Research Master ID New Features and Bug Fixes (version 1.3.5)

Release Date: July 2, 2019

Research Master ID New Features and Bug Fixes (v1.3.5)

1. (RMID) Replace Capybara Webkit with Selenium WebDriver

In this release, we have replaced the previous Capybara Webkit with the Selenium WebDriver in the code base, for better and faster automated testing framework.

2. (RMID) Dependabot Integration Added to RMID repository

In this release, Dependabot (https://dependabot.com/) was integrated into the RMID repository, which automatically creates security pull requests, and enhances the security level of the system.

3. (RMID) RMID/eIRB API Bug Fix

In this release, a bug has been fixed that prevented new eIRB protocols from being brought into the Research Master ID backend. The API is now working again.

4. (RMID) Residual Primary PI Data Fix and Table Removal

In this release, the previously used primary_pi table has been removed from RMID backend, and the data is now incorporated into the users table to avoid redundancy.

5. (RMID) Missing PVID Bug Fix

A bug was discovered where there were 110 rows of newly created users (4/16/2019-6/6/2019) who were missing pvid in the backend; as well as a few that were also missing net_id and/or first/last names. This bug has been fixed in this latest release. 

6. (RMID) Administrative Protocols Index Page Removal

In this release, the "Protocols" page that displays for RMID admin users has been removed. This view has been removed since the original vision has steered away from manual associations.

7. (RMID) Change scope of APIs

Previously, all protocols were pulled from SPARC, eIRB, and COEUS protocols, as well as associated PI data into the RMID backend on hourly basis, and then associated with the RMID record. To improve the API performance based on the adjusted scope, now only protocols with a RMID number entered in eIRB, SPARC, or COEUS systems are imported into RMID back-end on an hourly basis.

8. (RMID) Name Search Improvement and Search Processing Indicator

In this release, the search method has been improved to return partially matched user names that are hyphenated or more than one word. In addition, a "processing" indicator has been added to show that a search query is being processed (RMID user search queries through LDAP research and non-research directories, as well as PRISM PI database).

9. (RMID) Remove the Ability for General Users to Delete Associated RMIDs

In this release, the creator or PI of a RMID record is no longer able to delete a RMID record if the RMID has already been associated to any existing protocols (from eIRB, SPARC, and/or COEUS). An error message will display explaining that the "RMID record can not be removed because it is associated with Protocols." RMID admin users still have the ability to delete a RMID record under all circumstances.

10. (RMID) Record Removal Reason Popup Window and Email

In this release, the following features have been built for scenarios when a RMID record is removed:
1). A popup window displays when selecting to delete a RMID where the user will be required to select the reason for deletion from a drop-down menu (Duplicate Entry, Incorrect Entry, or Other). 

2)  An email is sent to the PI and requestor of the RMID record, which displays relevant information, such as who deleted the RMID, and the reason for deletion.

11. (RMID) Removed RMID Page Added

In this release, a new "Removed RMID" page has been added to track all RMID records (https://rmid.musc.edu/deleted_rmids) that are removed (from this release going forward). The intention of this page is for better tracking of records and communication, as well as avoiding unnecessary audit trail digging.

12. (RMID) Filtered Page Persistence Feature 

Previously, after creating a new RMID or editing an existing RMID, users would be routed back to the first page of listed RMID records by ascending number and losing the pre-filtered results.

In this release, a new feature has been added to hold the filtered result, so that no page refreshing occurs when creating a new RMID or editing a RMID for better usability.