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+# LaTeX Template for Project Documentation
+
+## Overview
+
+This LaTeX template serves as a comprehensive tool for documenting new integration projects. It provides a structured format for presenting essential information about a project, making it an ideal choice for researchers, developers, or anyone looking to document their work systematically.
+
+## Example Usage
+
+The example provided in this template focuses on the integration of Microbial Systems. This research project was conducted by Narges Rahimi as part of her MSc thesis. The Python integration project was developed by Alireza Adli.
+
+## How to Use
+
+1. Clone this repository to your local machine:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/gitea/a_adli/research_project_integration_documentation.git
+   ```