1. Introduction

Welcome to DISQOVER, a semantic search platform that enables you to search and navigate through aggregated and linked data quickly. With this platform, you can transform siloed data into a smart, linked data ecosystem, extract information faster, and discover new insights from large and complex data sets.

In this document, you learn how to use DISQOVER as a data scientist or admin. Until section 8, this documentation is almost identical to the end user manual. Information specific to admins and data-scientists is covered in section 8 and section 9, respectively.

Additional in-depth technical information is available on request.

To guide you along the learning curve, this manual contains sections for both beginners and experienced users. The latter is indicated by a ui-expert icon, and can be skipped during a first reading. Similarly, examples of the use of DISQOVER are included and displayed in a box:

Example

Throughout the following sections, the example of a search for malaria clinical trials is used to explain concepts and actions. As DISQOVER is customizable and the data is updated regularly, the specific numbers used in the example are indications.

1.1. Registration and log-in

There are two versions of DISQOVER, affecting the registration procedure and how to get support.

1.1.1. Using DISQOVER installed on premise

You either receive login credentials via the DISQOVER admin at your company, or you register on the platform.

With your username and password, you can start using your account. Upon your first login, you are asked to read and accept the license agreement. Please note that you have to read through the document before the “Accept” button is enabled. Afterward, you are redirected to the search page.

Should you need support, you can consult the assigned responsible person.

1.1.2. Using the DISQOVER software platform

The public DISQOVER platform is available at https://www.disqover.com/ and accessible using a supported browser. The latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer (until 2021/Q2) or Edge.

As an unregistered user, you first see the login page (Figure 1.1), where you need to register before being able to use the software. After clicking “Sign up here”, you are directed to the signup page (Figure 1.2). Enter a valid email address, your name, affiliated company or institution and job title (or “none” if not applicable). When all fields are filled in correctly, you click “Sign up”. A message confirms the registration, and you should receive an email to activate your account and choose your password. If you did not receive this email (which might be located in your spam folder and/or junk filters), please contact support at support@ontoforce.com.

With your chosen username and password, you can start using your account. Upon your first login, you are asked to read and accept the license agreement. Afterward, you will be redirected to the search page.

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Figure 1.1 Overview of the DISQOVER login page. To register, click “Sign up here”.

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Figure 1.2 Overview of the DISQOVER signup page. When you have filled out the form, an email will be sent to activate your account.

Requesting a new password

In case you are logged out and forgot your password, you can click the “Forgot your password?” button at the bottom of the login page to request a new one. After entering the email address you registered with, a link is sent to you by email. You can then use this link to set a new password (the link is active for 6 hours). If the email address you registered with is not valid, please contact support.

Locked account

When you failed to login due to an invalid password an excessive number of times, your account will be locked. You can unlock your account by requesting a new password.

1.2. Account settings

After log-in, you can access your account settings by clicking the menu icon (ui-bars) in the top right corner of the screen and selecting “Profile settings”. You have the option to change your password, and you have access to some information about the license agreement and current DISQOVER installation.