OSF Preprints

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OSF Preprints is a preprint platform hosted by Open Science Framework (OSF). Manuscripts from all research areas are accepted. All preprints receive a DOI and can be linked to OSF Projects and OSF Registrations. Preprints can be uploaded to OSF Preprints or a number of specialist preprint platforms hosted by OSF (listed on the OSF Preprints homepage). Some of the specialist platforms conduct pre-moderation to check the manuscript is within scope before preprints appear online.

Protocols.io

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A repository for collaborating on and sharing lab-based protocols. Protocols can be public or private, and public protocol can request a DOI. Existing public protocols can be adapted (forked) to generate new protocols or you can start from scratch. The University of Edinburgh has a subscription for this service.

Peer Community In Registered Reports

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Peer Community in Registered Reports (PCI-RR) is a community-based platform facilitating peer review of Registered Reports. Registered Reports that receive in-principle acceptance following peer review at PCI-RR can submit to a list of PCI-RR friendly journals for publication. Submitting to other journals is allowed but may not be guaranteed publication.

OSF Registries

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OSF Registries is a preregistration platform hosted by Open Science Framework (OSF). Registrations and preregistrations from all research areas are accepted. All registrations receive a DOI and can be linked to OSF Projects. OSF also hosts various free to use registration templates.