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= System Overview =
The UNITApedia system is composed of two integrated main components designed to enhance data accessibility, transparency, and collaboration among UNITA members. It connects a shared data warehouse with a MediaWiki-based front-end, creating a dynamic and scalable ecosystem for data visualization, management, and analysis.

=== Shared Data Warehouse ===
Acts as the central repository for structured data such as deliverables, indicators, and progress metrics. Utilizes metadata, ontology, and semantic web technologies to provide a comprehensive, interconnected view of data collected across all [[Participants|UNITA members]]. Supports efficient data centralization, organization, and analysis, ensuring a unified understanding of the data ecosystem.  
Backed by [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/pga/ PostgreSQL], enabling complex queries, scalability, and robust data storage. Alongside [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/hop/ Apache HOP] as an ETL to develop powerful data pipelines.

=== MediaWiki-Based Front-End Interface ===
Provides a user-friendly system for monitoring project progress, visualizing metrics, and assessing impact. Acts as the primary user interface, powered by extensions like [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:External_Data External Data], [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Scribunto Scribunto], and [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Semantic_Media_Wiki Semantic MediaWiki]. Dynamically retrieves data through its API layer, integrating seamlessly with the data warehouse. Enhances decision-making and collaboration by providing stakeholders with real-time, actionable insights. Share and collaborate with other users to extend the UNITA knowledge-base.

== Key Features ==
* '''Near real-time integrated data pipeline processus:''' 
** Utilizes robust APIs to fetch and display updated information from the [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/pga/ PostgreSQL] database. 
** Near-instantaneous process from data extraction to final result display on UNITApedia.  
* '''User-Friendly Interface:''' 
** Built on MediaWiki, ensuring an intuitive experience for users of varying technical backgrounds.
** Extensions like [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Page_Forms Page Forms] and [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Semantic_Media_Wiki Semantic MediaWiki] simplify data input, annotation, and querying.  
* '''Open Source:''' 
** Designed with modularity and scalability in mind, allowing deployment across other [[Participants|UNITA members]] or similar institutions. 
** Supports customization to meet unique institutional needs while adhering to UNITA’s vision.  
* '''Dynamic Queries:''' 
** Uses optimized prepared [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/pga/ PostgreSQL] statements and Lua scripting via MediaWiki extensions to deliver efficient and dynamic data visualization. 
** Allows advanced customization of data presentation formats based on user needs.  
* '''Scalable Architecture:''' 
** Employs a Dockerized infrastructure for each subsystem (MediaWiki, [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/strapi/ Strapi], [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/pga/ PostgreSQL], [https://unitapedia.univ-unita.eu/hop/ Apache HOP], etc.), ensuring modularity and scalability. 
** Supports efficient deployment, updates, and resource allocation.  
* '''Enhanced Collaboration and Transparency:''' 
** Enables cross-institutional collaboration by centralizing data in the shared warehouse. 
** Provides stakeholders with real-time visualizations, ensuring informed decision-making and alignment with organizational goals.