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We read the article “did you write a protocol before starting your project?” by Bando et al. In this letter, we express our opinion regarding the importance of writing protocols prior to starting projects.
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Riaz A. Agha: Founder of the International Journal of Surgery and the Research Registry.
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Rajmohan, S., Gundogan, B. & Agha, R.A. Re: “Did you write a protocol before starting your project?”. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 64, 302–303 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-016-0634-3
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