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Why Register A Protocol
- Protocol registration is a best practice recommended by major guidelines such as the JBI Manual.
- Reduces bias by establishing your criteria a priori
- Much of the information within the protocol will assist with the article formatting and writing
- Promotes transparent research methodology and open science
- Establishes provenance of your research topic
- Reduces duplication of efforts and promotes collaboration
Protocol Resources & Registration
Scoping Review Protocols
What is a scoping review protocol?
- It provides a map of the review for every stage of the process
- Documenting the plan or protocol prior to completing the review reduces the bias and improves the validity
- A registered protocol establishes provenance of the research project for the specific question
Why should a team register a protocol:
- A protocol is considered best practice by the JBI Manual and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews
- Reduces bias by establishing your criteria a priori
- Much of the information within the protocol will assist with the article format and writing
