JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: Associations of the gut, cervical, and vaginal microbiota with cervical cancer: A
systematic review and meta-analysis
Version: 0 Date: 14 Jan 2025
Reviewer's report:
The meta-analysis is well-structured and the data is presented very scientific and in detail. but
there are some concerns requiring the resolving. here is my comments:
1- in abstract section; summarize the conclusion part  to one or maximum two sentences.
2- double-check the keywords considering MeSH database.
3- in the sentence of "The human microbiota is defined as...", the use of the word "convivial"
may not be the most common choice in scientific literature. replace it with "beneficial" or
"commensal."
4- replace the "flora" words in inclusion criteria with "microbiota" or "microbiome" (it depends
what you utilized for include!). also change the number "3" in line 89 with "4".
5- line 100; It would be helpful to explain what the scores (6 to 9) represent. Are these quality
scores from the NOS or the ROBINS-I tool? also provide a rationale for why studies within this
specific score range were chosen? revise line 100 and 101 by adding suitable reference.
6- using the WebPlotDigitizer online tool for data extraction own some limitations.  Poor-quality
images can lead to inaccuracies in the digitized data. Also, there is a lack of comprehensive
validity studies for this tool across various fields, which raises concerns about its reliability
for extracting data (e.g. see PMID: 35342869 and PMID: 27760807). how you overcame these
limitations?
7- line 249; replace the words "NF-KB" with "NF-#B".
8- double-check the text considering the italic format of bacterial names.
Title: Access to health services by women subjected to violence: findings from administrative
healthcare data from the metropolitan area of northern Italy
Version: 3 Date: 09 Oct 2024
Reviewer:  Carlo Mamo
Reviewer's report:
To make reading the results easier, the rates per 10,000 female residents should be introduced
in Table 2 and 3,  where denominators are available.
The indication "x10,000" should be replaced with "per 10,000".
I suggest introducing a comment on the expected percentage range of under-reporting.
To underline the importance of studying the problem in immigrant women I suggest adding a
specific bibliographical entry.
An Italian study that investigated the risk associated with citizenship and the identification of
access patterns due to violence is the following:
- Pitidis A, Bianco S, Voller F, Radicioni DP, Dalmasso M, Mamo C. (2021) Definition of Risk
Indicators for Detection of Violence and Abuse on Vulnerable People from Population-Based
Databases in Emergency Department Settings: Results from a Large Case-Control Study in Italy.
Ann Psychiatry Ment Health 9(1): 1162
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 1 Date: 13 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Yigit Çak#ro#lu
Reviewer's report:
General Comments
This systematic review and meta-analysis is about a very important topic-
pharmacological interventions in PCOS patients. The authors have investigated a total of 29
RCTs (1476 participants in total) and have compared the combination of treatment modalities
on hormonal and metabolic factors. Tehnically, PRISMA guidelines have been followed and the
results have been demonstrated in regards of the findings and the included trials.
Abstract:
The abstract accurately describes the short-summarized content of the article.
Key words are adequate in quality and number.
Introduction:
The rationale of the diagnosis, management and therapeutic options of PCOS have been well
defined in the introduction section.
Materials and Methods
The materials and method section contains briefly and comprehensively the type of the article
with adequate number of studies, search strategy, study selection and data extraction, assessment
of the risk of bias, and statistical methods employed. The analysis have included the latest
pharmacological interventions and their effects on the metabolic and hormonal indicators.
PRISMA guidelines, registration on PROSPERO and the detailed literature research have been
performed.
Results
The result section contains important and significant findings and observations in regards of the
included studies. The results of the network meta-analysis have been defined in between each
parameter.
Discussion
The discussion section states the importance and significance of the findings in a very
comprehensive and detailed way.
Conclusion:
Conclusion part reflects the main idea of the MS.
References:
The references section contains appropriate and reasonable number of references
Figures:
The figures are demonstrative and clear
Tables:
The tables are well designed.
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 1 Date: 14 Jan 2025
Reviewer's report:
Dear colleagues
Thank you very much for diverting this ultra extensive metanalysis to me for peer reviewing.
Honestly, when I commenced reading the methodology I was so concerned about the bias in the
study due to the extreme diversity of anti diabetic drugs used in this paper.
Yet, when I have read the results of the study I came to realize how much this author is open
minded and well oriented to the gravity of workload put on his shoulder.
The author has segregated in subgroups very nicely the bunch of drugs to evaluate the overall
parameters or variables being evaluated in this extensive metanalysis.
As a matter of fact, the trend of methodology used in this paper represents maybe the backbone
of future metanalysis that maybe conducted in the future for what ever subject chosen. Needless
to say, the author has discussed thoroughly the source of bias in his comprehensive metanalysis.
It is really a nice approach well comprehensive and well organized that yield so much reliable
conclusions which can be accepted with great confidence.
So my decision is accept !
Thank you very much
Sincerely yours
Wisam Akram
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 1 Date: 16 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Muzaffer Temur
Reviewer's report:
-Authors work  “Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and
Hormonal Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized
Controlled Trials”
-A good meta analysis for recent treatments
-I have no extra suggestion
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 1 Date: 17 Jan 2025
Reviewer's report:
Thanks to the research team and a very interesting review article on a common problem for
women. Please review the text once again and correct the spelling errors.
Regards
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 2 Date: 27 Jan 2025
Reviewer's report:
Dear colleagues
I remember reviewing this exceptionally great metanalysis with Monte Carlo simulation and
already advised to be published. honestly, it was one of the most remarkable review metanalysis
I have ever read. Yet, I agree
Thank you very much
Sincerely yours
Wisam Akram
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions on Metabolic and Hormonal
Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled
Trials
Version: 2 Date: 27 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Yigit Çak#ro#lu
Reviewer's report:
I would like to thank the authors for this comprehensive network meta-analysis
Title: Polymorphism of the Insulin Resistin (RETN) gene in susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome (PCOS) in an Iranian population
Version: 3 Date: 01 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for inviting me to review this manuscript. This study aimed to assess the association
between insulin resistin gene polymorphism and susceptibility to PCOS. This study has a low
number of participants. Although the data was collected more than 13 years ago, more than
half of the references are from studies published within the last five years, addressing similar
topics. Since PCOS is a multifactorial syndrome influenced by both genetic and environmental
factors, it is highly recommended to compare the results of this study with findings from studies
conducted in the same region and during the same period. This would provide a more meaningful
comparison in the discussion section.
It is also recommended to specify the statistical tests used in the tables and clarify what the p-
value refers to. Additionally, an explanation of abbreviation should be included in the footnotes
of each table. It is recommended to mention all the products' kits and company information in
the methods section.
In the discussion section, paragraph two (which discusses reference 20) appears to have been
repeated in the discussion of references 22 and 23. When mentioning contrary findings, it is
advisable to explore the possible reasons behind these differences. Furthermore, the study would
benefit from a more comprehensive comparison of its findings with those of other studies,
presented in a scientifically rigorous manner.
The discussion section, overall, does not effectively compare the study’s primary findings with
those of other research. Instead, it focuses heavily on the relationship between PCOS and
metabolic syndrome, which is not the main aim of the study. As a result, the discussion does not
align well with the study's goals and is poorly written from a scientific perspective.
Title: Polymorphism of the Insulin Resistin (RETN) gene in susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome (PCOS) in an Iranian population
Version: 3 Date: 07 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for your submission.
It is my honor to review your paper titled with ‘Polymorphism of the Insulin Resistin (RETN)
Gene in Susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in an Iranian Population’.
Here I describe some questions and comments.
1. I noticed that the literature review is not comprehensive and lacks recent studies relevant to the
topic. The research objectives and hypotheses need to be articulated more clearly. Furthermore,
the results presented appear to be unsubstantiated and raise questions about their validity.
2. The methods section requires a more detailed explanation of the research design.  if available,
the demographic characteristics of the studied people should also be included in the statistical
analysis and comparison with the frequency of polymorphisms. Please mention the MAF
polymorphisms studied. What is the reason for using the 85% confidence interval in the
statistical analysis section for the C/G-420 polymorphism?
3. The analysis of results is insufficient and lacks depth. There is minimal comparison with
existing literature, which would strengthen the discussion. The conclusion does not clearly
summarize the findings or their practical implications. The authors mentioned in discussion that
further research with a larger sample size is required to identify the role of these polymorphisms
as independent risk factors for PCOS. Generally, numbers of case 100  and control 98 for a
genetic study are not enough. I think that if you include a little more subject, you can show a more
positive outcome. Could you consider that you can include some more subjects in this study?
4. The manuscript would benefit from a clearer presentation of its unique contributions to the
field. Highlighting the innovative aspects will enhance its appeal to readers.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 4 Date: 28 Jun 2024
Reviewer:  Silvia Carla da Silva Andre Uehara
Reviewer's report:
Dear,
This is a relevant and neglected topic. The manuscript makes an important contribution to the
area, but needs relevant adjustments, namely: introduction: long paragraphs, which makes the
text confusing; I felt a lack of studies that already existed on the topic, bringing a clear gap in
knowledge; results need to be better described, more clearly and highlighting the most important
ones; the study also does not present a discussion, interpreting the data and articulating it with
the literature.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 4 Date: 09 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the invitation to review the manuscript „MENSTRUAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN TERTIARY            INSTITUTIONS IN
NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA”. The topic is very interesting and important.
The Authors obtained the permission of Bioethical Comette – please include the number.
However, I feel the quality of the paper must be improved before accepting for publication. It
requires language correction. Please consider if it would be more suitable to include that „tertiary
institutions” are educational institutions. I think it is not clear. In the „Abstract” the sentence
„All of whom are all 100 level.’ is not clear to me too. Please ensure you prepared references
according to the guidelines. I am not convinced the scientific journal can cite „Wikipedia”. I
was not able to find the source: „The Punch,  (2023). Menstrual waste management requires
collective efforts.  Retrieved from https://punchng.com>menstrual-w”. I advise you to prepare
the „Reference” section more carefully.
I was also interested in the characteristics of the study group. Do you know what was the age
of the responders? Their education?
I wanted to check out how it is possible that the fact that many girls throw away pads without
wrapping them causes skin rashes. Please explain. I think it will be better to include the months/
period of time when you conducted the study. Please explain the limitations of the study.
Therefore, even though I feel the topic is so important and I appreciate the work you have done
I feel the paper can not be published in present form.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 6 Date: 12 Sep 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to review this manuscript.
The manuscript investigates menstrual waste management practices among undergraduate
female students. While the topic is important, the paper requires substantial revisions to meet
publication standards.
Abstract
1. Please clarify whether "100 level" refers to first-year undergraduate students.
2. Consider removing limitations and recommendations from the abstract and focusing on the
key findings. The current abstract's contribution seems limited to reporting common period
products and disposal methods.
Main Text
1. Explore the potential benefits of sustainable period products in managing menstrual waste,
referencing relevant studies (Babbar & Garikipati, 2023; Sreekumar & Dwiwedi, 2024).
2. Expand on the discussion of global guidelines for menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in
schools. For detail, pls read Babbar & Ojha, 2023.
3. Explain how the sample size of 413 was determined.
4. Consider discussing the potential impact of COVID-19 on the study's findings, as changes in
menstrual practices during the pandemic might have influenced results.
5. Provide a more detailed analysis of product usage, including solo percentages and
intersections.
6. Clarify the measurement of RQ 3, the meaning of the mean score (2.319), and the total score.
7. Explain how the global guidelines were identified and how the 4-5 categories were established.
8. Request that the authors incorporate their own insights into the discussion section to ensure
it aligns with the results. Recommendations should also be integrated into the discussion.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 6 Date: 23 Sep 2024
Reviewer:  Lateef Adeleke Adeniyi
Reviewer's report:
General Comments
The study investigates menstrual waste management practices among  female students living in
the hostels of Niger Delta Development  commission to determine the type of waste materials,
method of disposal as well as the level of it hygiene and how environment-friendly the practices.
This is a very interesting study that will contribute to the existing studies in the area of health
and waste management. It was established that material as well as the disposal methods adopted
were not  incompliance with global recommendation.  Though, the title of the study which is
Menstrual Waste Management Practices among Female Students in Niger Delta Development
Commission Hostels in Educational Institutions in Niger Delta, Nigeria is appropriate. However
there is the need for change of an article so that it reads “Menstrual Waste Management Practices
among Female Students in Niger Delta Development Commission Hostels in Educational
Institutions of Niger Delta, Nigeria”
Abstract: Abstract is well presented with little amendment that has been tracked in the
manuscript for the authors.
Introduction: In this section, authors must pay attention to the use of languages and tenses.
Similarly, the gap in the study was not clearly bring out by the authors. This will bring out the
different between  the current work and other previous related studies in the area. Such study
can considere other related studies on waste generation conducted in the institutions of higher
education such as: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-022-01390- 0;  https://doi.org /10.1108/
MEQ-07-2023-0211, or other likely studies. By this position of the previous studies will be
revealed and the novelty of the current study will emerge.
Methodology: The methods used for the data collection and instrument were clearly explained.
However, how the data collected was analysed was not stated. This is very important aspect of
this section that can make the results obtained not compromised.
Results: Presentation of the results in the manuscript is not academic and not professional.
Presentation from the preamble to the end is not clearly done. It therefore needs total and re-
writing. Authors are advise to read more journal articles to have better understanding of how
this is done. Implications of the results obtained are totally missing in this manuscript.
Similarly, discussion of result is not up to standard of a high impact journal of this nature.
Expected in this section is the comparing of the results obtained in this study with the previous
studies in the area of study. This is aims at determining the areas of common finding and areas
of dissimilar.
Conclusion and recommendations should be improved on.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 7 Date: 17 Nov 2024
Reviewer's report:
This is an interesting study. However, the table needs to be formatted, and the layout of the
manuscript needs to be fixed, particularly where the authors discuss dissimilar findings. This
should be continuous with the other paragraphs in the discussion.
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 7 Date: 19 Nov 2024
Reviewer's report:
This is the revised version of the paper.  The authors addressed the previous reviewers'
comments. The modifications are made and highlighted in red color (not a good choice when
reading the manuscript!)
The topic is interesting and the paper provides some insights into the Nigerian context with
original data based on survey research reflecting specific policy interventions to improve
menstrual waste management. The authors acknowledge the limitations of the study.
The policy should include more ambitions and be formulated  e.g – ending unsound disposal
practices (Burying in Pits, Burning et )
Conclusions should reveal some key data from the survey!
References – authors should check for other related publications in 2024
Title: MENSTRUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE
STUDENTS IN NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTELS IN
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Version: 7 Date: 21 Nov 2024
Reviewer's report:
i. Abstract Section:
The abstract should be within 350 words and can include subheadings such as Background of
the Study, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, as per the BMC Women’s Health format.
ii. Spelling Correction:
Ensure the correct spelling of "environment" is used consistently throughout the manuscript.
iii. Replace "second semester of the 2022/2023" with "second semester of 2022-23" for clarity
and consistency.
iv. Results Section:
Avoid labeling findings as Research Question 1, 2, 3, etc. Instead, use descriptive headings to
structure the discussion of your findings. The current presentation of results in the manuscript
lacks an academic and professional tone. It needs a complete rewrite to meet scholarly standards.
v. Conclusion Section:
The conclusion should be rewritten in a scientific manner. It must emphasize the importance of
the findings and highlight the implications for policies and programs.
vi. The references are insufficient; a minimum of 30 references should be included. In the Indian
context, mention the cultural practices related to menstruation. Additionally, cite one of the
papers by Mudi et al. in this regard.
“The changes to the manuscript may be made using the track changes feature.”
Title: Coping strategies utilized by patients with cervical cancer: An explorative qualitative
study at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Version: 1 Date: 20 Feb 2024
Reviewer:  Elizabeth O. Akin-Odanye
Reviewer's report:
This  important study qualitatively explored the coping strategies used by women with cervical
cancer.
Comments to the authors can be found within the attached manuscript
Title: Coping strategies utilized by patients with cervical cancer: An explorative qualitative
study at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Version: 1 Date: 27 Feb 2024
Reviewer:  Florence Dedey
Reviewer's report:
A study on coping mechanisms of patients with cervical cancer is very informative, Kindly
address the following:
1. For study design, please explain complaint therapy
2. For the themes and codes,  some seem to be overlapping eg. Self-distraction and avoidance
under emotional coping are very similar. Also, can't escapism fall under the same umbrella?
For instance, consider the quotes from Number 7 and 10 under Escapism. They seem to also
describe normalcy and self-distraction respectively. Kindly go through the breakdown into the
themes again to eliminate all overlapping ones.