JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: Single-port non-lipolytic endoscopic surgery via the axillary approach for the treatment
of benign breast tumors has better clinical outcomes: a case control study
Version: 1 Date: 27 Nov 2024
Reviewer:  Kemal Rasa
Reviewer's report:
I congratulate the authors on this important research.
Do you think patients' decisions on which group they will be in impact the results?
In addition, the use of drains and intra-cavity reconstruction preferences were left to the
operating surgeon's choice. What do you think about the potential for bias?
Shortening the section devoted to the methodology and scope of the study in the discussion
section may provide a more comfortable reading for the reader.
More detailed information about ethics committee approval could be shared.
Title: Association between physical activity and cognitive function in post-menopausal women
with high parity: the chain-mediating effects of nutritional status and depression
Version: 4 Date: 21 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
Abstract conclusion should explain how PA is beneficial, ie it might help maintain cognitive
function. Also, results show PA was beneficial in high parity group, defined as >= three births,
but in conclusion it is >2 births, use consistent terminology.
Lines 42-43, what do you mean by ‘significant relationships’? Do you mean walking and
cognitive function?
Line 78-9, do you mean PA may be a promising approach to preventing/reducing cognitive
decline in older women?
More information is required on who was invited to participate in this study, how many were
invited, how many participated and provided data.
Parity may not have a single definition so perhaps better to say ‘We defined parity as …’ It is
not clear how the data collected were used to assess parity according to this approach and it
should be clearly explained.
If you are going to talk about different associations between PA and MMSE according to parity
you should test the interaction of PA and parity, otherwise how can you properly interpret the
results? This is included in your response to reviewers but needs to be in the manuscript.
In Methods the only information on participant’s origin was that they came from Baoshan
District, at the start of the discussion we find they were from Youyi Road Community Health
Service Centre which was not mentioned previously.
Lines 235-6, the current study was consistent with estrogen fluctuations associated with
pregnancy being associated with cognitive decline but the statement here about AD is over-
interpreting the results.
Need to explain that in the sample of women analysed there were no women who were
nulliparous.  This might be more obvious if there was any information provided about who the
women were and how they were selected.
Are the findings of any use in supporting recommendations to reduce cognitive decline? If not
yet what additional research would contribute to developing recommendations?
Title: Association between physical activity and cognitive function in post-menopausal women
with high parity: the chain-mediating effects of nutritional status and depression
Version: 5 Date: 13 Nov 2024
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript has been improved but some points remain to address.
1. Check line 38-39, should this be ‘the effects of PA on dementia risk are related to number
of births’?
2. The section on participants could still be improved. Would it be correct to say ‘All participants
attended Youyi Road CHSC in Boashan District’? Were they at the health centre for specific
reasons?
3. As explained in the response to reviewer comments, it would be helpful for the reader to know
that there were no women surveyed who did not give birth at least once.  That could go in the
Methods section where Parity groups are described. This also relates to the sentence lines 294-5
which is unclera given there was no nulliparity group.
4. The sentence line 247-250 about estradiol and multiple pregnancies should be rewritten. For
example During pregnancy blood estradiol levels are >10 times higher than peak menstrual cycle
levels for several months (28), which may have a detrimental effect on cognitive function (ref).
5. Delete lines 258-60. This sentence is unnecessary, and a paragraph is generally better if more
than a single sentence.
6. Although it is a minor point, I was wondering whether in Fig 2, the chain mediation, how did
you determine that depression came before nutritional status and not the other way around?
7. Given that MNA includes signs of depression or dementia is it valid to consider it as an
independent mediator from depression based on the GDS?
Title: Experiences of Women Relocated due to the February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey: A
Qualitative Study
Version: 1 Date: 26 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
The method section needs to be extensively revised in this study.  My suggestions for authors
are as follows.
1- The data collection dates stated in the abstract and method are inconsistent. Authors should
decide on the correct dates.
2- The authors stated that they selected participants through pre-screening. How and where did
the pre-screening take place? This should be clarified. How did the authors reach the women's
e-mails? Did they get them from the women? Did all the women whose e-mails were reached
agree to participate in the study? How many people refused to participate in the study? Did
anyone drop out of the study?
3- What was the interview environment like? It should be explained in detail.
4- Who conducted the interviews? How was harmony established between the interviewers? Did
the interviewers have qualitative research experience? These issues should be clarified.
5- Were the ethics committee and institutional permissions obtained simultaneously? There is
only one date and number. Ethics committee and institutional permissions are different concepts.
In how many centers was this research conducted? This is not clear. If it was conducted in more
than one center, was permission obtained from each center?
6- Authors should clearly state in which institution/in how many centers this research was
conducted in the method section.
7- It is understood that the authors mentioned more than one institution in their statements:
“Some researchers work in institutions where participants receive services, allowing them to
observe and establish close relationships with the participants.” On the other hand, a pre-existing
relationship between the researcher and the participant may cause bias in the results. This is a
limitation.
8- Authors conducted content analysis. Why did they choose thematic analysis for rigor?
Graneheim and Lundman already state this.
9- How many researchers conducted the analysis? Authors obtained the participants’ contact
numbers (e-mail ). Was member checking done for meticulousness? It should be explained.
10- Limitations of the research should be discussed in detail.
11- Implications for practice, research, and education should be added.
Title: Experiences of Women Relocated due to the February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey: A
Qualitative Study
Version: 2 Date: 10 Dec 2024
Reviewer:  Mehraban Shahmari
Reviewer's report:
Suggestions for Changes and Revisions
Dear Author,
Based on the provided table 3, it is recommended that the sub-categories be merged as follows
to improve the structure of the article. Please revise the results and discussion accordingly.
Additionally, in the methods section, please start with a description of the study design. Thank
you for your efforts so far.
1. Merging Sub-Categories under "Inadequate Meeting of Physiological Needs":
Nutritional and Hygiene Needs:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Nutrition problems and restroom and hygiene problems can be merged into a sub-category called
"Nutritional and Hygiene Needs."
Code Examples: Food shortages, difficulties in accessing clean water, and hygiene concerns.
Sleep and Shelter Problems:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Sleep problems and shelter problems can be merged into "Sleep and Shelter Problems."
Code Examples: Fear of recurring earthquakes, damage to homes, and lack of suitable sleeping
environments.
Health and Women's Health Needs:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Inaccessibility/neglect of health needs and inaccessibility/neglect of women's health needs can
be merged into "Health and Women's Health Needs."
Code Examples: Poor delivery conditions, lack of sanitary supplies, and damage to health
centers.
2. Merging Sub-Categories under "Safety Concerns":
Economic and Resource Concerns:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Economic problems and resource inadequacies can be merged into "Economic and Resource
Concerns."
Code Examples: Loss of property and income, and gender inequality in aid provision.
Moral and Health Safety Issues:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Moral problems and health safety can be merged into "Moral and Health Safety Issues."
Code Examples: Theft and sanitation issues due to contamination.
3. Merging Sub-Categories under "Need for Love/Belonging":
Strengthening Social Bonds:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Being cared for by others and strengthening family unity can be merged into "Strengthening
Social Bonds."
Code Examples: Increased cooperation from friends and family, and taking responsibility for
family members' well-being.
4. Merging Sub-Categories under "Self-Realization":
Acceptance of Reality and Problem-Solving:
Merge Sub-Categories:
Problem-solving and accepting reality can be merged into "Acceptance of Reality and Problem-
Solving."
Code Examples: Supporting local organizations and acknowledging the earthquake.
Conclusion
Please implement these changes in the article and revise the results and discussion based on
these mergers. Additionally, provide more details about the study design in the methods section.
Thank you for your efforts so far.
Title: Magnitude and Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Somalia:
Evidence from the SDHS Survey 2020 Dataset
Version: 1 Date: 15 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
Generally, the topic of this paper is exciting. However, some problems remain unsolved. I hope
the following comments can help improve this paper further.
2) Title needs to be shortened too long.
A separate title should be opened in the study called "Theoretical and practical implications".
3)A close partner is a woman's husband/companion with whom she has sexual relations or the
father of the child she is carrying in her womb". The authors need to use the standard WHO
definition of an intimate partner. A sexual relationship is not required in the definition of an
intimate partner. An intimate partner is a someone that the person was in an intimate relationship
with - that could have involved sex or not. An intimate relationship could involve marriage, but
it could also involve dating relationships.
I find the current literature review to be very surface level, lacking some critical reflection on
why disparities exist.
Ex: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0248630
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21582440241251989
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-53983-009
I hope the above-mentioned points can help you improve your work.
Title: Magnitude and Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Somalia:
Evidence from the SDHS Survey 2020 Dataset
Version: 1 Date: 27 Jun 2024
Reviewer:  Alan H. Decherney
Reviewer's report:
1. Background
a. Has great information regarding background of IPV and different factors that influence it.
However, can benefit from reorganization into a more fluid, cohesive introduction. Currently,
it is broken into 7 different short paragraphs, just in this section.
2. Results
a. The results section demonstrates a lot of interesting findings. However, it is crowded and
difficult to follow.
i. Further dividing the sections into more subdivisions may help organize this section for the
reader.
3. Discussion
a. You mention your results align with previous studies that show that younger age group’s are
more vulnerable to experiencing IPV.
i. However your study’s youngest group is 15-19, and the age group of 35-39 is actually more
towards your oldest age group.
ii. How does this age group compare with the other prior studies?
b. You mention throughout this section that your results are comparable to prior studies.
i. It would further support your paper to describe specific results from other papers
c. You should mention strengths and limitations of your study
d. Discussion and results section discuss similar findings. Rather than re-summarizing your
results in your discussion section, incorporating your recommendations and future work sections
into your discussion will strengthen your paper.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 1 Date: 30 Jul 2024
Reviewer:  Muhammed Ashraful Alam
Reviewer's report:
Topic is interesting but the findings of the study and its relation with the vaccination was not
justified properly in background.
Samples for secondary data were taken from few years back but the current study period and
data collection method were not clearly mentioned.
Size of the sample was mentioned in limitations.
Vaccination issue was mentioned in conclusion but it should be linked in discussion.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 1 Date: 30 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this interesting study "Endocervical
adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu".
However, I have some comments and recommendations:
Comments:
Title: - Is appropriate for the content of the article.
Abstract:- Represents a suitable summary of the work.
Article content:- The methods and results have been well explained.
Conclusions:- Are justified on the basis of the study.
Recommendations:
Discussion:- Mention the strength of the study.
References:- Stick to the format of the journal.
General:- Revise language, grammar and syntax.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 1 Date: 30 Jul 2024
Reviewer:  Burak Sezgin
Reviewer's report:
thanks for the chance to review this article
- Authors  studied the high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) prevalence and HPV genotypes
in a cohort of endocervical adenocarcinoma in the HIV endemic milieu in Mozambique. This
is an interesting study but has a lot of concerns.
-Thw whole article needs english grammar revision.
-The auhors said  that they collected retrospectively 40  endocervical adenocarcinoma cases.
But in table 1, I realized different types aother than   endocervical adenocarcinoma
- Tables are so complex and need to be be simplified.
-Once you use an abbreviation, you better use it till the end of the article.
-why did you use the data only from 2017 to 2018 . You should better retrieve the cases  of the
two or three years for more valid result s in such an endemic region.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 1 Date: 30 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
The statistical analysis used in this paper is simple. Following issues need to be addressed:
Please replace wording of “average” to “mean”
Mann-Whitney U-test was used, so I assume authors tested the normality of age and decide to
use nonparametric test? In this case, mean and standard deviation should not be reported, instead
please median and inter quarter range.
Table 1
Please report exact p-values.
Please replace “Nº” to “Frequency”
For N=0 please still report proportion of 0%
Table 2
What test was used for p-value?
Please declare potential selection bias in limitation section.
“Our  results are important as they show that women living with HIV will also benefit from
vaccination targeting HPV16/18 which also has a cross protective efficacy for HPV 45”
I might miss it, please elaborate which statistical result demonstrated this and how.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 2 Date: 16 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this interesting study  "Endocervical
adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu ".
Almost all reviewer’s comments and recommendations were considered.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 2 Date: 17 Aug 2024
Reviewer:  Burak Sezgin
Reviewer's report:
Thanks for your efforts.
Authors said that the Department of Pathology at Maputo Central Hospital experienced a fire
that destroyed part of the archives, including blocks. So I want to see your data.  Because I have
some suspucions abo#ut the originality of materal collection.
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 3 Date: 01 Sep 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this interesting  study “Endocervical
adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic  milieu ".
Almost all reviewer’s comments and recommendations were considered
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 3 Date: 04 Sep 2024
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled “Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV
genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a retrospective study” , which falls within the aim of
BMC Women's Health.
In my honest opinion, the topic is interesting enough to attract the readers’ attention.
Methodology is accurate and conclusions are supported by the data analysis. 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:
- 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
- Does this manuscript conform the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health
Research
- The Authors did not mention the sample size calculation for their study. It is essential to specify
this data in order to guarantee an adequate significance of the results obtained by the Authors.
-    Discussion needs to be improved by upgrading the Comparison  with existing literature,
especially in the role of adjuvant vaccination (see  and cite PMID: 32390320;  PMID: 35709811)
and other treatments/supplements to reduce HPV persistance (PMID: 35630063 ; PMID:
35873158)
Title: Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a
retrospective study
Version: 4 Date: 15 Nov 2024
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled “Endocervical adenocarcinomas and HPV
genotyping in an HIV endemic milieu – a retrospective study ” which falls within the aim of
the journal.
In my honest opinion, the topic is interesting enough to attract the readers’ attention.
Methodology is accurate and conclusions are supported by the data analysis. 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
- Does this manuscript conform to the RECORD statements of  EQUATOR  network guidelines?
It would be mandatory to declare this element.
- The Authors did not mention the sample size calculation for their study. It is essential to specify
this data in order to guarantee an adequate significance of the results obtained by the Authors.
- Discussion needs further implementation. I  suggest to briefly discuss the following:
a) Expand on the potential benefits of adjunctive treatments or supplements for low-grade HPV
lesions and prevention in high-risk populations, including those living with HIV. ( see and cite
PMID: 35630063  and  PMID: 38930126 )
b)  Highlight how advanced HPV genotyping and monitoring could guide personalized
vaccination and therapy strategies (PMID: 39513209)
c) While the manuscript discusses HPV vaccination and its potential benefits in preventing
EACs, consider elaborating on how therapeutic vaccines might also contribute to this prevention
effort, especially in high-risk and HIV-positive populations. (PMID: 35888579 )
Title: Associations between serum cytokine levels and postmenopausal depression in
postmenopausal women with and without menopause hormone therapy
Version: 1 Date: 09 Mar 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for preparing this manuscript. Several issues need to be corrected before the paper
can be further considered for publication.
1. The novelty of this manuscript is very limited
2. Explain how demographic information, physical activity, and medical history were collected?
3. Tables need scientific format and clear and concise description.
4. The discussion section is overly long and does not explain the findings reported in this study
well.
5. The conclusion should be more conservative because of the limited evidence here.
6. The paper should be revised by a native speaker regarding its English writing and grammar
Title: Associations between serum cytokine levels and postmenopausal depression in
postmenopausal women with and without menopause hormone therapy
Version: 1 Date: 06 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
The authors conducted a study to explore the associations between serum cytokines and
postmenopausal depression in postmanopausalwomen and evualate the potential effects of
menopause hormone therapy on these associations. Though the topic is potential interesting,
some issues should be addressed in the manuscript.
1. The title should be revised as "Associations between serum cytokines and postmenopausal
depression in postmanopausalwomen with and without menopause hormone therapy".
2. In the section Abstract, the authors conducted mutiply linear regression to explore the
associations between serum cytokines and HAMD-24 scores, but they stated that"Multiple linear
regression analysis showed that the IL-18 (# = 3.996, 95% CI = 0.508–7.484), and TNF-#
concentrations (# = 4.784, 95% CI = 0.939–8.629) were significant predictors of the level of
depression in the POST group." This should be revised as "Multiple linear regression analysis
showed that the serum IL-18 (# = 3.996, 95% CI = 0.508–7.484), and TNF-# levels (# = 4.784,
95% CI = 0.939–8.629) were significant predictors of HAMD-24 scores in women of the POST
group."
3.In the section of Introduction, the authors should focus on the importance and necesarity to
investigate these associations in women with and without menopause hormone therapy.
4.In the section of Methods, the authors should give the  Ethic approval Number of the study.
5. In the sectuon of Resuts. Table1 and Table 4 should be placed in the supplementary materials.
6. From Table 2 to Table 5, the statistics of the variables, such as t-value, z-value or chi-squre
value should be presented in the table.
7.  Table 2 and Table 3 can be combined together. Some catergories of the variables can should
be combined. For example,only 1 person with obesity was found in the participants, and this
data can be combined with those with overweight.
8. In table 5, as the age was present as a variable in the table, it can not be listed as an adjusted
variable.
9.There were many clerical errors across the manuscript. For example in Page 7, from Line 3 to
10."A personalized treatment was prescripted ……. "  this should be "prescribed".