Reviewer’ s report
Title: Association between type 1 diabetes and female sexual dysfunction
Version: 2Date: 03 Mar 2020
Reviewer: Lúcia Alves Silva Lara
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript titled "Association between type 1 diabetes and female sexual dysfunction" is
much better and it is almost ready to be published. I have only a few other suggestions regardingthis manuscript Provide limitations for this studyThe "conclusion" is not adequate. Authors shouldpay attention to the concept of conclusion from https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185935: "the conclusion is intended to help the reader understand why your research should matterto them after they have finished reading the paper. A conclusion is not merely a summary of yourpoints or a re-statement of your research problem but a synthesis of key points…".
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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YesDoes the work include the necessary controls?
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Yes
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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YesAre you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an
additional statistical review?If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require furtherassessment in your comments to the editors.
Not relevant to this manuscriptQuality of written English
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Acceptable
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