
149 what was the sample size. What was the eligibility criteria (e.g., inclusion and exclusion
criteria)?
156 what type of questions used? Open-ended, closed-ended, or both.
163 which software was used?
167 what is R? If regression, only 18 participants are not enough
Results
No regression or correlation related results were reported
Limitations
341 too small sample size
Recommendations
No recommendations were reported. There is no discussion of the clinical implications
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Version: 2 Date: 17 Sep 2023
Reviewer:  Ibrahim Elgendy
Reviewer's report:
Are the sample 65 (line 169) or 64 (line 171) or 66 (line 206)
The sample must include Muslims, so you have to send questionnaire to them.
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Version: 4 Date: 15 Jan 2024
Reviewer's report:
I have completed a detailed review of your manuscript and appreciate the effort you've put into
your research. I have specific comments and queries related to the methods and results sections:
Methods:
Line 178: I needed help locating the corresponding results if the Kruskal test was employed.
Please provide clarity on the outcomes of the Kruskal test.
Line 181: It would be helpful to explain what "R" refers to in this context. If it pertains to
regression, where can I find the related findings? Additionally, could you specify the statistical
program used for the analysis?
Results:
Lines 207-210, 247-248, 256-261: I observed that no results other than percentages were
presented in these sections. I am still determining the significance of the P values. Please provide
additional information or results to complement the presented percentages.
Line 263: The Fisher exact test results were reported, but the Kruskal test results are not
mentioned. Including these results would contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of
the findings.
Addressing these points will enhance the clarity and completeness of your manuscript. Your
attention to these details is appreciated, and I look forward to seeing the revisions.
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Version: 4 Date: 20 Jan 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the invitation to review the revised manuscript and for your diligent work
examining the knowledge among US CAPS of FGM/C. Your efforts in incorporating the
feedback provided during the review process have significantly strengthened the paper.
As offered by the authors, please provide in the Supplementary Material a discussion with
justification of the anticipated correct responses to the brief case vignettes. This may be useful
for reproducibility of the study if undertaken by investigators.
I hope that the authors follow through with further research such as mixed method study of CAPs
that may facilitate standardization of curriculum content in fellowship training (or continuing
professional development in other national settings).
Thank you once again for your valuable contribution to the field.
Title: Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: A Survey of Child Abuse Pediatricians
Version: 8 Date: 16 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the invitation to review the most recent revision of the manuscript. The authors
have supplied a justification of the anticipated responses to the case vignettes per my suggestion.
This provides clarity and may be useful for reproducibility of the study. I have no further
comments on this improved paper.
Once again, I thank the authors for this valuable contribution to the literature.
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 2 Date: 07 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
Dear editor i would like to thank you for your trust to allow me to revise this article
1-Regarding the title its correlates with the contents of the article.
2- There is alot of repeated informations in the introduction that can be replaced by amore
concentrated and nice methode of presentation.
3- The last paragraph in the methode (the statement of Plants cause Postpartum
hemorrhage.,how? and the article study the use of Plants in the managenent of Postpartum
hemorrhage).
4- In the study design (study done from may 2023 to January 2024)while in the abstract and
methods from may 2023 to December 2023).
5- The results very very weak there is only data analysis and many parameters had been added
without any explanation.
6- The discussion very very weak there is no explanation for the effect of these Plants, how
they acts, study for there pharmacological action, the article mentioned only the biological effect
without explanation how, or there relations to the parameters that had been mentioned like age,
education......
The discussion is purely data analysis.
7- Subsequently the conclusion is weak according to the mentioned above.
8- Lastly the references, there is alot of old references belonges to 1970, 1984, 1991,1997, 1999.
Even the article talks about the Folklore but the references very old.
My suggestion that the article should be greatly revised.
With my great appriciate.
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 2 Date: 15 Mar 2024
Reviewer:  Dina Akeel Salman
Reviewer's report:
yes  include your name in the report
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 2 Date: 21 Mar 2024
Reviewer:  Amenah Fadhil
Reviewer's report:
long articles needed to be concentrated and shortened the introduction, patient and methodes ,
and the discussion
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 7 Date: 16 Apr 2024
Reviewer:  Amenah Fadhil
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for your correction of the articles
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 7 Date: 23 Apr 2024
Reviewer:  Dina Akeel Salman
Reviewer's report:
thank you for correction
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 7 Date: 23 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
Dear editor i would like to thank you for your trust to allow me to revise this article
All the suggested tasks has been done. My suggestion that the article can be accepted. With my
great appriciate
Title: Understanding Maternal Ethnomedical Folklore in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional
study of herbal remedies for managing Postpartum hemorrhage, inducing Uterine contractions
and Abortion in Najjembe sub-county, Buikwe district
Version: 8 Date: 10 Jun 2024
Reviewer:  Fatima Mutasher Swadi
Reviewer's report:
Dear editor i would like to thank you for your trust to allow me to revise this article.
My suggestion that the article can be accepted.
With my great appriciate.
Title: Does timing of sexual debut following menarche among female youth in Uganda Matter?
A discrete time analysis.
Version: 1 Date: 30 Dec 2023
Reviewer:  Aveneni Mangombe
Reviewer's report:
GENERAL:
i) Consider replacing the term "young people" with "youth", throughout.
SPECIFIC
Abstract:
i) Background: On second sentence, consider separating direct effects  (e.g., STIs) of early sexual
debut from indirect effects (e.g. complications of pregnancy). Also consider removing AIDS
(not an STI).
ii) Results: On first sentence - not comfortable with the word "About"
iii) Conclusion: Very good conclusion
Main Document
Background
i) Cite the 2011 UNICEF Survey in first paragraph
ii) First sentence of Second paragraph: STIs and pregnancies are not sexual behaviours but rather
outcomes or effects
iii) Consider explaining the rationale behind the use of "menarche" as the time reference point
- the paper is silent on this, neither the literature review.
iv) Very good theoretical analysis but seems a bit long. Additionally, it could also be
strengthened by linking it with the hypothesis. Additionally, literature review need to touch on
the risk factors on sexual debut.
v) On methods, consider removing what the UDHS collect but focus more on how it fits most
to test the hypothesis
Measures of Outcome;
i) First sentence - "...sexual debut after menarche".
ii) Second last sentence - Right censoring very noble. However, remove the word "youth"
Results
i) Very good presentation and detailed.
ii) Tables  and figures very clear and linked to results and discussion.
Discussion
i) Well linked with literature and hypothesis. However, missed marital status as another
independent variable. Consider this if data is available or perhaps highlight it as a limitation.
Measures of explanatory variables:
i) This section need to consider marital status, which is also a key determinant to sexual
intercourse.
Statistical analysis:
i) Relevant and good choice of type of analysis.
Title: Does timing of sexual debut following menarche among female youth in Uganda Matter?
A discrete time analysis.
Version: 1 Date: 02 Jan 2024
Reviewer:  Marisen Mwale
Reviewer's report:
The paper considers a very critical area in Adolescent reproductive health; that of early sexual
debut among young  women with its implications on STIs and HIV, unwanted pregnancy as
well as early marriages. In terms of methodology and analysis, the approach exudes rigor and
robustness through use of survival analysis, the discrete time logit model and the decrement
lifetable. However I do believe some minor areas could improve the paper as follows:
Background
1.  In their background,  authors could align their argument  with the rationale to meet targets
for Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) for youth sexual reproductive health.
Discussion
I. In their discussion authors could include component girl agency and informed decision making
in explaining cause for education and delayed sexual debut
Title: Does timing of sexual debut following menarche among female youth in Uganda Matter?
A discrete time analysis.
Version: 1 Date: 09 Jan 2024
Reviewer's report:
Does timing of sexual debut following menarche among female youth in Uganda Matter? A
discrete time analysis.
General comments
A good study
Used Secondary data analysis
Ethical Issues did not arise as the team did not interact with participants
The article is well written
Specific Comments and questions
Why do you think rural girls had earlier debut than others?
a)  What do you think about the role of poverty
b) Redundancy
c) Wishing to get married to those first partners
Working and sexual debut
On page 6 you stated that working girls delayed debut yet in the conclusion on page 11, you state
that working youth were more unlikely to delay debut (These two statements are contradictory)
Wouldn’t you think that getting out of the house exposes the working girl more to the world
than the non-working? Secondly, don’t you think that their demands increase and yet the jobs
they do usually pay them little, so the temptation to supplement their income.
Limiting factor
This study does not disaggregate young and older youth. Hasn’t this have any effect on the
findings?
The study did not establish the actual age of debut?  Do they all lie in the  4.3 -4.4 years after
menarche?
How did you extract the data and what precautions did you take  to ensure accurate, high quality
data was extracted?
Recommendation
The finding in this study warrant a prospective study to tease out more information such as why
the difference in time to initiate debut?, investigate more the role of education in delaying debut.
And why such divergent regional differences?
Title: The Levels of Women's Awareness, Experience, Acceptability and Preference for Vaginal
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-sampling in Three Provinces of China: A Cross-sectional
Study
Version: 1 Date: 19 Jan 2024
Reviewer's report:
I would like to thank you for inviting me to review this manuscript. I read the article carefully.
While it is an interesting topic to review, some concerns lead me to recommend minor revisions
for this manuscript.
It is mandatory to mention the main purpose of the study in the abstract section.
The cross-sectional research cannot explore the causal relationship between study variables.
Therefore, I suggest to replace "prediction" with "association" or "relationship" in all parts of
the article.
Convenience samples never result in a statistically balanced selection of the population. This
leads to selection bias. I suggest mentioning this issue in the limitations section.
Title: The Levels of Women's Awareness, Experience, Acceptability and Preference for Vaginal
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-sampling in Three Provinces of China: A Cross-sectional
Study
Version: 3 Date: 09 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
The authors took the reviewers' suggestions into account and thus improved the quality of their
manuscript.
The changes are sufficient to warant the publication of the manuscript.
Title: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) patient information-seeking behavior: a
qualitative study
Version: 2 Date: 07 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript , which falls within the aim of this Journal.
In my honest opinion, the topic is interesting enough to attract the readers' attention.
Nevertheless, authors should clarify some point and improve the discussion citing relevant and
novel key articles about the topic.
Authors should consider the following recommendations:
- Manuscript should be further revised by a native English speaker.
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria should be better clarified.
- The authors have not adequately highlighted the strengths and limitations of their study. I
suggest clarifying these points.
- What are the actual clinical implications of this study? it is important to report the results
obtained by the authors in the context of clinical practice and to adequately highlight what
contribution this study adds to the literature already existing on the topic and to future study
perspectives.
- The authors should enrich the discussion by referring to the role of supplementation with
inositols and their importance in assisted human reproduction. (Refer to PMID: 37798243).
Title: Uncertainty affects cancer-related fatigue among breast cancer women undergoing
peripherally inserted central catheter chemotherapy: The chain mediating role of psychological
resilience and self-care
Version: 0 Date: 29 Feb 2024
Reviewer's report:
Abstract
-Do not use abbreviations in the abstract
-Conclusion:  must be completed based on the main results and recommendation
- The research setting should be specified in the method section
Introduction
-It is unclear why the main problem and question of this research was created  in base of the
correlation between uncertainty, resilience, self-care, and CRF in BC  patients undergoing PICC
chemotherapy ?  It must be justified and lack of  literature is not a logical reason for the research.
Methods
2.2 Ethical statement and data collection
- Data collection should be separated from the ethical statement. Research questionnaire is
removed from this section.
Title: Uncertainty affects cancer-related fatigue among breast cancer women undergoing
peripherally inserted central catheter chemotherapy: The chain mediating role of psychological
resilience and self-care
Version: 0 Date: 04 Mar 2024
Reviewer:  Majid Yousefi Afrashteh
Reviewer's report:
Greetings and Regards
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this manuscript. The subject of the article is
relatively good. But in my opinion, the statistical analysis and the introduction have weaknesses.
Below I have mentioned some important issues.
It is necessary to add a theoretical model for the coherence of the introduction. Now the variables
are introduced sporadically.
The method of determining the sample size and sampling method is ambiguous. It is necessary
to add more details about this. The method of determining the sample size is not correct. The
authors have considered one of the tools. However, it is necessary to cite a reliable source.
In Table 1, it is better to delete above 60 and write 60 to 70 years instead. It is more respectful
of the elderly.
When there is a mediating variable in the model, it is better to use software such as Lisrel, Amos
or R. In this way, we will have access to the appropriate indicators. Now, there is no indication
of the fit of the model as a whole.
The discussion and conclusion are written in a confusing manner due to the lack of a theoretical
model. With the addition of a suitable theoretical model, in addition to the introduction, the
discussion and conclusion will be improved.
Title: Effect of different treatment modalities on the prognosis of stage IV epithelial ovarian
cancer: analysis of the SEER database
Version: 1 Date: 23 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled " Effect of different treatment modalities on the
prognosis of stage IV epithelial ovarian cancer: analysis of the SEER database”, topic interesting
enough to attract readers' attention.
Authors should clarify some point and improve the discussion citing relevant and novel key
articles about the topic:
- I suggest a round of language revision, in order to correct few typos and improve readability.
- Considering topic and results if this study, it would be interesting to add few lines about
current evidence on the role of various surgical procedures in cytoreduction surgery for advanced
ovarian cancers.  I would be glad if the authors discuss this important point, referring to PMID:
32779050
- Considering topic and results of this study, I suggest considering current evidence about the role
of lymphadenectomy in advanced ovarian cancer, considering the advantages and limitations of
this procedure. I would be glad if the authors discuss this important point, referring to PMID:
32036457
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: Effect of different treatment modalities on the prognosis of stage IV epithelial ovarian
cancer: analysis of the SEER database
Version: 1 Date: 28 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for this paper. I have several comments.
The question to be answered needs to be clearly defined and the sample chosen appropriately.
You have quoted several studies that show a benefit of pelvic and abdominal radiation
particularly with clear cell ca.
If the premise is that there is a benefit to radiation for lung mets it may be worth redesigning the
study to look at those cases only. There should be some comment re limitations and the effect
of small sample size.