Thesis Online Archiving System Using PHP With Free Source Code

This Capstone and Thesis Online Archiving System Using PHP was proposed by a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology undergraduate students as their capstone project in this academic year.

This was proposed to enable the process of accessing data and information from past research of students in order to produce timely, reliable, and accurate information.

This Capstone and Theses Online Archiving System with Integrated PREPOSTSEO: PLAGIARISM CHECKER is an online system that serves as a repository of all capstone and thesis submitted by the undergraduate students of a prestige school here in the Philippines.

The said system has two operating systems namely, the capstone online archiving system and the integrated existing plagiarism checker to be used by the administrator.

This provides online access to the said information stored in the community of the said school.

You can download the full source code of the Online Archiving System using PHP here. sscbc

And here’s the database.sscbcdb (2).

If you have any questions or suggestions about the Thesis Online Archiving System Using PHP, please feel free to contact me at our contact page.

Advantages of Thesis Online Archiving System using PHP

The following are the advantages of the Online Thesis Archiving System using PHP:

Accessibility

Being online, the system can be accessed from anywhere, anytime. This makes it convenient for students and faculty to access these when needed.

Searchability

An online system can have powerful search features, making it easy to find relevant theses based on various parameters like topic, author, year, etc.

Storage and Organization

It provides a centralized location for storing and organizing all these, which can be particularly useful for large institutions.

Preservation

Digital archiving helps preserve these for future reference and reduces the risk of physical damage or loss.

Efficiency

It can streamline the process of submitting and reviewing theses, saving time for both students and faculty.

Collaboration

Some systems might allow for collaborative features like commenting or annotation, which can aid in the review process.

Environmentally Friendly

Digital archiving is more sustainable than physical storage as it reduces paper usage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this PHP project work?

Built with vanilla PHP (no framework) and MySQL backend. Standard structure: form HTML, PHP script handlers, MySQL via PDO or mysqli, sessions for auth, Bootstrap for responsive layout. Ready to extend for BSIT capstone scope.

What PHP and MySQL versions does this project require?

Most projects in this batch run on PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.2 with MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10+. A few older projects need PHP 5.6 (deprecated, use XAMPP 7.x). To run: install XAMPP / WAMP / Laragon, extract project to htdocs, import the included .sql file via phpMyAdmin, edit the connection file (usually config.php or db_connect.php) with your DB credentials, browse to the project URL in your browser.

How do I set up the database for this PHP project?

Open phpMyAdmin (http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ on XAMPP), create a new empty database with the name specified in the project’s config.php. Click the Import tab, choose the included .sql file, click Go. Then edit config.php (or includes/connection.php) with: ‘localhost’, your MySQL username (usually ‘root’), your MySQL password (usually blank for XAMPP), and the database name.

Can I use this PHP project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?

Yes, but extend it. A bare CRUD app is too narrow for full capstone scope. Add: user roles via session checks, reports/dashboards (Chart.js + AJAX), PDF exports (TCPDF library), email notifications (PHPMailer), real domain extension (analytics, audit log, multi-branch support). Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.

Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘undefined function mysqli_connect’?

Three common PHP issues: (1) Connection error: Apache + MySQL services not running in XAMPP control panel, OR database name in config.php does not match what you created in phpMyAdmin. (2) ‘undefined function mysqli_connect’: MySQL extension not enabled, in php.ini uncomment extension=mysqli (then restart Apache). (3) ‘No such file or directory’: MySQL socket path wrong, use 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost in the connection string.

Where can I find more PHP projects with source code?

Browse the PHP Projects hub for the full library (300+ vanilla PHP systems). For modern PHP MVC alternatives see Laravel Projects (74 systems) or CodeIgniter Projects (32 systems). For BSIT-focused capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.

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25 thoughts on “Thesis Online Archiving System Using PHP With Free Source Code”

    • Open the database. Open the tblusers table, change admin’s PASS column from:

      5c2dd944dde9e08881bef0894fe7b22a5c9c4b06

      to

      cbfdac6008f9cab4083784cbd1874f76618d2a97

      Then login with:

      Username: admin
      password: password123

  1. Open the database. Open the tblusers table, change admin’s PASS column from:

    5c2dd944dde9e08881bef0894fe7b22a5c9c4b06

    to

    cbfdac6008f9cab4083784cbd1874f76618d2a97

    Then login with:

    Username: admin
    password: password123

  2. When I loan the website, there is a message “Deprecated: __autoload() is deprecated, use spl_autoload_register() instead in C:\Apache24\htdocs\research\include\function.php on line 37”. Can I know how to solve this?

  3. Warning: require_once(C:/xampp/htdocs\sscbc\include\config.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in C:\xampp\htdocs\thesis\sscbc\include\initialize.php on line 14

    Fatal error: require_once(): Failed opening required ‘C:/xampp/htdocs\sscbc\include\config.php’ (include_path=’C:\xampp\php\PEAR’) in C:\xampp\htdocs\thesis\sscbc\include\initialize.php on line 14

    Sir please explain the above errors to me.

    Thnaks

  4. The code worked and the user interface opened correctly but when I click login it directed me to

    admin/

    and it just shown blank page. What will I down to make it work.

    Sir, can I get the updated version of the system?

  5. I was so relieve when I get bump to this free php source code since we are about to open archive system of our works About for the Administrator Tab why it says “meal.php could not be found.” when I delete specific thesis or data. Please Help me thank you! I really appreciate it so much salamat..

  6. Warning: require_once(C:/xampp/htdocs\sscbcdb\include\config.php): Failed to open stream: No such file or directory in C:\xampp\htdocs\arc\include\initialize.php on line 14

    Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Failed opening required ‘C:/xampp/htdocs\sscbcdb\include\config.php’ (include_path=’\xampp\php\PEAR’) in C:\xampp\htdocs\arc\include\initialize.php:14 Stack trace: #0 C:\xampp\htdocs\arc\index.php(3): require_once() #1 {main} thrown in C:\xampp\htdocs\arc\include\initialize.php on line 14

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