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User Guide

Searching on Manuskrito

Manuskrito offers a user-friendly platform designed to facilitate efficient and effective searching for academic research. We welcome any comments, suggestions, and issues you encounter during your interface with the search feature.

Search Levels and Features

1

Basic Search

Start with the basic search function to quickly find manuscripts by entering titles, keywords, or relevant topic phrases. This straightforward approach allows users to access a wide range of relevant research at their fingertips.

2

Advanced Search

For more refined results, utilize the advanced search options. You can filter your search by field of study, academic level, publication date, academic track, author name or institution name. This feature helps you narrow down results to find precisely what you need.

3

Search Options

For finding multiple articles from multiple topics, you can supercharge your search by utilizing the search options feature. This allows users to key in up to 3 terms or topics/titles to find in one search action.

Sorting Search Results

  • Sort by Entry Date — View the most recently submitted manuscripts first or last.
  • Sort by Title — Organize the results alphabetically by the title of the work.
  • Sort by Author List — Arrange your search results according to the authors' names.
  • Sort by Institution — Filter the results based on the institution affiliated with the authors.

Search Result Types

🌐 Web Search Results

Information sourced from public domains, providing centralized access to manuscript details without navigating through different portals. Some data may not be available or entirely accurate due to the nature of public domain sources.

📄 Manuskrito Search Results

Data and manuscripts submitted directly to the Manuskrito platform. Some data or manuscript may not be freely accessible depending on the access type selected by the author.

Data Types / Types of Academic Research

  • Theses — Research works submitted to fulfill academic degree requirements.
  • Master's Research — Advanced studies showcasing the research capabilities of master's degree candidates.
  • Dissertations — Comprehensive and original research projects undertaken for doctoral degrees.
  • Special Projects — Unique research initiatives contributing to academic knowledge that may not conform to traditional formats.

Displayed Information

  • Title of the work
  • Author(s)
  • Publication or issuance year
  • Abstract or description
  • Institution or school
  • Links to the manuscript or source
  • Field of study and other relevant data

Browsing Search Results

Technological Requirements

  • Up-to-date browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge provide the best experience.
  • Stable internet connection — A consistent and reliable connection is essential.
  • Device compatibility — Manuskrito is optimized for desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Training Manuskrito Search

  • Logs search terms to personalize the browsing experience.
  • Adapts to user preferences over time.
  • Supports tailored results through collected and analyzed queries.

Interfacing with Analytics

  • Tracking view counts — Records how many times a research item is viewed.
  • Click data — Tracks clicks on specific items to understand which types of research attract the most attention.
  • Feedback loops — Continuously enhances the browsing interface based on collected data.
  • Informing authors/institutions — Generates analytics and data insights that authors and institutions can view within the confines of their submissions only.
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