[YRL] YogaResearch: Shape its Future in 5 minutes - Your Input Matters!

[Matthew Clark]

Dear Allessandro,
my foremost wish would be that the website would host as many texts (i.e.
prinary sources) on yoga (in Sanskrit and other languages) as possible.
That would include both printed editioins and scans of manuscripts. In my
opinion this would be the most useful task to engage with.

Best regards, Matthew Clark (Managing Editor, Journal of Yoga Studies).

On Tue, 12 Nov 2024, 17:32 alessandro esposito brescia via list, <
list at yogaresearch.org> wrote:

> Estimated reading time: 3* minutes*Dear Yoga Research community,
>
> My name is Alessandro, and I'm the new product manager at
> YogaResearch.org. I’m reaching out to ask for your help in shaping the
> future of our beloved website. As a valued member of this community, your
> experience and insights are incredibly important to us, and *we would
> love to hear from you*!
>
> We’re currently in the planning stages for some exciting updates to the
> website, and the best way to ensure it meets your needs is to hear directly
> from those who use it most - people like you. Whether you're a researcher,
> a student, or someone passionate about yoga studies, your voice can help us
> build something truly special.
>
> *What We’re Asking For:*
> we’d love for you to share *3-5 “user stories”* (or more if you feel
> inspired!) that reflect *what you’d like to see on the website*. It’s a
> simple task that should only take about *5 minutes*, and it’s a great way
> to contribute to something that will benefit the entire community.
>
> *How to Create Your Stories:*
>
>    1. *Think about your needs* when using the website or what would make
>    it even more useful for you
>    2. Write your stories in this simple *format*:
>       - *As a [type of user], I want to [perform a task], so that I can
>       [achieve a goal]*
>    3. *List your stories in **order of importance*, with the most
>    important first
>    4. Please *send your stories* by December 1st, so we can start
>    building your ideas into our development process
>
> To make it easier, you can even reuse the example stories below if they
> resonate with you - no need to reinvent the wheel. Here are some we’ve
> gathered already:
>
>    - *As a researcher in yoga studies, I want my work to be easily
>    discoverable on the website, so that it can reach a broader audience and
>    have a greater impact.*
>    - *As someone interested in pursuing a PhD in Yoga Studies, I want an
>    easy overview of different approaches to the field, so that I can find a
>    supervisor that fits my research interests.*
>    - *As a researcher, I want to add specific tags to my publications
>    (e.g., "meditation studies," "philosophy of yoga") so that users can find
>    my work through targeted searches in the site’s advanced search menu.*
>    - *As a researcher, I want a “sort by citation” option in the search
>    results, so that users can prioritize high-impact studies, making it easier
>    for my most influential work to be highlighted and discovered.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to be notified of upcoming yoga
>    conferences and workshops through an event calendar so that I can plan to
>    attend and contribute to these events.*
>    - *As a researcher, I want to update my profile and be part of a
>    research directory so that others can easily find my work and connect with
>    me.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to use advanced search tools to filter
>    research articles by methodology, focus, and outcomes so that I can quickly
>    find studies most relevant to my specific interests.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to access a curated library of academic
>    research articles and publications related to yoga so that I can stay
>    informed about the latest studies and incorporate evidence-based practices
>    into my work.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to join a community of researchers and
>    practitioners on the site so that I can network, share insights, and
>    collaborate on new research projects.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to present my research findings through
>    the platform so that I can contribute to the body of knowledge and gain
>    feedback from peers.*
>    - *As a yoga scholar, I want to access online courses and webinars
>    that offer continuing education credits so that I can expand my expertise
>    and stay current with developments in yoga research.*
>
> *Your Impact:* your input will directly shape how we improve the
> platform, helping us prioritize the features that matter most to you and
> the community. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a project
> that will continue to support research and learning in the field of yoga
> for years to come.
>
> We know everyone’s time is valuable, and this will likely be the last time
> we ask for this kind of involvement in the planning phase. Once we’ve
> gathered your feedback, I’ll work with our developers to *bring these
> ideas to life*, so your contributions today will have a lasting impact.
>
> If you have any questions or need more examples, please don’t hesitate to
> reach out. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with us - I
> truly appreciate your help in building a brighter future for
> YogaResearch.org.
>
> Best,
> Alessandro Esposito Brescia
> Product Manager, YogaResearch.org
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