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+# Pull Request Title
+
+<!-- 
+  PR Title must follow Conventional Commits format:
+  <type>(<scope>): <subject>
+  
+  Examples:
+  - feat(auth): add OAuth2 login
+  - fix(ui): resolve button alignment issue
+  - docs: update installation guide
+-->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Select all that apply. See [Conventional Commits](CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-message-convention) for type definitions. -->
+
+- [ ] Bug Fix
+- [ ] New Feature / Enhancement
+- [ ] Refactor / Code Cleanup
+- [ ] Documentation Update
+- [ ] Maintenance / Chore / Dependency Update
+- [ ] CI/CD or Build System Update
+- [ ] Security Fix
+- [ ] Style / Formatting (no logic changes)
+- [ ] Performance Improvement
+- [ ] Test Addition / Update
+- [ ] Revert
+- [ ] Other (please specify):
+
+---
+
+## Component(s) Affected
+
+<!-- Select one or more components. -->
+
+- [ ] **formulus** ([React Native mobile app](formulus/README.md))
+- [ ] **formulus-formplayer** ([React web app](formulus-formplayer/README.md))
+- [ ] **synkronus** ([Go backend server](synkronus/README.md))
+- [ ] **synkronus-cli** ([Command-line utility](synkronus-cli/README.md))
+- [ ] **Documentation**
+- [ ] **DevOps / CI/CD** ([CI/CD Documentation](.github/CICD.md))
+- [ ] **Dependencies / Build System**
+- [ ] **Other:** <!-- Please specify -->
+
+---
+
+## Related Issue(s)
+
+<!-- 
+  Link any relevant issues. Use keywords to auto-close:
+  - Closes #123 (closes the issue when merged)
+  - Fixes #456 (fixes the issue)
+  - Resolves #789 (resolves the issue)
+  - Refs #101 (references the issue)
+  - Relates to #202 (related to the issue)
+-->
+
+**Closes/Fixes/Resolves:**
+<!-- e.g., Closes #123 -->
+
+**Related:**
+<!-- e.g., Relates to #456, Refs #789 -->
+
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!-- 
+  Provide a clear and concise description of WHAT changed.
+  - What was added, removed, or modified?
+  - What files were changed?
+  - What functionality was affected?
+-->
+
+### Summary
+
+<!-- Brief one-line summary -->
+
+### Changes Made
+
+<!-- Detailed list of changes -->
+
+- 
+- 
+- 
+
+---
+
+## Rationale / Context
+
+<!-- 
+  Explain WHY the change was necessary.
+  - What problem does it solve?
+  - What benefit does it provide?
+  - What was the motivation?
+  - Are there any alternatives considered?
+-->
+
+**Problem:**
+<!-- What issue or need does this address? -->
+
+**Solution:**
+<!-- How does this PR address the problem? -->
+
+**Alternatives Considered:**
+<!-- Were other approaches considered? Why was this chosen? -->
+
+---
+
+## Testing Instructions
+
+<!-- 
+  Provide clear, step-by-step instructions for reviewers to test this PR.
+  Include any setup requirements, test data, or special conditions.
+-->
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+<!-- Any setup needed before testing -->
+
+- 
+- 
+
+### Steps to Test
+
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+4. 
+
+### Expected Behavior
+
+<!-- What should happen when testing? -->
+
+### Test Coverage
+
+- [ ] Unit tests added/updated
+- [ ] Integration tests added/updated
+- [ ] End-to-end tests added/updated
+- [ ] Manually tested on device(s) / browser(s)
+- [ ] Tested on multiple platforms (iOS/Android/Web)
+- [ ] Tested with different data sets
+- [ ] Not applicable
+
+### Test Results
+
+<!-- If applicable, include test results or coverage reports -->
+
+---
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+<!-- 
+  If this PR introduces breaking changes, clearly document:
+  - What breaks?
+  - Why is it necessary?
+  - How to migrate?
+-->
+
+- [ ] This PR introduces breaking changes
+- [ ] This PR does NOT introduce breaking changes
+
+**If breaking changes, please describe:**
+
+**Migration Steps:**
+<!-- How should users update their code/config? See [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information. -->
+
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+---
+
+## Documentation Updates
+
+- [ ] Documentation has been updated
+- [ ] Documentation update is not required
+- [ ] Documentation update will follow in a separate PR
+
+**Files Updated:**
+<!-- List documentation files that were modified (e.g., [README.md](README.md), [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md), component READMEs) -->
+
+- 
+- 
+
+**New Documentation:**
+<!-- List any new documentation added -->
+
+- 
+- 
+
+---
+
+## Screenshots / Videos
+
+<!-- 
+  Include screenshots or videos for:
+  - UI/UX changes
+  - Before/after comparisons
+  - Error states
+  - New features in action
+  - Any visual changes
+-->
+
+### Before
+<!-- Screenshot or description of previous state -->
+
+### After
+<!-- Screenshot or description of new state -->
+
+---
+
+## Performance Impact
+
+<!-- 
+  If applicable, describe any performance implications:
+  - Performance improvements
+  - Performance regressions
+  - Memory usage changes
+  - Database query optimizations
+-->
+
+- [ ] Performance improvement
+- [ ] No performance impact
+- [ ] Performance regression (explain below)
+
+**Details:**
+<!-- Describe performance changes, include benchmarks if available -->
+
+---
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+<!-- 
+  If applicable, describe any security implications:
+  - New security features
+  - Security fixes
+  - Potential vulnerabilities addressed
+  - Authentication/authorization changes
+-->
+
+- [ ] Security improvement
+- [ ] Security fix
+- [ ] No security impact
+
+**Details:**
+<!-- Describe security changes -->
+
+---
+
+## Checklist
+
+<!-- 
+  Please ensure all items are completed before requesting review.
+  Check off items as you complete them.
+-->
+
+### Code Quality
+
+- [ ] Code follows [project style guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md#coding-standards)
+- [ ] Code is self-documenting with clear variable/function names
+- [ ] Comments added for complex logic
+- [ ] No hardcoded values or magic numbers
+- [ ] Error handling is appropriate
+
+### Testing
+
+- [ ] All existing tests pass
+- [ ] New tests added for new functionality
+- [ ] Tests updated for changed functionality
+- [ ] Manual testing completed
+- [ ] Edge cases considered and tested
+
+### Linting & Formatting
+
+- [ ] Linting passes (`npm run lint` / `go fmt` / etc.)
+- [ ] Code formatted according to [project standards](CONTRIBUTING.md#coding-standards)
+- [ ] No console.log statements left in code
+- [ ] No commented-out code blocks
+- [ ] No unused imports or variables
+
+### Git & PR Standards
+
+- [ ] PR title follows [Conventional Commits format](CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-message-convention)
+- [ ] Commit messages follow [Conventional Commits format](CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-message-convention)
+- [ ] Branch naming follows [project conventions](CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-naming)
+- [ ] Branch is up to date with `main` (or target branch)
+- [ ] No merge conflicts
+- [ ] Commits are logically organized
+- [ ] All relevant labels added
+
+### Documentation
+
+- [ ] [README](README.md) updated (if applicable)
+- [ ] Component-specific READMEs updated:
+  - [ ] [formulus/README.md](formulus/README.md)
+  - [ ] [formulus-formplayer/README.md](formulus-formplayer/README.md)
+  - [ ] [synkronus/README.md](synkronus/README.md)
+  - [ ] [synkronus-cli/README.md](synkronus-cli/README.md)
+- [ ] Code comments added/updated
+- [ ] [API documentation](synkronus/openapi/synkronus.yaml) updated (if applicable)
+- [ ] [RELEASE.md](RELEASE.md) updated (if applicable)
+- [ ] Migration guide added (for breaking changes)
+
+### Review Readiness
+
+- [ ] PR description is complete and clear
+- [ ] All sections above are filled out
+- [ ] Follows [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) standards
+- [ ] Follows [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+- [ ] Ready for review
+
+---
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+<!-- 
+  Any extra context, concerns, or information reviewers should know:
+  - Known issues or limitations
+  - Future work or follow-up tasks
+  - Dependencies on other PRs
+  - Special considerations
+  - Questions for reviewers
+-->
+
+---
+
+## Reviewer Notes
+
+<!-- 
+  For maintainers/reviewers:
+  - Areas that need special attention
+  - Suggested reviewers
+  - Priority level
+-->
+
+**Suggested Reviewers:**
+<!-- @mention specific reviewers if needed -->
+
+**Priority:**
+- [ ] Low
+- [ ] Medium
+- [ ] High
+- [ ] Critical
+
+---
+
+## Related PRs
+
+<!-- 
+  Link to related PRs:
+  - Depends on: #123
+  - Blocks: #456
+  - Related to: #789
+-->
+
+---
+
+**Thank you for contributing to Open Data Ensemble (ODE)!**
+