The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating and submitting a new protocol on the LabPulse platform. It describes how a researcher can create a new protocol record by entering details like the protocol name, categories, and steps. It then explains how to submit the protocol for approval and change the status to "In Progress." Finally, it outlines the approval process from the principal investigator's perspective, including approving the protocol, entering comments, and changing the status to "Approved."