Table 1.

Summary of the major points addressed in this proposal.

Points	What descriptions are expected in the report
Textual references	Was the protocol based on one textbook or multiple textbooks?
a.If based on one, mention the textbook
b.If based on multiple textbooks, describe how did you address the issues related to variations and contradictions
Validation details	Mention if the tool/protocol was validated or not
a.If validated, describe the process of validation
b.Mention if the issues related to inter-rater variability were addressed or not
c.If not validated, describe the reasons for not validating the same
Assessment of characters	Was the tool “self-assessment” in nature?
If not, describe the assessment methods followed while recording the different characters
Scoring pattern	Describe the scoring pattern followed (absolute/relative) along with the formulae that were used
Weightage assignment	Describe the weightage assignment procedure followed
Describe which characters received more weightage:
a.That are relatively more stable throughout one's life
b.That are likely to be easily identified/categorized
c.Most specific features of a particular Dosha
Mention if the weightage assignment was based on Guna algorithm or not
Final expression of Prakriti type	What cut-off points were used to categorize the individuals into Ekadoshaja or Dvandvaja groups?
Report the scores obtained for each Dosha by all the participants either in a table or as a supplementary file
The full Prakriti determination tool	Provide the full questionnaire/tool that was used to assess Prakriti along with the weightage assigned to each item