JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: WOMEN'S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH EXTENSION SERVICES AND
ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HAWASSA CITY, SIDAMA REGION, SOUTHERN
ETHIOPIA.
Version: 5 Date: 15 Jun 2024
Reviewer:  Temesgen Geta
Reviewer's report:
Dear editor, thank you for giving me chance to review the revised paper or “Maternal satisfaction
with health extension services and its associated factors in Hawassa City, Sidama Region,
Southern Ethiopia,2022”.
Comments to authors
General comments
I. The author addressed all my comments in the previous version. If the authors accept the
following comments, I would ask the journal to accept the manuscript for publication. Please
update the references from the beginning.
Thank you.
Title: WOMEN'S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH EXTENSION SERVICES AND
ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HAWASSA CITY, SIDAMA REGION, SOUTHERN
ETHIOPIA.
Version: 5 Date: 18 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the chance to re-revise the paper. However, the authors critically consider about
the following issues.
1. I am not clear about the study population. In which population was the study conducted?
reproductive women or mothers in general? Since the two populations are different, the authors
mentioned both of them in different sections of the manuscript.
2. Regarding the sampling technique, the authors modified the sampling technique rather than
giving justification. I think Method section is the realistic picture of what was performed during
the study period. I need clear explanation about which sampling technique was used during the
data collection period.
Title: WOMEN'S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH EXTENSION SERVICES AND
ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HAWASSA CITY, SIDAMA REGION, SOUTHERN
ETHIOPIA.
Version: 6 Date: 21 Jun 2024
Reviewer's report:
The authors addressed my comments. If the authors correct the following comment, I will ask
the journal to accept the manuscript for publication. Please use women's rather than mothers
throughout the manuscript.
Title: WOMEN'S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH EXTENSION SERVICES AND
ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HAWASSA CITY, SIDAMA REGION, SOUTHERN
ETHIOPIA.
Version: 6 Date: 22 Aug 2024
Reviewer's report:
Review Report
Thank you for the chance to review this interesting paper!
The followings are my comments and suggestion:
# Check font size of the title
# Abstract, background last paragraph: Hawassa City, Sidama region…take it at the end.
# P<0.25 and p<0.05 make it P_value
# Introduction is bulky try to minimize not more than 1.5 to 2 pages
# Revise your exclusion criteria
# Women’s satisfaction……..but your study is among reproductive age? How do you explain?
# Operational definition? Mothers? What do you mean? Health extension services also?
# All operational definition should be cited
# You have used multi-stage sampling interesting? But you didn’t used design effect? Why?
# Your p is less than 30%, what about margin of error? Do you think 5% is enough?
# How do you apply SRS method? Brief please
#  Result of Hosmer and Lemeshow statistics???
# How do you identified model family
# Table 3 is not clear I hope frequency have to have yes or no category
# Check the documents for unnecessary space, some of the text overlapped/present in front of
the table
# Bivariate Cox regression model? What is this?
# Educational status is significantly associated, no sense specify associated category of
educational status?
# Regression table????  Why empty, except reference category and the significantly associated
one?
# Generally the paper is immature and needs extensive revision
Thank you for your contribution!
Good luck!
Title: Assessing Use of EAU Recommendations in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A  Case Vignette Study on Dutch Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
Practices
Version: 1 Date: 23 May 2024
Reviewer:  Esther van Benten
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors,
Thank you very much for the oppertunity to review your work. I aprreciate the effort you have put
into the article. However, I believe that, in its current form, it is not yet suitable for publication.
The design does not appear to have a mixed-methods approach, and the tables do not present
the data clearly enough.
If you could consider presenting your findings through a survey study or a vignette study,
whichever you prefer, I think the consistency and clarity of your work would greatly benefit.
Good luck with your work.
Title: Assessing Use of EAU Recommendations in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A  Case Vignette Study on Dutch Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
Practices
Version: 1 Date: 28 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the learning opportunity while reading your manuscript.  This paper addresses an
interesting topic using a different approach.  The study aimed to:
- provide an overview of  the current range of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies used in the
Netherlands by PFPs;
- provide an overview of PFPs' adherence to EAU guidelines;
-  compare PFPs’ level of education and workload with the adherence to European guidelines
The background introduces the research topic using relatively recent references.  Methods are
well described but raised some questions:
- Why was it considered a mixed-method study? This is a cross-sectional based on quantitative
data. Even the open-ended questions that were not presented in the results (questions 5 and 6)
present quantitative data.
- When was your study approved by the Central Committee on Research? was it before data
collection?
- What was considered a "sufficient case load"? The definition of a "high case load" is presented
in the Results.
- Why was the cutoff of 80% used?
- As part of the aim of the study, it is important to provide an overview of the current EAU
guidelines for the case vignettes presented.
Results
Table 1 - Please provide the total number of participants. The frequency should be shown for
those data presented as "n" according to "data analysis".
Conclusion
this topic is only answering one of the aims if the study.
"Based on these results more attention should be paid to implementing the EAU guidelines in
the Netherlands and developing a Dutch CPPS guideline. More prospective randomized clinical
trials are needed for evidence and to provide the guidelines in recommendation in diagnostic
and treatment modalities for CPPS by PFPs. " It should be on the discussion.
Title: Assessing Use of EAU Recommendations in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A  Case Vignette Study on Dutch Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
Practices
Version: 2 Date: 13 Aug 2024
Reviewer:  Esther van Benten
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors,
Thank you for the opportunity to review your revised manuscript. It’s evident that you have put
a lot of effort into the revision, resulting in a clear and well-structured article. I have provided
some final aspects to consider for the manuscript for its final version.
Good luck with your work!
Title: Assessing Use of EAU Recommendations in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A  Case Vignette Study on Dutch Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
Practices
Version: 4 Date: 16 Sep 2024
Reviewer:  Esther van Benten
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors,
It has been a pleasure reviewing your work. Over time, you have made many changes that really
enhanced the quality of this work.
Good luck on your publication, and remember to celebrate successes together!
Title: Toxocara infection in pregnant women: seroprevalence and risk factors
Version: 0 Date: 28 Feb 2024
Reviewer's report:
Dear Editor in chief. Thank you for review invitation. The manuscript is well designed and after
some correction may be accepted in your valuable journal.
Intro:
1. **Clarity and Structure**: The introduction lacks a clear structure and flow, making it
difficult for readers to follow. The information is presented in a somewhat disjointed manner,
jumping between different aspects of toxocariasis without a cohesive narrative. Authors should
consider restructuring the introduction to provide a logical progression of ideas, starting with a
brief overview of toxocariasis, followed by its epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic
challenges, and the rationale for the study.
2. **Inconsistencies and Redundancies**: There are inconsistencies in terminology and
redundancies throughout the text. For example, the introduction mentions "overt toxocariasis
and covert toxocariasis" but then refers to "VT, OT, and NT," which seems redundant.
Additionally, some information is repeated unnecessarily, such as the mention of poverty and
young age as risk factors, which could be consolidated into a single statement. Authors should
carefully review the text to eliminate redundancies and ensure consistency in terminology.
M&M
The inclusion and exclusion criteria are mentioned but could be stated more clearly to avoid
confusion. For instance, it is stated that pregnant women from December 2021 to May 2022 were
included, but it's not explicitly mentioned whether there were any other criteria such as age or
health status. Clarifying these criteria will help readers understand the selection process better.
RESULTS AND DISS:
-Authors should expand on the implications of their results, compare them with findings from
other studies, and discuss potential explanations for discrepancies or similarities. Additionally,
discussing the clinical significance of the findings and their implications for public health policy
or clinical practice would enhance the discussion section.
-Addressing limitations and future directions
Conclusion;
Instead of stating that "positive cases of T. canis are typical," provide a more precise summary
of the seroprevalence rate observed in the study population and any significant associations or
trends identified. Also, specify the nature of the complications associated with toxocariasis in
pregnant women that warrant pregnancy follow-up and counseling.
Title: Toxocara infection in pregnant women: seroprevalence and risk factors
Version: 3 Date: 06 May 2024
Reviewer's report:
The authors have implemented a very large part of reviewers' requirements, so the modified
manuscript is quite satisfactory.
Only one point should be clarified. In the "Abstract", the authors claimed they carried out
a "multivariate analysis" and wrote in the "Materials and methods" that this analysis was of
"logistical regression" type. One can conclude a multivariate regression analysis was carried
out, so the "Abstract" should be corrected.
Title: Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle- income
countries: a systematic scoping review
Version: 1 Date: 17 Jun 2024
Reviewer:  Jessica Ison
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for this paper. It is filling a very important gap in synthesising the global evidence
on PT and women's safety particularly in LMIC.
Currently, my main critique is that the results are not synthesised enough. You have
predominately just noted what different studies found. A scoping review needs to synthesise a
lot more by explaining the themes and using the studies to support the results. As a reader, I
found it very hard to follow and my attention was not held. Can the authors please synthesise
the results and return this for me to read again to be better able to engage with the findings.
A few other things for now:
Background
- You could note that women in regional, rural and remote areas face further issues due to often
having fewer services
- Your background needs further information on issues that women face. It is only really 2
paragraphs on the issue. You need to talk about the ‘last kilometre’, trip chaining etc. Why is
women’s transit different? Also, what has been done about this issue?
Method
- Your research question is unclear. Please re-word for clarity. It is unclear if you are looking at
the experiences of women on PT or if you are looking at the safety women feel on PT.
- Please note that your exclusion criteria for gender is too binary. You need to state that you are
excluding gender diverse and non-binary people. You will also need to offer a justification for
this exclusion somewhere.
- One issue is that many publications use “transit” rather than “transport”. I suggest that authors
check they have not missed any articles that use the terminology transit.
Results
- Explain different terminology such as taxi queen. Given you are speaking about so many
countries, with so many cultural contexts, make sure the reader is given enough information to
understand who the study is about.
Discussion
- Your discussion needs to go further in situating your findings in the broader literature
- The paragraph starting 451 is very repetitive of the methods, not necessary. Just summarise
in one sentence.
Title: Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle- income
countries: a systematic scoping review
Version: 2 Date: 22 Jul 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for inviting me to review the revised manuscript. The authors have addressed my
previous comments. I have outlined a few minor suggestions below for their consideration. This
is an important contribution to the field. It would be valuable to see how these insights can
inform policy changes and enhance safety measures to protect women commuters from assault,
harassment, and violence in public transportation across low- and middle-income countries
(LMICs).
• "As shown in Figure 1, we did not search any registers.” Not identifying records from registers
is different from not searching registers at all. I suggest omitting the term 'registers' from the
Prisma ScR Flow Diagram for clarity.
• Lines 286-287: It should read “However, a two-country study that involved India...”
• Lines 391-396: I have some reservations about the term “romantically involved”,  particularly
in the context of adolescents. This term might not fully capture the complexities and potential
power imbalances in these relationships. I suggest using more precise language to describe these
interactions, such as 'having personal or intimate relationships' or 'engaging in relationships
with power dynamics and transactional elements.' This adjustment can provide a clearer
understanding of the nature of these relationships and better address the vulnerabilities and
potential exploitation involved.
Title: Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle- income
countries: a systematic scoping review
Version: 3 Date: 02 Oct 2024
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for making the necessary revisions, resulting in a well-presented paper that offers a
meaningful contribution to the field. It will be exciting to see how these insights inform policy
changes and enhance safety measures to protect women commuters from assault, harassment,
and violence in public transportation systems across LMICs. Congratulations to the authors, and
best wishes for the publication process.
Title: Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle- income
countries: a systematic scoping review
Version: 3 Date: 04 Nov 2024
Reviewer:  Jessica Ison
Reviewer's report:
Thank you again for taking on my suggestions. The paper is very strong, well done.
Background:
- In the types of violence, you have not said sexual assault or rape
- Women only transport does have some critiques, please mention
- You mention gender-diverse people, but only once.
Results
The results are much better. It is much easier to read and more engaging.
- In the prisma, “records identified from *:” what does the asterisks mean?
- Also, the Prisma usually goes in the methods? Check the journal formatting.
- Theme 1. Avoid using the phrasing “vulnerable”, it suggests women are the problem. Focus
on the behaviour of perpetrators i.e. “groups disproportionately targeted”
- Theme 3. Avoid saying “protect women”. The issue is not that women need protecting, the
issue is perpetration needs to be stopped.
- Theme 7. Avoid saying “developing societies”. Check current wording.
In general, do a final read to check you are putting the onus on the perpetrator throughout.
Initiatives and solutions
- There are also many critiques of both women’s only carriages and CCTV. Please make
reference to these critiques. In particular, CCTV has some troubling racist outcomes.
Implications
- “Future research should prioritise countries and regions that have been underexplored, such as
parts of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia”. Might you also add the Pacific? I do not
think there are any papers from LMIC in the Pacific?
Title: An Objective Test to Assess Upper Limb Functionality in Patients with Breast Cancer-
Related Lymphedema: Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Upper Limb
Functional Test (ULIFT)
Version: 2 Date: 19 Feb 2025
Reviewer's report:
The authors present a nice study. However, many items need revision (both language as refering
to the scientific literature). Therefore I refer to the uploaded doucment with comments.
The main comment would be, why is it necessary to have a new test when a battery of tests is
already available. What construct can not yet be measured with the available tests? Why is the
situation of a BCRL so specific that it needs a new (adapted) test?
Title: An Objective Test to Assess Upper Limb Functionality in Patients with Breast Cancer-
Related Lymphedema: Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Upper Limb
Functional Test (ULIFT)
Version: 2 Date: 25 Feb 2025
Reviewer:  Hanife Abakay
Reviewer's report:
While functional tests are usually performed in other patient groups; performing them in
lymphedema patients makes a great contribution to the literature. I recommend that the study be
accepted with minor revisions. my suggestions are as follows.
-tables are quite long. I suggest that they be divided.
-I suggest that the sections related to SF should be included in the discussion section.
Title: An Objective Test to Assess Upper Limb Functionality in Patients with Breast Cancer-
Related Lymphedema: Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Upper Limb
Functional Test (ULIFT)
Version: 2 Date: 10 Mar 2025
Reviewer's report:
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the ULIFT in patients
with BCRL. The premise of the study is that there is no objective tool specifically designed
to assess the function of patients with lymphedema and that the Upper Limb Functional Test
(ULIFT) is an appropriate measure of functionality because it evaluates unilateral upper limb
ROM and shifting function. Based on these premises, the psychometric properties of the test
tool were examined.
While the methods used to verify the hypothesis and draw conclusions are valid, the introduction
requires a more rigorous approach and should provide additional details regarding these
premises.
First, objective tools for assessing the function of patients with lymphedema already exist.
(Ex. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Mar 4;67(1):56-61.Functional evaluation of patients with
mastectomy lymphedema)
Therefore, it is necessary to include a comparative analysis of these tools and the Upper Limb
Functional Test (ULIFT) to justify its use.
Second, as lymphedema progresses and affects the entire arm, upper limb function is inevitably
impacted, making the Upper Limb Functional Test (ULIFT) a potentially suitable measurement
tool. However, in the early stages, when the function of the lymphatic vessels is locally impaired,
the impact on shoulder function may be minimal. The specific effects on upper limb function
vary depending on the stage and progression of lymphedema, as well as the affected area. A tool
that does not account for these variations will have low sensitivity. Therefore, the sensitivity and
specificity of recommended measurement tools for each stage and affected area of lymphedema
should be considered.
Third, a more precise explanation is required regarding how the Upper Limb Functional Test
(ULIFT) distinguishes factors affecting upper limb function in breast cancer patients and how
these factors are measured.
Incorporating these elements will enhance the clinical value of this paper and strengthen its
contributions to the field.
Title: "He showed me a knife and said they would kill me and no one would know or care”: a
qualitative study into the experiences of transnational sex workers in Ghana.
Version: 1 Date: 21 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
Dear Authors
This is an interesting work that makes for an interesting read. My overall assessment is that it is
a good paper. I think the use of phenomenology is excellent for such a study.
My main challenge. Below, I explain my overall challenge with the paper. This is not necessarily
instructive but emerges from how the manuscript appeared to me as I read it. I encourage you
to engage with it and see how best the manuscript could be improved for the readership of the
journal.
In the topic and background, I got the impression that you were exploring the interconnections
between migrant status and the experience of sex work. However, the quotations themselves,
as presented in the results, do not bring these interconnections out. Consequently, as someone
familiar with this field, I struggled to identify the new knowledge I gained from the manuscript.
This is where you must improve. For instance, the fact that sex workers face violence (both
sexual and non-sexual) and harassment by state authorities in itself is not new to this field. What
is interesting (based on your background) is how this experience of violence and harassment is
further shaped by their migrant status. This is a key component that is missing from the results
section. Another example is when participants speak of being lured to insecure locations, feeling
unsafe, and being asked to have unprotected sex. I do not get a sense that these experiences
exist as a result of their migrant status. How does being a migrant sex worker contribute to a sex
worker’s inability to negotiate safe sex? I believe that when the results are restructured around
this question or a similar one, it will make a significant contribution to our understanding of the
differential experiences of migrant sex workers.
There is a section where you bring this out in the way participants speak of their relationship with
the police and how their migrant status contributes to discriminatory practices and harassment
by state authorities. This is interesting. If the rest of the results engage this (how their migrant
status shapes and informs their experiences), it will make for a really interesting read.
I believe this manuscript’s potential contribution to our understanding of the intersections of
migration, sex work, and sexual violence/vulnerability is laudable.
I hope you will be able to improve the paper in this way.
Best
Title: Changes in Participation for Young Women after Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment:
A Qualitative Study
Version: 2 Date: 25 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
This investigation targeting young breast cancer survivors offers valuable perspectives, with a
relatively comprehensive methodology. The study appropriately explores whether the needs and
symptoms of younger demographics significantly differ from those of older patients—within
this theme, the findings appear to emphasize more extensions and similarities rather than stark
contrasts. Regarding current strategies and their limitations, a more in-depth analysis would
be beneficial. This could include examining patient self-developed coping mechanisms versus
provider-delivered care approaches, as well as the degree of personalization in interventions.
For each thematic area, the study could further elucidate the multiple contributing factors and
their interactions through systematic enumeration and analysis.