Saruwar Jahan

Research Assistant

University of Minnesota • Full time

Jul 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 10 mos

Key Responsibilities • Assisted in systematic reviews and literature syntheses by providing technical support, ensuring alignment with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. • Designed PRISMA flow diagrams to clearly illustrate study selection and inclusion/exclusion processes. • Created structured data extraction tables summarizing study characteristics, methodologies, outcomes, and key findings. • Organized and formatted references using APA, Vancouver, Harvard, and journal-specific citation styles. • Formatted tables, figures, and supplementary materials to meet journal submission standards. • Managed project files, templates, and data to ensure clarity, consistency, and reproducibility. • Collaborated with researchers across multiple disciplines, maintaining academic integrity and confidentiality. 🔹 Key Achievements • Successfully supported systematic review projects in health sciences, social sciences, and environmental sciences. • Streamlined workflow for researchers, saving time and enhancing manuscript presentation quality. • Developed reusable templates for PRISMA diagrams and data extraction tables, improving efficiency for multiple projects. 🔹 Tools & Skills • PRISMA 2020 framework • Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets • Reference management: Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley • Data organization, figure and table formatting, journal-ready layouts • Communication & collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams