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Nexus Institute of Nutrition & Research Nexus Institute of Nutrition & Research

Research & Academic Skills Academy

Systematic Review & Publication Mentorship Programme

A hands-on, publication-focused programme that guides participants from developing a research question to completing a PRISMA-compliant systematic review manuscript, with mentorship throughout the publication process.

Syllabus

  1. 01Identifying a publishable research idea and refining the research question
  2. 02Developing a protocol and PROSPERO registration (where applicable)
  3. 03Advanced database searching (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, etc.)
  4. 04Reference management and duplicate removal
  5. 05Title/abstract and full-text screening
  6. 06Risk of bias and quality assessment
  7. 07Data extraction and evidence synthesis
  8. 08PRISMA 2020 reporting guideline
  9. 09Writing each section of the manuscript
  10. 10Journal selection and publication strategy
  11. 11Responding to peer reviewers and manuscript revision

Software covered

  • Rayyan
  • Covidence
  • EndNote
  • Zotero
  • Mendeley

Who this programme is for

This programme is designed for postgraduate students, PhD applicants, clinicians, faculty members, public health professionals, and early-career researchers who want to produce a publishable systematic review rather than simply learn the methodology.

Whether you are preparing a thesis, strengthening your PhD application, or aiming for your first international publication, the programme provides practical guidance tailored to your research goals.

What makes this programme different

Unlike conventional workshops that end after teaching the methodology, this programme is built around your own research project.

From the first week, our mentors will work with you to:

  • Identify or refine a novel, publishable research idea
  • Assess whether the topic has sufficient scientific value and originality
  • Develop a complete review protocol
  • Build comprehensive search strategies
  • Screen studies and extract data correctly
  • Prepare a PRISMA-compliant manuscript
  • Select an appropriate target journal
  • Support manuscript submission and guide you through revisions after peer review

Our goal is not only to teach systematic review methods—it is to help you complete a manuscript that is ready for journal submission.

Format

The programme combines recorded lessons, live interactive workshops, practical assignments, and one-to-one mentoring sessions.

Every module is directly applied to your own review, allowing you to make measurable progress each week. By the end of the programme, participants are expected to have a complete systematic review manuscript prepared for submission.

Learning outcomes

By completing this programme, participants will be able to:

  • Generate a strong and publishable systematic review topic
  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches across major databases
  • Perform study screening and quality assessment using international standards
  • Extract and synthesize evidence accurately
  • Write a complete PRISMA-compliant manuscript
  • Select an appropriate journal and understand the submission process
  • Respond effectively to reviewer comments and revise manuscripts professionally

Publication Mentorship

Publication is a core component of this programme.

Each participant receives structured mentorship throughout the writing process, with guidance aimed at producing a manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. While publication ultimately depends on journal editorial and peer-review decisions, our mentors provide support through manuscript preparation, journal selection, submission, and revision to maximize the likelihood of successful publication.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the required assignments and final manuscript will receive a verifiable Nexus Institute Certificate of Completion, which can be validated through our certificate verification portal.