JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 2 Date: 15 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript delves into a poignant and under-researched area, examining the intricate life
experiences of Chinese women who have embarked on late-life remarriage. The study holds
significant relevance for the field and is commendably well-articulated, with a clear structure
that enhances readability. However, the manuscript's depth of analysis is undermined by the
absence of a robust theoretical framework, which is a notable limitation.
Specific Comments and Suggestions:
1. Theoretical Framework:
- The manuscript would significantly benefit from the integration of a theoretical framework to
anchor and enrich the analysis. The current lack of such a framework results in a fragmented
presentation of data that lacks a cohesive central argument.
- I warmly suggest that the authors consider theories that could provide a deeper understanding of
their findings. For instance, Yan Yunxiang’s theory of new familism, feminist theories, and the
care work perspective could offer valuable insights. These suggestions are offered as a reference
to guide the authors in strengthening their theoretical approach.
2. Methodology Citation:
- On page 6, Method, lines 106-108, it is recommended that the authors include additional
citations to bolster the discussion on phenomenological research. Specifically, further citations
supporting the use of Colaizzi's method would be beneficial, given its prominence in the article.
3. Data Analysis:
- The Results section, spanning pages 9-17, is noted for its descriptive nature. While the authors
provide a wealth of participant quotes, there is a clear need for deeper analytical engagement.
The qualitative data requires more synthesis and interpretation to transcend mere reporting.
- A more rigorous theoretical underpinning would add the necessary depth and cohesion to the
data presentation. For example, on page 10 (case 8, lines 193-196), and case 16 (lines 198-204),
what is the authors’ analysis or interpretation of these cases? This question is extended to other
instances, such as case 2 on page 11 (lines 215-218), and subsequent cases throughout pages
12-17, where the authors list participant quotes that await a deeper level of analysis.
4. Discussion Section:
- The discussion section has the potential to be more impactful with the application of theoretical
perspectives that connect the findings to broader social structures, prompting a deeper reflection
on the study’s implications. The section appears somewhat repetitive, and it would benefit from
a clearer indication of the authors’ novel contributions to the literature.
Final Verdict:
Revise and Resubmit
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 3 Date: 08 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
It is evident that the author has taken the reviewers’ suggestions seriously and has made a
concerted effort to enhance the manuscript. The revisions appear to have improved the overall
quality of the paper, and the engagement with the feedback is commendable.
However, I would like to suggest that the author make a further effort to integrate the theoretical
concepts more closely with the interpretation of quotes in the findings section. It is important
that the theoretical framework is not merely an afterthought but is woven into the fabric of the
analysis. Theoretical concepts should be used to shed light on the empirical data and vice versa,
creating a cohesive and compelling narrative. I encourage the author to revisit the findings and
ensure that the quotes are not only illustrative but also analytically robust, with clear connections
to the theoretical underpinnings of the study. This will strengthen the argument and provide a
more profound understanding of the research topic.
I believe that with this additional refinement, the manuscript will be in an even stronger position
for publication.
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 3 Date: 14 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
I appreciate the authors’ efforts in revising the manuscript. The revision, unfortunately, was not
well done. I found it rather challenging when reading and understanding the revision which is
long, but not well organized with a coherent dialogue. It seems to me that the authors tried very
hard to put a lot of things into their manuscript but did not coherently integrate them into one
piece with wholeness.
Enhancing the quality of writing of this manuscript is highly recommended. Make the
manuscript shorter and concise
The authors claimed that they used “Yan Yunxiang’s theory of new familism, feminist theory
and the care work perspective as a theoretical foundation to build a theoretical framework.” I
suggest that they explain why they chose to use these three and how using them helped them
theorize this study. They should also make it clear how the findings were related to these
theoretical perspectives. When discussing the theoretical implications of this study, they should
also connect what they found with these theoretical perspectives.
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 4 Date: 24 Dec 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for addressing all the comments. I found your responses to be thorough and
satisfactory. However, there is one important issue. I suggest that you could merge “feminist
theory and the care work perspective” into a single “gender lens,” as the gender lens can account
for both gender hierarchy and care work. This would make your manuscript more concise. The
difficulty of reducing content is not particularly high, and this way, the theory in your article
will not appear overly verbose.
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 4 Date: 13 Jan 2025
Reviewer's report:
1. Please choose either American English or British English and stick to one throughout the
whole paper. For instance, you used "behaviour" which is British English, while you also used
"labor" which is American English. (Also see fulfilment vs. fulfillment; centre vs. center...)
Please take some time to check it throughout the paper.
2. On page 14 (line 260), when you wrote "In the third step, the researchers began the process of
giving meaning to the statements," it was inaccurate. You did not "give" meanings to statements;
the statements had their meanings; you just tried to understand their meanings and find themes.
Please revise it to make it more accurate.
3. Regarding your themes (e.g., lines 279-282 on page 15, table 2, subtitles in the results section,
and your abstract, etc), I suggest a shift from a more conversational, action-focused phrasing
to a more formal, noun-based structure. For example, instead of "Obtaining companionship and
support," you can use "companionship and support attainment," which is a more refined concept.
Similarly, "Hindered interpersonal relationships " can be changed into   "Degradation of social
ties." Alternatives for the other two themes: Nanny-like treatment and Concerns about the future.
4. Please be careful with your policy recommendations (page 34). For example, it's hasty to
simply claim that "the scope of medical insurance reimbursement should be expanded to include
more medicines and treatments to alleviate the financial burden on patients" without considering
its costs.
5. In your theoretical framework section (from page 6), I suggest you move the content in the
second paragraph to the end of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th paragraphs, which means you discuss the
role of each theory and link it to later-life remarriage after you introduce it. Otherwise, in your
3rd, 4th, and 5th paragraphs, after you introduced the theory, you did not link it to later-life
remarriage.
6. When you wrote about the role of Yan's theory (page 6), you only linked it to the emotional
support function of modern families, which was not enough. Based on your empirical findings,
I saw two more connections here: (1) Older women got remarried because they did not want
to burden their children; (2) stepchildren were hostile to their stepmother because of economic
interests. These points were related to Yan's idea about the interest conflicts between parents
and offsprings.
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 5 Date: 28 Feb 2025
Reviewer's report:
In fact, this is the third time I have reviewed this manuscript. I understand the challenges faced by
the author, as three reviewers have provided extensive feedback and suggestions. The author has
made considerable efforts to incorporate the recommendations from all three reviewers into the
manuscript. However, this has led to a significant issue: the manuscript has become excessively
lengthy and redundant. I suggest that the author condense the arguments to make the manuscript
more concise.
I would like to offer several suggestions that are relatively easy to address:
1. Paragraph Length: Some paragraphs are excessively long. I recommend that the author either
break them into smaller sections or condense the content. For example, on pages 3–4, lines
51–84, a single paragraph spans over thirty lines, which is excessively long. The same issue is
observed on pages 4–6, lines 85–113. I suggest breaking these paragraphs into shorter sections.
Similarly, on pages 28–29, lines 632–659, and pages 32–33, lines 716–742, the author should
consider breaking the paragraphs or condensing the core arguments. A paragraph does not need
to be this lengthy.
2. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework section on pages 6–9 is unnecessarily
complex. It can be written more succinctly and concisely. The author should focus on presenting
the essential elements of the theoretical framework without excessive elaboration.
3. Conclusion: Typically, the conclusion of an article should be concise, comprising two or three
paragraphs. I recommend that the author distill the core arguments and contributions, particularly
the theoretical contributions, into a brief section. In my view, the content on lines 782–788 does
not constitute a theoretical contribution and could be omitted. If the author prefers to retain this
section, it should be condensed into a single core argument.
By addressing these suggestions, the manuscript will become more focused and accessible to
readers.
Title: The life experiences of Chinese women after late-life remarriage
Version: 5 Date: 03 Mar 2025
Reviewer:  William Jankowiak
Reviewer's report:
This is an important topic that deserves wider investigation. The authors have done us a service
with their in-depth reporting on how people respond to late marriage. Typically, offspring worry
about lost inheritance (true in USA too), there is resentment of natal family to new unknown
person, and it seems men benefit more than incoming new wife, which raises the question why
do women agree to this arrangement? Why do not they negotiate finances – urban women will I
am sure but perhaps low education and a tradition of not pushing self-interest for that age cohort
– it is only something to hope for. I wonder in their sample how many couples despite all the
external pressure do indeed become intimate. It is certainly suggestive in noting companionship
is read – if so, the husband should be more involved in defending his wife. Do you have examples
or Evidence?
In sum, I learned much from the paper. It is important topic
Title: Association Between Triglyceride Levels and Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevalence in
Women: A Cross-Sectional Study of NHANES (1999–2018)
Version: 1 Date: 10 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Ali B. Roomi
Reviewer's report:
We feel that the manuscript has extensively improved. #Thanks to the corresponding author, he
was #successful in #answering our questions. (ACCEPT). #
Title: Association Between Triglyceride Levels and Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevalence in
Women: A Cross-Sectional Study of NHANES (1999–2018)
Version: 1 Date: 11 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Hussein Wahhab Saleh Rabeea
Reviewer's report:
Dear editor i would like to thank you for your trust to allow me to revise this article.
(Association Between Triglyceride Levels and Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevalence in Women)
The well-structured, clearly delineating background information, case presentation, and
findings. This organization helps readers follow the clinical progression.
Title: The effect of mindfulness-based nursing support on the psychosocial status of women
receiving infertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Version: 2 Date: 17 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
The study is well-written, the results are interesting, and the study is well-structured. However,
there are several issues that need addressing before the study is ready for publication:
1. The number of women participating in the study is not mentioned in the abstract.
2. The sampling method and demographic characteristics of the sample are not specified.
3. The tools and methods of measurement are not detailed in the abstract.
4. The type of mobile application used is not mentioned in the abstract.
5. The abstract lacks sufficient details about the analysis methods and statistical models
employed.
6.   The introduction is very brief and needs expansion to provide more context.
7. It would be beneficial to review relevant literature and articles to explain the impact of
mindfulness on women in the introduction.
8. The introduction and statement of the problem should explain why certain dependent variables
were chosen and not others.
9. The statement of the problem does not adequately justify the research.
10. Dependent variables are not mentioned in the statement of the problem.
11. The mindfulness protocol should clarify the method use and based on what study it was
adopted.
12. Information on statistical assumptions, such as data distribution normality, should be
provided to validate the study results.
13. Demographic variables like education and age are missing from the results table showing
means and standard deviations.
14. The limitations, weaknesses, and strengths of the research should be discussed.
Title: The effect of mindfulness-based nursing support on the psychosocial status of women
receiving infertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Version: 2 Date: 17 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
1. The keyword "in-vitro fertilization" is not relevant to the research.
2. The inclusion criteria should provide a more detailed explanation of the absence of psychiatric
diagnoses.
3. The methods and materials section should specify the exact number of participants, including
those in the intervention and control groups.
4. It should be clear whether pre-tests and post-tests were conducted, including the timing and
types of tests used.
5. Ethical considerations, including the ethics number and informed consent, should be presented
in a separate paragraph under a dedicated title.
6. The mindfulness intervention protocol should be presented in a table rather than in the text.
7. Results are often reported as p-values without mentioning the measured outcomes, which
should be included for better interpretation.
8. In the discussion, there is no need to emphasize the number of subjects in Fard et al.'s study;
this detail can be removed.
9. When discussing the increased efficiency of self-consciousness through mindfulness,
potential reasons based on previous studies should be mentioned.
10. When justifying the reduction of anxiety and depression through mindfulness, it is better to
provide reasons for this reduction, supported by sources that have found similar results.
11. The last paragraph of the discussion seems unnecessary and could be removed.
12. Overall, the discussion should explore the reasons for changes in dependent variables and
expand on these topics.
13. The conclusion should mention the statistical changes in the dependent variables.
14. Conflicts of interest are not addressed.
Title: The effect of mindfulness-based nursing support on the psychosocial status of women
receiving infertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Version: 4 Date: 31 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
1.The statistical population of the research should be included in the abstract to provide a clearer
context.
2.The conclusion should incorporate a summary of research recommendations and suggestions
at its end.
3.In the abstract's method section, demographic characteristics such as age and education should
be specified, while inclusion and exclusion criteria should be omitted.
4.The opening line of the introduction should address global infertility statistics and its
significance, rather than starting with "infertility is not an individual problem but..."
5.In the second paragraph of the introduction, include a credible reference to substantiate the
claim that women with infertility experience more mental health issues than men.
6.In the second paragraph, from the section discussing stress teaching to the end, include a valid
reference to support the information presented.
7.In the section on mindfulness audio therapy content, please condense the explanation as it is
overly detailed and unnecessary.
Title: The effect of mindfulness-based nursing support on the psychosocial status of women
receiving infertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Version: 4 Date: 31 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
The research offers valuable insights and is well structured. However, there are several areas
that need revision to enhance clarity and ensure the manuscript meets publication standards.
1.The abstract's method section should detail the process of randomization allocation.
2.The conclusion section of the abstract should present a more measured and cautious
interpretation of the findings.
3.Use "Introduction" or "Statement of the Problem" instead of "Background" for a more precise
section title.
4.The discussion on modern methods from "although" to the end of the fourth paragraph should
be moved to the end of the introduction, before "In this study."
5.The formula for calculating sample size should be included in the Materials and Methods
section.
6.Many references are outdated. Update the references to include those published after 2015
Title: The effect of mindfulness-based nursing support on the psychosocial status of women
receiving infertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Version: 7 Date: 15 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
You have thoroughly addressed the suggestions and corrections provided by myself and the
other esteemed reviewer. The manuscript has been meticulously reviewed and revised. We hope
that these improvements have resulted in enhanced quality and clarity of the article, thereby
increasing its chances of acceptance with the final decision of the respected editor.
Title: Assessing the Impact of Lymphedema Therapy Referral on Breast Cancer Survivors'
Lymphedema Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Version: 7 Date: 19 Dec 2024
Reviewer's report:
Here’s the revised and polished version of your review with improved grammar and clarity:
Thank you for the opportunity to review this manuscript. It is well-written and relatively easy
to follow.
The study aims in the main paper, as presented at the end of the Background section, appear
slightly different from those in the Abstract. Please revise the study purpose at the end of the
Background section to clearly align with the focus on lymphedema knowledge by lymphedema
referral status. If the main aim is to remain as stated, the evaluation of common lymphedema
misconceptions should be reported earlier in the Results section, not solely in Table 2.
In the Measures and Outcomes section, could you provide more details about how the
lymphedema knowledge survey was developed? A description of pilot testing or the rationale
behind the selection of the 10 questions would strengthen this section.
In the Results section, under "Lymphedema knowledge by lymphedema referral status," it would
be helpful to specify which questions were answered correctly by more than 80% of respondents.
Consider revising the subheadings "Univariate logistic" and "Multivariable regressions."
Alternative phrasing, such as "Factors related to correct lymphedema knowledge" and
"Relationship between lymphedema therapy referral and lymphedema knowledge," would better
reflect the study aims.
Regarding Figure 1 and Table 4, Figure 1 was more accessible and easier to interpret. You
might consider creating a separate figure to represent education level, which would allow you
to remove Table 4 as it duplicates information.
For Table 1, the phrasing "Told has lymphedema by clinical team" seems awkward. Consider
revising it to "Lymphedema diagnosis by clinical team" for clarity.
In the Discussion section, please revise the second paragraph to improve readability, as it
contains long sentences that are difficult to follow. Additionally, could you elaborate further on
the results of this study? Some sentences currently in the "Conclusions" could be moved here
to enrich the discussion.
There are two paragraphs addressing limitations. While these are important, this study also has
notable strengths as a simple pilot study with clinical implications. Expanding on these strengths
would provide a more balanced perspective.
In terms of future studies, the first suggestion seems tangential to the current study. While it is
an important area of investigation, consider suggesting future research more directly relevant
to this study's findings.
Finally, please revise the Conclusions section to be more concise and serve as a clear summary
of the study’s findings.
Title: Assessing the Impact of Lymphedema Therapy Referral on Breast Cancer Survivors'
Lymphedema Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Version: 7 Date: 28 Dec 2024
Reviewer's report:
This is an interesting study with a useful little message: patients have many misconceptions
about lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. It's a pity that the authors didn't mention
injections, blood sampling and blood pressure measurements in their survey to get a full picture
of misconceptions.
It is necessary to specify the number of questionnaires distributed and the number of responses
obtained (209/xxx, x%), in order to obtain an accurate percentage of the response rate.
The main bias of the study is the absence of the reason why patients are referred to lymphedema
specialists: this is noted in the discussion but, in my opinion, should be rewritten more clearly.
In the discussion, the authors should note that healthcare providers, carers, doctors, surgeons
need to improve their knowledge of lymphedema as they often have misconceptions.