JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Version: 1 Date: 01 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
Thank you as you provided this opportunity for me to review this manuscript, please see my
comments as follows:
Abstract:
1. The method of abstract is not clear. The tool/instrument, and the statistical methods were not
explained.
2. Although reporting of physical inactivity was not the aim of this study, I recommend that,
authors report the prevalence of physical inactivity among participants.
Methods
1. How authors checked the validity and reliability of their instruments?
2. What was the inclusion/exclusion criteria? Did authors exclude the pregnant and breastfeeding
women?
3. How many question the questionnaire had for barriers of physical activity? and what was its
minimum and maximum score?
4. Please write the whole manuscript especially methods section according to STORBE
guideline and attach due checklist with the revised version of manuscript.
5. I recommend authors use more advanced statistical tests such as linear or logistic regression.
Results
1. The number of children is an important factor for physical activity that was not evaluated
by authors.
Discussion
1. What were the limitations of the study?
Title: A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Version: 1 Date: 04 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
Dear Editor BMC Women`s health journal
Title: Perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Comments reviewer
Materials and Methods
-The snowball sampling method is more useful when it is difficult to identify respondents and
there are social stigma issues such as intentional abortion and drug use. Explain why you chose
this method.
Results
-The response rate should be reported in the results of the article
-In Tables 3 and 4, the age range of #46 years includes two different groups, middle-aged and
elderly, which may have different barriers. It is better to separate it into middle age and elderly.
Discussion
-At the end of the discussion, it is better to mention the limitations of the study, including the
type of study and sampling method and the generalizability of the results.
Best regards
Title: A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Version: 1 Date: 05 Sep 2023
Reviewer:  Leila Amiri-Farahani
Reviewer's report:
Thank yo u so much to give me an opportunity to rervierw the study.
it is a well writtern manuscript but there are some concrns that need to ber answrd by authors
before considering it for publication.
1. there are atleeast one valid and reliable qurestiorre for measuremnt of physical activity
barriers. Why did not use by the authors. such as EBBS
2. why did not use random methods for data collection?
3. why do you mix the girls and women to gether in your study? a married or unmarried women
have differrnt barrirs in Arab culture.
4. discussion need to improve by women from muslim community.
5. pls add the limitation and implication of study.
Title: A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical exercise among women in
Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Version: 2 Date: 06 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
Thank to authors as they responded my previous comments. However, some small comments
should be addressed by authors as follows:
Please avoid over-reporting numerical results in the discussion section. The second paragraph
of discussion actually is repetition of the first line of discussion, please delete it.
Title: What is the uptake rate of breast self-examination in Iranian women? Estimation based
on systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 1 Date: 24 Jan 2023
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for submitting this article titled “What is the uptake rate of breast self-examination
in Iranian women? Estimation based on systematic review and meta-analysis”.
The following some points are forwarded for the betterment of the manuscript:
Abstract
- Why did you only bring the articles after 2000?
Introduction
- It is better to add the reason for conducting this study in Iranian women in the final part of the
introduction. Add the goal to the end of the introduction
Materials and Methods
- Are the articles reviewed from 2000 or 2012? Why in an abstract written in 2000? Why have
you not considered articles before 2012?
- Explain more about the STROBE Checklist and its scoring
Results
- Figure 2 is not clear, please make it more clear
- Figure 6 is not clear, please make it more clear
discussion
- In the discussion, it is better to write the term "breast self-examination" or its abbreviation BSE.
Conclusion
- It is better to add the limitations at the end of the discussion and in the conclusion section,
important results should be given and who should use these results and where.
Title: What is the uptake rate of breast self-examination in Iranian women? Estimation based
on systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 1 Date: 28 Jul 2023
Reviewer's report:
Abstract:
The abstract is too long.
Introduction:
The motivation and reasons to do the study is not clear, not only on the basis of application,
but also about the method.
Methods & Results:
These sections were written OK. However, there are lots of grammatical problems.
Discussion:
This section needs to be paragraphed.
Comparing the results with the previous results must be added.
Similarity and dissimilarity with the previous results must be explained.
The reasons for the differences and similarities must be explained.
The strengths, weaknesses  and limitations of the study must be written.
Suggestions for future studies should be included based on the strengths, weaknesses and
limitations.
Title: What do outlet’s and provider’s characteristics mean for family planning consumers? A
comparative study of Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda
Version: 1 Date: 18 Aug 2023
Reviewer's report:
Paper: What do outlet’s and provider’s characteristics mean for family planning consumers? A
comparative study of Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda by Truc Ngoc Hoang Dang et al.
This paper examined determinants of “the number of FP users” across three African countries
using a pooled and country-individual datasets collected in two to three waves over a period of
nine months. Overall, the manuscript is written in a good academic style and I enjoyed reading
it. Plus, the background is well written and gives a rationale for the study. The methods section
is also clear. I have made slight edits throughout the word version of the manuscripts, which are
minor. There is one major concern about the paper, and this require to reconsider the analyses.
Study countries have different population sizes, and so are outlets i.e., outlets serve a different
population size that lies under its catchment area. Therefore, it is not to simply progress with
weekly user numbers and compute further statistics without weighting to the population size
lying under each outlet. This is a fundamental error and, if not already addressed, would result
in the need to revamp the analyses. Kindly respond to this concern and revert back to me for
a further review.
Thank you
Title: What do outlet’s and provider’s characteristics mean for family planning consumers? A
comparative study of Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda
Version: 3 Date: 22 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
My major concern - which pointed on the fundamental statistical errors caused by the absence of
weighting - has been attempted and results rewritten though there seemed to be no big difference
especially in terms of the overall directions of findings. I don’t have further concerns since the
minor grammatical errors have also been correctly addressed throughout the manuscript.
I am therefore satisfied and I find this work very fit and commendable for publication.
Thank you.
Title: Development and Validation of a Predictive Model of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Associated with Ovulatory Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study
Version: 0 Date: 30 Dec 2022
Reviewer:  Ebenezer Senu
Reviewer's report:
The study “Explore the Influencing Factors and A Predictive Model of Abnormal Uterine
Bleeding Associated with Ovulatory Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study” looks interesting and
could add knowledge to the scientific literature. However, there are few comments that need to
be addressed to improve the manuscript.
Below are the suggestions and comments;
Topic
The topic phrase “Explore the….” should be reframed or replaced for the  entire topic to sound
interesting  and complete
Abstract
The objective statement should be added to the background but not separated.
The phrase “…..and so on” should be removed and/or replaced with some actual parameter
measurements taken in the study.
The independent influencing factors of AUB-O were: “age, body mass index, systolic blood
pressure, residence, diet, eat fruits, daily sleep duration, parity and history of ovarian cyst”
should be stated with their OR (95% CI, p-values).
Introduction
All abbreviations such as FIGO should be defined at it first time mentioning
Materials and Methods
Why did the authors choose variables with p-values <0.20 to be included in the multivariate
binary logistic regression model instead of p < 0.05.
Results
The respective AUC (s) and p-values should be indicated on figure 1(A and B).
Authors should define occupational category I-VIII in supplementary table 1
Conclusion
The stated conclusion seems to be in the form of the objective of the study. The authors should
rewrite the conclusion based on the study findings.
Title: Development and Validation of a Predictive Model of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Associated with Ovulatory Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study
Version: 0 Date: 31 May 2023
Reviewer's report:
Dear Authors,
Thank you for designing this  study.
1. It seem "age" is a covariate variable, so it must be control in analysis.
2. Considering that this is a case- control study , two groups must be homogenous for some
variables to be comparable. The authors more explain about it. what variables were homogenous
in 2 groups? please set a table for this .
3. In "2.3. Statistical analysis" section, line 3 : it seem (p25 p75) need to edit.
4. How  DUB  has assessed  (has controlled) in current study? If is it considered ??
5. How some losings such as mymo, polyp and  endometrial hyperplasia  and so on, were
controlled and were assessed ??
6.Age in this study has several challenges:  if it is considered as a effective variable on AUB ,
why the control group is selected from similar age?? The position of age in this study is not
well known!
7.  How were the control group in terms of bleeding? Did they have HMB? Please explain it.
8. In introduction, there are not enough previous studies as literature review . please add some
related studies.
9. The most important issue in case-control studies is the correct selection of groups. It seems
that the variables were not well identified in this study. A full explanation should be given about
the variables affecting the study. The selection of two groups in the case control study should be
such that the two groups are homogeneous and comparable... this issue is not presented well...
please explain it more precisely.
Title: Assessment of developmental rate of mouse embryos yielded from in vitro fertilization
of the oocyte with treatment of melatonin and vitamin C simultaneously
Version: 2 Date: 18 Jul 2023
Reviewer:  Rihab Abbas Ali
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors I' d  like to thank you for your job and this useful research.  I just add some notices
that I hope you find it helpful to make your work just better.
Title: Assessment of developmental rate of mouse embryos yielded from in vitro fertilization
of the oocyte with treatment of melatonin and vitamin C simultaneously
Version: 4 Date: 18 Aug 2023
Reviewer:  Rihab Abbas Ali
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors, thank you for your precise response for my notes, her some notes I'd be glade if
you take them in your concern
1. Abstract: the aim is quite different from the conclusion, so please clarify the aim of the study.
2. Introduction: (In oocytes retrieval during in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, there is an
inverse relationship between intracellular fluid and melatonin): intracellular fluid what? Which
intracellular fluid marker? Or you mean the intracellular fluid volume? I just did not get it.
3. The material and method: regarding the ovarian stimulation program, I think something is
missed because the most well-known and widely used GnRH analogues are leuprorelin (brand
name Lupron) and triptorelin (brand name Decapeptyl) and both given by mg, so please be sure
if you used the gonadotropins (given as IU) which is used for ovarian stimulation beside the
GnRH analogues (given by mg). what medication did you exactly use regardless the articles
you mentioned?
Title: Health status of aged women with or without the experience of practicing yoga
Version: 1 Date: 12 May 2023
Reviewer's report:
1. Title: I. There is no separate groups middle and older aged woman. The title should be be
"aged woman".
II. Quality of Life is included in psychological health. In title only health status is sufficient
2. Materials and Methods: All the outcome measured by "Same registered nurse". How it is
possible by one nurse ? Describe it properly.
3. Result: Yoga group practice (average 1 day per week) what they do on the other days? Same
question for non yoga groups.
4. Table 1 : "Yogis" and "Non Yogis" term should be avoided. According to ancient literature
Yogis means those who practice any school yoga regularly and maintain the philosophical
principal of Yoga in their lifestyle.
5. Table 3: Why it is cardiovascular function and masculo skeleton condition if should be
"Health".
6. Discussion: Should be separately with the headings of cardio vascular health masculo skeleton
health and psychological health for better understanding.
Title: Health status of aged women with or without the experience of practicing yoga
Version: 1 Date: 28 May 2023
Reviewer's report:
Introduction
In the introduction chapter, the researcher should conclusion about previous studies
controversial in topic effected of yoga on health status.
What efforts the researcher has offered so that there appears to be a difference as the novelty
of the research.
Result
In the results chapter, Researchers ought to redesign the table's material so that it is simple for
anyone to comprehend, and please re-check the correctness of each variable line.
Discussion
In the discussion the researcher should present ideas in depth so that this discussion is more
in-depth, for example, the researcher should explain why the 6MWT did not significantly
difference.
Please discuss about Fatigue topic.
I suggest author explain relationship between HRV and HADS
Title: Resistance training alters body composition in middle-aged women depending on
menopause - A 20-week control trial
Version: 3 Date: 10 Jul 2023
Reviewer:  Jonato Prestes
Reviewer's report:
Title: Free weight resistance training alters body composition in middle-aged women depending
on menopause - A 20-week control trial study
Manuscript Review.
Abstract
• Please standardize the use of resistance training rather than strength training.
• There are some typos do be corrected such as: Fat-free mass (FFM), MM… Please review the
entire manuscript.
• English should be reviewed throughout the manuscript.
• More training and subject’s details could be included. Some numerical data also would be
interesting to see.
Introduction
• Please clearly describe the initial hypothesis of the study.
• The Introduction could be reduced in some parts.
• Sex differences should not be the focus of the Introduction.
• The statement that RT with free weights is better for bone health is not sustained by scientific
literature. The authors cite two reviews to sustain this statement. This is not even a necessary
point to the proved.
• Again. English should be reviewed throughout the manuscript.
• Please include the latest recommendations for RT in elderly by the NSCA.
Methods
• Were all tests performed at the same time of the day? Provide more information. There is no
mention to strength test reliability; this is a very important issue. Please provide the coefficient
of variation for these analyses. Again these methodological issues are very important for the
interpretation of the results.
• BIA may widely vary depending on pre conduct to the test. The authors made no comment on
procedures before measurements (water intake, caffeine, among others. Moreover, no mention
to the equation used to estimate body composition was provided. There is no mention of data
reliability and CVs.
• Methods should be rewritten for clarification. The text is full of typos. The use of percentage
of 1RM is debatable. The use of RM zones is more practical e daily applied. Please debate this
and explain why you used % of estimated 1RM.
• Please provide a sample size calculation.
Results
• Ok.
Discussion
• The discussion should refer to the initial hypothesis.
• There are some statements that are not sustained by data collection due to the limitations
mentioned. There are studies showing efficiency of this set volume in post-menopausal women
(important studies missing in your discussion). The authors cannot affirm this with present data.
This part of the discussion and conclusion have to be rewritten.
• I recommend a update in the references too.
• Finally, I would like to thank the Editor and the authors for the opportunity to read and review
this manuscript.
Title: Resistance training alters body composition in middle-aged women depending on
menopause - A 20-week control trial
Version: 5 Date: 22 Aug 2023
Reviewer's report:
Overall Comments:
1. Methods
1.1. 114 line: In the description of the participants, there is no information for anthropometric
measurements (age, heigh, weight, etc.). It would be better to add for understanding of
participants a table with premenopausal and postmenopausal groups.
1.2. 161 line: The authors wrote about the timing of blood sample collection as follows.
"Saliva and blood samples were taken immediately at the beginning of T0 (7.30-9.00 a.m.). For
premenopausal women, saliva and blood samples were taken during the luteal phase (second
half of the cycle) when both E2 and P concentrations are high."
While the period when E2 and P are highest varies between individuals, previous studies have
explained that in women with a 28-day menstrual cycle, E2 and P are highest around day 21
after the onset of menstruation. It would be helpful to look at the research and add more detail
to this statement or add it to the limitations.
1.3. Free weight resistance training does not seem to match in the title. Please modify it.
Title: The effects of weight loss on health-related quality of life in obese women with PCOS
and controls
Version: 2 Date: 01 Jul 2023
Reviewer's report:
1-what is the prevalence of PCOS in Iranian women? Please add it to the introduction.
2-Please add the reference to line 50.
3-The introduction needs to be more concise.
4-the HRQOL  needs to be defined in the introduction.
5-You need to add the prevalence of obesity in Iranian women?
6-"Current evidence regarding the impact of dietary weight loss interventions to change HRQOL
among the general population is scarce and inconsistent "; Please add some of the existing
evidence.
7-You need to provide more evidence to show the novelty of this study? Is this the first study
on the Iranian population? If Yes please add it. If not, please mention previous findings and the
reason to repeat them.
8-what is the recruitment method. Please add it to the methods.
9-How did you calculate the sample size.
10-Please add the mean age and BMI of participants to the results.
11-Please add the sample size to the title of each result table.
Title: The effects of weight loss on health-related quality of life in obese women with PCOS
and controls
Version: 2 Date: 15 Jul 2023
Reviewer's report:
It is important to pay attention to the following items:
1. Line 88: It should be stated which pcos phenotype was included in the study?
2. Line 104-106: It should be stated which pcos phenotype was included in the study. There
are 4 phenotypes.
3. Line 126-130: Reference and device brand must be specified.
4. Line 132: Which questions and how many questions has been asked?
5. Line 132-140: Who is the original author of SF 36? Who was the scale developed by? Who
developed the Iranian version? References of both sources must be specified.
6. Line 142-446: Who is the original author of IPAQ? Who was the scale developed by?
Reference must be specified.
7.  Line 166: Reference?
8. Line  440 Table1 : n with lower cases. Not N!
9. Line 440 Table 1 : BMI is enough. Not body mass index in the table.
10. Line 440 Table 1: In p value, the digits after the point must be equal
p value should be written in lower case. Not P.
11. Line 459 Table 2: Fat not FAT.
12. Line 459 Table 2, 3 and Table 5: There must be equal digits after the point.
Title: Applied anatomy of female pelvic plexus for nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy#NSRH#
Version: 1 Date: 07 Aug 2023
Reviewer's report:
Dear Author I thank you for the opportunity to review your paper. There are several issue that
I want to propose for an improvement of the paper:
-Background :
I recommend also generally including the role of parametrectomy in patients with benign
pathologies such as endometriosis [cites, for example, the work of the group of Ianieri et al.  who
have accurately described the functional complications in parametrectomy for endometriosis
(Ianieri MM, Raimondo D, Rosati A, et al. Impact of nerve-sparing posterolateral parametrial
excision for deep infiltrating endometriosis on postoperative bowel, urinary, and sexual function.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159(1):152-159. doi:10.1002/ijgo.14089) and in the modified
NSRH for endometriosis (Rosati A, Pavone M, Campolo F, et al. Surgical and functional
impact of nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy for parametrial deep endometriosis: a single centre
experience. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2022;14(2):121-127. doi:10.52054/FVVO.14.2.016)
-Results: (when you talk about vesicouterine ligament)
The bladder  branches that are component of the inferior hypogastric plexus passes caudally and
laterally to the vesico-uterine ligament, it is also more correct to speak about  vesico-vaginal
ligament which in the literature of the Japanese school is defined as the posterior portion of
the vesico-uterine ligament (check and cite recent work di Querleu: Consensus on the Gemini
terminology of surgical anatomy for radical hysterectomy. Bizzarri N, Ianieri MM, Rosati A,
Pedone Anchora L, Ronsini C, Ladisa I, Cavinato M, Fanfani F, Fagotti A, Ricambia G, Querleu
D. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2023 Jun 5;33(6):876-881 . doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004415]
-Discussion:
I suggest that you also evaluate and cite the interesting work of the Lemos group (Keep
Your Landmarks Close and the Hypogastric Nerve Closer: An Approach to Nerve-sparing
Endometriosis Surgery.Zakhari A, Mabrouk M, Raimondo D, Mastronardi M, Seracchioli R,
Mattei B, Papillon-Smith J, Solnik MJ, Murji A, Lemos N.J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020
May-Jun;27(4):813-814. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.08.001. Epub 2019 Aug 3).