diff --git a/app/app.vue b/app/app.vue
index 54c729e..fab1d78 100644
--- a/app/app.vue
+++ b/app/app.vue
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import Toast from './components/ui/toast/Toast.vue';
 
 <template>
   <NuxtLayout>
+    <Title>Reddit for scientists</Title>
     <Toast />
     <NuxtPage />
   </NuxtLayout>
diff --git a/app/assets/css/main.css b/app/assets/css/main.css
index 9b39686..85ac4ab 100644
--- a/app/assets/css/main.css
+++ b/app/assets/css/main.css
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
   --text-tertiary: #6e7681;
   --text-link: #2f81f7;
   --text-link-hover: #539bf5;
-  --text-slate: #57606a;
 
   --border-primary: #30363d;
   --border-hover: #8d96a0;
@@ -60,17 +59,14 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
 }
 
 p {
-  color: var(--text-secondary);
   line-height: 1.6;
 }
 
 a {
-  color: var(--text-link);
   text-decoration: none;
 }
 
 a:hover {
-  color: var(--text-link-hover);
   text-decoration: underline;
 }
 
@@ -81,8 +77,7 @@ code {
   border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 }
 
-   SEMANTIC COMPONENTS (SAFE)
-   ============================================== */
+/* SEMANTIC COMPONENTS (SAFE) */
 
 
 .card {
diff --git a/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue b/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..572e4d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,301 @@
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { ref, reactive, watch, computed } from 'vue';
+
+const props = defineProps<{
+    isOpen: boolean;
+    api: string;
+    token: string | null;
+}>();
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['close', 'refresh']);
+
+interface Tag { id: number; name: string; }
+
+const isSubmitting = ref(false);
+const availableTags = ref<Tag[]>([]);
+const errors = reactive({
+    title: '',
+    abstract: ''
+});
+
+const uploadForm = reactive({
+    title: '',
+    abstract: '',
+    type: 'CONFERENCE_PAPER',
+    newAuthorName: '',
+    authors: [] as string[],
+    selectedTagIds: [] as number[],
+    file: null as File | null
+});
+
+// --- Validation Logic ---
+const validate = () => {
+    let isValid = true;
+    errors.title = '';
+    errors.abstract = '';
+
+    if (!uploadForm.title.trim()) {
+        errors.title = 'Title is required';
+        isValid = false;
+    } else if (uploadForm.title.length > 50) {
+        errors.title = 'Title cannot exceed 50 characters';
+        isValid = false;
+    }
+
+    if (!uploadForm.abstract.trim()) {
+        errors.abstract = 'Abstract is required';
+        isValid = false;
+    } else if (uploadForm.abstract.length > 2000) {
+        errors.abstract = 'Abstract cannot exceed 2000 characters';
+        isValid = false;
+    }
+
+    return isValid;
+};
+
+async function fetchTags() {
+    if (!props.token) return;
+    try {
+        const data = await $fetch<Tag[]>(`${props.api}/tags`, {
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` }
+        });
+        availableTags.value = data || [];
+    } catch (e) { console.error("Tags fetch failed", e); }
+}
+
+async function submitPublication() {
+    if (!validate()) return;
+
+    isSubmitting.value = true;
+    try {
+        const metadata = {
+            title: uploadForm.title,
+            authors: uploadForm.authors,
+            type: uploadForm.type,
+            abstract: uploadForm.abstract,
+            tags: uploadForm.selectedTagIds,
+            // Sending fixed defaults for removed fields to maintain API compatibility if needed
+            publication_date: new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0],
+            is_confidential: false
+        };
+
+        const formData = new FormData();
+        if (uploadForm.file) formData.append('file', uploadForm.file);
+        formData.append('data', JSON.stringify(metadata));
+
+        await $fetch(`${props.api}/publications`, {
+            method: 'POST',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` },
+            body: formData
+        });
+
+        emit('refresh');
+        closeModal();
+    } catch (error) {
+        alert("Upload failed.");
+    } finally {
+        isSubmitting.value = false;
+    }
+}
+
+function addAuthor() {
+    if (uploadForm.newAuthorName.trim()) {
+        uploadForm.authors.push(uploadForm.newAuthorName.trim());
+        uploadForm.newAuthorName = '';
+    }
+}
+
+function removeAuthor(index: number) { uploadForm.authors.splice(index, 1); }
+
+function handleFileChange(event: Event) {
+    const input = event.target as HTMLInputElement;
+    if (input.files?.[0]) uploadForm.file = input.files[0];
+}
+
+function closeModal() {
+    emit('close');
+}
+
+watch(() => props.isOpen, (newVal) => {
+    if (newVal && availableTags.value.length === 0) fetchTags();
+    if (!newVal) {
+        // Reset errors on close
+        errors.title = '';
+        errors.abstract = '';
+    }
+});
+
+// Helper for colorful tags
+const getTagClass = (id: number) => {
+    const colors = [
+        'bg-pink-100 text-pink-700 border-pink-200 dark:bg-pink-900/30 dark:text-pink-300',
+        'bg-purple-100 text-purple-700 border-purple-200 dark:bg-purple-900/30 dark:text-purple-300',
+        'bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-700 border-indigo-200 dark:bg-indigo-900/30 dark:text-indigo-300',
+        'bg-cyan-100 text-cyan-700 border-cyan-200 dark:bg-cyan-900/30 dark:text-cyan-300',
+        'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-900/30 dark:text-emerald-300',
+        'bg-amber-100 text-amber-700 border-amber-200 dark:bg-amber-900/30 dark:text-amber-300',
+    ];
+    return colors[id % colors.length];
+};
+</script>
+
+<template>
+    <Transition enter-active-class="transition duration-200 ease-out" enter-from-class="opacity-0"
+        enter-to-class="opacity-100" leave-active-class="transition duration-150 ease-in" leave-from-class="opacity-100"
+        leave-to-class="opacity-0">
+        <div v-if="isOpen" class="fixed inset-0 z-50 overflow-y-auto">
+            <div class="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/75 backdrop-blur-sm" @click="closeModal" />
+
+            <div class="flex min-h-full items-end justify-center p-4 text-center sm:items-center sm:p-0">
+                <div
+                    class="relative transform overflow-hidden rounded-2xl bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
+
+                    <div
+                        class="bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800/50 px-6 py-4 border-b border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 flex justify-between items-center">
+                        <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">Submit New Publication</h3>
+                        <button class="text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-500 dark:hover:text-slate-300"
+                            @click="closeModal">
+                            <svg class="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                    d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
+                            </svg>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="px-6 py-6 max-h-[80vh] overflow-y-auto space-y-6">
+                        <div
+                            class="flex justify-center rounded-lg border-2 border-dashed border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700 px-6 py-8 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800/50 transition-colors">
+                            <div class="text-center">
+                                <svg class="mx-auto h-12 w-12 text-slate-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+                                    stroke="currentColor">
+                                    <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5"
+                                        d="M7 16a4 4 0 01-.88-7.903A5 5 0 1115.9 6L16 6a5 5 0 011 9.9M15 13l-3-3m0 0l-3 3m3-3v12" />
+                                </svg>
+                                <div
+                                    class="mt-4 flex text-sm leading-6 text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 justify-center">
+                                    <label for="file-upload"
+                                        class="relative cursor-pointer rounded-md font-semibold text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-500">
+                                        <span>Upload a file</span>
+                                        <input id="file-upload" type="file" class="sr-only" accept=".pdf,.zip"
+                                            @change="handleFileChange">
+                                    </label>
+                                    <p class="pl-1">or drag and drop</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <p v-if="uploadForm.file"
+                                    class="mt-2 text-sm font-bold text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 text-center">
+                                    Selected: {{ uploadForm.file.name }}
+                                </p>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+                            <div class="md:col-span-2">
+                                <label
+                                    class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-1">Title</label>
+                                <input v-model="uploadForm.title" type="text"
+                                    :class="[errors.title ? 'border-red-500' : 'border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700']"
+                                    class="w-full rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm focus:ring-blue-500 sm:text-sm py-2.5 px-3 border"
+                                    placeholder="e.g. A New Technique for Data Science">
+                                <p v-if="errors.title" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{{ errors.title }}</p>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <label
+                                    class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-1">Type</label>
+                                <select v-model="uploadForm.type"
+                                    class="w-full rounded-lg border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm focus:ring-blue-500 sm:text-sm py-2.5 px-3 border">
+                                    <option value="CONFERENCE_PAPER">Conference Paper</option>
+                                    <option value="ARTICLE">Article</option>
+                                    <option value="THESIS">Thesis</option>
+                                    <option value="REPORT">Report</option>
+                                </select>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div>
+                            <label class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-1">
+                                Abstract ({{ uploadForm.abstract.length }}/2000)
+                            </label>
+                            <textarea v-model="uploadForm.abstract" rows="4"
+                                :class="[errors.abstract ? 'border-red-500' : 'border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700']"
+                                class="w-full rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm focus:ring-blue-500 sm:text-sm py-2 px-3 border"
+                                placeholder="Enter a brief summary..." />
+                            <p v-if="errors.abstract" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500">{{ errors.abstract }}</p>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-8">
+
+                            <div class="flex-1">
+                                <label
+                                    class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-2">Authors</label>
+                                <div class="relative flex items-center">
+                                    <input v-model="uploadForm.newAuthorName" type="text"
+                                        class="w-full rounded-lg border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm text-sm py-2 pl-3 pr-10 border"
+                                        placeholder="Name" @keyup.enter="addAuthor">
+                                    <button type="button"
+                                        class="absolute right-2 p-1 text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-700 transition-colors"
+                                        @click="addAuthor">
+                                        <svg class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor"
+                                            stroke-width="3">
+                                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
+                                                d="M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15" />
+                                        </svg>
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2 mt-3">
+                                    <span v-for="(author, index) in uploadForm.authors" :key="index"
+                                        class="inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-md bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 text-xs font-medium border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700">
+                                        {{ author }}
+                                        <button @click="removeAuthor(index)">
+                                            <svg class="w-3 h-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                    d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                        </button>
+                                    </span>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div class="w-full md:w-auto min-w-[200px]">
+                                <label
+                                    class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-2">Tags</label>
+                                <div
+                                    class="overflow-y-auto border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 rounded-lg p-3 bg-slate-50/50 dark:bg-slate-800/30 flex flex-wrap gap-2 content-start">
+                                    <label v-if="availableTags.length == 0"
+                                        class="relative rounded-md font-semibold text-blue-600">
+                                        <span>No tags</span>
+                                    </label>
+                                    <button v-for="tag in availableTags" :key="tag.id" type="button" @click="() => {
+                                        const idx = uploadForm.selectedTagIds.indexOf(tag.id);
+                                        if (idx > -1) uploadForm.selectedTagIds.splice(idx, 1);
+                                        else uploadForm.selectedTagIds.push(tag.id);
+                                    }" :class="[
+                                            uploadForm.selectedTagIds.includes(tag.id)
+                                                ? getTagClass(tag.id) + ' border-transparent'
+                                                : 'bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400'
+                                        ]"
+                                        class="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full border text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-tight transition-all shadow-sm whitespace-nowrap">
+                                        {{ tag.name }}
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div
+                        class="bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800/50 px-6 py-4 flex flex-row-reverse gap-3 border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800">
+                        <button :disabled="isSubmitting"
+                            class="inline-flex w-full justify-center rounded-lg bg-blue-600 px-6 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold text-white shadow-sm hover:bg-blue-500 disabled:opacity-50 sm:w-auto transition-all"
+                            @click="submitPublication">
+                            {{ isSubmitting ? 'Uploading...' : 'Submit Publication' }}
+                        </button>
+                        <button
+                            class="inline-flex w-full justify-center rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 px-6 py-2.5 text-sm font-bold text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 shadow-sm ring-1 ring-inset ring-slate-300 dark:ring-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 sm:w-auto transition-all"
+                            @click="closeModal">
+                            Cancel
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </Transition>
+</template>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/layouts/default.vue b/app/layouts/default.vue
index a6a24c2..644ff12 100644
--- a/app/layouts/default.vue
+++ b/app/layouts/default.vue
@@ -6,33 +6,25 @@
 
                 <nuxt-link to="/" class="flex items-center gap-3 group flex-shrink-0">
                     <div class="relative">
-                        <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-lg blur opacity-25 group-hover:opacity-40 transition duration-300"></div>
+                        <div
+                            class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-lg blur opacity-25 group-hover:opacity-40 transition duration-300" />
                         <div
                             class="relative w-10 h-10 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 flex items-center justify-center text-white font-bold text-lg shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30">
                             A
                         </div>
                     </div>
                     <span class="text-xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white tracking-tight hidden md:block">
-                        Academic<span class="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">Sys</span>
+                        Academic<span
+                            class="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">Sys</span>
                     </span>
                 </nuxt-link>
 
                 <div class="flex items-center gap-4 md:gap-8">
-
-                    <div class="hidden md:flex items-center gap-1">
-                        <nuxt-link v-for="link in navLinks" :key="link.path" :to="link.path"
-                            class="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg text-sm font-semibold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-300 hover:text-blue-600 dark:hover:text-blue-400 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 transition-all duration-200"
-                            active-class="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-50 to-indigo-50 dark:from-blue-900/20 dark:to-indigo-900/20 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 shadow-sm">
-                            {{ link.name }}
-                        </nuxt-link>
-                    </div>
-
-                    <div class="hidden md:block h-6 w-px bg-slate-200 dark:bg-slate-700 mx-2"></div>
-
                     <div class="flex items-center gap-3">
 
-                        <button @click="toggleDark"
-                            class="p-2.5 rounded-full text-slate-500 hover:bg-slate-100 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 hover:text-slate-700 dark:hover:text-slate-300 transition-all focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500/50">
+                        <button
+                            class="p-2.5 rounded-full text-slate-500 hover:bg-slate-100 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 hover:text-slate-700 dark:hover:text-slate-300 transition-all focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500/50"
+                            @click="toggleDark">
                             <svg v-if="!isDark" class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                                 <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                     d="M12 3v1m0 16v1m9-9h-1M4 12H3m15.364 6.364l-.707-.707M6.343 6.343l-.707-.707m12.728 0l-.707.707M6.343 17.657l-.707.707M16 12a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0z" />
@@ -43,25 +35,21 @@
                             </svg>
                         </button>
 
-                        <div v-if="authStore?.token" class="relative" ref="userMenuRef">
-                            <button @click.stop="isUserMenuOpen = !isUserMenuOpen"
+                        <div v-if="authStore?.token" ref="userMenuRef" class="relative">
+                            <button
                                 class="flex items-center gap-3 pl-3 pr-2 py-1.5 rounded-full border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 hover:border-slate-300 dark:hover:border-slate-600 transition-all focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500/50"
-                                :class="{ 'bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800 border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-600': isUserMenuOpen }">
-                                <span
-                                    class="text-sm font-semibold text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-200 hidden sm:block">
+                                :class="{ 'bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800 border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-600': isUserMenuOpen }"
+                                @click.stop="isUserMenuOpen = !isUserMenuOpen">
+                                <span class="text-sm font-semibold text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-200 hidden sm:block">
                                     {{ authStore.user.name.split(' ')[0] }}
                                 </span>
                                 <div class="relative">
-                                    <div class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full blur opacity-30"></div>
+                                    <div
+                                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full blur opacity-30" />
                                     <img :src="authStore.user.avatarUrl || `https://ui-avatars.com/api/?name=${authStore.user.name}&background=0D8ABC&color=fff`"
                                         alt="Avatar"
                                         class="relative w-9 h-9 rounded-full border-2 border-white dark:border-slate-800 object-cover shadow-md">
                                 </div>
-                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 transition-transform duration-200" :class="{ 'rotate-180': isUserMenuOpen }"
-                                    fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                                    <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
-                                        d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7" />
-                                </svg>
                             </button>
 
                             <transition enter-active-class="transition ease-out duration-100"
@@ -73,32 +61,40 @@
                                 <div v-if="isUserMenuOpen"
                                     class="absolute right-0 mt-2 w-64 bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-xl shadow-xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 py-2 focus:outline-none z-50 ring-1 ring-black/5 dark:ring-white/5">
                                     <div class="px-4 py-3 border-b border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 mb-1">
-                                        <p class="text-xs text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide">Signed in as
+                                        <p
+                                            class="text-xs text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide">
+                                            Signed in as
                                         </p>
                                         <p class="text-sm font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white truncate mt-1">{{
                                             authStore.user.email }}</p>
                                     </div>
-                                    <button @click="navigateTo('/profile')"
-                                        class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors">
+                                    <button
+                                        class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors"
+                                        @click="navigateTo('/profile')">
                                         <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M16 7a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0zM12 14a7 7 0 00-7 7h14a7 7 0 00-7-7z" />
+                                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                d="M16 7a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0zM12 14a7 7 0 00-7 7h14a7 7 0 00-7-7z" />
                                         </svg>
                                         Your Profile
                                     </button>
                                     <div v-if="authStore.user.role == 'ADMINISTRATOR'">
-                                        <button @click="navigateTo('/admin/users')"
-                                            class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors">
+                                        <button
+                                            class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors"
+                                            @click="navigateTo('/admin/users')">
                                             <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 8c-1.657 0-3 .895-3 2s1.343 2 3 2 3 .895 3 2-1.343 2-3 2m0-10c1.657 0 3 .895 3 2s-1.343 2-3 2-3 .895-3 2 1.343 2 3 2m0-10v10m0 0l3-3m-3 3l-3-3" />
+                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                    d="M12 8c-1.657 0-3 .895-3 2s1.343 2 3 2 3 .895 3 2-1.343 2-3 2m0-10c1.657 0 3 .895 3 2s-1.343 2-3 2-3 .895-3 2 1.343 2 3 2m0-10v10m0 0l3-3m-3 3l-3-3" />
                                             </svg>
                                             Admin Dashboard
                                         </button>
                                     </div>
                                     <div class="border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 mt-1 pt-1">
-                                        <button @click="handleLogout"
-                                            class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/20 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors">
+                                        <button
+                                            class="w-full text-left px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-medium text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/20 flex items-center gap-3 transition-colors"
+                                            @click="handleLogout">
                                             <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M17 16l4-4m0 0l-4-4m4 4H7m6 4v1a3 3 0 01-3 3H6a3 3 0 01-3-3V7a3 3 0 013-3h4a3 3 0 013 3v1" />
+                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                    d="M17 16l4-4m0 0l-4-4m4 4H7m6 4v1a3 3 0 01-3 3H6a3 3 0 01-3-3V7a3 3 0 013-3h4a3 3 0 013 3v1" />
                                             </svg>
                                             Sign out
                                         </button>
@@ -114,8 +110,9 @@
                             </nuxt-link>
                         </template>
 
-                        <button @click="isMobileMenuOpen = !isMobileMenuOpen"
-                            class="md:hidden p-2 rounded-lg text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-100 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 transition-colors">
+                        <button
+                            class="md:hidden p-2 rounded-lg text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-100 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 transition-colors"
+                            @click="isMobileMenuOpen = !isMobileMenuOpen">
                             <svg v-if="!isMobileMenuOpen" class="w-7 h-7" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                                 stroke="currentColor">
                                 <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
@@ -188,7 +185,6 @@ function toggleDark() {
 
 // Navigation Links
 const navLinks = [
-    { name: 'Home', path: '/' },
     { name: 'Profile', path: '/profile' },
 ];
 
@@ -226,4 +222,3 @@ onUnmounted(() => {
     window.removeEventListener('click', closeDropdowns);
 });
 </script>
-
diff --git a/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue b/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue
index 56c4a9b..a6f0777 100644
--- a/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 <template>
-    <title>Team Management - Reddit for Academic Papers</title>
     <div
         class="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-950 p-4 md:p-8 font-sans text-slate-900 dark:text-slate-200 transition-colors duration-300">
 
@@ -15,11 +14,11 @@
                         Manage user accounts, roles, and system access permissions
                     </p>
                 </div>
-                <button @click="openCreateModal"
-                    class="group relative inline-flex items-center gap-2.5 px-6 py-3 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 hover:from-blue-700 hover:to-indigo-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30 hover:shadow-blue-500/50 transform hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0 transition-all duration-200">
+                <button
+                    class="group relative inline-flex items-center gap-2.5 px-6 py-3 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 hover:from-blue-700 hover:to-indigo-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30 hover:shadow-blue-500/50 transform hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0 transition-all duration-200"
+                    @click="openCreateModal">
                     <div
-                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-xl blur opacity-30 group-hover:opacity-50 transition duration-200">
-                    </div>
+                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-xl blur opacity-30 group-hover:opacity-50 transition duration-200" />
                     <svg class="relative w-5 h-5 transition-transform group-hover:rotate-90 duration-300" fill="none"
                         viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                         <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" />
@@ -32,13 +31,12 @@
             <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
                 <div class="relative group">
                     <div
-                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300">
-                    </div>
+                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300" />
                     <div
                         class="relative bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-6 rounded-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300">
                         <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
                             <div class="relative">
-                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-blue-500/20 rounded-xl blur"></div>
+                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-blue-500/20 rounded-xl blur" />
                                 <div
                                     class="relative p-3 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-500 to-blue-600 text-white shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30">
                                     <svg class="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
@@ -62,13 +60,12 @@
 
                 <div class="relative group">
                     <div
-                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 to-teal-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300">
-                    </div>
+                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 to-teal-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300" />
                     <div
                         class="relative bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-6 rounded-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300">
                         <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
                             <div class="relative">
-                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-emerald-500/20 rounded-xl blur"></div>
+                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-emerald-500/20 rounded-xl blur" />
                                 <div
                                     class="relative p-3 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-emerald-500 to-emerald-600 text-white shadow-lg shadow-emerald-500/30">
                                     <svg class="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
@@ -92,13 +89,12 @@
 
                 <div class="relative group">
                     <div
-                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-pink-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300">
-                    </div>
+                        class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-pink-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20 transition duration-300" />
                     <div
                         class="relative bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-6 rounded-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300">
                         <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
                             <div class="relative">
-                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-purple-500/20 rounded-xl blur"></div>
+                                <div class="absolute -inset-1 bg-purple-500/20 rounded-xl blur" />
                                 <div
                                     class="relative p-3 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-purple-500 to-purple-600 text-white shadow-lg shadow-purple-500/30">
                                     <svg class="w-6 h-6" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
@@ -124,8 +120,7 @@
             <!-- Search Bar -->
             <div class="relative group">
                 <div
-                    class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-10 transition duration-300">
-                </div>
+                    class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-10 transition duration-300" />
                 <div
                     class="relative bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-1.5 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 hover:border-blue-300 dark:hover:border-blue-700/50 transition-all">
                     <div class="flex items-center gap-3 px-4">
@@ -142,8 +137,7 @@
             <!-- Users Table -->
             <div class="relative group">
                 <div
-                    class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-5 transition duration-500">
-                </div>
+                    class="absolute -inset-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-2xl blur opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-5 transition duration-500" />
                 <div
                     class="relative bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-2xl shadow-lg border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 overflow-hidden">
                     <div class="overflow-x-auto">
@@ -188,8 +182,7 @@
                                         <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
                                             <div class="relative">
                                                 <div
-                                                    class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full blur opacity-0 group-hover/row:opacity-30 transition duration-300">
-                                                </div>
+                                                    class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full blur opacity-0 group-hover/row:opacity-30 transition duration-300" />
                                                 <div
                                                     class="relative w-11 h-11 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-500 to-indigo-600 text-white flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-sm shadow-md shadow-blue-500/20">
                                                     {{ getInitials(user.name) }}
@@ -223,16 +216,16 @@
                                             class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-semibold shadow-sm border"
                                             :class="user.is_active ? 'bg-emerald-100 border-emerald-200 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-900/30 dark:border-emerald-800 dark:text-emerald-400' : 'bg-red-100 border-red-200 text-red-700 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:border-red-800 dark:text-red-400'">
                                             <span class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full"
-                                                :class="user.is_active ? 'bg-emerald-500' : 'bg-red-500'"></span>
+                                                :class="user.is_active ? 'bg-emerald-500' : 'bg-red-500'" />
                                             {{ user.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Suspended' }}
                                         </span>
                                     </td>
                                     <td class="p-6 pr-8 text-right">
                                         <div
                                             class="flex items-center justify-end gap-2 opacity-0 group-hover/row:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200">
-                                            <button @click.stop="openEditModal(user)"
+                                            <button
                                                 class="p-2.5 text-slate-400 hover:text-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-50 dark:hover:bg-blue-900/20 rounded-lg transition-all transform hover:scale-110 active:scale-95"
-                                                title="Edit">
+                                                title="Edit" @click.stop="openEditModal(user)">
                                                 <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                                                     stroke="currentColor">
                                                     <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
@@ -240,9 +233,9 @@
                                                         d="M11 5H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v11a2 2 0 002 2h11a2 2 0 002-2v-5m-1.414-9.414a2 2 0 112.828 2.828L11.828 15H9v-2.828l8.586-8.586z" />
                                                 </svg>
                                             </button>
-                                            <button @click.stop="confirmDelete(user)"
+                                            <button
                                                 class="p-2.5 text-slate-400 hover:text-red-600 hover:bg-red-50 dark:hover:bg-red-900/20 rounded-lg transition-all transform hover:scale-110 active:scale-95"
-                                                title="Delete">
+                                                title="Delete" @click.stop="confirmDelete(user)">
                                                 <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                                                     stroke="currentColor">
                                                     <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
@@ -264,8 +257,7 @@
         <Transition enter-active-class="duration-300 ease-out" enter-from-class="opacity-0" enter-to-class="opacity-100"
             leave-active-class="duration-200 ease-in" leave-from-class="opacity-100" leave-to-class="opacity-0">
             <div v-if="showModal" class="fixed inset-0 z-[100] overflow-y-auto" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
-                <div class="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/60 backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity" @click="closeModal">
-                </div>
+                <div class="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/60 backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity" @click="closeModal" />
                 <div class="flex min-h-full items-center justify-center p-4">
                     <Transition enter-active-class="duration-300 ease-out"
                         enter-from-class="opacity-0 scale-95 translate-y-4"
@@ -274,8 +266,7 @@
                         leave-to-class="opacity-0 scale-95 translate-y-4">
                         <div class="relative w-full max-w-2xl">
                             <div
-                                class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-3xl blur opacity-20">
-                            </div>
+                                class="absolute -inset-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-3xl blur opacity-20" />
                             <div
                                 class="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 shadow-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
 
@@ -283,14 +274,13 @@
                                     class="relative bg-gradient-to-r from-slate-50 to-slate-100/50 dark:from-slate-800/50 dark:to-slate-800/30 px-8 py-6 border-b border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 flex justify-between items-center">
                                     <div class="flex items-center gap-3">
                                         <div
-                                            class="w-1.5 h-8 bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full">
-                                        </div>
+                                            class="w-1.5 h-8 bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-full" />
                                         <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">{{ isEditing ?
                                             'Edit User Details' : 'Create New User' }}</h3>
                                     </div>
-                                    <button @click="closeModal"
-                                        class="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-600 dark:hover:text-slate-300"><svg
-                                            class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                    <button class="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-600 dark:hover:text-slate-300"
+                                        @click="closeModal"><svg class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+                                            stroke="currentColor">
                                             <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                                 d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
                                         </svg></button>
@@ -355,8 +345,7 @@
                                                     <input v-model="formData.is_active" type="checkbox"
                                                         class="sr-only peer">
                                                     <div
-                                                        class="w-11 h-6 bg-slate-200 rounded-full peer peer-checked:bg-blue-600 dark:bg-slate-700 peer-checked:after:translate-x-full after:content-[''] after:absolute after:top-[2px] after:left-[2px] after:bg-white after:rounded-full after:h-5 after:w-5 after:transition-all">
-                                                    </div>
+                                                        class="w-11 h-6 bg-slate-200 rounded-full peer peer-checked:bg-blue-600 dark:bg-slate-700 peer-checked:after:translate-x-full after:content-[''] after:absolute after:top-[2px] after:left-[2px] after:bg-white after:rounded-full after:h-5 after:w-5 after:transition-all" />
                                                 </div>
                                                 <span class="text-sm font-semibold transition-colors"
                                                     :class="formData.is_active ? 'text-slate-900 dark:text-white' : 'text-slate-500'">{{
@@ -366,8 +355,9 @@
                                     </div>
 
                                     <div v-if="isEditing" class="pt-2 border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800">
-                                        <button type="button" @click="sendPasswordRecovery"
-                                            class="text-sm text-red-500 hover:text-red-600 font-semibold flex items-center gap-2">
+                                        <button type="button"
+                                            class="text-sm text-red-500 hover:text-red-600 font-semibold flex items-center gap-2"
+                                            @click="sendPasswordRecovery">
                                             <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                                                 <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                                     d="M15 7a2 2 0 012 2m4 0a6 6 0 01-7.743 5.743L11 17H9v2H7v2H4a1 1 0 01-1-1v-2.586a1 1 0 01.293-.707l5.964-5.964A6 6 0 1121 9z" />
@@ -379,11 +369,13 @@
 
                                 <div
                                     class="bg-gradient-to-r from-slate-50 to-slate-100/50 dark:from-slate-800/50 dark:to-slate-800/30 px-8 py-6 border-t border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 flex flex-row-reverse gap-3">
-                                    <button @click="handleSubmit"
-                                        class="px-8 py-3 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg transition-all">{{
+                                    <button
+                                        class="px-8 py-3 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg transition-all"
+                                        @click="handleSubmit">{{
                                             isEditing ? 'Save Changes' : 'Create Account' }}</button>
-                                    <button @click="closeModal"
-                                        class="px-8 py-3 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-700 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 font-semibold rounded-xl transition-all">Cancel</button>
+                                    <button
+                                        class="px-8 py-3 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-700 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 font-semibold rounded-xl transition-all"
+                                        @click="closeModal">Cancel</button>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
@@ -397,7 +389,7 @@
             leave-active-class="duration-200 ease-in" leave-from-class="opacity-100" leave-to-class="opacity-0">
             <div v-if="showDetailsModal" class="fixed inset-0 z-[100] overflow-y-auto" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
                 <div class="fixed inset-0 bg-slate-900/60 backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity"
-                    @click="closeDetailsModal"></div>
+                    @click="closeDetailsModal" />
                 <div class="flex min-h-full items-center justify-center p-4">
                     <Transition enter-active-class="duration-300 ease-out"
                         enter-from-class="opacity-0 scale-95 translate-y-4"
@@ -427,9 +419,9 @@
                                             </div>
                                         </div>
                                     </div>
-                                    <button @click="closeDetailsModal"
-                                        class="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-600 dark:hover:text-slate-300"><svg
-                                            class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                    <button class="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-600 dark:hover:text-slate-300"
+                                        @click="closeDetailsModal"><svg class="w-5 h-5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+                                            stroke="currentColor">
                                             <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                                 d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
                                         </svg></button>
@@ -470,7 +462,7 @@
                                                         class="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wide bg-slate-200 dark:bg-slate-700 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300">{{
                                                             item.action.replace('_', ' ') }}</span>
                                                     <span class="text-xs text-slate-400 font-medium">{{ item.target_type
-                                                    }} #{{ item.target_id }}</span>
+                                                        }} #{{ item.target_id }}</span>
                                                 </div>
                                                 <p class="text-sm text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 leading-relaxed">{{
                                                     item.details }}</p>
@@ -482,8 +474,9 @@
 
                             <div
                                 class="flex-none bg-gradient-to-r from-slate-50 to-slate-100/50 dark:from-slate-800/50 dark:to-slate-800/30 px-8 py-4 border-t border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
-                                <button @click="closeDetailsModal"
-                                    class="w-full px-6 py-3 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-700 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 font-semibold rounded-xl transition-all">Close</button>
+                                <button
+                                    class="w-full px-6 py-3 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-700 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 font-semibold rounded-xl transition-all"
+                                    @click="closeDetailsModal">Close</button>
                             </div>
 
                         </div>
diff --git a/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue b/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue
index dac39a8..1181ff5 100644
--- a/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue
+++ b/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ async function handleResetRequest() {
 
             <div
                 class="w-full max-w-md bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 border dark:border-gray-800 transition-colors">
-                <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100! mb-8 text-center">Reset Password</h1>
+                <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 mb-8 text-center">Reset Password</h1>
 
                 <form class="space-y-6" @submit.prevent="handleResetRequest">
                     <div>
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ async function handleResetRequest() {
                             'w-full px-4 py-2.5 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 border rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 outline-none transition-all text-gray-900 dark:text-white',
                             error ? 'border-red-500 ring-1 ring-red-500' : 'border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700'
                         ]" placeholder="admin@mail.pt">
-                        <p v-if="error" class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500! ml-1 font-medium">{{ error }}</p>
+                        <p v-if="error" class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500 ml-1 font-medium">{{ error }}</p>
                     </div>
 
                     <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 pt-2">
@@ -87,4 +87,4 @@ async function handleResetRequest() {
             </div>
         </Transition>
     </div>
-</template>
+</template>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/auth/login.vue b/app/pages/auth/login.vue
index 481a3e9..fc10139 100644
--- a/app/pages/auth/login.vue
+++ b/app/pages/auth/login.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 <template>
-    <title> Login - Reddit for Academic Papers</title>
   <div
     class="min-h-screen bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-950 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-6 transition-colors duration-300">
     <Transition appear enter-active-class="transition duration-700 ease-out" enter-from-class="translate-y-8 opacity-0"
@@ -7,7 +6,7 @@
 
       <div
         class="w-full max-w-md bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 border dark:border-gray-800 transition-colors">
-        <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white! mb-8 text-center capitalize">Login</h1>
+        <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white mb-8 text-center capitalize">Login</h1>
 
         <div v-if="globalError"
           class="mb-6 p-3 bg-red-100 dark:bg-red-900/30 border border-red-200 dark:border-red-800 rounded-lg text-red-700 dark:text-red-400 text-sm text-center">
@@ -21,7 +20,7 @@
               'w-full px-4 py-2.5 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 border rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 outline-none transition-all text-gray-900 dark:text-white',
               errors.email ? 'border-red-500 ring-1 ring-red-500' : 'border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700'
             ]" placeholder="admin@mail.pt">
-            <p v-if="errors.email" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500! ml-1">{{ errors.email }}</p>
+            <p v-if="errors.email" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500 ml-1">{{ errors.email }}</p>
           </div>
 
           <div>
@@ -30,7 +29,7 @@
               'w-full px-4 py-2.5 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 border rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 outline-none transition-all text-gray-900 dark:text-white',
               errors.password ? 'border-red-500 ring-1 ring-red-500' : 'border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700'
             ]" placeholder="••••••••" @keyup.enter="handleLogin">
-            <p v-if="errors.password" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500! ml-1">{{ errors.password }}</p>
+            <p v-if="errors.password" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500 ml-1">{{ errors.password }}</p>
           </div>
 
           <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 pt-2">
@@ -139,4 +138,4 @@ async function handleLogin() {
   animation-delay: 0.2s;
   opacity: 0;
 }
-</style>
+</style>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/index.vue b/app/pages/index.vue
index b1234d1..08c384b 100644
--- a/app/pages/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/index.vue
@@ -1,48 +1,477 @@
 <template>
-    <title> Reddit for Academic Papers - Home</title>
   <div
-    class="min-h-screen bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-950 flex items-center justify-center p-6 transition-colors duration-300">
-    <div class="w-full max-w-2xl animate-[fadeInUp_0.6s_ease-out]">
+    class="min-h-screen bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-950 text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 transition-colors duration-300">
+    <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto flex gap-6 py-8 px-4">
 
-      <header class="text-center mb-12">
-        <h1 class="text-4xl md:text-5xl font-extrabold text-gray-900 dark:text-white! mb-4 tracking-tight">
-          Academic Management System
-        </h1>
-        <p class="text-lg text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 max-w-md mx-auto">
-          Streamline your educational workflow, manage student records, and oversee courses in one place.
-        </p>
-      </header>
-
-      <nav class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
-
-        <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
-          class="no-underline text-current block group p-8 bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl hover:-translate-y-1 transition-all duration-300">
-          <div class="text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform">🔐</div>
-          <h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100! mb-2">Access Portal</h2>
-          <p class="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Sign in to manage your personalized dashboard and academic
-            data.</p>
-        </nuxt-link>
-
-        <nuxt-link to="/auth-test"
-          class="no-underline text-current block group p-8 bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl hover:-translate-y-1 transition-all duration-300">
-          <div class="text-3xl mb-4 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform">🛠️</div>
-          <h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100! mb-2">System Test</h2>
-          <p class="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Verify API connections and authentication state
-            persistence.</p>
-        </nuxt-link>
-
-      </nav>
-
-      <footer class="mt-16 text-center">
-        <div
-          class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded-full bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-800 text-xs font-medium text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">
-          <span class="relative flex h-2 w-2">
-            <span class="animate-ping absolute inline-flex h-full w-full rounded-full bg-green-400 opacity-75" />
-            <span class="relative inline-flex rounded-full h-2 w-2 bg-green-500" />
-          </span>
-          System Operational
+      <aside v-if="!selectedPost" class="hidden lg:block w-fit min-w-[160px] py-24">
+        <div class="sticky top-8">
+          <div class="flex flex-col gap-2">
+            <button v-for="tag in availableTags" :key="tag.id" :class="[
+              'px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold transition-all text-left shadow-sm cursor-pointer',
+              subscribedTags.includes(tag.id)
+                ? `${tag.color} border-current ring-1 ring-inset ring-black/5`
+                : 'bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 dark:border-gray-800 border opacity-60 hover:opacity-100'
+            ]" @click="toggleTagSubscription(tag)">
+              <span class="opacity-70 mr-1">{{ subscribedTags.includes(tag.id) ? '✓' : '#' }}</span>
+              {{ tag.name }}
+            </button>
+          </div>
         </div>
-      </footer>
+      </aside>
+
+      <main :class="[
+        'py-8 flex-1 transition-all duration-500 ease-in-out',
+        selectedPost ? 'max-w-3xl mx-auto' : 'max-w-2xl'
+      ]">
+
+        <div v-show="!selectedPost" class="space-y-4">
+          <div class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-start sm:items-center mb-6 gap-4">
+            <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 w-full sm:w-auto">
+              <div class="relative flex-1 sm:flex-none">
+                <input v-model="searchQuery" type="text" placeholder="Search posts..."
+                  class="w-full sm:w-48 bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-lg pl-3 pr-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500">
+              </div>
+              <div class="flex items-center">
+                <select v-model="sortBy"
+                  class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-l-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold uppercase outline-none focus:ring-1 focus:ring-blue-500 cursor-pointer border-r-0">
+                  <option value="date">Date</option>
+                  <option value="votes">Rating</option>
+                  <option value="comments">Comments</option>
+                </select>
+                <button
+                  class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-r-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold hover:bg-gray-50 dark:hover:bg-gray-800 transition-colors"
+                  :title="sortDesc ? 'Descending' : 'Ascending'" @click="sortDesc = !sortDesc">
+                  <span class="inline-block transition-transform duration-200" :class="{ 'rotate-180': !sortDesc }">
+                    ▼
+                  </span>
+                </button>
+              </div>
+
+              <select v-model="filterType"
+                class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-lg px-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold uppercase outline-none focus:ring-1 focus:ring-blue-500 cursor-pointer">
+                <option value="ALL">All Types</option>
+                <option value="CONFERENCE_PAPER">Conference Paper</option>
+                <option value="RESEARCH_POST">Research Post</option>
+              </select>
+            </div>
+
+            <button
+              class="w-10 h-10 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-full shadow-lg transition-all active:scale-95 flex items-center justify-center group"
+              title="New Post" @click="isModalOpen = true">
+              <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class="w-5 h-5 fill-none stroke-current stroke-[2.5]"
+                xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
+                <line x1="12" y1="5" x2="12" y2="19" />
+                <line x1="5" y1="12" x2="19" y2="12" />
+              </svg>
+            </button>
+          </div>
+          <div v-if="filteredPosts.length === 0 && !loading"
+            class="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border-2 border-dashed border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700 bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-900/50 p-12 text-center hover:border-blue-400 dark:hover:border-blue-500 transition-all duration-300 group">
+
+            <div
+              class="absolute top-1/2 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-48 h-48 bg-blue-500/10 dark:bg-blue-400/10 rounded-full blur-3xl opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 pointer-events-none" />
+
+            <div class="relative z-10 flex flex-col items-center">
+              <div
+                class="mb-4 p-4 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 rounded-full shadow-sm ring-1 ring-slate-100 dark:ring-slate-700 group-hover:scale-110 group-hover:ring-blue-200 dark:group-hover:ring-blue-800 transition-all duration-300">
+                <svg class="w-8 h-8 text-blue-500 dark:text-blue-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+                  stroke="currentColor">
+                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5"
+                    d="M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z" />
+                </svg>
+              </div>
+
+              <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white mb-1">
+                No publications yet
+              </h3>
+
+              <button
+                class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-6 py-2.5 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/20 hover:shadow-blue-500/30 transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer"
+                @click="isModalOpen = true">
+                <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" />
+                </svg>
+                Submit your first post
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <TransitionGroup v-else appear enter-active-class="transition duration-500 ease-out"
+            enter-from-class="translate-y-4 opacity-0" enter-to-class="translate-y-0 opacity-100">
+            <div v-for="post in filteredPosts" :key="post.id"
+              class="group bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:border-blue-500/50 transition-all cursor-pointer mb-4"
+              @click="fetchPostDetail(post.id)">
+              <div class="flex gap-4">
+                <div
+                  class="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800/50 p-2 rounded-lg h-fit">
+                  <button class="hover:text-blue-500 transition-colors text-lg" @click.stop="post.rating++">▲</button>
+                  <span class="text-xs font-bold">{{ post.rating }}</span>
+                  <button class="hover:text-red-500 transition-colors text-lg" @click.stop="post.rating--">▼</button>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="flex-1">
+                  <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
+                    <span
+                      class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider px-2 py-0.5 rounded bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900/30 text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400">
+                      {{ post.type.replace('_', ' ') }}
+                    </span>
+                    <span class="text-xs text-gray-500">{{ post.publication_date }}</span>
+                  </div>
+                  <h2 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white mb-2">{{ post.title }}</h2>
+                  <p class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-4 line-clamp-2">By {{ post.authors.join(', ') }}
+                  </p>
+                  <div class="flex items-center gap-4 text-xs font-bold text-gray-500 uppercase">
+                    <span>💬 {{ post.comment_count }} Comments</span>
+                    <div class="flex gap-2">
+                      <span v-for="tag in post.tags" :key="tag.id" class="text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">#{{ tag.name
+                      }}</span>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </TransitionGroup>
+
+          <div v-if="loading && filteredPosts.length === 0" class="space-y-4">
+            <div v-for="i in 6" :key="i"
+              class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-xl p-5 animate-pulse">
+              <div class="flex gap-4">
+                <div class="w-10 h-16 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg" />
+                <div class="flex-1 space-y-3">
+                  <div class="h-3 w-24 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 rounded" />
+                  <div class="h-5 w-3/4 bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 rounded" />
+                  <div class="h-3 w-full bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 rounded" />
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div ref="loadMoreTrigger" class="h-20 w-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-2">
+            <div v-if="loading"
+              class="animate-spin h-6 w-6 border-2 border-blue-600 border-t-transparent rounded-full" />
+          </div>
+
+        </div>
+        <div v-if="selectedPost" class="animate-fade-in-up">
+          <button
+            class="mb-6 flex items-center gap-2 text-sm font-bold text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 hover:underline"
+            @click="selectedPost = null">
+            ← BACK TO FEED
+          </button>
+
+          <article class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-xl p-8 shadow-lg">
+            <header class="mb-6">
+              <h1 class="text-3xl font-extrabold text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-4 leading-tight">{{ selectedPost.title
+              }}</h1>
+              <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm">
+                <span class="bg-blue-600 text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-md font-bold text-xs uppercase">{{
+                  selectedPost.type
+                }}</span>
+                <span class="text-gray-500 font-medium">By <span class="text-blue-500">{{ selectedPost.submitter.name
+                    }}</span></span>
+              </div>
+            </header>
+
+            <div class="prose dark:prose-invert max-w-none mb-8">
+              <h4 class="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-gray-400 mb-2">Abstract</h4>
+              <p class="text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 leading-relaxed text-lg">{{ selectedPost.abstract }}</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <hr class="border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-800 mb-8">
+
+            <section class="mb-10">
+              <h3 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4">Comments ({{ selectedPost.comments.length }})</h3>
+              <div class="space-y-3">
+                <textarea v-model="newCommentContent" rows="3"
+                  class="w-full px-4 py-3 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 outline-none transition-all text-sm"
+                  placeholder="What are your thoughts?" />
+                <div class="flex justify-end">
+                  <button :disabled="!newCommentContent.trim()"
+                    class="bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-gray-400 text-white font-bold px-6 py-2 rounded-lg shadow transition-all active:scale-95"
+                    @click="submitComment">
+                    COMMENT
+                  </button>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              <div class="mt-8 space-y-6">
+                <div v-for="comment in selectedPost.comments" :key="comment.id" class="flex gap-4">
+                  <div class="w-0.5 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-full ml-2" />
+                  <div class="flex-1">
+                    <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
+                      <span class="font-bold text-sm text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">{{ comment.author.name }}</span>
+                      <span class="text-[10px] text-gray-500 font-bold uppercase">{{ new
+                        Date(comment.created_at).toLocaleDateString() }}</span>
+                    </div>
+                    <p class="text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 text-sm leading-relaxed">
+                      {{ comment.content }}
+                    </p>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </section>
+          </article>
+        </div>
+        <CreatePostModal :is-open="isModalOpen" :api="api" :token="token" @close="closeModal()"
+          @refresh="handleRefresh" />
+      </main>
     </div>
   </div>
 </template>
+
+
+<script setup>
+import { useAuthStore } from "~/stores/auth-store.js";
+import { storeToRefs } from "pinia";
+import { useRoute } from 'vue-router';
+import CreatePostModal from "~/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue";
+
+const route = useRoute(); // 2. Access the route object
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const authStore = useAuthStore();
+const { user, token } = storeToRefs(authStore);
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+
+// --- State Management ---
+const posts = ref([]);
+const selectedPost = ref(null);
+const loading = ref(false);
+const loadMoreTrigger = ref(null);
+const isModalOpen = ref(false);
+const searchQuery = ref('');
+const page = ref(1);
+
+const sortBy = ref('date');
+const sortDesc = ref(true);
+
+const subscribedTags = ref([]);
+const availableTags = ref([]);
+
+const filterType = ref('ALL');
+
+const newCommentContent = ref('');
+
+// Form States
+
+const checkQueryForModal = () => {
+  if (route.query.openCreatePostModal === 'true') {
+    isModalOpen.value = true;
+  }
+}
+
+const closeModal = () => {
+  const router = useRouter();
+  isModalOpen.value = false;
+  router.replace({ query: { ...route.query, openCreatePostModal: undefined } });
+};
+
+const fetchTags = async () => {
+  try {
+    const allTags = await $fetch(`${api}/tags`, {
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+    });
+
+    const colors = [
+      "bg-purple-100 dark:bg-purple-900/30 text-purple-700 dark:text-purple-400",
+      "bg-green-100 dark:bg-green-900/30 text-green-700 dark:text-green-400",
+      "bg-yellow-100 dark:bg-yellow-900/30 text-yellow-700 dark:text-yellow-400",
+      "bg-pink-100 dark:bg-pink-900/30 text-pink-700 dark:text-pink-400",
+      "bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900/30 text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400"
+    ];
+
+    availableTags.value = allTags.map((tag, index) => ({
+      ...tag,
+      color: colors[index % colors.length]
+    }));
+
+
+    const myTags = await $fetch(`${api}/tags/me`, {
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+    });
+
+    subscribedTags.value = myTags.map(t => t.id);
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error("Error fetching tags:", err);
+  }
+
+};
+
+
+const toggleTagSubscription = async (tag) => {
+  const index = subscribedTags.value.indexOf(tag.id);
+  const isSubscribing = index === -1;
+
+  if (isSubscribing) subscribedTags.value.push(tag.id);
+  else subscribedTags.value.splice(index, 1);
+
+  try {
+    const endpoint = isSubscribing
+      ? `${api}/tags/${tag.id}/subscribe`
+      : `${api}/tags/${tag.id}/unsubscribe`;
+
+    await $fetch(endpoint, {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+    });
+
+  } catch (err) {
+    if (isSubscribing) subscribedTags.value.pop();
+    else subscribedTags.value.push(tag.id);
+
+    console.error("Sync failed:", err);
+  }
+
+};
+
+
+const handleRefresh = () => {
+  isModalOpen.value = false;
+  loadPosts();
+};
+
+
+const submitComment = () => {
+  if (!newCommentContent.value.trim()) return;
+
+  const comment = {
+    id: Date.now(),
+    content: newCommentContent.value,
+    author: { name: user.value?.name || "Guest" },
+    created_at: new Date().toISOString()
+  };
+
+  selectedPost.value.comments.unshift(comment);
+  newCommentContent.value = '';
+
+};
+
+const loadPosts = async () => {
+  if (loading.value || !hasMore.value) return;
+  loading.value = true;
+
+  try {
+    const data = await $fetch(`${api}/posts`, {
+      method: 'GET',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+      params: {
+        page: page.value,
+        sort: sortBy.value,
+        order: sortDesc.value ? 'desc' : 'asc',
+        type: filterType.value !== 'ALL' ? filterType.value : undefined
+      }
+    });
+
+    if (data && data.length > 0) {
+      posts.value = [...posts.value, ...data];
+      page.value++;
+    } else {
+      hasMore.value = false;
+    }
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error("Failed to fetch posts:", err);
+  } finally {
+    loading.value = false;
+  }
+};
+
+
+const fetchPostDetail = async (id) => {
+  loading.value = true;
+  await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 400));
+  selectedPost.value = {
+    id,
+    title: posts.value.find(p => p.id === id)?.title || "A New Technique for Data Science",
+    authors: ["Joana B", "External Researcher"],
+    publication_date: "2025-11-01",
+    type: "CONFERENCE_PAPER",
+    abstract: "This breakthrough research explores the boundaries of predictive modeling and machine learning in academic environments. By leveraging sparse data sets, we achieve higher accuracy in student retention predictions.",
+    submitter: { id: 2, name: "Joana B" },
+    comments: [
+      { id: 101, content: "This technique could revolutionize our approach to Project X!", author: { name: "Joana B" }, created_at: "2025-11-10T10:30:00Z" },
+    ]
+  };
+  loading.value = false;
+  window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' });
+};
+
+const filteredPosts = computed(() => {
+  const result = posts.value.filter(p => {
+    const matchesType = filterType.value === 'ALL' || p.type === filterType.value;
+    const matchesTags = subscribedTags.value.length === 0 ||
+      p.tags.some(t => subscribedTags.value.includes(t.id));
+    return matchesType && matchesTags;
+  });
+
+  return result.sort((a, b) => {
+    const modifier = sortDesc.value ? 1 : -1;
+
+    if (sortBy.value === 'votes') {
+      return (b.rating - a.rating) * modifier;
+    } else if (sortBy.value === 'comments') {
+      return (b.comment_count - a.comment_count) * modifier;
+    } else {
+      return (new Date(b.publication_date).getTime() - new Date(a.publication_date).getTime()) * modifier;
+    }
+  });
+});
+
+watch(posts, () => {
+  if (filteredPosts.value.length < 3 && !loading.value && !selectedPost.value) {
+    loadPosts();
+  }
+}, { deep: true });
+
+watch([sortBy, sortDesc, filterType], () => {
+  posts.value = [];
+  page.value = 1;
+  hasMore.value = true;
+  loadPosts();
+});
+
+onMounted(async () => {
+  checkQueryForModal();
+
+  await Promise.all([
+    loadPosts(),
+    fetchTags()
+  ]);
+
+  const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {
+    if (entries[0].isIntersecting && !loading.value && !selectedPost.value) {
+      loadPosts();
+    }
+  }, {
+    rootMargin: '300px',
+    threshold: 0.1
+  });
+
+  if (loadMoreTrigger.value) {
+    observer.observe(loadMoreTrigger.value);
+  }
+});
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+@keyframes fadeInUp {
+
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(20px);
+  }
+
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0);
+  }
+}
+
+.animate-fade-in-up {
+  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease-out forwards;
+}
+
+.line-clamp-2 {
+  display: -webkit-box;
+  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
+  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+</style>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/profile/index.vue b/app/pages/profile/index.vue
index 52a1625..8021a32 100644
--- a/app/pages/profile/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/profile/index.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 <template>
-    <title>{{ userProfile.name }} - Reddit for Academic Papers</title>
     <div
         class="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-950 font-sans text-slate-900 dark:text-slate-200 selection:bg-blue-100 dark:selection:bg-blue-900 pb-12 transition-colors duration-300">
 
@@ -15,12 +14,11 @@
                                 <div
                                     class="h-32 w-32 rounded-full border-4 border-white dark:border-slate-800 bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 overflow-hidden shadow-md ring-1 ring-slate-200 dark:ring-slate-700">
                                     <img :src="userProfile.avatarUrl" :alt="userProfile.name"
-                                        class="h-full w-full object-cover transition-transform hover:scale-105" />
+                                        class="h-full w-full object-cover transition-transform hover:scale-105">
                                 </div>
                                 <div class="absolute bottom-2 right-2 h-5 w-5 rounded-full border-[3px] border-white dark:border-slate-900 shadow-sm"
                                     :class="userProfile.is_active ? 'bg-emerald-500' : 'bg-gray-400'"
-                                    title="Online Status">
-                                </div>
+                                    title="Online Status" />
                             </div>
 
                             <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white tracking-tight">{{
@@ -33,10 +31,10 @@
 
                             <div class="w-full space-y-3">
                                 <button
-                                    @click=" activeTab = 'settings' "
-                                    class="w-full py-2.5 px-4 bg-slate-900 dark:bg-blue-600 hover:bg-slate-800 dark:hover:bg-blue-500 text-white font-medium rounded-lg text-sm transition-all shadow-sm active:scale-95 cursor-pointer">
+                                    class="w-full py-2.5 px-4 bg-slate-900 dark:bg-blue-600 hover:bg-slate-800 dark:hover:bg-blue-500 text-white font-medium rounded-lg text-sm transition-all shadow-sm active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+                                    @click=" activeTab = 'settings'">
                                     Edit Profile
-                                </button> 
+                                </button>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
@@ -81,7 +79,7 @@
                             class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-4 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 text-center hover:border-slate-300 dark:hover:border-slate-700 transition-colors">
                             <div class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">{{
                                 userProfile.publications.length
-                                }}</div>
+                            }}</div>
                             <div
                                 class="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest mt-1">
                                 Papers
@@ -94,19 +92,22 @@
 
                     <div
                         class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-1.5 rounded-xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 shadow-sm flex gap-1 overflow-x-auto transition-colors">
-                        <button @click="activeTab = 'overview'"
+                        <button
                             :class="activeTab === 'overview' ? 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm ring-1 ring-black/5 dark:ring-white/5' : 'text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-900 dark:hover:text-white hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800'"
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-semibold cursor-pointer transition-colors">
+                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-semibold cursor-pointer transition-colors"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'overview'">
                             Overview
                         </button>
-                        <button @click="activeTab = 'activity'"
+                        <button
                             :class="activeTab === 'activity' ? 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm ring-1 ring-black/5 dark:ring-white/5' : 'text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-900 dark:hover:text-white hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800'"
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium transition-colors cursor-pointer">
+                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'activity'">
                             Activity Log
                         </button>
-                        <button @click="activeTab = 'settings'"
+                        <button
                             :class="activeTab === 'settings' ? 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white shadow-sm ring-1 ring-black/5 dark:ring-white/5' : 'text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 hover:text-slate-900 dark:hover:text-white hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800'"
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium transition-colors cursor-pointer">
+                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium transition-colors cursor-pointer"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'settings'">
                             Settings
                         </button>
                     </div>
@@ -143,8 +144,7 @@
                                     class="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl border-2 border-dashed border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700 bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-900/50 p-12 text-center hover:border-blue-400 dark:hover:border-blue-500 transition-all duration-300 group">
 
                                     <div
-                                        class="absolute top-1/2 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-48 h-48 bg-blue-500/10 dark:bg-blue-400/10 rounded-full blur-3xl opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 pointer-events-none">
-                                    </div>
+                                        class="absolute top-1/2 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-48 h-48 bg-blue-500/10 dark:bg-blue-400/10 rounded-full blur-3xl opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500 pointer-events-none" />
 
                                     <div class="relative z-10 flex flex-col items-center">
                                         <div
@@ -166,8 +166,8 @@
                                         </p>
 
                                         <button
-                                            @click="goToCreatePost()"
-                                            class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-6 py-2.5 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/20 hover:shadow-blue-500/30 transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer">
+                                            class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-6 py-2.5 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-xl shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/20 hover:shadow-blue-500/30 transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200 cursor-pointer"
+                                            @click="goToCreatePost()">
                                             <svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                                                 <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                                     d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" />
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@
                                     class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 hover:shadow-md hover:border-blue-300 dark:hover:border-blue-700 transition-all duration-200 group relative">
                                     <div class="flex justify-between items-start gap-4 mb-2">
                                         <h3 class="text-base font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-slate-100">{{ pub.title
-                                            }}</h3>
+                                        }}</h3>
                                         <span
                                             class="shrink-0 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-md bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 text-xs font-bold border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700">
                                             {{ pub.publishedYear }}
@@ -255,8 +255,8 @@
                         <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'settings'" key="settings"
                             class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 transition-colors">
                             <h2
-                                    class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-wider mb-3">
-                                    Settings</h2>
+                                class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-wider mb-3">
+                                Settings</h2>
                             <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400">
                                 Nothing here but chickens! Settings coming soon.
                             </p>
@@ -430,9 +430,9 @@ async function fetchProfileData() {
 // --- Redirects ---
 const goToCreatePost = () => {
     console.log("Navigating to create post modal...");
-    router.push({ 
-        path: '/', 
-        query: { openCreatePostModal: 'true' } 
+    router.push({
+        path: '/',
+        query: { openCreatePostModal: 'true' }
     });
 };
 
diff --git a/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue b/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue
index b459690..ce181ab 100644
--- a/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue
+++ b/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ async function handleUpdatePassword() {
 
             <div
                 class="w-full max-w-md bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 border dark:border-gray-800 transition-colors">
-                <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white! mb-2 text-center">Password Update</h1>
+                <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white mb-2 text-center">Password Update</h1>
                 <p class="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mb-8 text-center">Please update your password to
                     secure your account.</p>
 
diff --git a/nuxt.config.ts b/nuxt.config.ts
index 19a2d61..1168135 100644
--- a/nuxt.config.ts
+++ b/nuxt.config.ts
@@ -3,7 +3,13 @@ import tailwindcss from "@tailwindcss/vite";
 export default defineNuxtConfig({
     compatibilityDate: "2026-01-01",
     devtools: { enabled: true },
-
+    app: {
+        head: {
+        link: [
+            { rel: 'icon', type: 'image/x-icon', href: '/favicon.ico' },
+        ]
+        }
+    },
     css: [
         "~/assets/css/main.css",
         "~/assets/css/tailwind.css"
diff --git a/public/favicon.ico b/public/favicon.ico
index 18993ad..438a0e1 100644
Binary files a/public/favicon.ico and b/public/favicon.ico differ