Landing Page User Manual

Overview

Welcome to miniSASS, the user's go-to tool for effortlessly monitoring the health of rivers. Whether users are environmental enthusiasts, students, or concerned citizens, miniSASS empowers users to contribute to the well-being of their local water bodies. This simple yet powerful tool provides valuable insights into river health and water quality by examining the diverse macroinvertebrate communities living in the water.

Ready to explore the health of the local river? Grab the collection kit, follow the easy-to-understand manual, and embark on a journey to contribute to the preservation of water ecosystems with miniSASS. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment one river at a time.

Landing Page Before Login

1. Home: Navigate to the home page by clicking on the Home link.

2. How To: Navigate to the how-to page by clicking on the How To link. For detailed how-to instructions, refer to the how-to page documentation.

3. Map: Navigate to the map page by clicking on the Map link.

4. Contact: If the user needs to get in touch with us, simply click the CONTACT button. Our team is ready to assist users with any inquiries or issues.

5. Login: Access your account by clicking the LOGIN button. If the user is a registered user, they can log in here. For detailed login instructions, refer to the login page documentation.

6. Register: If the user is new to the platform, they can click REGISTER to create a new account. Registration is quick and easy, and it will give you full access to the platform. For detailed registration instructions, refer to the register page documentation.

7. Facebook Icon: Locate and click on the Facebook icon to visit miniSASS's Facebook page.

   • Note: Users are required to log in to Facebook using their Facebook account to access the miniSASS Facebook page.

   

8. YouTube Icon: Navigate to miniSASS's YouTube channel by clicking on the YouTube icon.

   

9. WordPress Icon: Explore miniSASS's blog site by clicking on the WordPress icon.

   

10. Download miniSASS App: Click on the Download miniSASS App to, navigate to the download miniSASS mobile app page. After clicking on the Download miniSASS App button, the user will be redirected to the mobile app page.

    Mobile App: If you are using a mobile device, you can access these functionalities through the app.

    

    1. DOWNLOAD MINISASS APP HERE: Click on the DOWNLOAD MINISASS APP HERE button, to download the miniSASS APK.

    2. How to Manually Install the MiniSASS App APK: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to manually install the miniSASS app on an Android device using its APK file. Users are reminded to exercise caution when installing apps from outside the Google Play Store, emphasising the importance of downloading APK files from trusted sources. The key steps include enabling installation from unknown sources in device settings, downloading the miniSASS APK from a reputable website, locating the downloaded file in the device's storage, installing the app, and launching it. Additionally, users are advised to restore their security settings after installation and regularly check for updates manually since the app won't update automatically.

11. EXPLORE THE MAP: Click on the EXPLORE THE MAP card section, to explore the interactive map.

    

    • For a detailed map user manual, refer to the map page documentation.

12. HOW TO DO MINISASS: Click on the HOW TO DO MINISASS card section, to go to the how-to page.

    

    • For a detailed how-to user manual, refer to the how-to page documentation.

13. UPLOAD RESULTS: Click on the UPLOAD RESULTS card section, to upload the results.

    

    • For a detailed upload result user manual, refer to the upload result page documentation.

14. DOWNLOAD RESOURCES: Click on the DOWNLOAD RESOURCES card section, to download resources. It will redirect users to the how-to page. Where users can find how-to download resources.

    

    • For a detailed download resource user manual, refer to the download resource page documentation.

Information

1. Information: Provides an overview and instructions on how to collect a miniSASS sample from a river, interpret the results, and use the miniSASS website features, such as the How To page and the miniSASS Map. The text encourages individuals, communities, schools, and families to get involved in monitoring their local streams and rivers, contributing to a map of river health across Southern Africa. Overall, it serves as an informative guide for those interested in learning about rivers, monitoring water quality, and actively participating in environmental conservation efforts.

Recent Observations

1. Right Arrow Icon: Click on the Right Arrow Icon to navigate to the next set of observations and the Left Arrow for the previous set of observations.

2. Title: The title of the observation.

3. Details: The details section provides information about the observation uploader's username, organisation name, and the date of upload for a more detailed insight.

   NOTE: The MiniSASS prioritises user privacy by refraining from displaying users' details publicly. Instead of exposing personal information, the system ensures that only the user's first name, as per their profile form, is visible to others. In cases where users opt not to provide a first name, the system defaults to displaying "Anonymous," safeguarding their identity while maintaining a level of anonymity.

• For detailed recent observation instructions, refer to the recent observation documentation.

4. View Details: Click on the View Details link to access comprehensive information about the observation.

5. Score Icon: An icon representing the observation's score.

   • If the score is greater than or equal to 5, the boundary and crab image will appear in green.

   • If the score is less than 5, the boundary and crab image will appear in red.

miniSASS Map

1. Map image: Displays map image.

2. Map Feature Information: Information about the map feature on the site.

3. Map: Click on the Map link, to navigate to the map page.

4. See the map: The See the map button also navigates the user to the map page.

Latest Articles

1. Right Arrow Icon: Click on the Right Arrow Icon to navigate to the next set of articles and the Left Arrow for the previous set of articles.

2. Title: The title of the article.

3. Details: The details section provides information about the article's date of upload and the organisation name for more detailed insights.

4. Learn More: Click on the Learn More button, to see the full article.

   

Available References

1. Ground Truth: GroundTruth provides a range of consulting services and equipment beneficial to water resource management projects.

   • GroundTruth has provided input into and coordinated large-scale, multi-national projects as well as small-scale, local projects. Through these projects, we have fostered a large and diverse client base and gained recognition for our work through several awards.

   

2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

   

3. CGIAR: CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CGIAR is the world’s largest global agricultural innovation network.

   • We provide evidence to policymakers, innovation to partners, and new tools to harness the economic, environmental and nutritional power of agriculture.

   

4. International Water Management Institute (IWMI): IWMI is an international, research-for-development organization, with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries. For over three decades, our research results have led to changes in water management that have contributed to social and economic development.

   • A global network for water research that focuses on issues related to sustainable use of water resources.
   • IWMI’s mission is a water-secure world.

   

5. Water Research Commission: The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country’s water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa’s most limiting factors in the 21st century. In 1971 when the WRC was founded, water research and development (R&D) in South Africa was limited to a few institutions and the funding level inadequate. There was no research coordination and an apparent neglect of some key research fields. In addition, there was little strategic direction or leadership that would provide for the identification of priority areas or appropriate technology transfer. It was to address these issues, that the WRC was established.

   

6. Amazon Web Services (AWS): Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.

   

7. WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa): WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is a South African environmental organisation that aims to initiate and support high-impact environmental and conservation projects to promote participation in caring for the Earth. For over 90 years we have proactively engaged with the challenges and opportunities presented by our country’s unique natural heritage and the social and economic systems that depend on it.

   

8. Kartoza: Make geospatial data and technology work for you by partnering with us for training, development and maintenance of GIS systems. Kartoza is a South Africa-based Free and Open Source GIS (FOSSGIS) service provider. We use GIS software to solve complex location-related problems for individuals, businesses and governments around the world. Our team develops software using FOSSGIS to give you the freedom to share and modify your GIS as your needs grow and change.

   

Footer Options

1. How To: Navigate to the how-to page by clicking on the How To link. For detailed how-to instructions, refer to the how-to page documentation.

2. Map: Navigate to the map page by clicking on the Map link. For detailed map instructions, refer to the map page documentation.

3. Documentation: Access comprehensive documentation to explore detailed information, usage guides, and helpful resources. Enhance understanding and make the most out of the platform by referring to the documentation.

4. Contact Us: Have questions, feedback, or need assistance? Feel free to reach out to the dedicated support team. Click on the Contact Us link to open the contact page. For detailed contact page instructions, refer to the contact page documentation

5. YouTube Icon: Click on the YouTube icon, to open the GroundTruth Citizen Science channel playlist.

Landing Page After Login

Profile Update and Password Security Prompt: Upon logging into the platform, users may encounter a profile update prompt or a password security prompt, depending on their account status. These prompts are designed to enhance user experience, ensure account security, and maintain the integrity of the platform.

Profile Update Required

- Users who see the profile update required popup are those whose first name is currently set to `Anonymous` in their profile settings.

- The platform encourages users to personalise their accounts by updating their first name to reflect their actual identity.

- This initiative aims to foster a more engaging and personalised user experience while promoting transparency and authenticity within the community.

Password Security Prompt

- Users may also encounter a popup if their current password does not meet the updated security constraints implemented by the platform.

- Users are prompted to update their password to comply with the new security standards, which may include requirements such as minimum character length, special character usage, and periodic password updates.

- By ensuring that all passwords adhere to the latest security protocols, the platform mitigates the risk of unauthorised access and unauthorised data breaches.

- Users are guided through the password update process, where they can securely create a new password that meets the specified criteria, thus reinforcing the overall security posture of the platform.

1. Update Button Click on the Update button to proceed with updating either your password or providing your first name.

Upon clicking, the user will be directed to the update password form. If the user's password is deemed weak, they will be prompted to set a strong password.

However, if the user's password is already strong, they can opt to click on the profile option to provide their first name.

1. Home: Navigate to the home page by clicking on the Home link.

2. HowTo: Navigate to the how-to page by clicking on the HowTo link. For detailed how-to instructions, refer to the how-to page documentation.

3. Map: Navigate to the map page by clicking on the Map link.

4. Contact: If the user needs to get in touch with us, simply click the CONTACT button. Our team is ready to assist users with any inquiries or issues.

5. Profile Icon: Click on the profile icon, to explore the profile-related options.

6. Facebook Icon: Locate and click on the Facebook icon to visit miniSASS's Facebook page.

   • Note: Users are required to log in to Facebook using their Facebook account to access the miniSASS Facebook page.

   

7. YouTube Icon: Navigate to miniSASS's YouTube channel by clicking on the YouTube icon.

   

8. WordPress Icon: Explore miniSASS's blog site by clicking on the WordPress icon.

   

9. Download miniSASS App: Click on the Download miniSASS App to, navigate to the download miniSASS mobile app page. After clicking on the Download miniSASS App button, the user will be redirected to the mobile app page.

   Mobile App: If you are using a mobile device, you can access these functionalities through the app.

   

   1. DOWNLOAD MINISASS APP HERE: Click on the DOWNLOAD MINISASS APP HERE button, to download the miniSASS APK.

   2. How to Manually Install the MiniSASS App APK: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to manually install the MiniSASS app on an Android device using its APK file. Users are reminded to exercise caution when installing apps from outside the Google Play Store, emphasising the importance of downloading APK files from trusted sources. The key steps include enabling installation from unknown sources in device settings, downloading the MiniSASS APK from a reputable website, locating the downloaded file in the device's storage, installing the app, and launching it. Additionally, users are advised to restore their security settings after installation and regularly check for updates manually since the app won't update automatically.

10. EXPLORE THE MAP: Click on the EXPLORE THE MAP card section, to explore the interactive map.

    

    • For a detailed map user manual, refer to the map page documentation.

11. HOW TO DO MINISASS: Click on the HOW TO DO MINISASS card section, to go to the how-to page.

    

    • For a detailed how-to user manual, refer to the how-to page documentation.

12. UPLOAD RESULTS: Click on the UPLOAD RESULTS card section, to upload the results.

    

    • For a detailed upload result user manual, refer to the upload result page documentation.

13. DOWNLOAD RESOURCES: Click on the DOWNLOAD RESOURCES card section, to download resources. It will redirect users to the how-to page. Where users can find how-to download resources.

    

    • For a detailed download resource user manual, refer to the download resource page documentation.

Information

1. Information: Provides an overview and instructions on how to collect a miniSASS sample from a river, interpret the results, and use the miniSASS website features, such as the How To page and the miniSASS Map. The text encourages individuals, communities, schools, and families to get involved in monitoring their local streams and rivers, contributing to a map of river health across Southern Africa. Overall, it serves as an informative guide for those interested in learning about rivers, monitoring water quality, and actively participating in environmental conservation efforts.

Recent Observations

1. Right Arrow Icon: Click on the Right Arrow Icon to navigate to the next set of observations and the Left Arrow for the previous set of observations.

2. Title: The title of the observation.

3. Details: The details section provides information about the observation uploader's username, organisation name, and the date of upload for a more detailed insight.

4. View Details: Click on the View Details link to access comprehensive information about the observation.

5. Score Icon: An icon representing the observation's score.

   • If the score is greater than or equal to 5, the boundary and crab image will appear in green.

   • If the score is less than 5, the boundary and crab image will appear in red.

miniSASS Map

1. Map image: Displays map image.

2. Map Feature Information: Information about the map feature on the site.

3. Map: Click on the Map link, to navigate to the map page.

4. See the map: The See the map button also navigates the user to the map page.

Latest Articles

1. Right Arrow Icon: Click on the Right Arrow Icon to navigate to the next set of articles and the Left Arrow for the previous set of articles.

2. Title: The title of the article.

3. Details: The details section provides information about the article's date of upload and the organisation name for more detailed insights.

4. Learn More: Click on the Learn More button, to see the full article.

   

Available References

1. Ground Truth: GroundTruth provides a range of consulting services and equipment beneficial to water resource management projects.

   • GroundTruth has provided input into and coordinated large-scale, multi-national projects as well as small-scale, local projects. Through these projects, we have fostered a large and diverse client base and gained recognition for our work through several awards.

   

2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

   

3. CGIAR: CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.CGIAR is the world’s largest global agricultural innovation network.

   • We provide evidence to policymakers, innovation to partners, and new tools to harness the economic, environmental and nutritional power of agriculture.

   

4. International Water Management Institute (IWMI): IWMI is an international, research-for-development organization, with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries. For over three decades, our research results have led to changes in water management that have contributed to social and economic development.

   • A global network for water research that focuses on issues related to sustainable use of water resources.
   • IWMI’s mission is a water-secure world.

   

5. Water Research Commission: The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country’s water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa’s most limiting factors in the 21st century. In 1971 when the WRC was founded, water research and development (R&D) in South Africa was limited to a few institutions and the funding level inadequate. There was no research coordination and an apparent neglect of some key research fields. In addition, there was little strategic direction or leadership that would provide for the identification of priority areas or appropriate technology transfer. It was to address these issues, that the WRC was established.

   

6. Amazon Web Services (AWS): Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.

   

7. WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa): WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is a South African environmental organisation that aims to initiate and support high-impact environmental and conservation projects to promote participation in caring for the Earth. For over 90 years we have proactively engaged with the challenges and opportunities presented by our country’s unique natural heritage and the social and economic systems that depend on it.

   

8. Kartoza: Make geospatial data and technology work for you by partnering with us for training, development and maintenance of GIS systems. Kartoza is a South Africa-based Free and Open Source GIS (FOSSGIS) service provider. We use GIS software to solve complex location-related problems for individuals, businesses and governments around the world. Our team develops software using FOSSGIS to give you the freedom to share and modify your GIS as your needs grow and change.

   

Footer Options

1. How To: Navigate to the how-to page by clicking on the How To link. For detailed how-to instructions, refer to the how-to page documentation.

2. Map: Navigate to the map page by clicking on the Map link. For detailed map instructions, refer to the map page documentation.

3. Documentation: Access comprehensive documentation to explore detailed information, usage guides, and helpful resources. Enhance understanding and make the most out of the platform by referring to the documentation.

4. Contact Us: Have questions, feedback, or need assistance? Feel free to reach out to the dedicated support team. Click on the Contact Us link to open the contact page. For detailed contact page instructions, refer to the contact page documentation

5. YouTube Icon: Click on the YouTube icon, to open the GroundTruth Citizen Science channel playlist.