Clean up SignalStack: remove stubs, fix docs, add .github files

- Remove 18 empty stub files across 3 book directories
  (research_methods, network_collective_action, learning_ai_excel)
- Remove emojis from all markdown files
- Rewrite extras/README.md and extras/index.md to reflect actual contents
- Rewrite CHANGELOG.md with real release notes
- Update README.md with honest content status and extras table
- Fix index.md landing page (remove emojis, fix broken resources link)
- Fix issue notes (remove emoji section headers)
- Add CITATION.cff
- Add .github/FUNDING.yml with correct username
- Add bug report and feature request issue templates

Author: claude

.github/FUNDING.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+github: varnasr
+custom: ["https://openstacks.dev"]

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report broken links, incorrect content, or formatting issues
+labels: bug
+---
+
+**What's wrong?**
+
+**Where is it?**
+(Link to the file or section)
+
+**Expected behavior**

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a resource, tool, or newsletter topic to feature
+labels: enhancement
+---
+
+**What would you like to see featured?**
+
+**Why is this relevant to development research?**
+
+**Links or references**

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 ### Changelog
 
-All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. Dates are displayed in UTC.
+#### v1.1.0 (April 2025)
+- Published Issue 2: Gender-responsive climate resilience, health equity, BRICS+, visualizing uncertainty
+- Added extended notes for THR June edition with source links
+- Added book companion extras for 101 Data Science Drawings
+- Added featured tool: Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel
 
-Generated by [`auto-changelog`](https://github.com/CookPete/auto-changelog).
+#### v1.0.0 (June 2024)
+- Initial release with Issue 1: Food security, IPCC synthesis, ocean gender equity
+- Repository structure with issues, extras, and featured sections
+- Landing page and newsletter subscription links

CITATION.cff

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+cff-version: 1.2.0
+message: "If you reference this collection, please cite it as below."
+type: dataset
+title: "SignalStack"
+abstract: "Research Rundown newsletter archive and curated development resources."
+authors:
+  - family-names: "Sri Raman"
+    given-names: "Varna"
+version: 1.1.0
+date-released: "2025-04-27"
+license: MIT
+url: "https://openstacks.dev"
+repository-code: "https://github.com/Varnasr/SignalStack"
+keywords:
+  - development research
+  - newsletter
+  - climate resilience
+  - gender equity
+  - open science

README.md

@@ -11,41 +11,52 @@
 
 ## What This Is
 
-SignalStack is the companion repository for the **Research Rundown** newsletter. It hosts archived newsletter issues, featured research tools, method spotlights, and curated resources for development practitioners.
+SignalStack is the companion repository for the **Research Rundown** newsletter. It hosts archived newsletter issues, featured research tools, book companion materials, and curated resources for development practitioners.
 
-This is the **knowledge curation layer** of [OpenStacks for Change](https://openstacks.dev) — an open ecosystem of tools for public interest research and evaluation.
+This is the **knowledge curation layer** of [OpenStacks for Change](https://openstacks.dev) -- an open ecosystem of tools for public interest research and evaluation.
 
 ## What's Inside
 
 ```
 SignalStack/
-├── issues/          # Newsletter issue archives with summaries
-├── featured/        # Featured research tools and methods
-├── extras/          # Extended notes and companion materials
-├── assets/banner/   # Visual assets
-├── index.md         # Landing page content
-└── package.json     # Automation config
+├── issues/              # Newsletter issue archives
+│   ├── april-2025/      # Issue 2
+│   └── june-2024/       # Issue 1
+├── featured/            # Featured research tools and methods
+├── extras/
+│   ├── books/           # Book companion notes (101 Data Science Drawings)
+│   └── issue notes/     # Extended newsletter notes with source links
+├── assets/banner/       # Visual assets
+└── index.md             # Landing page content
 ```
 
 ## Newsletter Issues
 
-| Issue | Date | Topics |
-|-------|------|--------|
-| Issue 2 | April 2025 | Gender-responsive climate resilience, health equity |
-| Issue 1 | June 2024 | Food security, ocean gender equity |
+| Issue | Date | Topics | Status |
+|-------|------|--------|--------|
+| [Issue 2](issues/april-2025/) | April 2025 | Gender-responsive climate resilience, health equity, BRICS+, visualizing uncertainty | Published |
+| [Issue 1](issues/june-2024/) | June 2024 | Food security, IPCC synthesis, ocean gender equity, decolonising research, OpenAlex | Published |
+
+## Extras
+
+| Resource | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| [101 Data Science Drawings](extras/books/101_data_drawings_extras/) | Companion notes for Raymond Lim's visual data science guide |
+| [THR June Notes](extras/issue%20notes/notes-on-THR-june-edition.md) | Extended links and references for the June edition |
+| [AI Tools for Excel](featured/learning-generative-ai-tools-for-excel.md) | Featured tool: using AI to supercharge Excel workflows |
 
 ## How It Connects
 
 SignalStack is one of several stacks in the [OpenStacks](https://openstacks.dev) ecosystem:
 
-| Stack | Focus | Link |
-|-------|-------|------|
-| [InsightStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/InsightStack) | MEL tools, calculators, documentation | Knowledge systems |
-| [FieldStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/FieldStack) | R notebooks for fieldwork & evaluation | Applied data work |
-| [EquityStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/EquityStack) | Python workflows for development data | Data pipelines |
-| **SignalStack** (this repo) | Research Rundown newsletter archive | You are here |
+| Stack | Focus |
+|-------|-------|
+| [InsightStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/InsightStack) | MEL tools, calculators, documentation |
+| [FieldStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/FieldStack) | R notebooks for fieldwork and evaluation |
+| [EquityStack](https://github.com/Varnasr/EquityStack) | Python workflows for development data |
+| **SignalStack** (this repo) | Research Rundown newsletter archive |
 
-**SignalStack curates and highlights** tools and methods from the other stacks. If you find a tool here that interests you, follow the link to the relevant stack for the actual code.
+SignalStack curates and highlights tools and methods from the other stacks. If you find a tool here that interests you, follow the link to the relevant stack for the actual code.
 
 ## Subscribe
 
@@ -57,8 +68,8 @@ Have a research tool, method, or resource to feature? See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONT
 
 ## License
 
-MIT — free to use, modify, and share. See [LICENSE](LICENSE).
+MIT -- free to use, modify, and share. See [LICENSE](LICENSE).
 
 ---
 
-**Created by [Varna Sri Raman](https://github.com/Varnasr)** — Development Economist & Social Researcher
+**Created by [Varna Sri Raman](https://github.com/Varnasr)** -- Development Economist & Social Researcher

extras/README.md

@@ -1,44 +1,12 @@
+# Extras Collection
 
-# 📚 Extras Collection: Expanded Book Resources
+Companion materials for Research Rundown newsletter issues and featured books.
 
-Welcome to the comprehensive extras collection for four major books and curated newsletter editions on AI, collective action, research methods, and data storytelling.
+## Contents
 
-## 📂 Structure Overview
-
-- /network_collective_action/
-  - index.md
-  - summary.md
-  - concepts.md
-  - examples.md
-  - strategies.md
-  - network_dynamics.md
-- /research_methods/
-  - index.md
-  - summary.md
-  - methods.md
-  - templates.md
-  - open_research.md
-  - research_design.md
-- /learning_ai_excel/
-  - index.md
-  - summary.md
-  - concepts.md
-  - examples.md
-  - tools.md
-  - advanced_use.md
-- /101_data_drawings/
-  - index.md
-  - summary.md
-  - key_concepts.md
-  - applications.md
-  - visual_walkthroughs.md
-  - resources.md
-  - README.md
-- /issue_notes/
-  - thr_june.md
-- README.md
-- index.md
+- **books/101_data_drawings_extras/** -- Companion notes for *101 Data Science Drawings* by Raymond Lim
+- **issue notes/** -- Extended notes and resource links for newsletter editions
 
 ---
 
-Each section links to organized, content-rich resources based directly on published material or curated editions of *The Research Rundown*.
+Each section contains curated resources based on published material or editions of *The Research Rundown*.

extras/books/101_data_drawings_extras/README.md

@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
-# 📘 101 Data Science Drawings - Companion Extras
+# 101 Data Science Drawings - Companion Extras
 
-This folder contains structured companion resources to Raymond Lim's book *101 Data Science Drawings*.  
+This folder contains structured companion resources to Raymond Lim's book *101 Data Science Drawings*.
 It supports quick learning and reference through:
 
-- ✅ Summarized notes for each topic
-- ✅ Definitions and refresher concepts
-- ✅ Use-case applications across fields
-- ✅ Links to visual TikTok walkthroughs
-- ✅ Study and practice resources
+- Summarized notes for each topic
+- Definitions and refresher concepts
+- Use-case applications across fields
+- Links to visual TikTok walkthroughs
+- Study and practice resources
 
-## 📂 Folder Contents
+## Folder Contents
 
-- `index.md` – Overview and table of contents  
-- `summary.md` – Book summary across all 6 parts  
-- `key_concepts.md` – Definitions and annotated ideas  
-- `applications.md` – Real-world applications and relevance  
-- `visual_walkthroughs.md` – TikTok walkthrough links  
-- `resources.md` – Further study recommendations
+- `index.md` -- Overview and table of contents
+- `summary.md` -- Book summary across all 6 parts
+- `key_concepts.md` -- Definitions and annotated ideas
+- `applications.md` -- Real-world applications and relevance
+- `visual_walkthroughs.md` -- TikTok walkthrough links
+- `resources.md` -- Further study recommendations
 
-This folder is part of the broader OpenStacks and Research Rundown extras ecosystem.
+This folder is part of the broader OpenStacks and Research Rundown extras ecosystem.