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Apture

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Getting started

How do I register for an account on the site?

To sign up for an account, click on Register in the top right corner of the website or email.

How do I use my OpenID to set up an account on the site?

To log in or create an account using OpenID, click on Log In, then click on the link entitled, "Log in using OpenID."

How do I log in?

Once you have an account, you can sign in by clicking on Log In in the top right corner.

How can I subscribe to receive iSGTW by email?

When registering for an iSGTW account, you have the option of subscribing. Email subscriptions can also be controlled via your website profile.

If you don't want to get an account, you can still subscribe and unsubscribe to our weekly email. To do so, simply select the Subscribe tab. To unsubscribe, follow the instructions in the footer of iSGTW's weekly email.

Getting to know the site

Where did my favorite section go?
  • The table of contents for this week's issue can now be found on the website at the top of the right-hand column under the tab entitled Latest.
  • Announcements can now be found in our new around the web section, towards the bottom of the homepage and email. You can also click on more to go to a page that lists all announcements, including announcements which have not been highlighted on the front page.
  • Jobs in distributed computing can now be found in its own section in the right-hand column on the homepage, under the title careers. Click on more to go to a page that lists all unexpired job postings.
  • You'll find blogs, formerly known as Blog Watch, in the around the web section. As with announcements, you can click on more to see our archive of blog posts.
  • Mark Your Calendar is now simply calendar. Near the bottom of the right-hand column, or at the very bottom of our weekly email, you'll see a list of upcoming events. On the website, click on a date in the accompanying mini-calendar to see the events taking place listed below, or on the arrows on either side of the month to flip between months. Click on more or the month name to go to the calendar page, where you can also browse through our deadlines calendar for registration, funding, and "call for papers" deadlines.
  • Link/Statistic/Word etc. of the Week will run under spotlight, and the Image/Video/Slideshow of the Week will appear under the header visual.
What are the site's new sections?
  • At the top of the right-hand column, you can click on the Popular tab to see five of our most popular stories, or Editor's Picks for stories recommended by iSGTW's editors.
  • Our new digital stream section, located in the right-hand column, includes a live stream of our updates on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media. It will also eventually serve up tweets from some of our favorite "tweeple."
  • The you might have missed section simply lists some of our more recent stories, including content from the previous week's issue.
  • In addition to blogs and announcements, the new around the web section also includes in the news, which provides headlines and links to stories by other news sources from around the web. Again, you can click on view more to see the reverse chronological feed.
What new features does the site incorporate?

We're very excited about some of the new features iSGTW incorporates. Some are designed to give you a richer reading experience, while others make iSGTW truly interactive, giving you the opportunity to have your own say and interact with colleagues as well as the iSGTW team. Briefly, these include:

  • Apture, which should help provide more context in our articles, enriching the reading experience
  • Reader comments
  • Article rating
  • User profiles
  • User blogs
  • Bookmarking
  • User-controlled announcements, job postings, and calendar items
What features are planned for the site?

In addition to continuing to roll out improvements that make the site as user-friendly and informative as possible, there are some major features planned for the future.

For example, we hope to implement a variety of advanced networking features. You'll be able to search other users to find and connect to colleagues using several relationship types. You will also be able to create a group profile for your laboratory, project, or resource, and then link yourself to it as an employee or member of the collaboration.

We also plan to roll out a wiki to which we hope you will contribute. At first, the focus of the wiki will be on introducing scientists to the myriad forms of scientific computing in order to help them understand their options and connect them to more advanced learning resources or assistance. The focus may evolve over time.

Features

Apture

What is Apture?

Our readers come from a wide variety of backgrounds. While we try to ensure that our articles offer something for everyone, it isn't always possible to do so using traditional text. That's why we've incorporated Apture into the new website. When we're writing our stories, we can embed content-rich links that provide information ranging from definitions to background information. To see what we mean, click on this link:  grid computing.

Similarly, if you're not sure what a term means, highlight the term, and then click on the "Learn More" bubble that appears. An Apture box with information about the term will appear.

You can also use the Apture Search Bar, located at the top page, to search the web without losing your spot on the page. If it's getting in your way, minimize it using the double arrow button on the far left.

What is this bar that keeps on showing up at the top of the page?

That is the Apture Search Bar. You can use it to search the web without losing your spot on the page. If it's getting in your way, minimize it using the double arrow button on the far left.

What is the "Learn More" pop-up I keep on seeing?

The "Learn More" pop-up is part of Apture, a service we've implemented to enhance your reading experience. If you're not sure what a term means, highlight the term, and then click on the "Learn More" bubble that appears. An Apture box with information about the term will appear.

User Content

How can I add something to the calendar?

First, you will need to log in with an iSGTW or OpenID account.

There are several ways to post a calendar item, but the most convenient method is to hover over COMMUNITY, and then click on "Add Calendar Item" at the bottom of the list. From that page, you have the option of posting an "Event" or "Deadline."

When you save the calendar item, if you would also like to publish an announcement, there is a check box you can select. Please note that the generated announcement will not be published unless you include at least a paragraph of descriptive text in the body text field.

Calendar items are moderated; if your event or deadline has not appeared on the calendar after several days, please contact the editors to find out why.

How can I add an announcement?

First, you will need to log in with an iSGTW or OpenID account.

If you are announcing an event or deadline, when you add it to the calendar you can check a box off to publish it as an announcement. For other announcements, hover your mouse over COMMUNITY, and then click on "Submit Announcement." Please note that the announcement will only be published if you include at least a paragraph of descriptive text in the body text field.

Announcements are moderated; if your announcemen has not appeared on the site after several days, please contact the editors to find out why.

How can I add a job advertisement?

First, you will need to log in with an iSGTW or OpenID account.

There are several ways to post a job advertisement, but the most accessible way is to hover your mouse over COMMUNITY, and then click on "Submit Job."

Jobs are moderated; if your job has not appeared on the site after several days, please contact the editors to find out why.

How can I edit something I already posted?

If you are logged in, when you view the announcement, calendar item, or job you posted, you should see a black translucent set of buttons at the upper-right corner of the screen, with "Edit" as one of the options. Click on it, make your changes, and save the item; once the new version has been approved, it will appear on the site.