diff --git a/app/app.vue b/app/app.vue
index f8eacfa..fab1d78 100644
--- a/app/app.vue
+++ b/app/app.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import Toast from './components/ui/toast/Toast.vue';
+</script>
+
 <template>
   <NuxtLayout>
+    <Title>Reddit for scientists</Title>
+    <Toast />
     <NuxtPage />
   </NuxtLayout>
 </template>
diff --git a/app/assets/css/main.css b/app/assets/css/main.css
index 9577ba9..85ac4ab 100644
--- a/app/assets/css/main.css
+++ b/app/assets/css/main.css
@@ -56,21 +56,17 @@ body {
 h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
   font-weight: 600;
   line-height: 1.25;
-  color: var(--text-primary);
 }
 
 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/post/PostDetail.vue b/app/components/post/PostDetail.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c2d81e7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/components/post/PostDetail.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,503 @@
+<template>
+    <div class="animate-fade-in-up">
+        <button
+            class="my-6 mx-6 flex items-center gap-2 text-sm font-bold text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 hover:underline"
+            @click="$emit('back')">
+            ← BACK TO FEED
+        </button>
+
+        <article class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border dark:border-gray-800 rounded-2xl shadow-xl overflow-hidden">
+            <div
+                class="relative bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-50 to-slate-100 dark:from-slate-800 dark:to-slate-900 p-8 border-b dark:border-gray-800">
+
+                <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-center gap-4 mb-4">
+                    <button
+                        class="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-bold text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 hover:text-blue-600 dark:hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors"
+                        @click="showHistory = 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 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
+                        </svg>
+                        View history
+                    </button>
+                    <span
+                        class="bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-900/30 dark:text-blue-300 px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider shadow-sm border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-800">
+                        {{ post.type.replace('_', ' ') }}
+                    </span>
+                    <span class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 flex items-center gap-2">
+                        <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="M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z" />
+                        </svg>
+                        {{ new Date(post.publicationDate).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                            year:
+                                'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric'
+                        }) }}
+                    </span>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="flex gap-6 mb-6">
+                    <div>
+                        <span class="text-[10px] font-bold text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-widest mb-1">Rating</span>
+                        <div
+                            class="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-1.5 bg-white/80 dark:bg-gray-800/80 backdrop-blur shadow-sm rounded-xl border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <span class="text-xl font-black text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">{{ post.rating }}</span>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <h1
+                        class="content-end text-3xl md:text-4xl font-extrabold text-gray-900 dark:text-white leading-tight">
+                        {{
+                            post.title }}</h1>
+                </div>
+
+                <div
+                    class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 p-4 bg-white/50 dark:bg-gray-800/50 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 backdrop-blur-sm">
+
+                    <div>
+                        <h4 class="text-xs font-bold text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Authors
+                        </h4>
+                        <div class="flex flex-wrap flex-col gap-2">
+                            <span v-for="(author, idx) in post.authors" :key="idx"
+                                class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-200">
+                                <span
+                                    class="w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-600 dark:bg-indigo-900 dark:text-indigo-300 flex items-center justify-center text-xs">
+                                    {{ author.charAt(0) }}
+                                </span>
+                                {{ author }}
+                            </span>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div>
+                        <h4 class="text-xs font-bold text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Submitted
+                            By</h4>
+                        <div class="flex items-center gap-3">
+                            <div
+                                class="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-blue-600 text-white flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-xs">
+                                {{ post.submitter.name.charAt(0) }}
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <div class="text-sm font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">{{
+                                    post.submitter.name }}</div>
+                                <div class="text-xs text-gray-500">{{ post.submitter.role }} • {{
+                                    post.submitter.email }}</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="p-8">
+                    <div class="mb-10">
+                        <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-4 flex items-center gap-2">
+                            <svg class="w-5 h-5 text-blue-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                    d="M4 6h16M4 12h16M4 18h7" />
+                            </svg>
+                            Abstract
+                        </h3>
+                        <p
+                            class="text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 leading-relaxed text-lg text-justify whitespace-pre-line break-normal">
+                            {{ post.abstractText }}
+                        </p>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div
+                        class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-center gap-6 mb-8 pb-8 border-b dark:border-gray-800">
+                        <div v-if="post.tags && post.tags.length > 0">
+                            <h4 class="text-xs font-bold text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Tags</h4>
+                            <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
+                                <span v-for="tag in post.tags" :key="tag.id"
+                                    class="px-3 py-1 rounded-lg bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 text-sm font-medium border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                                    #{{ tag.name }}
+                                </span>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div v-else class="text-sm text-gray-400 italic">No tags assigned</div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div v-if="post.attachedFile"
+                        class="mb-10 bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800/50 border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 rounded-xl p-5 hover:border-blue-400 transition-colors group">
+                        <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+                            <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
+                                <div
+                                    class="p-3 bg-red-100 text-red-600 rounded-lg group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                                    <svg class="w-8 h-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                            d="M7 21h10a2 2 0 002-2V9.414a1 1 0 00-.293-.707l-5.414-5.414A1 1 0 0012.586 3H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2z" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </div>
+                                <div>
+                                    <div class="font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-0.5">Attachment
+                                        Available</div>
+                                    <div class="text-xs text-gray-500 font-mono truncate max-w-[200px] md:max-w-md">
+                                        {{ getFileName(post.attachedFile) }}
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <button
+                                class="flex items-center gap-2 px-5 py-2.5 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-bold rounded-lg shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30 transform hover:-translate-y-0.5 transition-all"
+                                @click="downloadFile(post)">
+                                <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="M4 16v1a3 3 0 003 3h10a3 3 0 003-3v-1m-4-4l-4 4m0 0l-4-4m4 4V4" />
+                                </svg>
+                                Download
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <section class="border-t dark:border-gray-800 pt-8">
+                        <div class="flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
+                            <h3 class="text-xl font-bold flex items-center gap-2">
+                                Comments <span class="text-xs bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-800 px-2 py-1 rounded-full">{{
+                                    totalComments }}</span>
+                            </h3>
+                            <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="showCommentInput = !showCommentInput">
+                                <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>
+
+                        <Transition enter-active-class="transition duration-200 ease-out"
+                            enter-from-class="transform scale-95 opacity-0"
+                            enter-to-class="transform scale-100 opacity-100"
+                            leave-active-class="transition duration-150 ease-in"
+                            leave-from-class="transform scale-100 opacity-100"
+                            leave-to-class="transform scale-95 opacity-0">
+                            <div v-if="showCommentInput" class="mb-8 space-y-3">
+                                <textarea v-model="commentText" rows="3"
+                                    class="w-full px-4 py-3 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 border dark:border-gray-700 rounded-lg outline-none text-sm focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500"
+                                    placeholder="What are your thoughts?" />
+                                <div class="flex justify-end">
+                                    <button :disabled="!commentText.trim() || submitting"
+                                        class="bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-gray-400 text-white font-bold px-6 py-2 rounded-lg transition-all"
+                                        @click="handleCommentSubmit">
+                                        {{ submitting ? 'POSTING...' : 'COMMENT' }}
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </Transition>
+
+                        <div class="space-y-6">
+                            <div v-for="comment in comments" :key="comment.id" class="flex gap-4">
+                                <div
+                                    class="w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-gray-200 to-gray-300 dark:from-gray-700 dark:to-gray-600 shrink-0 flex items-center justify-center text-[10px] font-bold">
+                                    {{ comment.author.name.charAt(0) }}
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="flex-1">
+                                    <div
+                                        class="bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800/50 p-4 rounded-xl rounded-tl-none border dark:border-gray-800">
+                                        <div class="flex justify-between mb-2">
+                                            <div>
+                                                <span class="mr-3 font-bold text-sm text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">{{
+                                                    comment.author.name }}</span>
+                                                <button v-if="authStore.user.id == comment.author.id"
+                                                    class="p-1 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 cursor-pointer"
+                                                    title="Edit" @click.stop="startEdit(comment)">
+                                                    <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="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
+                                                    v-if="authStore.user.id == comment.author.id || authStore.user.role != 'COLLABORATOR'"
+                                                    class="p-1 text-slate-400 hover:text-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-50 dark:hover:bg-amber-900/20 rounded-lg transition-all transform hover:scale-110 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+                                                    :title="post.hidden ? 'Unhide' : 'Hide'"
+                                                    @click.stop="toggleHide(comment)">
+                                                    <svg width="16px" height="16px" viewBox="0 0 16 16"
+                                                        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor">
+                                                        <path
+                                                            d="M16 8s-3-5.5-8-5.5S0 8 0 8s3 5.5 8 5.5S16 8 16 8zM1.173 8a13.133 13.133 0 0 1 1.66-2.043C4.12 4.668 5.88 3.5 8 3.5c2.12 0 3.879 1.168 5.168 2.457A13.133 13.133 0 0 1 14.828 8c-.058.087-.122.183-.195.288-.335.48-.83 1.12-1.465 1.755C11.879 11.332 10.119 12.5 8 12.5c-2.12 0-3.879-1.168-5.168-2.457A13.134 13.134 0 0 1 1.172 8z" />
+                                                        <path
+                                                            d="M8 5.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 0 0 5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5zM4.5 8a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 7 0 3.5 3.5 0 0 1-7 0z" />
+
+                                                        <line v-if="comment.hidden" x1="3" y1="3" x2="13" y2="13"
+                                                            stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"
+                                                            stroke-linecap="round" />
+                                                    </svg>
+                                                </button>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            <span class="text-[10px] text-gray-400 uppercase">{{ new
+                                                Date(comment.createdAt).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                                                    year:
+                                                        'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric'
+                                                }) }}</span>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div class="mt-2">
+                                            <div v-if="editingCommentId === comment.id" class="space-y-2">
+                                                <textarea v-model="editText"
+                                                    class="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 border rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 outline-none"
+                                                    rows="2" />
+                                                <div class="flex gap-2 justify-end">
+                                                    <button class="text-xs font-bold text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700"
+                                                        @click="cancelEdit">CANCEL</button>
+                                                    <button class="text-xs font-bold text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-700"
+                                                        :disabled="submitting" @click="handleEditSubmit(comment)">
+                                                        {{ submitting ? 'SAVING...' : 'SAVE' }}
+                                                    </button>
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+
+                                            <p v-else
+                                                :class="['text-sm leading-relaxed whitespace-pre-wrap break-normal', comment.hidden ? 'text-gray-400 italic opacity-50' : 'text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300']">
+                                                {{ comment.hidden ? 'This comment has been hidden.' : comment.content }}
+                                            </p>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div class="h-20 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
+                                <p v-if="comments.length === 0 && !loadingComments"
+                                    class="text-sm text-gray-500 italic py-4">No comments yet. Be the first!</p>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </section>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </article>
+    </div>
+    <Transition enter-active-class="transition duration-200 ease-out" enter-from-class="opacity-0 scale-95"
+        enter-to-class="opacity-100 scale-100" leave-active-class="transition duration-150 ease-in"
+        leave-from-class="opacity-100 scale-100" leave-to-class="opacity-0 scale-95">
+        <div v-if="showHistory"
+            class="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/40 backdrop-blur-sm">
+            <div
+                class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 w-full max-w-2xl rounded-2xl shadow-xl border dark:border-gray-800 overflow-hidden">
+
+                <!-- Header -->
+                <div class="flex justify-between items-center px-6 py-4 border-b dark:border-gray-800">
+                    <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
+                        Publication history
+                    </h3>
+                    <button class="text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-600 dark:hover:text-gray-300"
+                        @click="showHistory = false">
+                        ✕
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Body -->
+                <div class="p-6 space-y-4 max-h-[60vh] overflow-y-auto">
+                    <div v-for="entry in publicationHistory" :key="entry.id"
+                        class="p-4 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-800 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800/50">
+                        <div class="flex items-start gap-3">
+                            <!-- Action tag -->
+                            <span class="px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wide"
+                                :class="actionTagClass(entry.actionType)">
+                                {{ formatAction(entry.actionType) }}
+                            </span>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div class="mt-2 flex items-start gap-4">
+                            <!-- Text -->
+                            <div class="flex-1">
+                                <div class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+                                    {{ entry.description }}
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-400">
+                                    {{ new Date(entry.timestamp).toLocaleString() }}
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </Transition>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+const props = defineProps({
+    post: Object,
+    api: String,
+    token: String
+});
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['back', 'comment-added']);
+
+const authStore = useAuthStore();
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+const comments = ref([]);
+const commentText = ref('');
+const submitting = ref(false);
+const loadingComments = ref(false);
+const showCommentInput = ref(false);
+const totalComments = ref(0);
+const editingCommentId = ref(null);
+const editText = ref('');
+const showHistory = ref(false)
+const publicationHistory = ref([])
+
+const actionTagClass = (type) => {
+    const map = {
+        // Publication lifecycle
+        CREATE_PUBLICATION: 'bg-green-100 text-green-700 dark:bg-green-900/40 dark:text-green-300',
+        DELETE_PUBLICATION: 'bg-red-100 text-red-700 dark:bg-red-900/40 dark:text-red-300',
+        EDIT_PUBLICATION: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-900/40 dark:text-blue-300',
+        TAG_PUBLICATION: 'bg-purple-100 text-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-900/40 dark:text-purple-300',
+        HIDE_PUBLICATION: 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-700 dark:bg-yellow-900/40 dark:text-yellow-300',
+
+        // Interaction
+        COMMENT_PUBLICATION: 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 dark:bg-sky-900/40 dark:text-sky-300',
+        EDIT_COMMENT: 'bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-700 dark:bg-indigo-900/40 dark:text-indigo-300',
+        HIDE_COMMENT: 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-700 dark:bg-orange-900/40 dark:text-orange-300',
+        RATE_PUBLICATION: 'bg-pink-100 text-pink-700 dark:bg-pink-900/40 dark:text-pink-300',
+
+        // User / admin actions
+        CREATE_USER: 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-900/40 dark:text-emerald-300',
+        DELETE_USER: 'bg-rose-100 text-rose-700 dark:bg-rose-900/40 dark:text-rose-300',
+        CHANGE_ROLE: 'bg-teal-100 text-teal-700 dark:bg-teal-900/40 dark:text-teal-300',
+        CHANGE_EMAIL: 'bg-cyan-100 text-cyan-700 dark:bg-cyan-900/40 dark:text-cyan-300',
+        CHANGE_NAME: 'bg-lime-100 text-lime-700 dark:bg-lime-900/40 dark:text-lime-300',
+
+        // Fallback
+        UPLOAD_PUBLICATION: 'bg-gray-200 text-gray-700 dark:bg-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300'
+    }
+
+    return map[type] ?? 'bg-gray-200 text-gray-700 dark:bg-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300'
+}
+
+const formatAction = (type) => {
+    return type
+        .replace(/_/g, ' ')
+        .toLowerCase()
+}
+
+const toggleHide = async (comment) => {
+    try {
+        comment.hidden = !comment.hidden;
+
+        await $fetch(`${props.api}/comments/${comment.id}`, {
+            method: 'PATCH',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` },
+            body: { is_hidden: comment.hidden }
+        });
+
+        notifications.success(comment.hidden ? "Comment hidden" : "Comment visible");
+    } catch (err) {
+        comment.hidden = !comment.hidden;
+        notifications.error("Failed to update comment visibility");
+    }
+};
+
+const startEdit = (comment) => {
+    editingCommentId.value = comment.id;
+    editText.value = comment.content;
+};
+
+const cancelEdit = () => {
+    editingCommentId.value = null;
+    editText.value = '';
+};
+
+const handleEditSubmit = async (comment) => {
+    if (!editText.value.trim() || submitting.value) return;
+
+    submitting.value = true;
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${props.api}/comments/${comment.id}`, {
+            method: 'PUT',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` },
+            body: { content: editText.value }
+        });
+
+        comment.content = editText.value;
+        editingCommentId.value = null;
+        notifications.success("Comment updated!");
+    } catch (err) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to edit comment");
+    } finally {
+        submitting.value = false;
+    }
+};
+
+const fetchComments = async () => {
+    if (loadingComments.value) return;
+    loadingComments.value = true;
+    try {
+        const data = await $fetch(`${props.api}/publications/${props.post.id}/comments`, {
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` }
+        });
+
+        comments.value = data.items || data;
+        totalComments.value = data.total || comments.value.length;
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error("Comments fetch error", err);
+    } finally {
+        loadingComments.value = false;
+    }
+};
+
+const fetchPublicationHistory = async () => {
+    try {
+        const history = await $fetch(`${props.api}/publications/${props.post.id}/history`, {
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` }
+        });
+        return history;
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error("Publication history fetch error", err);
+        return [];
+    }
+};
+
+const handleCommentSubmit = async () => {
+    submitting.value = true;
+    try {
+        const newComment = await $fetch(`${props.api}/publications/${props.post.id}/comments`, {
+            method: 'POST',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` },
+            body: { content: commentText.value }
+        });
+
+        comments.value.unshift(newComment);
+        totalComments.value++;
+        commentText.value = '';
+        showCommentInput.value = false;
+        emit('comment-added');
+        notifications.success("Comment posted!");
+    } catch (err) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to post comment");
+    } finally {
+        submitting.value = false;
+    }
+};
+
+const getFileName = (fullPath) => {
+    if (!fullPath) return null;
+    return fullPath.split(/[/\\]/).pop();
+};
+
+const downloadFile = async () => {
+    if (!props.post.attachedFile) return;
+
+    const filename = getFileName(props.post.attachedFile);
+
+    const downloadUrl = `${props.api}/publications/download/${filename}`;
+
+    try {
+        const link = document.createElement('a');
+        link.href = downloadUrl;
+        link.setAttribute('download', filename);
+        document.body.appendChild(link);
+        link.click();
+        document.body.removeChild(link);
+    } catch (e) {
+        notifications.error("Could not download file.");
+    }
+};
+
+onMounted(() => {
+    fetchComments();
+    fetchPublicationHistory().then(history => {
+        publicationHistory.value = history;
+    });
+});
+</script>
diff --git a/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue b/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..67c280d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+<script setup>
+import { ref, reactive, watch } from 'vue';
+
+const props = defineProps({
+    isOpen: Boolean,
+    api: String,
+    token: String,
+    postToEdit: Object
+});
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['close', 'refresh']);
+
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+const isSubmitting = ref(false);
+const availableTags = ref([]);
+const errors = reactive({
+    title: '',
+    abstract: ''
+});
+
+const uploadForm = reactive({
+    title: '',
+    abstract: '',
+    type: 'CONFERENCE_PAPER',
+    newAuthorName: '',
+    authors: [],
+    selectedTagIds: [],
+    file: null
+});
+
+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 $fetch(`${props.api}/tags`, {
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}` }
+        });
+        availableTags.value = data || [];
+    } catch (e) { console.error("Tags fetch failed", e); }
+}
+
+async function submitPublication() {
+    if (!validate()) return;
+
+    isSubmitting.value = true;
+    try {
+        const metadata = {
+            title: uploadForm.title,
+            authors: uploadForm.authors,
+            type: uploadForm.type,
+            abstract: uploadForm.abstract,
+            tags: uploadForm.selectedTagIds
+        };
+
+        const isEditing = !!props.postToEdit;
+        const url = isEditing
+            ? `${props.api}/publications/${props.postToEdit.id}`
+            : `${props.api}/publications`;
+
+        const headers = {
+            Authorization: `Bearer ${props.token}`
+        };
+
+        const formData = new FormData();
+        if (uploadForm.file) formData.append('file', uploadForm.file);
+        formData.append('data', JSON.stringify(metadata));
+
+        await $fetch(url, {
+            method: isEditing ? 'PATCH' : 'POST',
+            headers,
+            body: formData
+        });
+
+        notifications.success(`Publication ${isEditing ? "updated" : "created"}`);
+        emit('refresh');
+        closeModal();
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Submission error:", error);
+        notifications.error("Operation failed");
+    } finally {
+        isSubmitting.value = false;
+    }
+}
+
+function addAuthor() {
+    if (uploadForm.newAuthorName.trim()) {
+        uploadForm.authors.push(uploadForm.newAuthorName.trim());
+        uploadForm.newAuthorName = '';
+    }
+}
+
+function removeAuthor(index) { uploadForm.authors.splice(index, 1); }
+
+function handleFileChange(event) {
+    const input = event.target;
+    if (input.files?.[0]) uploadForm.file = input.files[0];
+}
+
+function closeModal() {
+    uploadForm.title = '';
+    uploadForm.abstract = '';
+    uploadForm.type = 'CONFERENCE_PAPER';
+    uploadForm.newAuthorName = '';
+    uploadForm.authors = [];
+    uploadForm.selectedTagIds = [];
+    uploadForm.file = null;
+    emit('close');
+}
+
+watch(() => props.isOpen, (newVal) => {
+    if (newVal && availableTags.value.length === 0) fetchTags();
+    if (!newVal) {
+        errors.title = '';
+        errors.abstract = '';
+    }
+});
+
+watch(() => props.postToEdit, (newPost) => {
+    if (newPost) {
+        uploadForm.title = newPost.title;
+        uploadForm.abstract = newPost.abstractText || newPost.abstract;
+        uploadForm.type = newPost.type;
+        uploadForm.authors = [...newPost?.authors];
+        uploadForm.selectedTagIds = newPost?.tags.map((t) => t.id);
+    }
+}, { immediate: true });
+
+const getTagClass = (id) => {
+    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="props.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="RESEARCH_POST">Research Post</option>
+                                    <option value="THESIS">Thesis</option>
+                                    <option value="ARTICLE">Article</option>
+                                    <option value="REPORT">Report</option>
+                                    <option value="OTHER">Other</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 }}/255)
+                            </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="w-full">
+                                <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', uploadForm.authors.length != 0 ? '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="flex-1 md:w-auto min-w-[300px]">
+                                <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" :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"
+                                        @click="() => {
+                                            const idx = uploadForm.selectedTagIds.indexOf(tag.id);
+                                            if (idx > -1) uploadForm.selectedTagIds.splice(idx, 1);
+                                            else uploadForm.selectedTagIds.push(tag.id);
+                                        }">
+                                        {{ 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' }}
+                        </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>
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diff --git a/app/components/ui/toast/Toast.vue b/app/components/ui/toast/Toast.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e82e783
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/components/ui/toast/Toast.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+<script setup>
+const store = useNotificationStore();
+</script>
+
+<template>
+    <div class="fixed bottom-6 right-6 z-[9999] flex flex-col gap-3 w-80">
+        <TransitionGroup name="toast">
+            <div v-for="toast in store.notifications" :key="toast.id" :class="[
+                'p-4 rounded-lg shadow-xl border text-sm font-medium transition-all duration-300',
+                toast.type === 'error'
+                    ? 'bg-red-50 border-red-200 text-red-800'
+                    : 'bg-green-50 border-green-200 text-green-800'
+            ]">
+                <div class="flex justify-between items-center">
+                    <span>{{ toast.message }}</span>
+                    <button class="ml-4 opacity-50 hover:opacity-100" @click="store.remove(toast.id)">×</button>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </TransitionGroup>
+    </div>
+</template>
+
+<style scoped>
+.toast-enter-from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateX(50px);
+}
+
+.toast-leave-to {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: scale(0.9);
+}
+</style>
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diff --git a/app/layouts/default.vue b/app/layouts/default.vue
index b0fbd8d..644ff12 100644
--- a/app/layouts/default.vue
+++ b/app/layouts/default.vue
@@ -1,68 +1,224 @@
+<template>
+    <nav
+        class="sticky top-0 z-50 w-full border-b border-slate-200/80 dark:border-slate-800/80 bg-white/80 dark:bg-slate-900 backdrop-blur-xl transition-colors duration-300">
+        <div class="w-full px-6 md:px-8">
+            <div class="flex items-center justify-between h-16">
+
+                <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
+                            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>
+                    </span>
+                </nuxt-link>
+
+                <div class="flex items-center gap-4 md:gap-8">
+                    <div class="flex items-center gap-3">
+
+                        <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" />
+                            </svg>
+                            <svg v-else 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="M20.354 15.354A9 9 0 018.646 3.646 9.003 9.003 0 0012 21a9.003 9.003 0 008.354-5.646z" />
+                            </svg>
+                        </button>
+
+                        <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 }"
+                                @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" />
+                                    <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>
+                            </button>
+
+                            <transition enter-active-class="transition ease-out duration-100"
+                                enter-from-class="transform opacity-0 scale-95"
+                                enter-to-class="transform opacity-100 scale-100"
+                                leave-active-class="transition ease-in duration-75"
+                                leave-from-class="transform opacity-100 scale-100"
+                                leave-to-class="transform opacity-0 scale-95">
+                                <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>
+                                        <p class="text-sm font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white truncate mt-1">{{
+                                            authStore.user.email }}</p>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <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" />
+                                        </svg>
+                                        Your Profile
+                                    </button>
+                                    <div v-if="authStore.user.role == 'ADMINISTRATOR'">
+                                        <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" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                            Admin Dashboard
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div class="border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 mt-1 pt-1">
+                                        <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" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                            Sign out
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </transition>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <template v-else>
+                            <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
+                                class="hidden sm:inline-flex items-center justify-center px-6 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 hover:from-blue-700 hover:to-indigo-700 rounded-lg shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30 hover:shadow-blue-500/40 transition-all duration-200 transform hover:-translate-y-0.5 active:translate-y-0">
+                                Sign In
+                            </nuxt-link>
+                        </template>
+
+                        <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"
+                                    d="M4 6h16M4 12h16M4 18h16" />
+                            </svg>
+                            <svg v-else class="w-7 h-7" 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>
+
+                <transition enter-active-class="transition duration-200 ease-out"
+                    enter-from-class="transform -translate-y-4 opacity-0"
+                    enter-to-class="transform translate-y-0 opacity-100"
+                    leave-active-class="transition duration-150 ease-in"
+                    leave-from-class="transform translate-y-0 opacity-100"
+                    leave-to-class="transform -translate-y-4 opacity-0">
+                    <div v-if="isMobileMenuOpen"
+                        class="md:hidden absolute left-0 right-0 top-16 border-t border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 shadow-xl">
+                        <div class="px-4 pt-2 pb-6 space-y-2">
+                            <nuxt-link v-for="link in navLinks" :key="link.path" :to="link.path"
+                                class="block px-4 py-3 rounded-lg text-base font-semibold text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-200 hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800 hover:text-blue-600 dark:hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors"
+                                active-class="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-50 to-indigo-50 dark:from-blue-900/30 dark:to-indigo-900/30 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400"
+                                @click="isMobileMenuOpen = false">
+                                {{ link.name }}
+                            </nuxt-link>
+                            <template v-if="!authStore?.token">
+                                <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
+                                    class="block w-full text-center mt-6 px-5 py-3 text-base font-bold text-white bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-lg shadow-lg shadow-blue-500/30">
+                                    Sign In
+                                </nuxt-link>
+                            </template>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </transition>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </nav>
+
+    <main class="w-full min-h-screen bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-950">
+        <slot />
+    </main>
+</template>
+
 <script setup>
 import { useAuthStore } from "~/stores/auth-store.js";
 
 const authStore = useAuthStore();
-const isDark = ref(false);
 const router = useRouter();
 
+// State
+const isDark = ref(false);
+const isUserMenuOpen = ref(false);
+const isMobileMenuOpen = ref(false);
+const userMenuRef = ref(null);
+
+// Toggle Dark Mode
 function toggleDark() {
-  isDark.value = !isDark.value;
-  if (isDark.value) {
-    document.documentElement.classList.add('dark');
-    localStorage.theme = 'dark';
-  } else {
-    document.documentElement.classList.remove('dark');
-    localStorage.theme = 'light';
-  }
+    isDark.value = !isDark.value;
+    if (isDark.value) {
+        document.documentElement.classList.add('dark');
+        localStorage.theme = 'dark';
+    } else {
+        document.documentElement.classList.remove('dark');
+        localStorage.theme = 'light';
+    }
 }
 
-function logout() {
-  authStore.logout()
-  router.push("/auth/login");
+// Navigation Links
+const navLinks = [
+    { name: 'Profile', path: '/profile' },
+];
+
+function handleLogout() {
+    isUserMenuOpen.value = false;
+    isMobileMenuOpen.value = false;
+    authStore.logout();
+    router.push("/auth/login");
+}
+
+function navigateTo(path) {
+    isUserMenuOpen.value = false;
+    isMobileMenuOpen.value = false;
+    router.push(path);
+}
+
+function closeDropdowns(event) {
+    if (userMenuRef.value && !userMenuRef.value.contains(event.target)) {
+        isUserMenuOpen.value = false;
+    }
 }
 
 onMounted(() => {
-  if (localStorage.theme === 'dark' || (!('theme' in localStorage) && window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches)) {
-    isDark.value = true;
-    document.documentElement.classList.add('dark');
-  }
+    // Initialize Theme
+    if (localStorage.theme === 'dark' || (!('theme' in localStorage) && window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches)) {
+        isDark.value = true;
+        document.documentElement.classList.add('dark');
+    }
+
+    // Click listener for closing dropdowns
+    window.addEventListener('click', closeDropdowns);
+});
+
+onUnmounted(() => {
+    window.removeEventListener('click', closeDropdowns);
 });
 </script>
-<template>
-  <nav
-    class="sticky top-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 bg-white/80 backdrop-blur-md shadow-sm border-b border-gray-100">
-
-    <div class="flex items-center gap-6">
-      <nuxt-link to="/" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-600 hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors duration-200"
-        active-class="text-blue-600 font-bold">
-        Home
-      </nuxt-link>
-    </div>
-
-    <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
-      <button @click="toggleDark" class="p-2 rounded-lg bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700">
-        <span v-if="isDark">☀️</span>
-        <span v-else>🌙</span>
-      </button>
-
-      <template v-if="authStore?.token">
-        <label class="py-2 text-sm font-semibold">{{ authStore?.user.name }}</label>
-        <button @click.prevent="logout"
-          class="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-red-800 bg-red-100 hover:bg-red-200 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200">
-          Logout
-        </button>
-      </template>
-
-      <template v-else>
-        <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
-          class="px-5 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 rounded-lg shadow-sm transition-all">
-          Login
-        </nuxt-link>
-      </template>
-    </div>
-  </nav>
-
-  <main class="max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-    <slot />
-  </main>
-</template>
diff --git a/app/middleware/guest.global.js b/app/middleware/guest.global.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..71bb559
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/middleware/guest.global.js
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+export default defineNuxtRouteMiddleware((to, from) => {
+    const authStore = useAuthStore();
+    const isLoggedIn = !!(authStore.user || authStore.token);
+    const mustChangePassword = authStore.user?.mustChangePassword === true;
+
+    const isAuthPage = to.path.startsWith('/auth');
+    const isUpdatePasswordPage = to.path === '/profile/update-password';
+
+    if (!isLoggedIn && !isAuthPage) {
+        return navigateTo('/auth/login');
+    }
+
+    if (isLoggedIn && mustChangePassword && !isUpdatePasswordPage) {
+        return navigateTo('/profile/update-password');
+    }
+
+    if (isLoggedIn && isAuthPage) {
+        return navigateTo('/');
+    }
+});
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue b/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5456bc8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/pages/admin/users/index.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,686 @@
+<template>
+    <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">
+
+        <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+
+            <!-- Header Section -->
+            <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-center gap-6">
+                <div>
+                    <h1 class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight text-slate-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
+                        Team Management
+                    </h1>
+                    <p class="text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400">
+                        Manage user accounts, roles, and system access permissions
+                    </p>
+                </div>
+                <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" />
+                    <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" />
+                    </svg>
+                    <span class="relative">Add Team Member</span>
+                </button>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Stats Grid -->
+            <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="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
+                                    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">
+                                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                            d="M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0zm6 3a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0zM7 10a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0z" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-3xl font-bold bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-600 to-indigo-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
+                                    {{ users.length }}
+                                </div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-xs font-semibold text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                    Total Users</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <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="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
+                                    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">
+                                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                            d="M9 12l2 2 4-4m6 2a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-3xl font-bold bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-600 to-teal-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
+                                    {{ activeCount }}
+                                </div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-xs font-semibold text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                    Active Accounts</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <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="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
+                                    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">
+                                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                            d="M9 12l2 2 4-4m5.618-4.016A11.955 11.955 0 0112 2.944a11.955 11.955 0 01-8.618 3.04A12.02 12.02 0 003 9c0 5.591 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.042-.133-2.052-.382-3.016z" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-3xl font-bold bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-pink-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
+                                    {{ adminCount }}
+                                </div>
+                                <div
+                                    class="text-xs font-semibold text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                    Administrators</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- 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="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">
+                        <svg class="w-5 h-5 text-slate-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                d="M21 21l-6-6m2-5a7 7 0 11-14 0 7 7 0 0114 0z" />
+                        </svg>
+                        <input v-model="searchQuery" type="text" placeholder="Search by name or email..."
+                            class="flex-1 py-3 bg-transparent border-none text-slate-900 dark:text-white placeholder-slate-400 focus:outline-none text-base">
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- 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="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">
+                        <table class="w-full text-left border-collapse">
+                            <thead>
+                                <tr
+                                    class="bg-gradient-to-r from-slate-50 to-slate-100/50 dark:from-slate-800/50 dark:to-slate-800/30 border-b border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
+                                    <th
+                                        class="p-6 pl-8 text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                        User</th>
+                                    <th
+                                        class="p-6 text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                        Role</th>
+                                    <th
+                                        class="p-6 text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                        Status</th>
+                                    <th
+                                        class="p-6 pr-8 text-right text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                                        Actions</th>
+                                </tr>
+                            </thead>
+                            <tbody class="divide-y divide-slate-100 dark:divide-slate-800">
+                                <tr v-if="loading" class="animate-pulse">
+                                    <td colspan="4" class="p-12 text-center text-slate-400">Loading users...</td>
+                                </tr>
+                                <tr v-else-if="filteredUsers.length === 0">
+                                    <td colspan="4" class="p-12 text-center">
+                                        <div class="flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-slate-500">
+                                            <svg class="w-12 h-12 text-slate-300 mb-3" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+                                                stroke="currentColor">
+                                                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                    d="M12 4.354a4 4 0 110 5.292M15 21H3v-1a6 6 0 0112 0v1zm0 0h6v-1a6 6 0 00-9-5.197M13 7a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0z" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                            <p>No users found matching your search.</p>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </td>
+                                </tr>
+                                <tr v-for="user in filteredUsers" :key="user.id"
+                                    class="group/row hover:bg-slate-50/50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800/30 transition-colors duration-150 cursor-pointer"
+                                    @click="openUserDetails(user)">
+                                    <td class="p-6 pl-8">
+                                        <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="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) }}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div>
+                                                <div
+                                                    class="font-semibold text-slate-900 dark:text-white group-hover/row:text-blue-600 dark:group-hover/row:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+                                                    {{ user.name }}
+                                                </div>
+                                                <div class="text-sm text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400">{{ user.email }}
+                                                </div>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </td>
+                                    <td class="p-6">
+                                        <span
+                                            class="inline-flex items-center px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold border capitalize"
+                                            :class="{
+                                                'bg-purple-100 border-purple-200 text-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-900/20 dark:border-purple-800 dark:text-purple-300': user.role === 'ADMINISTRATOR',
+                                                'bg-emerald-100 border-emerald-200 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-900/20 dark:border-emerald-800 dark:text-emerald-300': user.role === 'MODERATOR',
+                                                'bg-amber-100 border-amber-200 text-amber-700 dark:bg-amber-900/20 dark:border-amber-800 dark:text-amber-300': user.role === 'COLLABORATOR'
+                                            }">
+                                            {{ user.role.toLowerCase() }}
+                                        </span>
+                                    </td>
+                                    <td class="p-6">
+                                        <span
+                                            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'" />
+                                            {{ 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
+                                                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" @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"
+                                                        stroke-width="2"
+                                                        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
+                                                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" @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"
+                                                        stroke-width="2"
+                                                        d="M19 7l-.867 12.142A2 2 0 0116.138 21H7.862a2 2 0 01-1.995-1.858L5 7m5 4v6m4-6v6m1-10V4a1 1 0 00-1-1h-4a1 1 0 00-1 1v3M4 7h16" />
+                                                </svg>
+                                            </button>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </td>
+                                </tr>
+                            </tbody>
+                        </table>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Modal -->
+        <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 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"
+                        enter-to-class="opacity-100 scale-100 translate-y-0" leave-active-class="duration-200 ease-in"
+                        leave-from-class="opacity-100 scale-100 translate-y-0"
+                        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="relative overflow-hidden rounded-2xl bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 shadow-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
+
+                                <div
+                                    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" />
+                                        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">{{ isEditing ?
+                                            'Edit User Details' : 'Create' }}</h3>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <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>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div class="p-8 space-y-6">
+                                    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <label
+                                                class="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Full
+                                                Name</label>
+                                            <input v-model="formData.name" :disabled="isEditing" type="text"
+                                                class="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white disabled:opacity-60 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
+                                                placeholder="John Doe">
+                                        </div>
+                                        <div>
+                                            <label
+                                                class="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Email
+                                                Address</label>
+                                            <input v-model="formData.email" :disabled="isEditing" type="email"
+                                                class="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white disabled:opacity-60 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-all"
+                                                placeholder="john@example.com">
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+
+                                    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
+                                        <div>
+                                            <label
+                                                class="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Role</label>
+                                            <div class="relative">
+                                                <select v-model="formData.role"
+                                                    class="w-full appearance-none px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white transition-all cursor-pointer">
+                                                    <option value="COLLABORATOR">Collaborator</option>
+                                                    <option value="MODERATOR">Moderator</option>
+                                                    <option value="ADMIN">Admin</option>
+                                                </select>
+                                                <svg class="absolute right-4 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-5 h-5 text-slate-400 pointer-events-none"
+                                                    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>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <div v-if="!isEditing">
+                                            <label
+                                                class="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Password</label>
+                                            <input v-model="formData.password" type="password"
+                                                class="w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-xl border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-900 dark:text-white transition-all"
+                                                placeholder="••••••••">
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <div v-if="isEditing">
+                                            <label
+                                                class="block text-xs font-bold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">Account
+                                                Status</label>
+                                            <label
+                                                class="flex items-center gap-3 p-4 rounded-xl border-2 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700 cursor-pointer hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800/50 transition-all h-[52px]">
+                                                <div class="relative inline-flex items-center">
+                                                    <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>
+                                                <span class="text-sm font-semibold transition-colors"
+                                                    :class="formData.is_active ? 'text-slate-900 dark:text-white' : 'text-slate-500'">{{
+                                                        formData.is_active ? 'Active' : 'Suspended' }}</span>
+                                            </label>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+
+                                    <div v-if="isEditing" class="pt-2 border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800">
+                                        <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" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                            Send Password Recovery
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <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
+                                        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' }}</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>
+                    </Transition>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </Transition>
+
+        <!-- User Details Modal -->
+        <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="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 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"
+                        enter-to-class="opacity-100 scale-100 translate-y-0" leave-active-class="duration-200 ease-in"
+                        leave-from-class="opacity-100 scale-100 translate-y-0"
+                        leave-to-class="opacity-0 scale-95 translate-y-4">
+
+                        <div v-if="selectedUser"
+                            class="relative w-full max-w-4xl max-h-[85vh] flex flex-col bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 overflow-hidden">
+
+                            <div
+                                class="flex-none 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">
+                                <div class="flex justify-between items-start">
+                                    <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
+                                        <div
+                                            class="w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-500 to-indigo-600 text-white flex items-center justify-center font-bold text-xl">
+                                            {{ getInitials(selectedUser.name) }}</div>
+                                        <div>
+                                            <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">{{
+                                                selectedUser.name }}</h3>
+                                            <p class="text-sm text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 mt-1">{{
+                                                selectedUser.email }}</p>
+                                            <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mt-2">
+                                                <span
+                                                    class="inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold border capitalize bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800 dark:text-slate-300 border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700">{{
+                                                        selectedUser.role.toLowerCase() }}</span>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <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>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div class="flex-1 overflow-y-auto p-8">
+                                <div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
+                                    <h4
+                                        class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
+                                        Activity History</h4>
+                                    <span class="text-sm text-slate-500 font-medium">{{ userHistory.length }}
+                                        events</span>
+                                </div>
+                                <div v-if="userHistory.length === 0"
+                                    class="text-center py-12 border border-dashed border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 rounded-xl">
+                                    <p class="text-slate-500">No activity recorded.</p>
+                                </div>
+                                <div v-else class="space-y-4">
+                                    <div v-for="(item, index) in userHistory" :key="item.id"
+                                        class="relative bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800/50 rounded-xl p-5 border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
+                                        <div class="flex gap-4">
+                                            <div class="flex flex-col items-center min-w-[90px] text-center">
+                                                <span class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase mb-1">
+                                                    {{ new Date(item.timestamp).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                                                        month:
+                                                    'short', day: 'numeric' }) }}
+                                                </span>
+                                                <span class="text-xs text-slate-400">
+                                                    {{ new Date(item.timestamp).toLocaleTimeString([], {
+                                                        hour:
+                                                    '2-digit', minute: '2-digit' }) }}
+                                                </span>
+                                            </div>
+                                            <div class="flex-1">
+                                                <div class="flex items-center gap-2 mb-2">
+                                                    <span
+                                                        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.actionType.replace('_', ' ') }}
+                                                    </span>
+                                                    <span class="text-xs text-slate-400 font-medium">
+                                                        {{ item.targetType }} #{{ item.targetId }}
+                                                    </span>
+                                                </div>
+                                                <p class="text-sm text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 leading-relaxed">
+                                                    {{ item.description }}
+                                                </p>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <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
+                                    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>
+                    </Transition>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </Transition>
+
+    </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, reactive, computed, onMounted } from 'vue';
+import { useAuthStore } from "~/stores/auth-store.js";
+import { storeToRefs } from "pinia";
+
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+const authStore = useAuthStore();
+const { token } = storeToRefs(authStore);
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+
+const users = ref([]);
+const loading = ref(false);
+const showModal = ref(false);
+const showDetailsModal = ref(false);
+const isEditing = ref(false);
+const searchQuery = ref('');
+const selectedUser = ref(null);
+const userHistory = ref([]);
+
+const formData = reactive({
+    id: 0,
+    name: '',
+    email: '',
+    password: '',
+    role: 'COLLABORATOR',
+    is_active: true
+});
+
+const filteredUsers = computed(() => {
+    if (!searchQuery.value) return users.value;
+    const query = searchQuery.value.toLowerCase();
+    return users.value.filter(u =>
+        u.name.toLowerCase().includes(query) ||
+        u.email.toLowerCase().includes(query)
+    );
+});
+
+const activeCount = computed(() => users.value.filter(u => u.is_active).length);
+const adminCount = computed(() => users.value.filter(u => u.role === 'ADMINISTRATOR').length);
+
+const fetchUsers = async () => {
+    loading.value = true;
+    try {
+        const data = await $fetch(`${api}/admin/users`, {
+            method: 'GET',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+        users.value = data || [];
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Error fetching users", error);
+    } finally {
+        loading.value = false;
+    }
+};
+
+const createUser = async () => {
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/admin/users`, {
+            method: 'POST',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+            body: {
+                name: formData.name,
+                email: formData.email,
+                password: formData.password,
+                role: formData.role
+            }
+        });
+        notifications.success("User created successfully");
+        closeModal();
+        fetchUsers();
+    } catch (error) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to create user");
+    }
+};
+
+const updateUser = async () => {
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/admin/users/${formData.id}`, {
+            method: 'PATCH',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+            body: {
+                role: formData.role,
+                is_active: formData.is_active
+            }
+        });
+        notifications.success("User updated successfully");
+        closeModal();
+        fetchUsers();
+    } catch (error) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to update user");
+    }
+};
+
+const sendPasswordRecovery = async () => {
+    if (!confirm(`Are you sure you want to send a password recovery to ${formData.email}?`)) return;
+
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/auth/recover-password`, {
+            method: 'POST',
+            body: {
+                email: formData.email
+            }
+        });
+        notifications.success(`Recovery sent to ${formData.email}`);
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error(error);
+        notifications.error("Failed to send recovery");
+    }
+};
+
+const confirmDelete = async (user) => {
+    if (!confirm(`Are you sure you want to delete ${user.name}?`)) return;
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/admin/users/${user.id}`, {
+            method: 'DELETE',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+        notifications.success("Deleted user");
+        fetchUsers();
+    } catch (error) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to delete user");
+    }
+};
+
+const openUserDetails = async (user) => {
+    selectedUser.value = user;
+    showDetailsModal.value = true;
+
+    try {
+        const data = await $fetch(`${api}/users/${user.id}/history`, {
+            method: 'GET',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+
+        if (data && typeof data === 'object') {
+            userHistory.value = Object.values(data).sort((a, b) => b.timestamp - a.timestamp);
+        } else {
+            userHistory.value = [];
+        }
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Error fetching user history", error);
+        notifications.error("Failed to load activity history");
+        userHistory.value = [];
+    }
+};
+
+const closeDetailsModal = () => {
+    showDetailsModal.value = false;
+    selectedUser.value = null;
+    userHistory.value = [];
+};
+
+const openCreateModal = () => {
+    isEditing.value = false;
+    resetForm();
+    showModal.value = true;
+};
+
+const openEditModal = (user) => {
+    isEditing.value = true;
+    formData.id = user.id;
+    formData.name = user.name;
+    formData.email = user.email;
+    formData.role = user.role;
+    formData.is_active = user.is_active;
+    showModal.value = true;
+};
+
+const closeModal = () => {
+    showModal.value = false;
+    resetForm();
+};
+
+const handleSubmit = () => {
+    if (isEditing.value) updateUser();
+    else createUser();
+};
+
+const resetForm = () => {
+    formData.id = 0;
+    formData.name = '';
+    formData.email = '';
+    formData.password = '';
+    formData.role = 'COLLABORATOR';
+    formData.is_active = true;
+};
+
+const getInitials = (name) => {
+    if (!name) return '??';
+    return name.split(' ').map(n => n[0]).join('').substring(0, 2).toUpperCase();
+};
+
+onMounted(() => {
+    fetchUsers();
+});
+</script>
diff --git a/app/pages/auth-test.vue b/app/pages/auth-test.vue
deleted file mode 100644
index a4bf2ed..0000000
--- a/app/pages/auth-test.vue
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,84 +0,0 @@
-<template>
-  <div>
-    <h1>Login Form</h1>
-    <div>Username: <input v-model="loginFormData.username" /></div>
-    <div>Password: <input v-model="loginFormData.password" /></div>
-    <button @click="login">LOGIN</button>
-    <button @click="reset">RESET</button>
-  </div>
-  <div v-if="token">
-    <h2>API Request Form</h2>
-    <div>
-      Request: <code>GET {{ api }}</code>/ <input v-model="loginFormData.password" />
-    </div>
-    <div>Token: {{ token }}</div>
-    <button @click="sendRequest">SEND REQUEST</button>
-  </div>
-  <div v-if="messages.length > 0">
-    <h2>Messages</h2>
-    <div v-for="message in messages">
-      <pre>{{ message }}</pre>
-    </div>
-  </div>
-</template>
-<script setup>
-const config = useRuntimeConfig();
-const api = config.public.apiBase;
-const loginFormData = reactive({
-  username: null,
-  password: null,
-});
-const token = ref(null);
-const messages = ref([]);
-async function login() {
-  reset();
-  try {
-    await $fetch(`${api}/auth/login`, {
-      method: "POST",
-      headers: {
-        "Content-Type": "application/json",
-        Accept: "application/json",
-      },
-      body: loginFormData,
-      onResponse({ request, response, options }) {
-        messages.value.push({
-          method: options.method,
-          request: request,
-          status: response.status,
-          statusText: response.statusText,
-          payload: response._data,
-        });
-        if (response.status == 200) token.value = response._data;
-      },
-    });
-  } catch (e) {
-    console.error("login request failed: ", e);
-  }
-}
-function reset() {
-  token.value = null;
-  messages.value = [];
-}
-async function sendRequest() {
-  try {
-    await $fetch(`${api}/`, {
-      method: "GET",
-      headers: {
-        Accept: "application/json",
-        Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}`,
-      },
-      onResponse({ request, response, options }) {
-        messages.value.push({
-          method: options.method,
-          request: request,
-          status: response.status,
-          statusText: response.statusText,
-          payload: response._data,
-        });
-      },
-    });
-  } catch (e) {
-    console.error("api request failed: ", e);
-  }
-}
-</script>
diff --git a/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue b/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1181ff5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/pages/auth/forgot-password.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+<script setup>
+const email = ref("");
+const error = ref(null);
+const message = ref("");
+const loading = ref(false);
+
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+const router = useRouter();
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+
+async function handleResetRequest() {
+    error.value = null;
+    message.value = "";
+
+    if (!email.value) {
+        error.value = "Email is required.";
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (!/^\S+@\S+\.\S+$/.test(email.value)) {
+        error.value = "Please enter a valid email address.";
+        return;
+    }
+
+    loading.value = true;
+
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/auth/recover-password`, {
+            method: "POST",
+            body: { email: email.value },
+            onResponse({ response }) {
+                if (response.status === 200) {
+                    notifications.success("Password reset email sent.");
+                    router.push("/auth/login")
+                }
+            },
+            onResponseError() {
+                error.value = "Email not found in our records.";
+            }
+        });
+    } catch (e) {
+        console.error(e);
+        if (!error.value) error.value = "Network error: Connection to server failed.";
+    } finally {
+        loading.value = false;
+    }
+}
+</script>
+
+<template>
+    <title>Reset Password - 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" enter-to-class="translate-y-0 opacity-100">
+
+            <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>
+
+                <form class="space-y-6" @submit.prevent="handleResetRequest">
+                    <div>
+                        <label for="email"
+                            class="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1.5 ml-1">
+                            Email Address
+                        </label>
+                        <input id="email" v-model="email" type="email" :class="[
+                            '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>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 pt-2">
+                        <button type="submit" :disabled="loading"
+                            class="w-full bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-blue-400 text-white font-bold py-3 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200">
+                            {{ loading ? 'SENDING...' : 'SEND RESET LINK' }}
+                        </button>
+
+                        <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
+                            class="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-blue-600 dark:text-gray-400 dark:hover:text-blue-400 transition-colors">
+                            Back to Login
+                        </nuxt-link>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </Transition>
+    </div>
+</template>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/auth/login.vue b/app/pages/auth/login.vue
index 545ad25..a7421da 100644
--- a/app/pages/auth/login.vue
+++ b/app/pages/auth/login.vue
@@ -6,7 +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-gray-100 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">
@@ -19,24 +19,29 @@
             <input v-model="loginFormData.email" type="email" :class="[
               '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" />
+            ]" placeholder="admin@mail.pt">
             <p v-if="errors.email" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500 ml-1">{{ errors.email }}</p>
           </div>
 
           <div>
             <label class="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1.5 ml-1">Password</label>
-            <input v-model="loginFormData.password" type="password" @keyup.enter="handleLogin" :class="[
+            <input v-model="loginFormData.password" type="password" :class="[
               '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="••••••••" />
+            ]" placeholder="••••••••" @keyup.enter="handleLogin">
             <p v-if="errors.password" class="mt-1 text-xs text-red-500 ml-1">{{ errors.password }}</p>
           </div>
 
-          <div class="flex justify-center pt-4">
-            <button @click="handleLogin" :disabled="loading"
-              class="w-1/2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-blue-400 text-white font-bold py-3 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200">
+          <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 pt-2">
+            <button :disabled="loading"
+              class="w-full bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-blue-400 text-white font-bold py-3 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200"
+              @click="handleLogin">
               {{ loading ? 'AUTHENTICATING...' : 'LOGIN' }}
             </button>
+
+            <nuxt-link to="/auth/forgot-password" class="text-xs text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-blue-400">
+              Forgot Password?
+            </nuxt-link>
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -44,28 +49,6 @@
   </div>
 </template>
 
-<style scoped>
-@keyframes fadeInUp {
-  from {
-    opacity: 0;
-    transform: translateY(20px);
-  }
-
-  to {
-    opacity: 1;
-    transform: translateY(0);
-  }
-}
-
-.animate-fade-in-up {
-  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
-}
-
-.delay-200 {
-  animation-delay: 0.2s;
-  opacity: 0;
-}
-</style>
 <script setup>
 import { useAuthStore } from "~/stores/auth-store.js";
 import { storeToRefs } from "pinia";
@@ -108,15 +91,16 @@ async function handleLogin() {
       body: loginFormData,
       onResponse({ response }) {
         if (response.status === 200) {
-          console.log(response)
           token.value = response._data.token;
           user.value = response._data.user;
-          router.push("/")
-          //getUserInfo();
+          if (response._data.user.mustChangePassword === true) {
+            router.push("/profile/update-password");
+          } else {
+            router.push("/");
+          }
         }
       },
       onResponseError({ response }) {
-        console.log(response.status)
         if (response.status === 401) {
           globalError.value = "Invalid email or password.";
         } else {
@@ -130,18 +114,26 @@ async function handleLogin() {
     loading.value = false;
   }
 }
+</script>
+<style scoped>
+@keyframes fadeInUp {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(20px);
+  }
 
-async function getUserInfo() {
-  try {
-    const data = await $fetch(`${api}/auth/user`, {
-      method: "GET",
-      headers: {
-        Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}`,
-      },
-    });
-    user.value = data;
-  } catch (e) {
-    console.error("User info fetch failed:", e);
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0);
   }
 }
-</script>
\ No newline at end of file
+
+.animate-fade-in-up {
+  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
+}
+
+.delay-200 {
+  animation-delay: 0.2s;
+  opacity: 0;
+}
+</style>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/pages/index.vue b/app/pages/index.vue
index 9b7905c..0f7d005 100644
--- a/app/pages/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/index.vue
@@ -1,47 +1,595 @@
 <template>
   <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>
+      <aside v-if="!selectedPost" class="hidden lg:block w-fit min-w-[160px] py-24">
+        <div class="sticky top-24">
+          <div class="flex flex-col gap-2">
+            <button v-if="user?.role !== 'COLLABORATOR'"
+              class="mb-2 px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white shadow-md transition-all active:scale-95 flex items-center justify-center gap-1"
+              @click="showCreateInput = !showCreateInput">
+              <span>+</span> NEW TAG
+            </button>
 
-      <nav class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
+            <div v-if="showCreateInput" class="mb-2">
+              <input ref="createInputRef" v-model="newTagName" placeholder="Tag name..."
+                class="w-full px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 border-2 border-blue-500 outline-none"
+                autofocus @keyup.enter="handleCreateTag" @blur="showCreateInput = false">
+            </div>
+            <div v-for="tag in availableTags" :key="tag.id" class="relative group">
+              <button v-if="editingTagId !== tag.id" :class="[
+                'w-full px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold transition-all text-left shadow-sm cursor-pointer flex justify-between items-center pr-8',
+                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="truncate">
+                  <span class="opacity-70 mr-1">{{ subscribedTags.includes(tag.id) ? '✓' : '#' }}</span>
+                  {{ tag.name }}
+                </span>
+              </button>
 
-        <nuxt-link to="/auth/login"
-          class="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>
+              <input v-else v-model="editTagName"
+                class="w-full px-3 py-2 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border-2 border-blue-500 outline-none"
+                autofocus @keyup.enter="handleEditTag(tag.id)" @blur="editingTagId = null">
 
-        <nuxt-link to="/auth-test"
-          class="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>
-            <span class="relative inline-flex rounded-full h-2 w-2 bg-green-500"></span>
-          </span>
-          System Operational
+              <button v-if="user?.role !== 'COLLABORATOR' && editingTagId !== tag.id"
+                class="absolute right-2 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 p-1 hover:text-blue-500 transition-all"
+                @click.stop="startEditing(tag)">
+                <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                    d="M15.232 5.232l3.536 3.536m-2.036-5.036a2.5 2.5 0 113.536 3.536L6.5 21.036H3v-3.572L16.732 3.732z" />
+                </svg>
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </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.lazy="searchQuery" type="text" placeholder="Search publications..."
+                  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"
+                  @keyup.enter="$el.blur()">
+              </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>
+                <option value="THESIS">Thesis</option>
+                <option value="ARTICLE">Article</option>
+                <option value="REPORT">Report</option>
+                <option value="OTHER">Other</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="['relative 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 overflow-hidden', post.hidden ? 'opacity-60 bg-gray-50' : 'bg-white']"
+              @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"
+                    :class="{ 'text-orange-500': post.my_vote === 'UP' }" @click.stop="votePost(post, 1)">▲</button>
+
+                  <span class="text-xs font-bold">{{ post.rating }}</span>
+
+                  <button class="hover:text-red-500 transition-colors text-lg"
+                    :class="{ 'text-blue-500': post.my_vote === 'DOWN' }" @click.stop="votePost(post, -1)">▼</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">{{ new Date(post.publicationDate).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                      year:
+                        'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric'
+                    }) }}</span>
+                    <button v-if="authStore.user.id == post.submitter.id"
+                      class="p-1 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 cursor-pointer"
+                      title="Edit" @click.stop="openEditModal(post)">
+                      <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="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 v-if="authStore.user.id == post.submitter.id || authStore.user.role != 'COLLABORATOR'"
+                      class="p-1 text-slate-400 hover:text-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-50 dark:hover:bg-amber-900/20 rounded-lg transition-all transform hover:scale-110 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+                      :title="post.hidden ? 'Unhide' : 'Hide'" @click.stop="toggleHide(post)">
+                      <svg width="16px" height="16px" viewBox="0 0 16 16" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+                        fill="currentColor">
+                        <path
+                          d="M16 8s-3-5.5-8-5.5S0 8 0 8s3 5.5 8 5.5S16 8 16 8zM1.173 8a13.133 13.133 0 0 1 1.66-2.043C4.12 4.668 5.88 3.5 8 3.5c2.12 0 3.879 1.168 5.168 2.457A13.133 13.133 0 0 1 14.828 8c-.058.087-.122.183-.195.288-.335.48-.83 1.12-1.465 1.755C11.879 11.332 10.119 12.5 8 12.5c-2.12 0-3.879-1.168-5.168-2.457A13.134 13.134 0 0 1 1.172 8z" />
+                        <path
+                          d="M8 5.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 0 0 5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5zM4.5 8a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 7 0 3.5 3.5 0 0 1-7 0z" />
+
+                        <line v-if="post.hidden" x1="3" y1="3" x2="13" y2="13" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"
+                          stroke-linecap="round" />
+                      </svg>
+                    </button>
+                  </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 truncate max-w-[400px]">
+                    {{ post.authors.length > 0 ? `By ${post.authors.join(', ')}` : 'No Authors' }}
+                  </p>
+                  <div class="flex items-center gap-4 text-xs font-bold text-gray-500 uppercase min-w-0">
+                    <span class="shrink-0">💬 {{ post.commentCount }} Comments</span>
+
+                    <div class="max-w-[300px] truncate">
+                      <span v-for="tag in post.tags" :key="tag.id" class="text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 mr-2">
+                        #{{ 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>
+
+        <PostDetail v-if="selectedPost" :post="selectedPost" :api="api" :token="token" @back="selectedPost = null"
+          @vote="(dir) => votePost(selectedPost, dir)" @comment-added="() => selectedPost.commentCount++" />
+
+        <CreatePostModal :is-open="isModalOpen" :post-to-edit="postToEdit" :api="api" :token="token"
+          @close="closeModal()" @refresh="handleRefresh" />
+      </main>
     </div>
   </div>
-</template>
\ No newline at end of file
+</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 authStore = useAuthStore();
+const { user, token } = storeToRefs(authStore);
+const route = useRoute();
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+
+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 hasMore = ref(true);
+
+const sortBy = ref('date');
+const sortDesc = ref(true);
+const filterType = ref('ALL');
+
+const subscribedTags = ref([]);
+const availableTags = ref([]);
+const showCreateInput = ref(false);
+const newTagName = ref('');
+const editingTagId = ref(null);
+const editTagName = ref('');
+
+const postToEdit = ref(null);
+
+const checkQueryForModal = () => {
+  if (route.query.openCreatePostModal === 'true') {
+    isModalOpen.value = true;
+  }
+}
+
+const toggleHide = async (post) => {
+  try {
+    const newState = !post.hidden;
+
+    await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${post.id}/hide`, {
+      method: 'PATCH',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+      body: { is_hidden: newState }
+    });
+
+    post.hidden = newState;
+    notifications.success(`Post ${newState ? 'hidden' : 'restored'}`);
+
+  } catch (err) {
+    notifications.error("Failed to update post visibility");
+  }
+};
+
+const openEditModal = (post) => {
+  postToEdit.value = post;
+  isModalOpen.value = true;
+};
+
+const handleCreateTag = async () => {
+  if (!newTagName.value.trim()) return;
+
+  try {
+    await $fetch(`${api}/tags`, {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+      body: { name: newTagName.value }
+    });
+    newTagName.value = '';
+    showCreateInput.value = false;
+    notifications.success("Tag created successfully");
+    await fetchTags();
+  } catch (err) {
+    notifications.error("Failed to create tag");
+  }
+};
+
+const startEditing = (tag) => {
+  editingTagId.value = tag.id;
+  editTagName.value = tag.name;
+};
+
+const handleEditTag = async (tagId) => {
+  const trimmedName = editTagName.value.trim();
+  if (!trimmedName) {
+    editingTagId.value = null;
+    return;
+  }
+
+  try {
+    await $fetch(`${api}/tags/${tagId}`, {
+      method: 'PATCH',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+      body: { name: trimmedName }
+    });
+
+    const tagIndex = availableTags.value.findIndex(t => t.id === tagId);
+    if (tagIndex !== -1) availableTags.value[tagIndex].name = trimmedName;
+
+    posts.value.forEach(post => {
+      const postTag = post.tags.find(t => t.id === tagId);
+      if (postTag) {
+        postTag.name = trimmedName;
+      }
+    });
+
+    if (selectedPost.value) {
+      const selectedPostTag = selectedPost.value.tags.find(t => t.id === tagId);
+      if (selectedPostTag) selectedPostTag.name = trimmedName;
+    }
+
+    editingTagId.value = null;
+    notifications.success("Tag edited successfully");
+  } catch (err) {
+    notifications.error("Failed to edit tag");
+  }
+};
+
+const closeModal = () => {
+  const router = useRouter();
+  isModalOpen.value = false;
+  postToEdit.value = null;
+  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;
+  posts.value = [];
+  page.value = 1;
+  hasMore.value = true;
+  loadPosts();
+  window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' })
+};
+
+const loadPosts = async () => {
+  if (loading.value || !hasMore.value) return;
+  loading.value = true;
+
+  try {
+    const data = await $fetch(`${api}/publications`, {
+      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,
+        search: searchQuery.value ? searchQuery.value : ''
+      }
+    });
+
+    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;
+  try {
+    const postDetail = await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${id}`, {
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+    });
+    selectedPost.value = postDetail;
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error("Failed to fetch post detail:", err);
+  } finally {
+    loading.value = false;
+  }
+};
+
+const votePost = async (targetPost, direction) => {
+  if (!targetPost) return;
+
+  let voteTypeToSend = 'NONE';
+  const currentVote = targetPost.my_vote || 'NONE';
+
+  if (direction === 1) {
+    voteTypeToSend = currentVote === 'UP' ? 'NONE' : 'UP';
+  } else if (direction === -1) {
+    voteTypeToSend = currentVote === 'DOWN' ? 'NONE' : 'DOWN';
+  }
+
+  try {
+    const response = await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${targetPost.id}/vote`, {
+      method: 'PUT',
+      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+      body: { vote_type: voteTypeToSend }
+    });
+
+    targetPost.rating = response.score;
+    targetPost.my_vote = response.my_vote;
+
+    if (selectedPost.value && selectedPost.value.id === targetPost.id) {
+      selectedPost.value.rating = response.score;
+      selectedPost.value.my_vote = response.my_vote;
+    }
+
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error("Vote failed", error);
+    notifications.error("Failed to submit vote.");
+  }
+};
+
+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.commentCount - a.commentCount) * modifier;
+    } else {
+      return (new Date(b.publicationDate).getTime() - new Date(a.publicationDate).getTime()) * modifier;
+    }
+  });
+});
+
+watch(posts, () => {
+  if (filteredPosts.value.length < 3 && !loading.value && !selectedPost.value) {
+    loadPosts();
+  }
+}, { deep: true });
+
+watch([sortBy, sortDesc, filterType], () => {
+  resetAndLoad();
+});
+
+watch(searchQuery, () => {
+  resetAndLoad();
+});
+
+function resetAndLoad() {
+  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>
diff --git a/app/pages/profile/index.vue b/app/pages/profile/index.vue
index a0fb397..905d390 100644
--- a/app/pages/profile/index.vue
+++ b/app/pages/profile/index.vue
@@ -1,80 +1,101 @@
 <template>
-    <title> Profile - {{user.name}}</title>
-    <div class="min-h-screen bg-slate-50 font-sans text-slate-900 selection:bg-blue-100 pb-12">
+    <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">
+
+        <CreatePostModal :is-open="isModalOpen" :post-to-edit="postToEdit" :api="api" :token="token" @close="closeModal"
+            @refresh="fetchProfileData" />
+
+        <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="selectedPost" class="fixed inset-0 bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm z-50 overflow-y-auto"
+                @click.self="selectedPost = null">
+
+                <div class="min-h-screen px-4 py-8 flex items-start justify-center">
+                    <div
+                        class="self-center w-full max-w-3xl bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border dark:border-gray-800 relative">
+
+                        <PostDetail :post="selectedPost" :api="api" :token="token" @back="selectedPost = null"
+                            @comment-added="handleCommentAdded" />
+
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </Transition>
 
         <div class="container mx-auto max-w-7xl px-4 py-8 md:py-12">
             <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-12 gap-8 lg:gap-12">
 
                 <div class="md:col-span-4 lg:col-span-3 flex flex-col gap-6">
 
-                    <div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-6 shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
+                    <div
+                        class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-2xl p-6 shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 transition-colors duration-300">
                         <div class="flex flex-col items-center text-center">
                             <div class="relative inline-block mb-4">
                                 <div
-                                    class="h-32 w-32 rounded-full border-4 border-white bg-slate-100 overflow-hidden shadow-md ring-1 ring-slate-200">
-                                    <img :src="user.avatarUrl" :alt="user.name"
-                                        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 shadow-sm"
-                                    :class="user.isActive ? 'bg-emerald-500' : 'bg-gray-400'" title="Online Status">
+                                    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">
                                 </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>
 
-                            <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 tracking-tight">{{ user.name }}</h1>
-                            <p class="text-sm font-semibold text-slate-500 mb-6 uppercase tracking-wide">{{ user.role }}
+                            <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white tracking-tight">{{
+                                userProfile.name }}
+                            </h1>
+                            <p
+                                class="text-sm font-semibold text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 mb-6 uppercase tracking-wide">
+                                {{ userProfile.role }}
                             </p>
 
                             <div class="w-full space-y-3">
                                 <button
-                                    class="w-full py-2.5 px-4 bg-slate-900 hover:bg-slate-800 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
-                                    class="w-full py-2.5 px-4 bg-white border border-slate-300 hover:bg-slate-50 text-slate-700 font-medium rounded-lg text-sm transition-all active:scale-95 cursor-pointer">
-                                    View Settings
-                                </button>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
-                        <div class="mt-8 pt-6 border-t border-slate-100 space-y-4">
-                            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm text-slate-600">
-                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-                                    stroke="currentColor">
+                        <div class="mt-8 pt-6 border-t border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 space-y-4">
+                            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400">
+                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 shrink-0" fill="none"
+                                    viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                                     <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                         d="M3 8l7.89 5.26a2 2 0 002.22 0L21 8M5 19h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v10a2 2 0 002 2z" />
                                 </svg>
-                                <span class="truncate">{{ user.email }}</span>
+                                <span class="truncate">{{ userProfile.email }}</span>
                             </div>
-                            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm text-slate-600">
-                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-                                    stroke="currentColor">
+                            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400">
+                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 shrink-0" fill="none"
+                                    viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
                                     <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
                                         d="M19 21V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v16m14 0h2m-2 0h-5m-9 0H3m2 0h5M9 7h1m-1 4h1m4-4h1m-1 4h1m-5 10v-5a1 1 0 011-1h2a1 1 0 011 1v5m-4 0h4" />
                                 </svg>
                                 <span>Polytechnic of Leiria</span>
                             </div>
-                            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-sm text-slate-600">
-                                <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-slate-400 shrink-0" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-                                    stroke="currentColor">
-                                    <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
-                                        d="M8 7V3m8 4V3m-9 8h10M5 21h14a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2z" />
-                                </svg>
-                                <span>Joined {{ formattedDate }}</span>
-                            </div>
                         </div>
                     </div>
 
                     <div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                         <div
-                            class="bg-white p-4 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 text-center hover:border-slate-300 transition-colors">
-                            <div class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900">{{ totalCitations }}</div>
-                            <div class="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-widest mt-1">Citations
+                            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">{{ totalCitations }}</div>
+                            <div
+                                class="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest mt-1">
+                                Citations
                             </div>
                         </div>
                         <div
-                            class="bg-white p-4 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 text-center hover:border-slate-300 transition-colors">
-                            <div class="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-900">{{ user.publications.length }}</div>
-                            <div class="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-widest mt-1">Papers
+                            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
+                                class="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-400 dark:text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest mt-1">
+                                Publications
                             </div>
                         </div>
                     </div>
@@ -82,162 +103,562 @@
 
                 <div class="md:col-span-8 lg:col-span-9 space-y-6">
 
-                    <div class="bg-white p-1.5 rounded-xl border border-slate-200 shadow-sm flex gap-1 overflow-x-auto">
+                    <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
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-semibold bg-slate-100 text-slate-900 shadow-sm ring-1 ring-black/5 cursor-pointer">
+                            :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"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'overview'">
                             Overview
                         </button>
                         <button
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium text-slate-500 hover:text-slate-900 hover:bg-slate-50 transition-colors cursor-pointer">
+                            :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"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'activity'">
                             Activity Log
                         </button>
                         <button
-                            class="flex-1 min-w-[100px] py-2.5 px-4 rounded-lg text-lg font-medium text-slate-500 hover:text-slate-900 hover:bg-slate-50 transition-colors cursor-pointer">
+                            :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"
+                            @click="activeTab = 'settings'">
                             Settings
                         </button>
                     </div>
 
-                    <div class="bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
-                        <h2 class="text-xs font-bold text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-wider mb-3">Biography</h2>
-                        <p class="text-slate-700 leading-relaxed text-sm">
-                            {{ user.biography }}
-                        </p>
-                    </div>
-
-                    <div class="flex items-center justify-between pt-2 px-1">
-                        <h2 class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 flex items-center gap-2">
-                            Recent Publications
-                            <span class="bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 text-xs font-bold px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full">{{
-                                user.publications.length }}</span>
-                        </h2>
-                    </div>
-
-                    <div class="flex flex-col gap-4">
-                        <div v-if="user.publications.length === 0"
-                            class="text-center py-16 border-2 border-dashed border-slate-200 rounded-xl bg-slate-50/50">
-                            <p class="text-slate-500 font-medium">No publications found yet.</p>
-                        </div>
-
-                        <div v-for="pub in user.publications" :key="pub.id"
-                            class="bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 hover:shadow-md hover:border-blue-300 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 group-hover:text-blue-600 transition-colors leading-snug">
-                                    <a href="#" class="before:absolute before:inset-0">{{ pub.title }}</a>
-                                </h3>
-                                <span
-                                    class="shrink-0 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-md bg-slate-100 text-slate-600 text-xs font-bold border border-slate-200">
-                                    {{ pub.publishedYear }}
-                                </span>
+                    <Transition mode="out-in" enter-active-class="transition duration-300 ease-out"
+                        enter-from-class="transform opacity-0 translate-y-2"
+                        enter-to-class="transform opacity-100 translate-y-0"
+                        leave-active-class="transition duration-200 ease-in"
+                        leave-from-class="transform opacity-100 translate-y-0"
+                        leave-to-class="transform opacity-0 translate-y-2">
+                        <div v-if="activeTab === 'overview'" key="overview" class="space-y-6">
+                            <div class="flex items-center justify-between pt-2 px-1">
+                                <h2 class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white flex items-center gap-2">
+                                    Recent Publications
+                                    <span
+                                        class="bg-slate-200 dark:bg-slate-800 text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 text-xs font-bold px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full">
+                                        {{ userProfile.publications.length }} Publications
+                                    </span>
+                                </h2>
                             </div>
 
-                            <p class="text-slate-600 text-sm leading-relaxed line-clamp-2">
-                                {{ pub.abstract }}
-                            </p>
+                            <div class="flex flex-col gap-4">
+                                <div v-if="userProfile.publications.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="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" />
+                                            </svg>
+                                            Submit your first publication
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div v-for="post in userProfile.publications" :key="post.id"
+                                    :class="['relative 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 overflow-hidden', post.hidden ? 'opacity-60 bg-gray-50' : 'bg-white']"
+                                    @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"
+                                                :class="{ 'text-orange-500': post.my_vote === 'UP' }"
+                                                @click.stop="votePost(post, 1)">▲</button>
+                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold">{{ post.rating }}</span>
+                                            <button class="hover:text-red-500 transition-colors text-lg"
+                                                :class="{ 'text-blue-500': post.my_vote === 'DOWN' }"
+                                                @click.stop="votePost(post, -1)">▼</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">{{ new
+                                                    Date(post.publicationDate).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                                                        year:
+                                                            'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric'
+                                                    }) }}</span>
+                                                <button
+                                                    class="p-1 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 cursor-pointer"
+                                                    title="Edit" @click.stop="openEditModal(post)">
+                                                    <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="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
+                                                    class="p-1 text-slate-400 hover:text-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-50 dark:hover:bg-amber-900/20 rounded-lg transition-all transform hover:scale-110 active:scale-95 cursor-pointer"
+                                                    :title="post.hiddenidden ? 'Unhide' : 'Hide'"
+                                                    @click.stop="toggleHide(post)">
+                                                    <svg width="16px" height="16px" viewBox="0 0 16 16"
+                                                        xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor">
+                                                        <path
+                                                            d="M16 8s-3-5.5-8-5.5S0 8 0 8s3 5.5 8 5.5S16 8 16 8zM1.173 8a13.133 13.133 0 0 1 1.66-2.043C4.12 4.668 5.88 3.5 8 3.5c2.12 0 3.879 1.168 5.168 2.457A13.133 13.133 0 0 1 14.828 8c-.058.087-.122.183-.195.288-.335.48-.83 1.12-1.465 1.755C11.879 11.332 10.119 12.5 8 12.5c-2.12 0-3.879-1.168-5.168-2.457A13.134 13.134 0 0 1 1.172 8z" />
+                                                        <path
+                                                            d="M8 5.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 0 0 5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5zM4.5 8a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 7 0 3.5 3.5 0 0 1-7 0z" />
+
+                                                        <line v-if="post.hidden" x1="3" y1="3" x2="13" y2="13"
+                                                            stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"
+                                                            stroke-linecap="round" />
+                                                    </svg>
+                                                </button>
+                                            </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.commentCount }} 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>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'activity'" key="activity" class="space-y-4">
+                            <h2 class="text-lg font-bold text-slate-900 dark:text-white px-1">User History</h2>
+
+                            <div v-if="activityLog.length === 0"
+                                class="text-center py-12 border border-dashed border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 rounded-xl">
+                                <p class="text-slate-500">No activity recorded.</p>
+                            </div>
 
                             <div
-                                class="mt-4 pt-4 border-t border-slate-50 flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4 text-xs font-medium z-10 relative">
-                                <span
-                                    class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-full bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 border border-blue-100">
-                                    <span class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-blue-500"></span>
-                                    {{ pub.field }}
-                                </span>
-                                <span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-slate-500">
-                                    <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
-                                        <path
-                                            d="M9.049 2.927c.3-.921 1.603-.921 1.902 0l1.07 3.292a1 1 0 00.95.69h3.462c.969 0 1.371 1.24.588 1.81l-2.8 2.034a1 1 0 00-.364 1.118l1.07 3.292c.3.921-.755 1.688-1.54 1.118l-2.8-2.034a1 1 0 00-1.175 0l-2.8 2.034c-.784.57-1.838-.197-1.539-1.118l1.07-3.292a1 1 0 00-.364-1.118L2.98 8.72c-.783-.57-.38-1.81.588-1.81h3.461a1 1 0 00.951-.69l1.07-3.292z" />
-                                    </svg>
-                                    {{ pub.citations }} Citations
-                                </span>
-                                <span class="text-slate-300">•</span>
-                                <span class="text-slate-500">{{ pub.publishedDate }}</span>
+                                class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 overflow-hidden">
+                                <div v-for="item in activityLog" :key="item.id"
+                                    class="group p-4 flex gap-5 border-b border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 last:border-0 hover:bg-slate-50/80 dark:hover:bg-slate-800/30 transition-all duration-200">
+
+                                    <div
+                                        class="flex flex-col items-end min-w-[90px] pt-1 border-r border-slate-100 dark:border-slate-800 pr-4">
+                                        <span
+                                            class="text-[11px] font-semibold text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400 tabular-nums">
+                                            {{ new Date(item.timestamp).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
+                                                month: 'short',
+                                            day: 'numeric', year: 'numeric' }) }}
+                                        </span>
+                                        <span class="text-[10px] text-slate-400 tabular-nums mt-0.5">
+                                            {{ new Date(item.timestamp).toLocaleTimeString([], {
+                                                hour: '2-digit',
+                                            minute: '2-digit' }) }}
+                                        </span>
+                                    </div>
+
+                                    <div class="flex-1">
+                                        <div class="flex items-center gap-3 mb-1.5">
+                                            <span
+                                                class="px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[10px] font-bold tracking-tight border"
+                                                :class="{
+                                                    'bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500/10 dark:text-emerald-400 dark:border-emerald-500/20': item.actionType.includes('UPLOAD'),
+                                                    'bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 border-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-500/10 dark:text-blue-400 dark:border-blue-500/20': item.actionType.includes('COMMENT'),
+                                                    'bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 border-indigo-100 dark:bg-indigo-500/10 dark:text-indigo-400 dark:border-indigo-500/20': item.actionType.includes('EDIT'),
+                                                    'bg-amber-50 text-amber-700 border-amber-100 dark:bg-amber-500/10 dark:text-amber-400 dark:border-amber-500/20': item.actionType.includes('RATED') || item.actionType.includes('CORRECT'),
+                                                    'bg-purple-50 text-purple-700 border-purple-100 dark:bg-purple-500/10 dark:text-purple-400 dark:border-purple-500/20': item.actionType.includes('TAG')
+                                                }">
+                                                {{ item.actionType.replace('_', ' ') }}
+                                            </span>
+
+                                            <span class="text-[11px] text-slate-400 font-medium">
+                                                {{ item.targetType }} #{{ item.targetId }}
+                                            </span>
+                                        </div>
+
+                                        <p class="text-sm text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-300 leading-relaxed">
+                                            {{ item.description }}
+                                        </p>
+                                    </div>
+
+                                    <div class="flex items-center opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
+                                        <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-4 w-4 text-slate-300"
+                                            fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"
+                                                d="9 5l7 7-7 7" />
+                                        </svg>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
-                    </div>
 
+                        <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'settings'" key="settings"
+                            class="bg-white dark:bg-slate-900 rounded-2xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800 transition-colors">
+                            <div class="px-6 py-5 border-b border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800">
+                                <h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-slate-900 dark:text-white">
+                                    Edit Profile
+                                </h2>
+                                <p class="text-sm text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 mt-1">
+                                    Update your personal information and account details.
+                                </p>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div class="p-6 space-y-6">
+                                <div>
+                                    <label for="name"
+                                        class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-1">
+                                        Name
+                                    </label>
+                                    <input id="name" v-model="newUsername" type="text"
+                                        placeholder="Your first name and last name" class="w-full px-4 py-2.5 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800
+               border border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700
+               rounded-xl text-slate-900 dark:text-white
+               placeholder-slate-400
+               focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-blue-500
+               outline-none transition-all">
+                                </div>
+
+                                <div>
+                                    <label for="email"
+                                        class="block text-sm font-medium text-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300 mb-1">
+                                        Email address
+                                    </label>
+                                    <input id="email" v-model="newEmail" type="email" placeholder="you@example.com"
+                                        class="w-full px-4 py-2.5 bg-white dark:bg-slate-800
+               border border-slate-300 dark:border-slate-700
+               rounded-xl text-slate-900 dark:text-white
+               placeholder-slate-400
+               focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-blue-500
+               outline-none transition-all">
+                                    <p class="mt-1 text-xs text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400">
+                                        Dont worry, Your email is going to be sold to russian hackers.
+                                    </p>
+                                </div>
+
+                                <a class="text-sm text-red dark:text-red-600 hover:underline"
+                                    @click="openResetPassword">
+                                    Reset Password
+                                </a>
+                            </div>
+
+                            <div class="px-6 py-4 bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800/50
+           border-t border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-800
+           flex justify-end">
+
+                                <button class="inline-flex items-center gap-2
+             bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700
+             text-white font-semibold
+             px-6 py-2.5 rounded-xl
+             shadow-sm transition-all
+             active:scale-95" @click="updateProfile">
+                                    Save changes
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </Transition>
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>
 </template>
 
-<script setup lang="ts">
-import { ref, computed } from 'vue';
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed, onMounted } from 'vue';
+import { useRouter } from 'vue-router';
+import { useAuthStore } from "~/stores/auth-store.js";
+import { storeToRefs } from "pinia";
+import CreatePostModal from '~/components/ui/modal/CreatePostModal.vue';
 
-enum Role {
-    STUDENT = "STUDENT",
-    TEACHER = "TEACHER",
-    ADMIN = "ADMIN",
-    RESEARCHER = "RESEARCHER"
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+const authStore = useAuthStore();
+const { token } = storeToRefs(authStore);
+const router = useRouter();
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+
+const isModalOpen = ref(false);
+const postToEdit = ref(null);
+
+const selectedPost = ref(null);
+
+const newUsername = ref('');
+const newEmail = ref('');
+
+const loading = ref(true);
+const activeTab = ref('overview');
+const activityLog = ref([]);
+
+const userProfile = ref({
+    id: 0,
+    name: 'Loading...',
+    email: '',
+    role: '',
+    is_active: false,
+    avatarUrl: '',
+    publications: []
+});
+
+
+const toggleHide = async (post) => {
+    try {
+        const newState = !post.hidden;
+
+        await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${post.id}/hide`, {
+            method: 'PATCH',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+            body: { is_hidden: newState }
+        });
+
+        post.hidden = newState;
+        notifications.success(`Post ${newState ? 'hidden' : 'restored'}`);
+
+    } catch (err) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to update post visibility");
+    }
+};
+
+const openEditModal = (post) => {
+    postToEdit.value = post;
+    isModalOpen.value = true;
+};
+
+const closeModal = () => {
+    isModalOpen.value = false;
+    postToEdit.value = null;
+};
+
+const getFileName = (fullPath) => {
+    if (!fullPath) return null;
+    return fullPath.split(/[/\\]/).pop();
+};
+
+const downloadFile = async (post) => {
+    if (!post.attachedFile) return;
+    const filename = getFileName(post.attachedFile);
+    const downloadUrl = `${api}/publications/download/${filename}`;
+
+    try {
+        const link = document.createElement('a');
+        link.href = downloadUrl;
+        link.setAttribute('download', filename || 'download');
+        document.body.appendChild(link);
+        link.click();
+        document.body.removeChild(link);
+    } catch (e) {
+        console.error("Download error:", e);
+    }
+};
+
+const fetchPostDetail = async (id) => {
+    try {
+        const postDetail = await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${id}`, {
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+        selectedPost.value = postDetail;
+        document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';
+    } catch (err) {
+        notifications.error("Failed to load publication details");
+        console.error(err);
+    }
+};
+
+const totalCitations = computed(() =>
+    userProfile.value.publications.reduce((sum, pub) => sum + (pub.citations || 0), 0)
+);
+
+async function fetchActivityHistory() {
+    if (!token.value) return;
+
+    try {
+        const data = await $fetch(`${api}/users/me/history`, {
+            method: 'GET',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+        activityLog.value = data;
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Error fetching history:", error);
+    }
 }
 
-interface Publication {
-    id: number;
-    title: string;
-    abstract: string;
-    publishedDate: string;
-    publishedYear: string;
-    citations: number;
-    field: string;
-}
+async function fetchProfileData() {
+    if (!token.value) return;
+    loading.value = true;
 
-interface User {
-    id: number;
-    name: string;
-    email: string;
-    role: Role;
-    isActive: boolean;
-    avatarUrl: string;
-    joinDate: string;
-    publications: Publication[];
-}
+    try {
+        const userData = await $fetch(`${api}/users/me`, {
+            method: 'GET',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` }
+        });
+        const publicationsData = await $fetch(`${api}/publications/me`, {
+            method: 'GET',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+        });
 
-const user = ref<User>({
-    id: 1,
-    name: 'Dr. Maria Santos',
-    email: 'maria.santos@ipleiria.pt',
-    biography: 'Focused on distributed systems and IoT security. Currently leading the research group on \"Smart City Infrastructures\" at IPLeiria. My work primarily involves developing scalable architectures for real-time data processing and ensuring data integrity in edge computing environments.',
-    role: Role.RESEARCHER,
-    isActive: true,
-    avatarUrl: 'https://api.dicebear.com/7.x/notionists/svg?seed=Maria',
-    joinDate: '2023-09-15',
-    publications: [
-        {
-            id: 1,
-            title: 'Machine Learning Approaches to Predictive Maintenance in Industrial IoT',
-            abstract: 'This paper explores novel machine learning techniques for predictive maintenance in industrial Internet of Things environments, demonstrating a 35% improvement in fault detection accuracy.',
-            publishedDate: 'Nov 20, 2024',
-            publishedYear: '2024',
-            citations: 12,
-            field: 'Computer Science'
-        },
-        {
-            id: 2,
-            title: 'Distributed Systems Architecture for Real-Time Data Processing',
-            abstract: 'We present a scalable distributed architecture designed for real-time processing of large-scale sensor data streams. The proposed system leverages Kafka for ingestion.',
-            publishedDate: 'Aug 05, 2024',
-            publishedYear: '2024',
-            citations: 8,
-            field: 'Software Engineering'
-        },
-        {
-            id: 3,
-            title: 'Security Considerations in Edge Computing Environments',
-            abstract: 'An in-depth analysis of security vulnerabilities in edge computing deployments. This paper proposes a layered security framework that addresses both hardware and software.',
-            publishedDate: 'Mar 12, 2024',
-            publishedYear: '2024',
-            citations: 23,
-            field: 'Cybersecurity'
+        userProfile.value = {
+            ...userProfile.value,
+            id: userData.id,
+            name: userData.name,
+            email: userData.email,
+            role: userData.role,
+            is_active: userData.is_active,
+            avatarUrl: `https://ui-avatars.com/api/?name=${encodeURIComponent(userData.name)}&background=0D8ABC&color=fff`
+        };
+
+        if (authStore.user) {
+            authStore.user.name = userData.name;
+            authStore.user.email = userData.email;
         }
-    ]
-});
 
-const totalCitations = computed(() => user.value.publications.reduce((sum, pub) => sum + pub.citations, 0));
+        userProfile.value.publications = (publicationsData).map(pub => {
+            const pubDate = new Date(pub.publicationDate);
 
-const formattedDate = computed(() => {
-    return new Date(user.value.joinDate).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
-        month: 'long',
-        year: 'numeric'
+            return {
+                ...pub,
+                publishedDate: pubDate.toLocaleDateString(),
+                publishedYear: pubDate.getFullYear().toString(),
+                citations: pub.rating || 0,
+                authors: pub.authors || [],
+                tags: pub.tags || [],
+                comment_count: pub.comment_count || 0,
+                rating: pub.rating || 0
+            };
+        });
+
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Error fetching profile:", error);
+    } finally {
+        loading.value = false;
+    }
+}
+
+const votePost = async (targetPost, direction) => {
+    if (!targetPost) return;
+
+    let voteTypeToSend = 'NONE';
+    const currentVote = targetPost.my_vote || 'NONE';
+
+    if (direction === 1) {
+        voteTypeToSend = currentVote === 'UP' ? 'NONE' : 'UP';
+    } else if (direction === -1) {
+        voteTypeToSend = currentVote === 'DOWN' ? 'NONE' : 'DOWN';
+    }
+
+    try {
+        const response = await $fetch(`${api}/publications/${targetPost.id}/vote`, {
+            method: 'PUT',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+            body: { vote_type: voteTypeToSend }
+        });
+
+        targetPost.rating = response.score;
+        targetPost.my_vote = response.my_vote;
+
+        if (selectedPost.value && selectedPost.value.id === targetPost.id) {
+            selectedPost.value.rating = response.score;
+            selectedPost.value.my_vote = response.my_vote;
+        }
+
+        notifications.success("Voted successfully");
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Vote failed", error);
+        notifications.error("Failed to voted");
+    }
+};
+
+const goToCreatePost = () => {
+    router.push({
+        path: '/',
+        query: { openCreatePostModal: 'true' }
     });
+};
+
+const updateProfile = async () => {
+    if (!token.value) {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+        const name = newUsername.value.trim();
+        const email = newEmail.value.trim();
+
+
+        await $fetch(`${api}/users/me`, {
+            method: 'PATCH',
+            headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token.value}` },
+            body: {
+                name: name || userProfile.value.name,
+                email: email || userProfile.value.email
+            }
+        });
+        notifications.success("Profile updated successfully");
+
+        if (authStore.user) {
+            authStore.user.name = name || userProfile.value.name;
+            authStore.user.email = email || userProfile.value.email;
+        }
+
+    } catch (error) {
+        console.error("Profile update failed", error);
+        notifications.error("Failed to update profile");
+    }
+
+    fetchProfileData();
+};
+
+const openResetPassword = () => {
+    router.push({ path: '/profile/update-password' });
+};
+
+watch(selectedPost, (newVal) => {
+    if (!newVal) document.body.style.overflow = 'auto';
 });
+
+onMounted(() => {
+    fetchProfileData();
+    fetchActivityHistory();
+});
+
 </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>
diff --git a/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue b/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ce181ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/pages/profile/update-password.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+<script setup>
+const config = useRuntimeConfig();
+const api = config.public.apiBase;
+const authStore = useAuthStore();
+const notifications = useNotificationStore();
+const router = useRouter();
+
+const passwordData = reactive({
+    oldPassword: "",
+    newPassword: "",
+    confirmNewPassword: ""
+});
+
+const error = ref(null);
+const loading = ref(false);
+
+async function handleUpdatePassword() {
+    error.value = null;
+
+    if (passwordData.newPassword !== passwordData.confirmNewPassword) {
+        error.value = "Passwords do not match.";
+        return;
+    }
+
+    loading.value = true;
+
+    try {
+        await $fetch(`${api}/users/me/password`, {
+            method: "PUT",
+            headers: {
+                Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.token}`
+            },
+            body: {
+                oldPassword: passwordData.oldPassword,
+                newPassword: passwordData.newPassword,
+                confirmNewPassword: passwordData.confirmNewPassword
+            },
+            onResponse({ response }) {
+                if (response.status === 200) {
+                    notifications.success("Password updated successfully.");
+                    authStore.user.mustChangePassword = false;
+                    router.push("/");
+                }
+            }
+        });
+    } catch (e) {
+        error.value = "Failed to update password. Please check your current password";
+    } finally {
+        loading.value = false;
+    }
+}
+</script>
+
+<template>
+    <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" enter-to-class="translate-y-0 opacity-100">
+
+            <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>
+                <p class="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mb-8 text-center">Please update your password to
+                    secure your account.</p>
+
+                <form class="space-y-5" @submit.prevent="handleUpdatePassword">
+                    <div>
+                        <label class="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1.5 ml-1">Current
+                            Password</label>
+                        <input v-model="passwordData.oldPassword" type="password" required
+                            class="w-full px-4 py-2.5 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-gray-900 dark:text-white"
+                            placeholder="••••••••">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <hr class="border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-800 my-2">
+
+                    <div>
+                        <label class="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1.5 ml-1">New
+                            Password</label>
+                        <input v-model="passwordData.newPassword" type="password" required
+                            class="w-full px-4 py-2.5 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-gray-900 dark:text-white"
+                            placeholder="••••••••">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div>
+                        <label class="block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1.5 ml-1">Confirm
+                            New Password</label>
+                        <input v-model="passwordData.confirmNewPassword" type="password" required
+                            class="w-full px-4 py-2.5 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-gray-900 dark:text-white"
+                            placeholder="••••••••">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div v-if="error"
+                        class="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-xs text-center">
+                        {{ error }}
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-4 pt-4">
+                        <button type="submit" :disabled="loading"
+                            class="w-full bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-blue-400 text-white font-bold py-3 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transform active:scale-95 transition-all duration-200 capitalize">
+                            {{ loading ? 'Updating...' : 'Update Password' }}
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </Transition>
+    </div>
+</template>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/stores/notification-store.js b/app/stores/notification-store.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d7373c2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/stores/notification-store.js
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+import { defineStore } from 'pinia'
+
+export const useNotificationStore = defineStore('notifications', {
+    state: () => ({
+        notifications: []
+    }),
+    actions: {
+        add(message, type = 'success', duration = 3000) {
+            const id = Date.now()
+            this.notifications.push({ id, message, type })
+
+            setTimeout(() => {
+                this.remove(id)
+            }, duration)
+        },
+        remove(id) {
+            this.notifications = this.notifications.filter(n => n.id !== id)
+        },
+        error(msg) { this.add(msg, 'error') },
+        success(msg) { this.add(msg, 'success') }
+    }
+})
\ No newline at end of file
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"
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index 0000000..ecc0d36
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index 18993ad..438a0e1 100644
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