Online Thesis Archiving System

📚 Overview

The Online Thesis Archiving System is a web application designed to allow students to upload, archive, and manage their thesis papers. This system provides a user-friendly interface to facilitate easy access, search, and secure handling of academic papers.

🚀 Features

• User Registration & Login: Secure access with user authentication.
• Upload Theses: Students can upload their thesis papers in various formats.
• Search Functionality: Easy search and filter options to find specific theses.
• Admin Panel: Admins can manage user accounts and oversee the system.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Server: Apache/Nginx (depending on deployment)

💻 Installation

Prerequisites

• PHP: Version 7.4 or higher
• MySQL: Version 5.7 or higher
• Apache/Nginx: For serving the application

Steps to Set Up

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/markme44/online-thesis-archiving-system.git
   cd online-thesis-archiving-system

2. Set Up the Database

   • Import the provided SQL schema into your MySQL database.
   • Create a .env file (or update config.php) with your database credentials:

     DB_HOST=localhost
     DB_NAME=thesis_archiving
     DB_USER=root
     DB_PASSWORD=your_password

3. Configure the Server

   • Configure Apache or Nginx to serve the application directory.
   • Ensure that mod_rewrite is enabled in Apache for URL rewriting.

4. Install Dependencies

   • If applicable, install PHP dependencies using Composer:

     composer install

5. Run the Application

   • Start your server and navigate to http://localhost/online-thesis-archiving-system to view the application.

🔧 Usage

1. Register: Create an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Upload: Navigate to the upload section to submit your thesis papers.
3. Search: Use the search bar to find specific theses or filter by categories.
4. Manage: Admins can manage users and monitor submissions through the admin panel.

📞 Contact

For any questions or support, please reach out to:

• Email: markme44.mm@gmail.com
• GitHub Issues: Submit an Issue