Hello everyone,
We’re excited to announce our latest update in the last week of July, including new features, enhancements, and bug fixes! One of the most significant improvements focuses on providing a more secure Avicenna for researchers and participants. Here’s what’s new in this release:
New Features
Auto-logout
We introduced an optional auto-logout feature for researchers. If enabled, it automatically logs you out after 20 minutes of inactivity. It is an additional security measure to keep your account secure even if you forget to log out. You can find the details in the Account Security section on the Avicenna Learn website.
Password expiry
We implemented the optional password expiry feature, which, if enabled, requires researchers to change their passwords every six months. This ensures your password is regularly updated, enhancing the security of your account. You can find the details in the Account Security section on the Avicenna Learn website.
Improvements
More secure authentication
We introduced a more secure authentication method for our apps, including the researcher dashboard. Additionally, our login pages now prevent brute-force attacks by blocking either the account with multiple failed login attempts or the IP address from which many failed logins are attempted.
Final part of the rebranding
As the last part of our Rebranding Roadmap, we renamed our apps from “Avicenna (Ethica)” to “Avicenna”. From now on, you’ll see only “Avicenna” or “Avicenna Research” throughout our system.
Dark mode for our Learn website
We added dark mode to our Learn website. This allows users to switch to a visually comfortable dark theme, reducing eye strain and providing a better reading experience, especially in low-light environments. We plan to enhance it further in future updates.
Bug Fixes
Survey navigation buttons obscured by the study’s bottom drawer
We fixed a critical bug in the participant iOS app where the survey navigation buttons (previous and next) were obscured by the study’s bottom drawer. Now, the drawer only appears on the study homepage as intended.
Unnecessary onboarding page in single-study custom apps
We fixed a bug in our single-study custom apps. Previously, these apps displayed an onboarding page about how to join a study, which was unnecessary since participants would automatically join the corresponding study when they logged in to such an app.
Thank you for your continued feedback and support which helps us make Avicenna Research better with each release. We hope you find these updates useful. As always, we welcome your feedback and encourage you to reach out with any comments or questions on our Community Forum or contact us directly via Email. Stay tuned for more updates coming your way!