Introduced DOI meta box with a generator button in the article editor to assign and display DOIs for articles. Added functionality to save DOI values and correspondingly set up rewrite rules and redirections based on DOI queries. Display DOI on the article single view page for enhanced article identification and accessibility.
Switched the default hero image from 'assets/hero.jpg' to 'assets/img/hero.png' to reflect the new file organization and ensure the correct image is displayed. This change prevents broken images on the front end and improves user experience.
Enhanced the filter form for publication status by adding Bootstrap classes for better styling and layout, including a button for clarity. Increased the form's accessibility by adding labels and ARIA attributes, improving the user experience for all visitors.
Added functionality to display publication status taxonomy terms for each article excerpt on the archive page. This enhancement provides users with more context about the publication status directly in the article preview, improving content visibility and user experience.
Moved the "Read More" button outside the paragraph tag to improve HTML structure and ensure proper spacing and styling. Coding adherence to semantic HTML standards.
Enabled pagination in the article archive template to improve navigation and user experience. Updated functions to include pagination support in the theme setup. This change will help users browse through multiple pages of articles more conveniently.
Added a dropdown to filter articles by publication status in the article archive. This feature enhances user capabilities by allowing them to easily filter articles based on their publication status, improving content accessibility and navigation.
Disable the display of post thumbnails by adding a conditional `false` check. This adjustment helps to address potential layout issues or performance concerns when thumbnails are not required for individual articles.
Introduced a hierarchical 'publication status' taxonomy for the 'article' post type, providing a structured way to categorize publication states. Updated front-end views to display the publication status of articles both in listings and on the single article page.
This enhancement improves the classification and visibility of articles based on their publication status, aiding in better content organization and user navigation.
Enhanced article previews with excerpts and cleaned up date rendering. Implemented option to remove authors in meta box for better user control. Improves overall usability and experience.
Deleted the unused article template file to clean up project files and reduce maintenance burden. This template was outdated and no longer fit with our current architecture. No other dependent code was impacted.
Introduced a new template for custom article posts, displaying title, authors, note, abstract, and various sections like Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Enhances readability and structure for article content.
Added a custom post type 'article' including templates for index, archive, and single views. Enhanced article metadata handling with a custom meta box for authors. Updated homepage to feature articles instead of generic posts. This provides a more specialized structure and better organization for journal content.
- Set up a new WordPress theme with custom logo, header image, and menus
- Implement the WP Bootstrap Navwalker for improved navigation
- Add Bootstrap and jQuery for styling and functionality
- Customize hero section via the Customizer API
- Include footer with customizable text and social media links
- Integrate featured articles and page templates
- Enhance styles with a dedicated CSS file
References: #123, #124
This addition provides a modern, responsive design tailored to the Duck Behavior Journal, enhancing user engagement and site navigation.
