Inspiration
I learned about this issue while reading a blog. Many schools and colleges struggle with making research easier and better. Further research into global statistics revealed the staggering scale of this issue, leaving us astonished and determined to pick work on this issue. It's important to improve how research is done.
What it does
- Facilitates collaboration between students, faculty, and stakeholders.
- Provides personalized recommendations based on user profiles.
- Streamlines evaluation of research papers.
- Ensures transparency and fairness in the evaluation process.
How we built it
I began by creating the website's front-end pages and progressed to developing a fully secure login system using authentication methods like JWT and hashing. I implemented features for uploading research papers using multer and displaying them to stakeholders. Next, I enabled paper approval and assignment to faculty members for evaluation. Setting up evaluation criteria was crucial, and I ensured their successful implementation. Finally, I faced various challenges throughout this project's development journey. Despite difficulties, I persevered to create a robust platform for streamlining the research process.
Challenges we ran into
Undertaking the task of creating something from scratch, starting from ideation and progressing through the complex stages of prototyping, posed a multifaceted challenge, encountered numerous unfamiliar steps and encountered unforeseen obstacles that demanded innovative problem-solving approaches.The biggest challenge I encountered was showing the right research papers and their details to the stakeholders accurately.
What we learned
Working on this project has been an amazing experience. I've learned a lot, especially about backend development. I mastered creating login authentication using JWT and using the Multer module for file uploads and database storage. I also learned how to generate random strings and allocate them to specific tasks. Understanding APIs, fetching and storing data, and decoding access tokens were valuable skills I acquired. Additionally, I gained insights into using EJS and managing environment files. Overall, it's been a fantastic experience working with Express and Node.js.
What's next for Research Nexas
- Helps students find suitable research topics.
- Supports students with templates and guidelines for their research papers
- Guides users through the research process.
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