===== Resource approval workflow =====

==== Resource creation and management ====

After logging in, a **Researcher** can click on the **+ Add resource** button (located in the top-right area of the interface) to create a new resource of one of the following types:

  * **Foundation Legend**
  * **Ex-Voto**

Once the resource form has been completed, the resource can be:

  * **saved as a draft** (*Save draft*) → the resource remains visible only in the user’s personal Dashboard;
  * **submitted for approval** (*Submit*) → the resource enters the review phase and is forwarded to the WPLead.

{{sanctuaria:sanctuaria_dashboard_view.png?650|Dashboard View}}
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==== Dashboard and Contributions ====

From the user menu (profile icon located in the top-right corner), users can access the **Dashboard**, which includes the *Contributions* section.

**Researcher role**

Researchers can view and manage only their own resources, which may have the following statuses:

  * **Draft** → editable, deletable, or submittable for approval;
  * **Submitted** → pending review by the WPLead;
  * **Rejected** → returned to Draft status, accompanied by a rejection message explaining the motivation;
  * **Approved** → published resources, no longer editable by the Researcher.

**Available actions for Researchers**

^ Action ^ Resource status ^ Description ^
| **Edit** | Draft / Rejected | Allows updating resource fields before resubmission. |
| **Submit** | Draft | Sends the resource to the WPLead for approval. |
| **Delete** | Draft / Rejected | Permanently removes the resource. |
| **View** | All statuses | Displays the full content of the resource. |


**WPLead role**

WPLeads can view all resources submitted by Researchers and perform the following actions:

^ Action ^ Description ^
| **Approve** | Accepts the resource, which becomes published. |
| **Reject** | Returns the resource to the Researcher with a textual motivation. |
| **Delete** | Permanently removes the resource. |
| **View** | Opens the resource for content verification. |

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==== Operational workflow ====

The standard lifecycle of a resource follows the workflow described below:

**Draft → Submitted → In Review → [Approved | Rejected → Draft]**

**Standard approval flow (Researcher → WPLead)**

  * The Researcher creates a resource and saves it as a Draft.
  * Once the compilation is completed, the Researcher selects *Submit* to send the resource for review.
  * The resource enters the *In Review* state and becomes visible to the WPLead.
  * The WPLead evaluates the resource and may:
    * **Approve** → the resource is published and becomes publicly visible in the database;
    * **Reject** → the resource is returned to the Researcher with a motivation and reverts to Draft status;
    * **Delete** → the resource is removed from the system.

In the case of rejection, the Researcher can modify the resource and resubmit it for a new evaluation.


**Direct workflow (WPLead)**

WPLeads are also allowed to directly create new resources.

In this case:

  * the resource bypasses the review process;
  * it is automatically assigned the **Approved** status;
  * it is immediately published on the SANCTUARIA platform.

This functionality is reserved for WPLeads and is intended for the insertion of pre-validated content or materials originating from official project sources.