{"id":44955,"date":"2026-02-20T11:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?p=44955"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:05:35","slug":"how-to-conduct-registered-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-conduct-registered-reports","title":{"rendered":"How to Conduct and Write Registered Reports: Guide for Early-Career and Mid-Career Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cpublish or perish\u201d concept has long bothered researchers, especially those in their early and mid-career stages. Many researchers are often apprehensive of journal acceptance. And considering the high <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/desk-rejection-shield?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=202602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">desk\u00a0rejection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rate\u00a0of 72% reported in\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The State of Development Journals 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">[1],\u00a0this apprehension is valid!\u00a0However, registered reports\u00a0can help assuage this\u00a0worry for authors. Does the term seem unfamiliar?\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0dive into it\u00a0to know more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#registered-reports\">What are Registered Reports?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#stages\">Two Stages in Registered Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#writing-registered-reports\">How to Write Registered Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#benefits\">Benefits of Registered Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions on Registered Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"registered-reports\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">What are Registered Reports?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered reports are a type of scientific publication that is peer reviewed\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the actual study is conducted. Unlike traditional journal submissions, authors should initially submit the research idea or hypotheses and propose the methodology for testing the hypotheses. This initial report undergoes a peer review, and authors receive an \u201cin-principle acceptance\u201d from the journal. Then, authors proceed to conduct the study as per the approved protocol, report their findings, and submit a complete manuscript which is again peer-reviewed before publication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered reports\u00a0have gained prominence over the years, with journals under top publishers like Elsevier, Frontiers, Taylor &amp; Francis,\u00a0and\u00a0Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR)\u00a0accepting this format of submission\u00a0[2].<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stages\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">Two\u00a0Stages in Registered Reports<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conducting registered reports is divided into two stages, and your manuscript undergoes a thorough evaluation in both stages as part of the peer review process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stage 1<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In stage 1, you will develop the idea for your research and provide a brief introduction and background for the research along with the methodologies you intend to use for the analysis. There is no data collection at this stage. You simply need to provide research hypothesis that you intend to test. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider this\u00a0as a proposal for conducting your\u00a0study.\u00a0Journals will review your initial submission\u00a0and determine whether the research idea is worth exploring.\u00a0Here is what\u00a0peer reviewers are looking to evaluate:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The importance of\u00a0the research\u00a0questions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The rationale,\u00a0logic,\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0plausibility\u00a0of the proposed research hypotheses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The feasibility of the suggested\u00a0methodology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0adequacy\u00a0of details in the analytical methods\u00a0to replicate the proposed experimental procedures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following a thorough assessment,\u00a0your manuscript may be rejected,\u00a0returned\u00a0for revisions, or directly accepted.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a) If rejected, evaluate the reason for rejection. Your submission perhaps did not match the journal\u2019s aims and scope. See if you can submit it to a different journal. Alternatively, depending on the reasons for rejection, you may choose to submit to the same journal by following the traditional journal submission process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">b) If the peer reviewers recommended revisions, address these in detail and resubmit your proposal for a second round of evaluation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c) If accepted, the journal responds with an \u201cin-principle acceptance (IPA)\u201d letter. This means that your final manuscript will be published by the journal provided your study is conducted by strictly adhering to the approved methods. Note that even a slight deviation from the pre-registered methods without prior approval is likely to result in rejection during the stage 2 submission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stage 2<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In stage 2, authors need to submit a complete manuscript reporting the study\u2019s findings and conclusions. Ensure that your data collection and analysis are both conducted according to the standards agreed upon in stage 1 submission. In case you need to deviate from the original protocols, communicate this with the journal and get approval for the modifications. The peer review at this stage is typically conducted by the same reviewers who evaluated your initial submission. However this cannot be guaranteed by the journal as the availability of peer reviewers may vary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do peer reviewers evaluate in stage 2 of registered report submissions?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0the introduction and\u00a0methods\u00a0sections match those of the stage 1 submission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0the experimental procedures followed are identical to the pre-registered report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If any ad hoc methodologies were followed,\u00a0were they approved by the journal,\u00a0how well are\u00a0they\u00a0justified,\u00a0and whether they are\u00a0relevant and scientifically\u00a0accurate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether the conclusions of the study\u00a0align with the reported results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the peer review is complete, the manuscript is considered ready for journal publication.\u00a0The IPA ensures that your\u00a0finalized\u00a0research paper is\u00a0accepted\u00a0and published\u00a0by the journal. However,\u00a0peer reviewers at this stage could ask for\u00a0additional\u00a0ad hoc\u00a0tests\u00a0to verify the results.\u00a0But\u00a0the authors are not always\u00a0obligated\u00a0to provide this; the decision is at the discretion of the journal editor.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"writing-registered-reports\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">How to Write Registered Reports<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing manuscripts for registered reports differ from the process followed for a traditional manuscript preparation [3]. Because the submission happens in two stages, authors need to prepare two distinct manuscripts. While the guidelines vary for different journals, below are the details typically required when submitting a registered report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Writing\u00a0Registered Reports\u00a0in\u00a0Stage 1<\/h3>\n<h4>Stage 1 Manuscript<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your stage 1 manuscript should include\u00a0the\u00a0Title,\u00a0Introduction,\u00a0and Methods. The Introduction section should highlight the research background and justify the rationale for the\u00a0research idea.\u00a0Clearly specify\u00a0what you wish to achieve with the framed research questions and\u00a0state\u00a0your research hypothesis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the Methods section, outline the\u00a0methodologies, statistical tests (if applicable), experimental procedures, and other relevant data analysis techniques that you intend to use for\u00a0testing your proposed research hypotheses.\u00a0Some tips to\u00a0write\u00a0the Methods section.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use future tense (e.g.,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will use a Bayesian model to evaluate\u2026<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)\u00a0in your sentences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Describe the sample data in detail and\u00a0specify\u00a0the inclusion\/exclusion criteria, if any.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide a clear analysis pipeline,\u00a0with\u00a0a solid research plan and\u00a0detailed\u00a0pre-processing steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explain the experimental procedures\u00a0in adequate detail\u00a0along with\u00a0precise device names and models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Stage 1 Cover Letter<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should\u00a0prepare\u00a0a cover letter\u00a0for stage 1 registered report submission, outlining\u00a0the scientific case and how it is expected to contribute to the research field. The cover letter should also include details on\u00a0any approvals you have received, funding\u00a0information, and the availability of necessary equipment.\u00a0Provide\u00a0a feasible\u00a0timeline\u00a0as well; it need not be\u00a0accurate, just an estimate of when you\u00a0anticipate\u00a0the study\u00a0could be completed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Writing\u00a0Registered Reports\u00a0in\u00a0Stage 2<\/h3>\n<h4>Stage 2 Manuscript<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you receive an IPA from the journal following the stage 1 peer review, you need to prepare the final manuscript. But before that, your report must be registered in a publicly available repository (e.g., Open Science Framework) or entered into embargo (view-only link). This is called pre-registration, where you can eventually upload the raw data of your study as well. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, conduct your study\u00a0(data collection and analysis)\u00a0by following the\u00a0methods and experimental procedures\u00a0that were\u00a0finalized\u00a0in\u00a0the stage\u00a01 manuscript.\u00a0Proceed to prepare the manuscript as per journal guidelines and add the Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections.\u00a0Here are a few key points to note when preparing the stage 2 manuscript.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manuscript Title, Introduction, and Methods should remain\u00a0almost\u00a0the\u00a0same as\u00a0what was provided in your stage 1 submission.\u00a0Minor changes like typographical corrections or addition of new citations to reference works can be made.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid\u00a0modifying\u00a0the research question or hypothesis midway through the study.\u00a0Do not deviate from the pre-decided\u00a0materials and\u00a0methods. If you do need\u00a0to\u00a0deviate,\u00a0communicate this with the journal and\u00a0justify why\u00a0it\u00a0should be\u00a0done.\u00a0Clarify why the previously chosen method was not\u00a0suited to test the data\u00a0or mention the non-availability of equipment.\u00a0You also need to provide raw data, either\u00a0as part of the supplementary material\u00a0or in the main manuscript depending on\u00a0journal\u2019s\u00a0guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember to change\u00a0your writing to the past tense whenever\u00a0appropriate (e.g.,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Bayesian model was used\u2026<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections\u00a0must be written as per journal requirements.\u00a0Stick to facts, avoid exaggerating the implications.\u00a0In case a specific\u00a0pre-decided\u00a0method could not be used for the analysis or if a more robust\u00a0methodology\u00a0seemed better suited for the evaluation, explain this modification and highlight the change in the stage 2 registered report.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Stage 2 Cover Letter<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The stage 2 cover letter\u00a0should primarily focus on\u00a0how you have adhered to the previously agreed study protocols. If there were deviations,\u00a0clarify when this was agreed with the journal\u00a0and why it was done (e.g., unavailability of equipment). Mention where the raw data can be accessed, which is\u00a0generally available\u00a0in the repository after pre-registration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">Benefits of Registered Reports<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered reports as a publication format\u00a0benefits\u00a0both authors and the research community.\u00a0One major advantage of registered reports is that\u00a0the acceptance for publication is\u00a0results-blind.\u00a0Reviewers evaluate the potential of a research idea rather than\u00a0identifying\u00a0whether the results are positive, minimizing publication bias.\u00a0Because both positive and negative results are published\u00a0if the IPA is confirmed, authors\u00a0need not fret about showing\u00a0only a positive outcome for their hypothesis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second key benefit is the assurance of publication for authors.\u00a0As long as the research plan approved in stage 1 is followed, authors\u00a0can stay confident of\u00a0their work getting\u00a0published\u00a0regardless of the outcome of the study.\u00a0Receiving the IPA also means that your study can be pre-registered, giving your research visibility from the\u00a0early stages. This can be especially beneficial for early-career researchers (ECRs) as they build their\u00a0profile in the academic field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The two-stage submission calls for a two-stage peer review,\u00a0providing\u00a0authors an opportunity to\u00a0course-correct their research in the\u00a0early stages\u00a0if necessary. The feedback from\u00a0reviewers\u00a0can set the\u00a0right\u00a0foundation\u00a0for the research,\u00a0ensuring that\u00a0high-quality research\u00a0reaches the audience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"padding-top: 80px; margin-top: -80px;\">Frequently\u00a0Asked\u00a0Questions on Registered Reports<\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. What best describes a registered report?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A registered report is\u00a0an initial\u00a0proposal\u00a0to conduct research,\u00a0submitted\u00a0to a journal\u00a0before the actual commencement of the study. Authors\u00a0submit\u00a0research hypotheses\u00a0plus\u00a0the methodologies they wish to use for\u00a0the\u00a0analysis\u00a0and await feedback from the journal before deciding to\u00a0initiate\u00a0the data collection and analysis.\u00a0Registered reports are written in two stages, with the first stage focusing\u00a0on introduction and methods\u00a0whereas\u00a0the second stage builds on the\u00a0initial\u00a0manuscript by appending it with the results, discussion, and conclusions of the study.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. What is in-principle acceptance (IPA)?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In-principle\u00a0acceptance (IPA)\u00a0is the approval given by journals after\u00a0the stage\u00a01 submission of a registered report,\u00a0intimating\u00a0the authors that their research\u00a0proposal is\u00a0accepted\u00a0and they can conduct the\u00a0next stage of the study. IPA ensures authors that their research paper will be published in the journal regardless of the outcome of the study, provided the\u00a0analysis\u00a0follows the pre-decided experimental procedures and\u00a0adheres to the standards agreed upon in the first stage\u00a0submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Are registered reports peer-reviewed?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes,\u00a0registered reports are peer reviewed separately in both the first and second stages. The first\u00a0stage\u00a0peer review focuses on assessing the\u00a0rationale of the proposed research questions\u00a0and the soundness\u00a0and feasibility\u00a0of the methodologies\u00a0and experimental procedures.\u00a0In the second stage,\u00a0peer reviewers\u00a0evaluate whether the findings were obtained by adhering to the standards approved in the first stage. They also check whether the\u00a0conclusions of the study align with the\u00a0reported findings\u00a0and the hypothesized research questions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. What is the difference between pre-registration and a registered report?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you receive the in-principle\u00a0acceptance (IPA) from the journal,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0pre-register\u00a0your study by\u00a0registering\u00a0your\u00a0research plan\u00a0in a repository like the Open\u00a0Science\u00a0Framework.\u00a0The registration\u00a0may\u00a0be\u00a0public or\u00a0entered\u00a0into\u00a0embargo.\u00a0If your registration is embargoed,\u00a0your research plan is accessible as a view-only link.\u00a0Note that the pre-registered\u00a0plan must be made public after the research is published.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered reports are\u00a0sort of a\u00a0continuation of\u00a0the\u00a0pre-registration.\u00a0Once you complete the study\u00a0as per the standards agreed upon in the IPA,\u00a0you should\u00a0submit\u00a0the stage 2 manuscript in the format required by the journal.\u00a0Your study gets published\u00a0as a registered\u00a0report regardless of the outcome\u00a0as long as\u00a0you\u00a0followed\u00a0the\u00a0pre-registered methodologies and experimental procedures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. What are the benefits of registered reports?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered reports help minimize publication bias as\u00a0both positive and negative results get published after authors receive the IPA.\u00a0The\u00a0guaranteed publication allows authors to easily navigate the \u201cpublish or perish\u201d concept,\u00a0focusing on conducting the study rather than worrying about the results.\u00a0The thorough two-stage peer review process followed for registered reports\u00a0further\u00a0ensure that\u00a0high-quality research gets published.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want an expert-driven pre-submission check and comprehensive formatting? Check out\u00a0Editage\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/desk-rejection-shield?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=article-boilerplate&amp;utm_campaign=202602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Desk Rejection Shield Service<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and clear that first hurdle in journal publishing!<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. The State of Development Journals 2025 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.worldbank.org\/en\/impactevaluations\/the-state-of-development-journals-2025--quality--acceptance-rate#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20wanting%20to,varying%20a%20lot%20across%20journals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/blogs.worldbank.org\/en\/impactevaluations\/the-state-of-development-journals-2025&#8211;quality&#8211;acceptance-rate#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20wanting%20to,varying%20a%20lot%20across%20journals<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Registered reports <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.io\/initiatives\/registered-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.cos.io\/initiatives\/registered-reports<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Ten simple rules for writing a registered report <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9612468\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9612468\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cpublish or perish\u201d concept has long bothered researchers, especially those in their early and mid-career stages. Many researchers are often apprehensive of journal acceptance. And considering the high desk\u00a0rejection\u00a0rate\u00a0of 72% reported in\u00a0The State of Development Journals 2025\u00a0[1],\u00a0this apprehension is valid!\u00a0However, registered reports\u00a0can help assuage this\u00a0worry for authors. 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