Reviewer’s report
Title: 
Technology as the Key to Women’s Empowerment: A Scoping Review
Version: 
0 
Date: 
09 Jan 2020
Reviewer: 
Bhuchitra Singh
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for the opportunity to review this manuscript.
1. The scoping review systematically consider the relevant studies that 
evaluate
the research studies analyzing the role of information and communication
technology (ICT) in women's empowerment.
2. The manuscript is well written and explores the extant literature on the topic
and poses the relevant questions for research post scoping review.
3. The authors have gathered the information about the country of study but I
would like to see that information in the manuscript to understand which country
the data is being evaluated to better correlate the socioeconomic status of the
study population.
4. As the access to ICT is increasing globally, the scoping review definitely
helps to gather information on how technology can be used to have the most
benefit on the population and to foster gender equity and equality.
5. This topic would be of interest to the readers of BMC Women's Health
journal.
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.
Yes
Does the work include the necessary controls?
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the
authors.
Yes
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.
Yes
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you
recommend an additional statistical review?
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects
require further assessment in your comments to the editors.
Not relevant to this manuscript
Quality of written English
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:
Acceptable
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