Protocols.io

Protocols.io is a comprehensive research methods sharing platform that offers:

Core Features:

1. Protocol Management

• Step-by-step protocol creation
• Version control system
• Protocol forking capabilities
• Interactive protocol viewers
• Mobile app support

2. Collaboration Tools

• Research group workspaces
• Protocol sharing options
• Discussion forums
• Feedback mechanisms
• Real-time collaboration

3. Research Support

• Protocol citation tools
• DOI assignment
• Integration with journals
• API access
• Analytics tracking

Key Functions:

1. Content Creation

• Protocol authoring tools
• Rich media integration
• Interactive components
• Supply lists
• Safety guidelines

2. Organization Features

• Custom collections
• Tags and categories
• Search functionality
• Private workspaces
• Protocol linking

User Benefits:

• Improved reproducibility
• Time-saving
• Quality standardization
• Knowledge sharing
• Community feedback

Target Users:

• Laboratory scientists
• Research technicians
• Graduate students
• Principal investigators
• Industry researchers

Integration Options:

• Journal partnerships
• LIMS systems
• Electronic lab notebooks
• Publisher platforms
• Institution repositories

Quality Control:

• Peer review options
• Community feedback
• Version tracking
• Change documentation
• Quality metrics