diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..973dfa8a5
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug or unexpected behavior
+title: '[Component] Brief description of the issue'
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Component
+<!-- Which component is affected? -->
+- [ ] formulus (React Native mobile app)
+- [ ] formulus-formplayer (React web app)
+- [ ] synkronus (Go backend server)
+- [ ] synkronus-cli (Command-line utility)
+- [ ] Documentation
+- [ ] Other (please specify)
+
+## User Story
+<!-- Optional: Help us understand the context and what you're trying to achieve -->
+<!-- Format: As a [user type], I want to [goal] so that [benefit] -->
+<!-- Example: As a developer, I want to submit a form so that my data is saved correctly -->
+
+## Description
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is -->
+
+## Details
+<!-- Optional: Additional structured details about the bug -->
+<!-- Include information such as: -->
+<!-- - When does this bug occur? (always, sometimes, specific conditions) -->
+<!-- - What triggers the bug? -->
+<!-- - Any patterns or related issues? -->
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!-- What you expected to happen -->
+
+## Actual Behavior
+<!-- What actually happened -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+<!-- Optional: Define how to verify this bug is fixed and test the solution -->
+<!-- Example: -->
+<!-- - [ ] The form submits successfully without errors -->
+<!-- - [ ] Error message is displayed when validation fails -->
+<!-- - [ ] The bug can be reproduced using the steps above -->
+
+## Environment
+<!-- Please provide relevant environment information -->
+
+**OS:** <!-- e.g., macOS 14.0, Ubuntu 22.04, Windows 11 -->
+**Node.js version:** <!-- if applicable -->
+**Go version:** <!-- if applicable -->
+**Docker version:** <!-- if applicable -->
+**Component version/branch:** <!-- e.g., main, v1.0.0 -->
+
+## Additional Context
+<!-- Add any other context, screenshots, error messages, or logs that might help -->
+
+```
+<!-- Paste relevant error messages or logs here -->
+```
+
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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index 000000000..24560c8c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Documentation
+    url: https://github.com/opendataensemble/ode#readme
+    about: Check our README and documentation for setup and usage guides
+  - name: Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/opendataensemble/ode/discussions
+    about: Ask questions and discuss ideas with the community
+
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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index 000000000..fc2df617f
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
+title: '[Component] Brief description of the feature'
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Component
+<!-- Which component would this feature affect? -->
+- [ ] formulus (React Native mobile app)
+- [ ] formulus-formplayer (React web app)
+- [ ] synkronus (Go backend server)
+- [ ] synkronus-cli (Command-line utility)
+- [ ] Documentation
+- [ ] Other (please specify)
+
+## Feature Description
+<!-- A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see -->
+
+## Problem Statement
+<!-- What problem does this feature solve? What use case does it address? -->
+
+## Proposed Solution
+<!-- How would you like this feature to work? -->
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+<!-- Have you considered any alternative solutions or features? -->
+
+## Additional Context
+<!-- Add any other context, mockups, examples, or references that might help -->
+
diff --git a/formulus/android/app/build.gradle b/formulus/android/app/build.gradle
index dba6c0a43..3deb078b7 100644
--- a/formulus/android/app/build.gradle
+++ b/formulus/android/app/build.gradle
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ android {
             keyPassword = 'android'
         }
         release {
-            if (keystorePropertiesFile.exists()) {
+            if (keystorePropertiesFile.exists() && keystoreProperties['FORMULUS_RELEASE_STORE_FILE']) {
                 // Use rootProject.file() to resolve path relative to android/ directory
                 storeFile = rootProject.file(keystoreProperties['FORMULUS_RELEASE_STORE_FILE'])
                 storePassword = keystoreProperties['FORMULUS_RELEASE_STORE_PASSWORD']
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ android {
             signingConfig = signingConfigs.debug
         }
         release {
-            signingConfig = keystorePropertiesFile.exists() ? signingConfigs.release : signingConfigs.debug
+            signingConfig = (keystorePropertiesFile.exists() && keystoreProperties['FORMULUS_RELEASE_STORE_FILE']) ? signingConfigs.release : signingConfigs.debug
             minifyEnabled = enableProguardInReleaseBuilds
             proguardFiles = [getDefaultProguardFile("proguard-android.txt"), "proguard-rules.pro"]
         }
diff --git a/formulus/android/gradlew b/formulus/android/gradlew
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new mode 100755