AIM Pilot Registry — Pre-registered Islamic Behavioral Protocols
Every behavioral protocol published under the Applied Islamic Methodology (AIM) Framework is pre-registered on the Open Science Framework (OSF) before data collection begins. This registry is the canonical public index of all active and completed pilots.
AIM protocols are free and open for non-commercial reuse. Pre-registered CSV templates are downloadable directly from OSF. Support is optional and sustains translations, research, and free access.
OSF Project Repository — AIM Spiritual Resilience Series (XM2TN)
All behavioral micro-experiments in this registry were preregistered before testing using the Open Science Framework (OSF) to distinguish planned protocols from post-hoc observations. The master repository documents the overarching AIM methodology, versioned CSV templates, and audit trail for all pilots in this series.
Each individual protocol below links to its own separate preregistration record, containing the registered hypothesis, primary outcome variable, measurement window, canonical CSV header, stopping rules, and ethical tier classification.
View OSF Project: 10.17605/OSF.IO/XM2TN ↗The table below is the canonical index of all pre-registered AIM protocols. Each row corresponds to a unique pilot with its own OSF pre-registration record. Pilots are ordered by protocol ID within each series. Status reflects the current lifecycle stage as of the last registry update.
| Pilot ID | Protocol Name | Primary Outcome | Window | Ethical Tier | Status | OSF DOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM-SR-01 | Centered Breath Pause 4-1-6 paced respiration · Vagal tone ↑ | affect_score_post − affect_score_pre | 30 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/XJNZT |
| AIM-SR-02 | Intention Anchor Niyyah Protocol · Associative priming | perceived_alignment score (1–10) | 30 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/4JTQE |
| AIM-SR-03 | Brief Metacognitive Check Muraqaba · Nightly self-audit | Repeated trigger count (daily log) | 30 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/wr9vy |
| AIM-SR-04 | Micro-Charity Gesture Social Glue · Striatum activation | compassion_score (1–10 self-report) | 30 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/A8ZR2 |
| AIM-SR-05 | Reframing Pause Cognitive Hijacking Prevention · Amygdala regulation | defensive_language_score (0–10 coded) | 14 days | Medium | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/7gwzd |
| AIM-SR-06 | Protective Social Signal Affiliative Anchoring · Social connection | perceived_belonging score (1–10) | 14 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/ge3bh |
| AIM-SR-07 | Scripted Notation Associative Retrieval · Attention quality | attention_quality_score (1–10) + reactive_response_binary | 21 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/C26P3 |
| AIM-SR-08 | Evening Reconciliation Reset Protocol · REM consolidation | resentment_score (1–10) + nightly_recovery_quality | 30 days | Low | Active | 10.17605/OSF.IO/5efjr |
Each card summarises the key protocol specification. For the full IMTF → IMVF → IMPF → AIBF mapping, neuroscience rationale, step-by-step N=1 runbook, and downloadable CSV, visit the source article: 8 Spiritual Resilience Practices →
Centered Breath Pause
Mechanism: 4-1-6 paced respiration increases vagal tone and HRV, engaging
prefrontal regulation and reducing sympathetic arousal before moral action.
Textual anchor: Surah Ash-Sharh 94:5–6
Intention Anchor (Niyyah Protocol)
Mechanism: Implementation intentions automate cue-response links via
associative priming; a lock-screen cue fires a morning intention sentence.
Textual anchor: Sunan Abi Dawud — Morning Du’a (Hadith 5084)
Brief Metacognitive Check (Muraqaba)
Mechanism: A 2-minute nightly self-audit (muhasaba) builds anticipatory
moral recalibration, reducing repeated harm triggers via reflective consolidation.
Textual anchor: Surah Al-Hashr 59:18
Micro-Charity Gesture
Mechanism: A daily small charitable act activates striatum reward pathways
and softens qaswat al-qalb (hardness of heart) via compassion reinforcement.
Textual anchor: Multiple Hadith on Sadaqah (charity)
Reframing Pause
Mechanism: A structured cognitive reframe creates a moral pause that
allows sabr (restraint) to reassert before reactive speech, reducing amygdala-driven
defensive language.
Textual anchor: Multiple Hadith on anger (ghadab)
Protective Social Signal
Mechanism: An affiliative anchoring cue — a small deliberate act of social
connection — counters isolation and tribalism by reinforcing communal bonds.
Textual anchor: Hadith on maintaining family ties (Silat al-Rahim)
Scripted Notation
Mechanism: A short written notation using a moral retrieval script primes
associative recall of Islamic values, reducing automatic reactive responses to contested
cultural inputs.
Textual anchor: Hadith on writing and knowledge preservation
Evening Reconciliation (Reset Protocol)
Mechanism: A nightly relational repair protocol before sleep enables
REM-phase emotional consolidation, reducing resentment (hiqd) and improving social
recovery quality.
Textual anchor: Hadith on reconciling before sunset
Every AIM protocol ships with a canonical CSV template. The headers below are the exact column names used in the pre-registration records. Copy the header row into any spreadsheet application (Excel, Google Sheets, Notion database) to begin logging immediately.
| Pilot ID | CSV Filename | Canonical Header Row | OSF Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIM-SR-01 | centered-breath-pause.csv | timestamp,ritual,completed,duration_sec,pre_score,post_score,context,note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-02 | intention-anchor.csv | date,intention,trigger_cue,instances_triggered,completed,perceived_alignment | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-03 | metacognitive-check.csv | date,completed,trigger_noted,corrective_intention,muhasaba_rating,note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-04 | micro-charity-gesture.csv | date,charity_type,completed,compassion_score_pre,compassion_score_post,note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-05 | reframing-pause.csv | date,trigger_context,pause_taken,defensive_language_score,reframe_used,outcome_note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-06 | protective-social-signal.csv | date,signal_type,recipient,completed,belonging_score,note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-07 | scripted-notation.csv | date,script_used,notation_completed,attention_quality_score,reactive_response_binary,note | Download ↗ |
| AIM-SR-08 | evening-reconciliation.csv | date,reconciliation_target,completed,resentment_score_pre,resentment_score_post,recovery_quality,note | Download ↗ |
All AIM pilots follow a fixed lifecycle. Skipping or reordering any step invalidates publishability under the AIM Editorial Evaluation Charter.
- Design & IMTF trace — Draft the interpretive note: cite primary texts, document alternative readings, justify the chosen translation. Save as
imtf-note-[pilot_id].md. - Pre-registration (mandatory) — Create a public pre-registration entry on OSF before any data collection. Record: Pilot ID, primary outcome, CSV header, pilot window, stopping rules, referral protocols.
- Consent & safety checks — Prepare written consent text, IMPF screening questions, and referral list. Screen for clinical contraindications.
- Baseline (Day 0) — Collect baseline measures specified in the canonical CSV. Record exclusions.
- Intervention window — Log daily rows in the canonical CSV. Conduct partner checks as specified. Maintain version control on the CSV file.
- Close & produce pilot memo — At completion: one-page pilot memo with Pilot ID, pre-reg link, CSV filename/version, adherence summary, visual analysis, and incidents.
- Audit memo & scoring — 3-axis scoring rubric (Axis A: Theological 40pts / Axis B: Behavioral 35pts / Axis C: Digital 25pts). Minimum pass: 70/100 with ≥25 on Axis A and ≥20 on Axis B.
- Publication gating — Publish only after pre-reg, CSV, pilot memo, and audit memo are attached. Include HowTo JSON-LD and Dataset JSON-LD on the article page.
Privacy & Data Minimisation
Only data specified in the pre-registered CSV header is collected. Participant IDs replace personal identifiers. Raw logs are never published publicly — only anonymised aggregate summaries are shared.
Informed Consent
Written consent is required for all pilots. Consent text must include data use, retention period, deletion request process, and referral contacts for participants who show clinical need.
IMPF Scope & Exclusions
All AIM protocols are designed for psychologically healthy individuals. Screening for clinical contraindications is mandatory at consent. Participants showing clinical need must be referred and excluded from the pilot.
Stopping Rules
Every pilot has predefined stopping rules. If adverse signals appear — distress, dizziness, panic, harm — the pilot pauses for that participant, the data steward is notified, and the referral protocol is activated.
Versioning & Retention
All CSV files are versioned using the convention aim-protocol-[name]-v[n]-[date].csv. Canonical assets are archived in a controlled store with Dataset JSON-LD indicating access and licensing terms.
License
All AIM protocol documentation is published under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 for non-commercial use. Commercial reuse requires Patron Partnership authorization.
This registry is the canonical public index for all AIM pilots. It is designed to be used by three types of visitors:
Individual Practitioners
Choose a protocol, download the CSV from OSF, run the 30-day pilot, and log daily entries. Report findings via the contact form to contribute to the evidence base.
Institutions & Community Leaders
Use protocol cards as ready-made workshop frameworks. Adapt the CSV templates for group tracking. For commercial deployment, a Patron Partnership license is required.
Researchers & Academics
Cite the OSF pre-registration DOI for each protocol. The AIM methodology supports replication studies — full IMTF notes and hermeneutic documentation are available via the AIM Framework page.
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- Porges, S. W. (2007). The polyvagal perspective. Biological Psychology, 74(2), 116–143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2006.06.009
- Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans. American Psychologist, 54(7), 493–503. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.54.7.493
- Kazdin, A. E. (2011). Single-Case Research Designs (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
- Kratochwill, T. R., Hitchcock, J., Horner, R. H., et al. (2013). Single-case intervention research design standards. Remedial and Special Education, 34(1), 26–38. https://doi.org/10.1177/0741932512452794
- Fogg, B. J. (2020). Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). (2019). COPE Guidance and Resources. https://publicationethics.org/
- Alshamsy, A. (2026). AIM Spiritual Resilience Practices — Protocol Series [OSF Project XM2TN]. Open Science Framework. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XM2TN
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