diff --git a/scipaperloader/templates/index.html.jinja b/scipaperloader/templates/index.html.jinja
index c098dfd..c9ee6b7 100644
--- a/scipaperloader/templates/index.html.jinja
+++ b/scipaperloader/templates/index.html.jinja
@@ -7,78 +7,140 @@
 
 {% block content %}
 
-<!-- Include flash messages template -->
-{% include "partials/flash_messages.html.jinja" %}
-
-<div class="container text-center">
+<div class="container text-center mb-5">
   <h1 class="display-4">Welcome to SciPaperLoader</h1>
-  <p class="lead">Your paper scraping tool is ready.</p>
-  <p class="text-muted">A simple tool to scrape papers from Zotero API.</p>
+  <p class="lead">Your comprehensive paper management and scraping platform</p>
+  <p class="text-muted">Automate paper collection, manage metadata, and monitor download progress with intelligent
+    scheduling</p>
 </div>
 
-<div class="row g-4">
-  <div class="col-md-6">
-    <div class="card shadow-sm">
+<!-- Main Features Section -->
+<div class="row g-4 mb-5">
+  <div class="col-12">
+    <h2 class="text-center mb-4">🚀 Core Features</h2>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
       <div class="card-body">
-        <h5 class="card-title">📄 CSV Import</h5>
+        <h5 class="card-title">🎛️ Scraper Control Panel</h5>
         <p class="card-text">
-          Upload a 37-column CSV to import paper metadata. Only relevant fields
-          (title, DOI, ISSN, etc.) are stored. Errors are reported without
-          aborting the batch.
+          Start, pause, and monitor the automated paper scraping process. View real-time statistics,
+          activity charts, and process individual papers on demand.
         </p>
-        <a href="{{ url_for('upload.upload') }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary">Upload Now</a>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('scraper.index') }}" class="btn btn-primary">Open Control Panel</a>
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
 
-  <div class="col-md-6">
-    <div class="card shadow-sm">
-      <div class="card-body">
-        <h5 class="card-title">🧠 Background Scraper</h5>
-        <p class="card-text">
-          A daemon process runs hourly to fetch papers using Zotero API.
-          Downloads are randomized to mimic human behavior and avoid detection.
-        </p>
-        <a href="{{ url_for('logger.list_logs') }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary">View Logs</a>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-  </div>
-
-  <div class="col-md-6">
-    <div class="card shadow-sm">
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
       <div class="card-body">
         <h5 class="card-title">📚 Paper Management</h5>
         <p class="card-text">
-          Monitor paper status (Pending, Done, Failed), download PDFs, and
-          inspect errors. Files are stored on disk in structured folders per
-          DOI.
+          Browse, search, and manage your paper collection. View download status,
+          inspect metadata, export data, and handle failed downloads.
         </p>
-        <a href="{{ url_for('papers.list_papers') }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-success">Browse Papers</a>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('papers.list_papers') }}" class="btn btn-success">Browse Papers</a>
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
 
-  <div class="col-md-6">
-    <div class="card shadow-sm">
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
       <div class="card-body">
-        <h5 class="card-title">🕒 Download Schedule</h5>
+        <h5 class="card-title">📄 CSV Data Import</h5>
         <p class="card-text">
-          Control how many papers are downloaded per hour. Configure hourly
-          volume (e.g. 2/hour at daytime, 0 at night) to match your bandwidth or
-          usage pattern.
+          Bulk import paper metadata from CSV files. Supports 37-column format with
+          intelligent duplicate detection and comprehensive error reporting.
         </p>
-        <a href="{{ url_for('config.schedule') }}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-warning">Adjust Schedule</a>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('upload.upload') }}" class="btn btn-outline-primary">Import Data</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<!-- Configuration & Monitoring Section -->
+<div class="row g-4 mb-5">
+  <div class="col-12">
+    <h2 class="text-center mb-4">⚙️ Configuration & Monitoring</h2>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
+      <div class="card-body">
+        <h5 class="card-title">🕒 Download Scheduling</h5>
+        <p class="card-text">
+          Configure hourly download quotas and timing patterns. Set different rates for
+          day/night hours to optimize bandwidth usage and avoid detection.
+        </p>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('config.schedule') }}" class="btn btn-warning">Manage Schedule</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
+      <div class="card-body">
+        <h5 class="card-title">🔧 System Configuration</h5>
+        <p class="card-text">
+          Adjust global settings including daily volume limits, download paths,
+          and scraper module selection for optimal performance.
+        </p>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('config.general') }}" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">System Settings</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
+      <div class="card-body">
+        <h5 class="card-title">📊 Activity Logs</h5>
+        <p class="card-text">
+          Monitor system activity, track scraping progress, and troubleshoot issues
+          with comprehensive logging and activity timeline views.
+        </p>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('logger.list_logs') }}" class="btn btn-info">View Logs</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
+
+<!-- Advanced Features Section -->
+<div class="row g-4 mb-5">
+  <div class="col-12">
+    <h2 class="text-center mb-4">🔬 Advanced Features</h2>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
+      <div class="card-body">
+        <h5 class="card-title">🗄️ Database Management</h5>
+        <p class="card-text">
+          Manage your paper database with tools for generating test data,
+          cleaning up records, and database maintenance operations.
+        </p>
+        <a href="{{ url_for('config.database') }}" class="btn btn-outline-danger">Database Tools</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6">
+    <div class="card shadow-sm h-100">
+      <div class="card-body">
+        <h5 class="card-title">🧠 Intelligent Processing</h5>
+        <p class="card-text">
+          Background daemon with randomized timing, human-like behavior patterns,
+          and automatic retry mechanisms for robust paper collection.
+        </p>
+        <div class="mt-3">
+          <span class="badge bg-success me-2">Auto-Retry</span>
+          <span class="badge bg-info me-2">Smart Timing</span>
+          <span class="badge bg-warning">Rate Limiting</span>
+        </div>
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
 </div>
 
-<script>
-  function testMultipleMessages() {
-    showFlashMessage('First message - Success!', 'success');
-    setTimeout(() => showFlashMessage('Second message - Warning!', 'warning'), 500);
-    setTimeout(() => showFlashMessage('Third message - Info!', 'info'), 1000);
-    setTimeout(() => showFlashMessage('Fourth message - Error!', 'error'), 1500);
-  }
-</script>
 {% endblock content %}
\ No newline at end of file