refactor to apscheduler instead of redis and celery

.gitignore

@@ -17,4 +17,5 @@ dist/
 
 migrations/
 
-celerybeat-schedule*
+# APScheduler job store files
+jobs.sqlite

Makefile

@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 # List of phony targets (targets that don't represent files)
-.PHONY: all clean venv run format format-check lint mypy test dist reformat dev celery celery-flower redis run-all diagnostics
+.PHONY: all clean venv run format format-check lint mypy test dist reformat dev run-scheduler diagnostics
 
 # Define Python and pip executables inside virtual environment
 PYTHON := venv/bin/python
 PIP := venv/bin/pip
-CELERY := venv/bin/celery
 FLASK := venv/bin/flask
 
 # Default target that runs the application
@@ -133,65 +132,12 @@ dist: format-check lint mypy test
 # Set up complete development environment
 dev: clean venv
 
-# Start Celery worker - PURGE FIRST
+# Start the APScheduler-enabled Flask application
-celery: venv redis
+run-scheduler: venv
-	@echo "Purging Celery task queue before starting worker..."
+	@echo "Starting Flask app with APScheduler..."
-	# Purge the queue forcefully. Ignore errors if queue is empty/unreachable initially.
+	$(PYTHON) -m flask --app scipaperloader --debug run
-	@-$(CELERY) -A celery_worker:celery purge -f
-	@echo "Starting Celery worker..."
-	$(CELERY) -A celery_worker:celery worker --loglevel=info
-
-# Monitor Celery tasks with flower web interface
-celery-flower: venv
-	$(PIP) install flower
-	$(CELERY) -A celery_worker:celery flower --port=5555
-
-# Run Celery beat scheduler for periodic tasks
-celery-beat: venv redis
-	@echo "Starting Celery beat scheduler..."
-	# Ensure celerybeat-schedule file is removed for clean start if needed
-	@-rm -f celerybeat-schedule.db
-	# Use the default file-based scheduler (removed the --scheduler flag)
-	$(CELERY) -A celery_worker:celery beat --loglevel=info
-
-# Check if Redis is running, start if needed
-redis:
-	@if ! redis-cli ping > /dev/null 2>&1; then \
-		echo "Starting Redis server..."; \
-		redis-server --daemonize yes; \
-		sleep 1; \
-	else \
-		echo "Redis is already running."; \
-	fi
-
-# Run complete application stack (Flask app + Celery worker + Redis + Beat scheduler)
-run-all: redis
-	@echo "Starting Flask, Celery worker and Beat scheduler..."
-	# Run them in parallel. Ctrl+C will send SIGINT to make, which propagates.
-	# Use trap to attempt cleanup, but primary cleanup is purge on next start.
-	@trap '$(MAKE) stop-all;' INT TERM; \
-	$(MAKE) -j3 run celery celery-beat & wait
-
-# Stop running Celery worker and beat gracefully
-stop-celery:
-	@echo "Attempting graceful shutdown of Celery worker and beat..."
-	@-pkill -TERM -f "celery -A celery_worker:celery worker" || echo "Worker not found or already stopped."
-	@-pkill -TERM -f "celery -A celery_worker:celery beat" || echo "Beat not found or already stopped."
-	@sleep 1 # Give processes a moment to terminate
-	@echo "Purging remaining tasks from Celery queue..."
-	@-$(CELERY) -A celery_worker:celery purge -f || echo "Purge failed or queue empty."
-
-# Stop Flask development server
-stop-flask:
-	@echo "Attempting shutdown of Flask development server..."
-	@-pkill -TERM -f "flask --app scipaperloader --debug run" || echo "Flask server not found or already stopped."
-
-# Stop all components potentially started by run-all
-stop-all: stop-celery stop-flask
-	@echo "All components stopped."
 
 # Run diagnostic tools
-# Run diagnostic tools - works with or without virtualenv
 diagnostics:
 	$(PYTHON) tools/run_diagnostics.py
 

README.md

@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ And open it in the browser at [http://localhost:5000/](http://localhost:5000/)
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Python >=3.8
-- Redis (for Celery task queue)
 
 ## Development environment
 
@@ -41,30 +40,39 @@ And open it in the browser at [http://localhost:5000/](http://localhost:5000/)
    add development dependencies under `project.optional-dependencies.*`; run
    `make clean && make venv` to reinstall the environment
 
-## Asynchronous Task Processing with Celery
+## Task Processing Architecture
 
-SciPaperLoader uses Celery for processing large CSV uploads and other background tasks. This allows the application to handle large datasets reliably without blocking the web interface.
+SciPaperLoader uses **APScheduler** for all task processing:
 
-### Running Celery Components
+- **Periodic Tasks**: Hourly scraper scheduling with randomized paper processing
+- **Background Tasks**: CSV uploads, manual paper processing, and all async operations
+- **Job Management**: Clean job scheduling, revocation, and status tracking
 
-- `make redis`: ensures Redis server is running (required for Celery)
+This unified architecture provides reliable task processing with simple, maintainable code.
 
-- `make celery`: starts a Celery worker to process background tasks
+### Running Components
 
-- `make celery-flower`: starts Flower, a web interface for monitoring Celery tasks at http://localhost:5555
+- `make run`: starts the Flask application with integrated APScheduler
 
-- `make run-all`: runs the entire stack (Flask app + Celery worker + Redis) in development mode
+For development monitoring:
+- Access the Flask admin interface for APScheduler job monitoring
+- View real-time logs in the application's activity log section
 
 ### How It Works
 
-When you upload a CSV file through the web interface:
+**For CSV Uploads:**
+1. File is uploaded through the web interface
+2. APScheduler creates a background job to process the file
+3. Browser shows progress updates via AJAX polling
+4. Results are displayed when processing completes
 
-1. The file is sent to the server
+**For Scheduled Scraping:**
-2. A Celery task is created to process the file asynchronously
+1. APScheduler runs hourly at the top of each hour
-3. The browser shows a progress bar with real-time updates
+2. Papers are selected based on volume and schedule configuration  
-4. The results are displayed when processing is complete
+3. Individual paper processing jobs are scheduled at random times within the hour
+4. All jobs are tracked in the database with complete visibility
 
-This architecture allows SciPaperLoader to handle CSV files with thousands of papers without timing out or blocking the web interface.
+This unified architecture provides reliable task processing without external dependencies.
 
 ## Configuration
 
@@ -72,12 +80,12 @@ Default configuration is loaded from `scipaperloader.defaults` and can be
 overriden by environment variables with a `FLASK_` prefix. See
 [Configuring from Environment Variables](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/3.0.x/config/#configuring-from-environment-variables).
 
-### Celery Configuration
+### Task Processing Configuration
 
-The following environment variables can be set to configure Celery:
+APScheduler automatically uses your configured database for job persistence. No additional configuration required.
 
-- `FLASK_CELERY_BROKER_URL`: Redis URL for the message broker (default: `redis://localhost:6379/0`)
+For advanced configuration, you can set:
-- `FLASK_CELERY_RESULT_BACKEND`: Redis URL for storing task results (default: `redis://localhost:6379/0`)
+- `FLASK_SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI`: Database URL (APScheduler uses the same database)
 
 Consider using
 [dotenv](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/3.0.x/cli/#environment-variables-from-dotenv).
@@ -115,17 +123,18 @@ You must set a
 [SECRET_KEY](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/3.0.x/tutorial/deploy/#configure-the-secret-key)
 in production to a secret and stable value.
 
-### Deploying with Celery
+### Deploying with APScheduler
 
 When deploying to production:
 
-1. Configure a production-ready Redis instance or use a managed service
+1. APScheduler jobs are automatically persistent in your database
-2. Run Celery workers as system services or in Docker containers
+2. The Flask application handles all background processing internally
-3. Consider setting up monitoring for your Celery tasks and workers
+3. No external message broker or workers required
+4. Scale by running multiple Flask instances with shared database
 
 ## Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
 
-SciPaperLoader includes a collection of diagnostic and emergency tools to help address issues with the application, particularly with the scraper and Celery task system.
+SciPaperLoader includes a collection of diagnostic and emergency tools to help address issues with the application, particularly with the scraper and APScheduler task system.
 
 ### Quick Access
 
@@ -151,7 +160,7 @@ All diagnostic tools are located in the `tools/diagnostics/` directory:
 
 - **check_state.py**: Quickly check the current state of the scraper in the database
 - **diagnose_scraper.py**: Comprehensive diagnostic tool that examines tasks, logs, and scraper state
-- **inspect_tasks.py**: View currently running, scheduled, and reserved Celery tasks
+- **inspect_tasks.py**: View currently running and scheduled APScheduler tasks
 - **test_reversion.py**: Test the paper reversion functionality when stopping the scraper
 
 ### Emergency Recovery
@@ -159,7 +168,7 @@ All diagnostic tools are located in the `tools/diagnostics/` directory:
 For cases where the scraper is stuck or behaving unexpectedly:
 
 - **emergency_stop.py**: Force stops all scraper activities, revokes all running tasks, and reverts papers from "Pending" state
-- **quick_fix.py**: Simplified emergency stop that also restarts Celery workers to ensure code changes are applied
+- **quick_fix.py**: Simplified emergency stop that also stops Flask processes to ensure code changes are applied
 
 ### Usage Example
 

celery_worker.py

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-from scipaperloader.celery import celery, configure_celery
-# Import all task modules to ensure they are registered with Celery
-import scipaperloader.scrapers.tasks  # Import new scheduler tasks
-import scipaperloader.blueprints.scraper  # Import the scraper module with our tasks
-
-# Configure celery with Flask app
-configure_celery()
-
-if __name__ == '__main__':
-    # Start the Celery worker
-    celery.start(['worker', '--loglevel=info', '--concurrency=2'])

pyproject.toml

@@ -13,9 +13,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "flask-wtf>=1.2.2,<2",
     "pyzotero>=1.6.11,<2",
     "pandas>=2.2.3,<3",
-    "celery>=5.5.1,<6",
+    "APScheduler>=3.10.4,<4",
-    "redis>=5.2.1,<6",
-    "flower>=2.0.1,<3",
     "flask-migrate>=4.1.0,<5",
     ]
 

scipaperloader/__init__.py

@@ -5,15 +5,12 @@ from .db import db
 from .models import init_schedule_config
 from .models import ActivityLog, ActivityCategory
 from .blueprints import register_blueprints
+from .scheduler import ScraperScheduler
 
 def create_app(test_config=None):
     app = Flask(__name__)
     app.config.from_object(Config)
 
-    # Celery configuration
-    app.config['CELERY_BROKER_URL'] = app.config.get('CELERY_BROKER_URL', 'redis://localhost:6379/0')
-    app.config['CELERY_RESULT_BACKEND'] = app.config.get('CELERY_RESULT_BACKEND', 'redis://localhost:6379/0')
-
     if test_config:
         app.config.update(test_config)
 
@@ -24,6 +21,12 @@ def create_app(test_config=None):
         db.create_all()
         init_schedule_config()
 
+    # Initialize APScheduler
+    scheduler = ScraperScheduler(app)
+    
+    # Store scheduler in app config for access from other modules
+    app.config['SCHEDULER'] = scheduler
+
     @app.context_processor
     def inject_app_title():
         return {"app_title": app.config["APP_TITLE"]}

scipaperloader/blueprints/scraper.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 """
 Simplified scraper blueprint using the new ScraperManager and hourly scheduling system.
 """
-from flask import Blueprint, jsonify, render_template, request
+from flask import Blueprint, jsonify, render_template, request, current_app
 from ..models import ActivityLog, PaperMetadata, ScraperState, VolumeConfig
 from ..scrapers.manager import ScraperManager
 from ..scrapers.factory import get_available_scrapers
@@ -346,8 +346,6 @@ def process_papers_manually():
 def trigger_immediate_processing():
     """Trigger immediate processing of papers without waiting for hourly schedule."""
     try:
-        from ..scrapers.tasks import process_papers_batch
-        
         # Get papers that should be processed this hour
         manager = ScraperManager()
         papers = manager.select_papers_for_processing()
@@ -359,23 +357,37 @@ def trigger_immediate_processing():
                 "papers_scheduled": 0
             })
         
-        # Get paper IDs for batch processing
+        # Get APScheduler instance
-        paper_ids = [paper.id for paper in papers]
+        scheduler = current_app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            return jsonify({
+                "success": False,
+                "message": "APScheduler not available"
+            }), 500
         
-        # Trigger immediate batch processing (no delay)
+        # Schedule papers for immediate processing via APScheduler
-        task = process_papers_batch.delay(paper_ids)
+        scheduled_count = 0
+        for paper in papers:
+            try:
+                job_id = f"immediate_paper_{paper.id}_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
+                scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(paper.id, delay_seconds=1, job_id=job_id)
+                scheduled_count += 1
+            except Exception as e:
+                ActivityLog.log_error(
+                    error_message=f"Failed to schedule paper {paper.id}: {str(e)}",
+                    source="trigger_immediate_processing"
+                )
         
         ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
             action="trigger_immediate_processing",
             status="success",
-            description=f"Triggered immediate processing of {len(paper_ids)} papers"
+            description=f"Triggered immediate processing of {scheduled_count} papers via APScheduler"
         )
         
         return jsonify({
             "success": True,
-            "message": f"Immediate processing started for {len(paper_ids)} papers",
+            "message": f"Immediate processing started for {scheduled_count} papers",
-            "papers_scheduled": len(paper_ids),
+            "papers_scheduled": scheduled_count
-            "task_id": task.id
         })
         
     except Exception as e:
@@ -472,20 +484,35 @@ def process_single_paper_endpoint(paper_id):
                 "message": "Paper not found"
             }), 404
         
-        # Process the paper using the manager
+        # Get APScheduler instance
-        result = scraper_manager.process_paper(paper)
+        scheduler = current_app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            return jsonify({
+                "success": False,
+                "message": "APScheduler not available"
+            }), 500
         
-        ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
+        # Schedule the paper for immediate processing via APScheduler
-            action="manual_process_single",
+        job_id = f"manual_paper_{paper_id}_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
-            status="success",
+        try:
-            description=f"Manually processed paper {paper.doi}"
+            scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(paper_id, delay_seconds=1, job_id=job_id)
-        )
+            
-        
+            ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
-        return jsonify({
+                action="manual_process_single",
-            "success": True,
+                status="success",
-            "message": f"Processing started for paper {paper.doi}",
+                description=f"Scheduled manual processing for paper {paper.doi} via APScheduler"
-            "paper_id": paper_id
+            )
-        })
+            
+            return jsonify({
+                "success": True,
+                "message": f"Processing scheduled for paper {paper.doi}",
+                "paper_id": paper_id
+            })
+        except Exception as e:
+            return jsonify({
+                "success": False,
+                "message": f"Failed to schedule processing: {str(e)}"
+            }), 500
         
     except Exception as e:
         ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(

scipaperloader/blueprints/upload.py

@@ -2,8 +2,11 @@
 import codecs
 import csv
 import datetime
-from io import StringIO
+import traceback
+from io import StringIO, BytesIO
 import json
+import uuid
+from typing import Dict, Any
 
 import pandas as pd
 from flask import (
@@ -21,7 +24,6 @@ from flask import (
 
 from ..db import db
 from ..models import PaperMetadata, ActivityLog
-from ..celery import celery  # Import the celery instance directly
 from ..defaults import DUPLICATE_STRATEGIES
 
 bp = Blueprint("upload", __name__)
@@ -29,6 +31,10 @@ bp = Blueprint("upload", __name__)
 REQUIRED_COLUMNS = {"alternative_id", "journal", "doi", "issn", "title"}
 CHUNK_SIZE = 100  # Number of rows to process per batch
 
+# Store task progress in memory (for simplicity)
+# In production, you might want to use Redis or database
+task_progress = {}
+
 def parse_date(date_str):
     """Parse date string into datetime object."""
     if not date_str or pd.isna(date_str):
@@ -38,6 +44,76 @@ def parse_date(date_str):
     except ValueError:
         return None
 
+def _process_csv_background(task_id: str, file_content: str, delimiter: str, duplicate_strategy: str):
+    """Background function to process CSV file using APScheduler."""
+    print(f"DEBUG: _process_csv_background called with task_id: {task_id}")
+    
+    # Get Flask app for context
+    from flask import current_app
+    
+    # Get the Flask app from the scheduler context
+    from ..scheduler import _get_flask_app
+    app = _get_flask_app()
+    
+    print(f"DEBUG: Flask app obtained: {app}")
+    
+    if not app:
+        # Fallback: try to get current_app
+        try:
+            app = current_app
+            print(f"DEBUG: Using current_app: {app}")
+        except RuntimeError as e:
+            print(f"DEBUG: Failed to get current_app: {e}")
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "FAILURE",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "error": "Flask app context not available"
+            }
+            return
+    
+    with app.app_context():
+        try:
+            print(f"DEBUG: Inside app context, starting CSV processing for task {task_id}")
+            
+            # Initialize progress
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "PROGRESS",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "message": "Starting CSV processing..."
+            }
+            
+            result = process_csv(file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy, task_id)
+            
+            print(f"DEBUG: CSV processing completed for task {task_id}, result: {result}")
+            
+            # Mark as completed
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "SUCCESS",
+                "progress": 100,
+                "result": result
+            }
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"DEBUG: Exception in _process_csv_background: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            traceback.print_exc()
+            
+            # Mark as failed
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "FAILURE",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+            
+            try:
+                ActivityLog.log_error(
+                    error_message=f"Background CSV processing failed: {str(e)}",
+                    source="upload._process_csv_background"
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                # If logging fails, just print the error
+                print(f"Background CSV processing failed: {str(e)}")
+
 @bp.route("/", methods=["GET", "POST"])
 def upload():
     if request.method == "POST":
@@ -51,23 +127,75 @@ def upload():
         stream = codecs.iterdecode(file.stream, "utf-8")
         content = "".join(stream)
 
-        # Trigger the Celery task
+        # Generate task ID
-        task = process_csv.delay(content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy)
+        task_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
         
-        return jsonify({"task_id": task.id})
+        # Get the APScheduler instance from the global variable
+        from ..scheduler import _scheduler
+        if not _scheduler:
+            return jsonify({"error": "APScheduler not initialized."})
+            
+        if not _scheduler.running:
+            return jsonify({"error": "APScheduler not running."})
+            
+        # Initialize task progress immediately
+        task_progress[task_id] = {
+            "state": "PENDING",
+            "progress": 0,
+            "message": "Task queued for processing..."
+        }
+            
+        # Schedule background task
+        job_id = f"csv_upload_{task_id}"
+        # Use UTC time to match APScheduler's timezone configuration
+        run_time = datetime.datetime.utcnow() + datetime.timedelta(seconds=1)  # Start in 1 second
+        
+        try:
+            _scheduler.add_job(
+                func=_process_csv_background,
+                trigger='date',
+                run_date=run_time,
+                args=[task_id, content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy],
+                id=job_id,
+                name=f"CSV Upload {task_id}",
+                replace_existing=True
+            )
+            
+            ActivityLog.log_import_activity(
+                action="schedule_csv_upload",
+                status="info",
+                description=f"Scheduled CSV upload task {task_id}",
+                task_id=task_id
+            )
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "FAILURE",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "error": f"Failed to schedule task: {str(e)}"
+            }
+            return jsonify({"error": f"Failed to schedule background task: {str(e)}"})
+        
+        return jsonify({"task_id": task_id})
 
     return render_template("upload.html.jinja", duplicate_strategies=DUPLICATE_STRATEGIES)
 
-@celery.task(bind=True)
+def process_csv(file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip", task_id=None):
-def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
     """Process CSV file and import paper metadata."""
 
-    # With the ContextTask in place, we're already inside an app context
     added_count = skipped_count = updated_count = error_count = 0
     errors = []
     skipped_records = []  # Add this to track skipped records
 
     try:
+        # Update task progress if provided
+        if task_id:
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "PROGRESS",
+                "progress": 10,
+                "message": "Starting CSV import..."
+            }
+        
         # Log the start of import using ActivityLog model
         ActivityLog.log_import_activity(
             action="start_csv_import",
@@ -77,9 +205,6 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
             delimiter=delimiter
         )
 
-        # Set initial progress percentage
-        self.update_state(state='PROGRESS', meta={'progress': 10})
-
         # Read CSV into chunks
         csv_buffer = StringIO(file_content)
         # Count total chunks
@@ -116,16 +241,16 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
                             skipped_count += 1
                             continue
                     else:
-                        metadata = PaperMetadata(
+                        paper = PaperMetadata(
-                            title=row["title"],
+                            title=row.get("title"),
-                            doi=doi,
+                            doi=row.get("doi"),
-                            alt_id=row.get("alternative_id"),
+                            alt_id=row.get("alt_id") or row.get("alternative_id"),  # Handle both column names
-                            issn=row["issn"],
+                            issn=row.get("issn"),
                             journal=row.get("journal"),
                             published_online=parse_date(row.get("published_online")),
-                            status="New",
+                            status="New"
                         )
-                        db.session.add(metadata)
+                        db.session.add(paper)
                         added_count += 1
                 except Exception as e:
                     error_count += 1
@@ -134,6 +259,15 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
             # Commit the chunk and roll session fresh
             db.session.commit()
 
+            # Update progress
+            if task_id:
+                progress = min(90, 10 + int((chunk_idx + 1) * 80 / total_chunks))
+                task_progress[task_id] = {
+                    "state": "PROGRESS",
+                    "progress": progress,
+                    "message": f"Processed {chunk_idx+1}/{total_chunks} chunks"
+                }
+
             # Log periodic progress every 5 chunks
             if (chunk_idx + 1) % 5 == 0:
                 ActivityLog.log_import_activity(
@@ -148,11 +282,14 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
                     }
                 )
 
-            progress = min(90, 10 + int((chunk_idx + 1) * 80 / total_chunks))
-            self.update_state(state='PROGRESS', meta={'progress': progress})
-
         # Final progress update and completion log
-        self.update_state(state='PROGRESS', meta={'progress': 100})
+        if task_id:
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "PROGRESS",
+                "progress": 100,
+                "message": "Finalizing import..."
+            }
+            
         ActivityLog.log_import_activity(
             action="complete_csv_import",
             status="success",
@@ -167,6 +304,12 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
 
     except Exception as e:
         db.session.rollback()
+        if task_id:
+            task_progress[task_id] = {
+                "state": "FAILURE",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
         ActivityLog.log_error(
             error_message="CSV import failed",
             exception=e,
@@ -189,7 +332,7 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
                 status="error",
                 description=f"Import completed with {error_count} errors",
                 error_csv=error_csv.getvalue(),
-                task_id=self.request.id,
+                task_id=task_id,
                 error_count=error_count
             )
         except Exception:
@@ -204,41 +347,23 @@ def process_csv(self, file_content, delimiter, duplicate_strategy="skip"):
         "skipped_records": skipped_records[:5],  # Include up to 5 examples
         "skipped_reason_summary": "Records were skipped because they already exist in the database. Use 'update' strategy to update them.",
         "errors": errors[:5],
-        "error_count": error_count,
+        "error_count": error_count
-        "task_id": self.request.id
     }
     
 @bp.route("/task_status/<task_id>")
 def task_status(task_id):
     """Get status of background task."""
-    task = celery.AsyncResult(task_id)
+    progress_data = task_progress.get(task_id)
+    if not progress_data:
+        return jsonify({"error": "Task not found."})
     
-    if task.state == "PENDING":
+    return jsonify(progress_data)
-        response = {"state": task.state, "progress": 0}
-    elif task.state == "PROGRESS":
-        response = {
-            "state": task.state, 
-            "progress": task.info.get("progress", 0)
-        }
-    elif task.state == "SUCCESS":
-        response = {
-            "state": task.state,
-            "result": task.result
-        }
-    else:  # FAILURE, REVOKED, etc.
-        response = {
-            "state": task.state,
-            "error": str(task.info) if task.info else "Unknown error"
-        }
-    
-    return jsonify(response)
 
 @bp.route("/download_error_log/<task_id>")
 def download_error_log(task_id):
     # Find the most recent error log for this task
     error_log = ActivityLog.query.filter(
-        ActivityLog.action == "import_errors",
+        ActivityLog.action == "import_errors"
-        ActivityLog.extra_data.like(f'%"{task_id}"%')  # Search in JSON
     ).order_by(ActivityLog.timestamp.desc()).first()
     
     if not error_log:
@@ -255,7 +380,7 @@ def download_error_log(task_id):
         
     buffer = StringIO(error_csv)
     return send_file(
-        buffer,
+        BytesIO(buffer.getvalue().encode()),  # Corrected to use BytesIO
         mimetype="text/csv",
         as_attachment=True,
         download_name=f"upload_errors_{datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}.csv"

scipaperloader/celery.py

@@ -1,52 +0,0 @@
-from celery import Celery
-from celery.schedules import crontab
-
-# Create Celery instance without Flask app initially
-celery = Celery(
-    'scipaperloader',
-    broker='redis://localhost:6379/0',
-    backend='redis://localhost:6379/0',
-)
-
-def configure_celery(app=None):
-    """Configure Celery with the Flask app settings and ensure tasks run in the app context."""
-    if app is None:
-        # Import here to avoid circular import
-        from scipaperloader import create_app
-        app = create_app()
-
-    # Update Celery configuration using the app settings
-    celery.conf.update(
-        broker_url=app.config.get('CELERY_BROKER_URL', 'redis://localhost:6379/0'),
-        result_backend=app.config.get('CELERY_RESULT_BACKEND', 'redis://localhost:6379/0'),
-        task_serializer='json',
-        accept_content=['json'],
-        result_serializer='json',
-        timezone='UTC',
-        enable_utc=True,
-        task_time_limit=3600,         # 1 hour max runtime
-        task_soft_time_limit=3000,      # 50 minutes soft limit
-        worker_max_tasks_per_child=10,  # Restart workers after 10 tasks
-        worker_max_memory_per_child=1000000,  # 1GB memory limit
-        task_acks_late=True,            # Acknowledge tasks after completion
-        task_reject_on_worker_lost=True,  # Requeue tasks if worker dies
-        # Configure Beat schedule for periodic tasks
-        beat_schedule={
-            'hourly-scraper-scheduler': {
-                'task': 'scipaperloader.scrapers.tasks.hourly_scraper_scheduler',
-                'schedule': crontab(minute=0),  # Run at the start of every hour
-                'options': {'expires': 3600}
-            },
-        }
-    )
-
-    # Create a custom task class that pushes the Flask application context
-    class ContextTask(celery.Task):
-        abstract = True
-
-        def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs):
-            with app.app_context():
-                return self.run(*args, **kwargs)
-
-    celery.Task = ContextTask
-    return celery

scipaperloader/scheduler.py

@@ -0,0 +1,449 @@
+"""
+APScheduler-based scheduling system to replace complex Celery delayed task management.
+This provides clean job scheduling and revocation without manual Redis manipulation.
+"""
+
+import random
+import logging
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+from typing import Optional, List
+from apscheduler.schedulers.background import BackgroundScheduler
+from apscheduler.jobstores.sqlalchemy import SQLAlchemyJobStore
+from apscheduler.executors.pool import ThreadPoolExecutor
+from apscheduler.events import EVENT_JOB_EXECUTED, EVENT_JOB_ERROR, EVENT_JOB_MISSED
+
+# Configure APScheduler logging
+logging.getLogger('apscheduler').setLevel(logging.WARNING)
+
+# Global scheduler instance
+_scheduler = None
+_flask_app = None
+
+
+def _get_flask_app():
+    """Get the Flask app instance."""
+    global _flask_app
+    if _flask_app:
+        return _flask_app
+    
+    try:
+        from flask import current_app
+        return current_app
+    except RuntimeError:
+        return None
+
+
+def _hourly_scraper_scheduler():
+    """Standalone function for hourly scheduling logic."""
+    app = _get_flask_app()
+    if not app:
+        return
+        
+    with app.app_context():
+        try:
+            from .models import ScraperState, ActivityLog
+            
+            # Check if scraper is active
+            scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+            if not scraper_state.is_active:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="hourly_scheduler_apscheduler",
+                    status="info",
+                    description="Hourly scheduler skipped - scraper not active"
+                )
+                return {"status": "inactive", "papers_scheduled": 0}
+            
+            if scraper_state.is_paused:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="hourly_scheduler_apscheduler",
+                    status="info",
+                    description="Hourly scheduler skipped - scraper paused"
+                )
+                return {"status": "paused", "papers_scheduled": 0}
+            
+            # Get papers to process this hour
+            from .scrapers.manager import ScraperManager
+            manager = ScraperManager()
+            papers = manager.select_papers_for_processing()
+            
+            if not papers:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="hourly_scheduler_apscheduler",
+                    status="info",
+                    description="No papers available for processing this hour"
+                )
+                return {"status": "empty", "papers_scheduled": 0}
+            
+            # Schedule papers at random times within the hour
+            scheduled_count = 0
+            current_time = datetime.now()
+            
+            for paper in papers:
+                # Random delay between 1 second and 58 minutes
+                delay_seconds = random.randint(1, 3480)  # Up to 58 minutes
+                run_time = current_time + timedelta(seconds=delay_seconds)
+                
+                # Schedule the individual paper processing job
+                job_id = f"process_paper_{paper.id}_{int(current_time.timestamp())}"
+                
+                global _scheduler
+                if _scheduler:
+                    _scheduler.add_job(
+                        func=_process_single_paper,
+                        trigger='date',
+                        run_date=run_time,
+                        args=[paper.id],
+                        id=job_id,
+                        replace_existing=False,
+                        name=f"Process Paper {paper.doi}"
+                    )
+                
+                scheduled_count += 1
+                
+                # Log each scheduled paper
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="schedule_paper_apscheduler",
+                    paper_id=paper.id,
+                    status="info",
+                    description=f"Scheduled paper {paper.doi} for processing at {run_time.strftime('%H:%M:%S')} (Job ID: {job_id})"
+                )
+            
+            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                action="hourly_scheduler_apscheduler",
+                status="success",
+                description=f"Scheduled {scheduled_count} papers for random processing within this hour using APScheduler"
+            )
+            
+            return {"status": "success", "papers_scheduled": scheduled_count}
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            from .models import ActivityLog
+            ActivityLog.log_error(
+                error_message=f"APScheduler hourly scheduler error: {str(e)}",
+                source="_hourly_scraper_scheduler"
+            )
+            return {"status": "error", "message": str(e)}
+
+
+def _process_single_paper(paper_id: int):
+    """Standalone function to process a single paper."""
+    app = _get_flask_app()
+    if not app:
+        return
+        
+    with app.app_context():
+        try:
+            from .models import ScraperState, ActivityLog, PaperMetadata
+            
+            # Enhanced race condition protection
+            scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+            if not scraper_state.is_active:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="process_single_paper_apscheduler",
+                    paper_id=paper_id,
+                    status="skipped",
+                    description="Task skipped - scraper not active (APScheduler)"
+                )
+                return {"status": "inactive", "paper_id": paper_id}
+            
+            if scraper_state.is_paused:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="process_single_paper_apscheduler",
+                    paper_id=paper_id,
+                    status="skipped",
+                    description="Task skipped - scraper paused (APScheduler)"
+                )
+                return {"status": "paused", "paper_id": paper_id}
+            
+            # Get the paper
+            paper = PaperMetadata.query.get(paper_id)
+            if not paper:
+                return {"status": "error", "message": f"Paper {paper_id} not found"}
+            
+            # Final check before processing
+            scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+            if not scraper_state.is_active:
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="process_single_paper_apscheduler",
+                    paper_id=paper_id,
+                    status="skipped",
+                    description="Task skipped - scraper not active (pre-processing check)"
+                )
+                return {"status": "inactive", "paper_id": paper_id}
+            
+            # Process the paper using scraper manager
+            from .scrapers.manager import ScraperManager
+            manager = ScraperManager()
+            result = manager.process_paper(paper)
+            
+            return result
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            from .models import ActivityLog
+            ActivityLog.log_error(
+                error_message=f"Error processing paper {paper_id} in APScheduler: {str(e)}",
+                source="_process_single_paper"
+            )
+            return {"status": "error", "paper_id": paper_id, "message": str(e)}
+
+
+def _job_listener(event):
+    """Listen to job execution events."""
+    app = _get_flask_app()
+    if not app:
+        return
+        
+    with app.app_context():
+        try:
+            from .models import ActivityLog
+            
+            job_id = event.job_id
+            
+            if event.exception:
+                ActivityLog.log_error(
+                    error_message=f"APScheduler job {job_id} failed: {str(event.exception)}",
+                    source="ScraperScheduler.job_listener"
+                )
+            elif hasattr(event, 'retval') and event.retval:
+                # Job completed successfully
+                if job_id.startswith('process_paper_'):
+                    ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                        action="apscheduler_job_complete",
+                        status="success",
+                        description=f"Job {job_id} completed successfully"
+                    )
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Don't let logging errors break the scheduler
+            print(f"Error in job listener: {str(e)}")
+
+
+class ScraperScheduler:
+    """APScheduler-based scraper task scheduler."""
+    
+    def __init__(self, app=None):
+        self.app = app
+        if app:
+            self.init_app(app)
+    
+    @property
+    def scheduler(self):
+        """Expose the global _scheduler instance."""
+        global _scheduler
+        return _scheduler
+
+    def init_app(self, app):
+        """Initialize the scheduler with Flask app context."""
+        global _scheduler, _flask_app
+        _flask_app = app
+        self.app = app
+        
+        # Initialize scheduler within app context to access db.engine properly
+        with app.app_context():
+            # Use the existing Flask-SQLAlchemy database engine for APScheduler
+            from .db import db
+            
+            # Configure job store to use the existing database engine
+            jobstores = {
+                'default': SQLAlchemyJobStore(engine=db.engine)
+            }
+            
+            # Configure thread pool executor
+            executors = {
+                'default': ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=50)  # Increased from 20 to 50
+            }
+            
+            # Job defaults
+            job_defaults = {
+                'coalesce': False,  # Don't combine multiple scheduled instances
+                'max_instances': 3,  # Allow up to 3 instances of the same job
+                'misfire_grace_time': 30  # 30 seconds grace period for missed jobs
+            }
+            
+            # Create the scheduler
+            _scheduler = BackgroundScheduler(
+                jobstores=jobstores,
+                executors=executors,
+                job_defaults=job_defaults,
+                timezone='UTC'
+            )
+            
+            # Add event listeners
+            _scheduler.add_listener(_job_listener, EVENT_JOB_EXECUTED | EVENT_JOB_ERROR | EVENT_JOB_MISSED)
+            
+            # Start the scheduler FIRST, which will auto-create tables
+            _scheduler.start()
+            
+            # THEN add the hourly scraper job
+            _scheduler.add_job(
+                func=_hourly_scraper_scheduler,
+                trigger='cron',
+                minute=0,  # Run at the start of every hour
+                id='hourly_scraper_main',
+                replace_existing=True,
+                name='Hourly Scraper Scheduler'
+            )
+            
+            try:
+                from .models import ActivityLog
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="apscheduler_init",
+                    status="success",
+                    description="APScheduler initialized with database job store and hourly scheduling"
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                # Handle case where we're outside application context
+                print("✅ APScheduler initialized successfully")
+
+    def revoke_all_scraper_jobs(self) -> int:
+        """Clean replacement for the complex _clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis method."""
+        global _scheduler
+        if not _scheduler:
+            try:
+                from .models import ActivityLog
+                ActivityLog.log_error(
+                    error_message="Scheduler not initialized - cannot revoke jobs",
+                    source="ScraperScheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs"
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                print("❌ Scheduler not initialized - cannot revoke jobs")
+            return 0
+            
+        revoked_count = 0
+        
+        try:
+            # Get all jobs
+            jobs = _scheduler.get_jobs()
+            
+            for job in jobs:
+                # Remove any job that processes papers or uploads (but keep the main hourly scheduler)
+                if ('paper_process_' in job.id or 'test_paper_process_' in job.id or 
+                    'process_paper_' in job.id or 'csv_upload_' in job.id):
+                    _scheduler.remove_job(job.id)
+                    revoked_count += 1
+                    
+                    try:
+                        from .models import ActivityLog
+                        ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                            action="revoke_apscheduler_job",
+                            status="success",
+                            description=f"Revoked APScheduler job: {job.name} (ID: {job.id})"
+                        )
+                    except Exception:
+                        print(f"✅ Revoked APScheduler job: {job.id}")
+            
+            if revoked_count > 0:
+                try:
+                    from .models import ActivityLog
+                    ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                        action="revoke_all_scraper_jobs_apscheduler",
+                        status="success",
+                        description=f"Successfully revoked {revoked_count} APScheduler jobs"
+                    )
+                except Exception:
+                    print(f"✅ Successfully revoked {revoked_count} APScheduler jobs")
+            
+            return revoked_count
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            try:
+                from .models import ActivityLog
+                ActivityLog.log_error(
+                    error_message=f"Error revoking APScheduler jobs: {str(e)}",
+                    source="ScraperScheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs"
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                print(f"❌ Error revoking APScheduler jobs: {str(e)}")
+            return 0
+    
+    def get_job_count(self) -> int:
+        """Get the number of scheduled jobs."""
+        global _scheduler
+        if not _scheduler:
+            return 0
+        return len(_scheduler.get_jobs())
+    
+    def get_paper_jobs(self) -> List[dict]:
+        """Get information about scheduled paper processing jobs."""
+        global _scheduler
+        if not _scheduler:
+            return []
+            
+        jobs = []
+        all_jobs = _scheduler.get_jobs()
+        
+        for job in all_jobs:
+            # Match jobs that contain paper processing patterns
+            if ('process_paper_' in job.id or 'paper_process_' in job.id or 'test_paper_process_' in job.id):
+                job_info = {
+                    'id': job.id,
+                    'name': job.name,
+                    'next_run_time': job.next_run_time.isoformat() if job.next_run_time else None,
+                    'args': job.args
+                }
+                jobs.append(job_info)
+        
+        return jobs
+    
+    def shutdown(self):
+        """Gracefully shutdown the scheduler."""
+        global _scheduler
+        if _scheduler:
+            try:
+                from .models import ActivityLog
+                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                    action="apscheduler_shutdown",
+                    status="info",
+                    description="Shutting down APScheduler"
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                print("🔄 Shutting down APScheduler")
+                
+            _scheduler.shutdown(wait=False)
+            _scheduler = None
+    
+    def schedule_paper_processing(self, paper_id: int, delay_seconds: int = 0, job_id: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
+        """Schedule a paper for processing with APScheduler.
+        
+        Args:
+            paper_id: ID of the paper to process
+            delay_seconds: Delay in seconds before processing (default: 0 for immediate)
+            job_id: Optional custom job ID (will be generated if not provided)
+            
+        Returns:
+            str: The job ID of the scheduled job
+        """
+        global _scheduler
+        if not _scheduler:
+            raise RuntimeError("APScheduler not initialized")
+        
+        # Generate job ID if not provided
+        if not job_id:
+            job_id = f"process_paper_{paper_id}_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
+        
+        # Calculate run time
+        run_time = datetime.now() + timedelta(seconds=delay_seconds)
+        
+        # Schedule the job
+        job = _scheduler.add_job(
+            func=_process_single_paper,
+            trigger='date',
+            run_date=run_time,
+            args=[paper_id],
+            id=job_id,
+            name=f"Process Paper {paper_id}",
+            replace_existing=True
+        )
+        
+        # Log the scheduling
+        try:
+            from .models import ActivityLog
+            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
+                action="schedule_paper_processing_apscheduler",
+                paper_id=paper_id,
+                status="info",
+                description=f"Scheduled paper {paper_id} for processing at {run_time.strftime('%H:%M:%S')} (Job ID: {job_id})"
+            )
+        except Exception:
+            print(f"✅ Scheduled paper {paper_id} for processing (Job ID: {job_id})")
+        
+        return job_id

scipaperloader/scrapers/manager.py

@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 """
 Simplified scraper management system with hourly quota scheduling.
+Uses APScheduler for all task processing - no Celery dependencies.
 """
 
 import random
 import math
-import redis
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta, UTC
-from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from typing import List, Dict, Optional
 from sqlalchemy import func
+from flask import current_app
 
 from ..models import (
     PaperMetadata, 
@@ -20,7 +21,6 @@ from ..models import (
 from ..db import db
 from ..cache_utils import get_cached_hourly_quota
 from .factory import get_scraper, get_available_scrapers
-from ..celery import celery
 
 
 class ScraperManager:
@@ -29,238 +29,67 @@ class ScraperManager:
     def __init__(self):
         self.current_scraper = None
         self.pending_papers = []  # Track papers being processed
-        # Initialize Redis client for delayed task management
+        # No more Redis client initialization - using APScheduler now
-        self.redis_client = None
-        self._init_redis_client()
     
-    def _init_redis_client(self):
+    def _get_scheduler(self):
-        """Initialize Redis client for delayed task management."""
+        """Get the APScheduler instance from Flask app config."""
         try:
-            # Use same Redis configuration as Celery
+            return current_app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
-            self.redis_client = redis.Redis(
+        except RuntimeError:
-                host='localhost',
+            # Outside application context
-                port=6379,
+            return None
-                db=0,
-                decode_responses=True
-            )
-            # Test connection
-            self.redis_client.ping()
-        except Exception as e:
-            # Only log if we're in an application context
-            try:
-                ActivityLog.log_error(
-                    error_message=f"Failed to initialize Redis client: {str(e)}",
-                    source="ScraperManager._init_redis_client"
-                )
-            except RuntimeError:
-                # Outside application context - just print to console
-                print(f"Warning: Failed to initialize Redis client: {str(e)}")
-            self.redis_client = None
     
-    def _clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis(self) -> int:
+    
-        """Clear delayed tasks from Redis structures used by Celery.
+    def _clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler(self) -> int:
-        
+        """Clear delayed tasks from APScheduler - clean replacement for Redis manipulation.
-        Based on analysis, Celery stores delayed tasks in:
-        - 'unacked_index': Sorted set containing task IDs with execution timestamps
-        - 'unacked': Hash containing task data keyed by task ID
         
         Returns:
             int: Number of delayed tasks cleared
         """
-        if not self.redis_client:
+        scheduler = self._get_scheduler()
+        if not scheduler:
             try:
                 ActivityLog.log_error(
-                    error_message="Redis client not available - cannot clear delayed tasks",
+                    error_message="APScheduler not available - cannot clear delayed tasks",
-                    source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis"
+                    source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler"
                 )
             except RuntimeError:
-                # Working outside application context - just print instead
+                print("❌ APScheduler not available - cannot clear delayed tasks")
-                print("❌ Redis client not available - cannot clear delayed tasks")
             return 0
         
-        cleared_count = 0
         try:
-            # Define scraper task patterns to identify our tasks
+            cleared_count = scheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs()
-            scraper_patterns = [
-                'process_single_paper',
-                'process_papers_batch', 
-                'hourly_scraper_scheduler'
-            ]
             
-            try:
+            # Summary logging
-                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                    action="check_delayed_tasks",
-                    status="info",
-                    description="Checking Celery delayed task structures (unacked_index, unacked)"
-                )
-            except RuntimeError:
-                print("🔍 Checking Celery delayed task structures (unacked_index, unacked)")
-            
-            # Check 'unacked_index' (sorted set with task IDs and timestamps)
-            unacked_index_cleared = 0
-            if self.redis_client.exists('unacked_index'):
-                try:
-                    # Get all task IDs from the sorted set
-                    task_ids = self.redis_client.zrange('unacked_index', 0, -1)
-                    
-                    if task_ids:
-                        try:
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="scan_unacked_index",
-                                status="info",
-                                description=f"Found {len(task_ids)} tasks in 'unacked_index'"
-                            )
-                        except RuntimeError:
-                            print(f"📋 Found {len(task_ids)} tasks in 'unacked_index'")
-                        
-                        # Check each task ID against the 'unacked' hash to get task details
-                        scraper_task_ids = []
-                        for task_id in task_ids:
-                            try:
-                                # Get task data from 'unacked' hash
-                                task_data = self.redis_client.hget('unacked', task_id)
-                                if task_data:
-                                    # Check if this task contains any of our scraper patterns
-                                    if any(pattern in str(task_data) for pattern in scraper_patterns):
-                                        scraper_task_ids.append(task_id)
-                            except Exception:
-                                # Skip individual task errors
-                                continue
-                        
-                        # Remove scraper task IDs from both structures
-                        for task_id in scraper_task_ids:
-                            try:
-                                # Remove from unacked_index (sorted set)
-                                removed_from_index = self.redis_client.zrem('unacked_index', task_id)
-                                # Remove from unacked (hash)
-                                removed_from_hash = self.redis_client.hdel('unacked', task_id)
-                                
-                                if removed_from_index or removed_from_hash:
-                                    unacked_index_cleared += 1
-                                    
-                            except Exception as e:
-                                try:
-                                    ActivityLog.log_error(
-                                        error_message=f"Error removing delayed task {task_id}: {str(e)}",
-                                        source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis"
-                                    )
-                                except RuntimeError:
-                                    print(f"❌ Error removing delayed task {task_id}: {str(e)}")
-                                continue
-                        
-                        cleared_count += unacked_index_cleared
-                        
-                        if unacked_index_cleared > 0:
-                            try:
-                                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                    action="clear_unacked_tasks",
-                                    status="success",
-                                    description=f"Cleared {unacked_index_cleared} scraper tasks from unacked structures"
-                                )
-                            except RuntimeError:
-                                print(f"✅ Cleared {unacked_index_cleared} scraper tasks from unacked structures")
-                    else:
-                        try:
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="check_unacked_index",
-                                status="info",
-                                description="No tasks found in 'unacked_index'"
-                            )
-                        except RuntimeError:
-                            print("ℹ️  No tasks found in 'unacked_index'")
-                            
-                except Exception as e:
-                    try:
-                        ActivityLog.log_error(
-                            error_message=f"Error accessing 'unacked_index': {str(e)}",
-                            source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis"
-                        )
-                    except RuntimeError:
-                        print(f"❌ Error accessing 'unacked_index': {str(e)}")
-            else:
-                try:
-                    ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                        action="check_unacked_index",
-                        status="info",
-                        description="'unacked_index' key does not exist - no delayed tasks"
-                    )
-                except RuntimeError:
-                    print("ℹ️  'unacked_index' key does not exist - no delayed tasks")
-            
-            # Also check the 'celery' queue for immediate tasks (backup check)
-            celery_cleared = 0
-            try:
-                queue_length = self.redis_client.llen('celery')
-                if queue_length and queue_length > 0:
-                    # Scan for any scraper tasks in the immediate queue
-                    scraper_tasks = []
-                    for i in range(queue_length):
-                        try:
-                            task_data = self.redis_client.lindex('celery', i)
-                            if task_data and any(pattern in str(task_data) for pattern in scraper_patterns):
-                                scraper_tasks.append(task_data)
-                        except Exception:
-                            continue
-                    
-                    # Remove scraper tasks from celery queue
-                    for task_data in scraper_tasks:
-                        try:
-                            removed_count = self.redis_client.lrem('celery', 0, task_data)
-                            celery_cleared += removed_count
-                        except Exception:
-                            continue
-                    
-                    cleared_count += celery_cleared
-                    
-                    if celery_cleared > 0:
-                        try:
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="clear_celery_tasks",
-                                status="success",
-                                description=f"Cleared {celery_cleared} scraper tasks from 'celery' queue"
-                            )
-                        except RuntimeError:
-                            print(f"✅ Cleared {celery_cleared} scraper tasks from 'celery' queue")
-                            
-            except Exception as e:
-                try:
-                    ActivityLog.log_error(
-                        error_message=f"Error checking 'celery' queue: {str(e)}",
-                        source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis"
-                    )
-                except RuntimeError:
-                    print(f"❌ Error checking 'celery' queue: {str(e)}")
-            
-            # Summary
             if cleared_count > 0:
                 try:
                     ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                        action="clear_delayed_tasks_complete",
+                        action="clear_delayed_tasks_complete_apscheduler",
                         status="success",
-                        description=f"Total delayed scraper tasks cleared from Redis: {cleared_count} (unacked: {unacked_index_cleared}, celery: {celery_cleared})"
+                        description=f"Total delayed scraper tasks cleared from APScheduler: {cleared_count}"
                     )
                 except RuntimeError:
-                    print(f"✅ Total delayed scraper tasks cleared from Redis: {cleared_count} (unacked: {unacked_index_cleared}, celery: {celery_cleared})")
+                    print(f"✅ Total delayed scraper tasks cleared from APScheduler: {cleared_count}")
             else:
                 try:
                     ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                        action="clear_delayed_tasks_complete",
+                        action="clear_delayed_tasks_complete_apscheduler",
                         status="info",
-                        description="No delayed scraper tasks found to clear in Redis"
+                        description="No delayed scraper tasks found to clear in APScheduler"
                     )
                 except RuntimeError:
-                    print("ℹ️  No delayed scraper tasks found to clear in Redis")
+                    print("ℹ️  No delayed scraper tasks found to clear in APScheduler")
             
             return cleared_count
             
         except Exception as e:
             try:
                 ActivityLog.log_error(
-                    error_message=f"Failed to clear delayed tasks from Redis: {str(e)}",
+                    error_message=f"Failed to clear delayed tasks from APScheduler: {str(e)}",
-                    source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis"
+                    source="ScraperManager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler"
                 )
             except RuntimeError:
-                print(f"❌ Failed to clear delayed tasks from Redis: {str(e)}")
+                print(f"❌ Failed to clear delayed tasks from APScheduler: {str(e)}")
             return 0
         
     def start_scraper(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
@@ -323,7 +152,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
             return {"status": "error", "message": str(e)}
     
     def stop_scraper(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
-        """Stop the scraper, revoke all running tasks, and revert pending papers."""
+        """Stop the scraper, revoke all APScheduler jobs, and revert pending papers."""
         try:
             # STEP 1: Immediately set scraper as inactive - this is critical for race condition prevention
             ScraperState.set_active(False)
@@ -332,125 +161,20 @@ class ScraperManager:
             ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
                 action="stop_scraper_start",
                 status="info",
-                description="Scraper stop initiated - marked as inactive. Beginning task revocation and delayed task clearing."
+                description="Scraper stop initiated - marked as inactive. Beginning APScheduler job revocation."
             )
             
-            # STEP 2: Brief pause to allow running tasks to see the inactive state
+            # STEP 2: Brief pause to allow running jobs to see the inactive state
             import time
             time.sleep(0.2)
             
-            # STEP 3: Revoke all running tasks
+            # STEP 3: Revoke all APScheduler jobs
-            revoked_count = 0
+            delayed_cleared_count = self._clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler()
-            delayed_cleared_count = 0
             
-            try:
+            # STEP 4: Wait a bit for any remaining jobs to finish their checks and exit
-                # Get Celery inspector to check for running tasks
-                i = celery.control.inspect()
-                active = i.active() or {}
-                scheduled = i.scheduled() or {}
-                reserved = i.reserved() or {}
-                
-                # Revoke active tasks
-                for worker, tasks in active.items():
-                    for task in tasks:
-                        if 'id' in task:
-                            celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                            revoked_count += 1
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="revoke_task",
-                                status="success",
-                                description=f"Revoked active task: {task.get('name', 'unknown')} (ID: {task['id']})"
-                            )
-                
-                # Revoke scheduled tasks
-                for worker, tasks in scheduled.items():
-                    for task in tasks:
-                        if 'id' in task:
-                            celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                            revoked_count += 1
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="revoke_task",
-                                status="success",
-                                description=f"Revoked scheduled task: {task.get('name', 'unknown')} (ID: {task['id']})"
-                            )
-                
-                # Revoke reserved tasks
-                for worker, tasks in reserved.items():
-                    for task in tasks:
-                        if 'id' in task:
-                            celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                            revoked_count += 1
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="revoke_task",
-                                status="success",
-                                description=f"Revoked reserved task: {task.get('name', 'unknown')} (ID: {task['id']})"
-                            )
-                
-                # Purge all task queues
-                celery.control.purge()
-                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                    action="purge_queues",
-                    status="success",
-                    description="Purged all task queues"
-                )
-                
-                # STEP 4: Clear delayed tasks from Redis sorted sets
-                delayed_cleared_count = self._clear_delayed_tasks_from_redis()
-                
-                # Additional cleanup: revoke any remaining scraper-related tasks by name pattern
-                try:
-                    # Use broadcast to revoke tasks that match scraper patterns
-                    scraper_task_patterns = [
-                        'process_single_paper',
-                        'process_papers_batch', 
-                        'hourly_scraper_scheduler'
-                    ]
-                    
-                    # Get a fresh inspection of tasks after purge
-                    fresh_inspect = celery.control.inspect()
-                    all_tasks = {}
-                    all_tasks.update(fresh_inspect.active() or {})
-                    all_tasks.update(fresh_inspect.scheduled() or {})
-                    all_tasks.update(fresh_inspect.reserved() or {})
-                    
-                    additional_revoked = 0
-                    for worker, tasks in all_tasks.items():
-                        for task in tasks:
-                            task_name = task.get('name', '')
-                            task_id = task.get('id', '')
-                            if any(pattern in task_name for pattern in scraper_task_patterns) and task_id:
-                                celery.control.revoke(task_id, terminate=True)
-                                additional_revoked += 1
-                                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                    action="revoke_scraper_task",
-                                    status="success", 
-                                    description=f"Revoked lingering scraper task: {task_name} (ID: {task_id})"
-                                )
-                    
-                    if additional_revoked > 0:
-                        ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                            action="cleanup_scraper_tasks",
-                            status="success",
-                            description=f"Additional cleanup: revoked {additional_revoked} lingering scraper tasks"
-                        )
-                        
-                except Exception as e:
-                    ActivityLog.log_error(
-                        error_message=f"Error during additional scraper task cleanup: {str(e)}",
-                        source="ScraperManager.stop_scraper.cleanup"
-                    )
-                
-            except Exception as e:
-                ActivityLog.log_error(
-                    error_message=f"Error revoking tasks: {str(e)}",
-                    source="ScraperManager.stop_scraper"
-                )
-                # Continue with paper reversion even if task revocation fails
-            
-            # STEP 5: Wait a bit longer for any remaining tasks to finish their checks and exit
             time.sleep(1.0)
             
-            # STEP 6: Revert papers from processing status
+            # STEP 5: Revert papers from processing status
             scraper = get_scraper()
             input_statuses = scraper.get_input_statuses()
             
@@ -469,7 +193,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
                         paper.status = paper.previous_status
                     else:
                         paper.status = revert_status
-                    paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+                    paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
                     reverted_count += 1
                 
                 db.session.commit()
@@ -483,12 +207,12 @@ class ScraperManager:
             ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
                 action="stop_scraper",
                 status="success",
-                description=f"Scraper stopped completely. Revoked {revoked_count} tasks, cleared {delayed_cleared_count} delayed tasks, and reverted {reverted_count} papers."
+                description=f"Scraper stopped completely. Cleared {delayed_cleared_count} APScheduler jobs and reverted {reverted_count} papers."
             )
             
             return {
                 "status": "success", 
-                "message": f"Scraper stopped. Revoked {revoked_count} tasks, cleared {delayed_cleared_count} delayed tasks, and reverted {reverted_count} papers to previous status."
+                "message": f"Scraper stopped. Cleared {delayed_cleared_count} APScheduler jobs and reverted {reverted_count} papers to previous status."
             }
             
         except Exception as e:
@@ -499,51 +223,16 @@ class ScraperManager:
             return {"status": "error", "message": str(e)}
     
     def reset_scraper(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
-        """Reset scraper state, revoke all running tasks, and clear all processing statuses."""
+        """Reset scraper state, revoke all APScheduler jobs, and clear all processing statuses."""
         try:
-            # First, revoke all running tasks (similar to stop_scraper)
-            revoked_count = 0
-            
             ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
                 action="reset_scraper_start",
                 status="info",
-                description="Beginning scraper reset process with task revocation"
+                description="Beginning scraper reset process with APScheduler job revocation"
             )
             
-            try:
+            # Clear all APScheduler jobs
-                # Get Celery inspector to check for running tasks
+            delayed_cleared_count = self._clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler()
-                i = celery.control.inspect()
-                active = i.active() or {}
-                scheduled = i.scheduled() or {}
-                reserved = i.reserved() or {}
-                
-                # Revoke all tasks (active, scheduled, reserved)
-                for queue_name, queue_tasks in [("active", active), ("scheduled", scheduled), ("reserved", reserved)]:
-                    for worker, tasks in queue_tasks.items():
-                        for task in tasks:
-                            if 'id' in task:
-                                celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                                revoked_count += 1
-                                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                    action="revoke_task",
-                                    status="success",
-                                    description=f"Revoked {queue_name} task: {task.get('name', 'unknown')} (ID: {task['id']})"
-                                )
-                
-                # Purge all task queues
-                celery.control.purge()
-                ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                    action="purge_queues",
-                    status="success",
-                    description="Purged all task queues during reset"
-                )
-                
-            except Exception as e:
-                ActivityLog.log_error(
-                    error_message=f"Error revoking tasks during reset: {str(e)}",
-                    source="ScraperManager.reset_scraper"
-                )
-                # Continue with paper reversion even if task revocation fails
             
             # Get current scraper configuration  
             scraper = get_scraper()
@@ -563,7 +252,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
                         paper.status = paper.previous_status
                     else:
                         paper.status = revert_status
-                    paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+                    paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
                     paper.error_msg = None  # Clear any error messages
                     reverted_count += 1
                 
@@ -576,12 +265,12 @@ class ScraperManager:
             ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
                 action="reset_scraper",
                 status="success", 
-                description=f"Scraper reset. Revoked {revoked_count} tasks and reverted {reverted_count} papers."
+                description=f"Scraper reset. Cleared {delayed_cleared_count} APScheduler jobs and reverted {reverted_count} papers."
             )
             
             return {
                 "status": "success",
-                "message": f"Scraper reset. Revoked {revoked_count} tasks and reverted {reverted_count} papers to original status."
+                "message": f"Scraper reset. Cleared {delayed_cleared_count} APScheduler jobs and reverted {reverted_count} papers to original status."
             }
             
         except Exception as e:
@@ -697,7 +386,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
             # Update paper status to processing
             paper.previous_status = previous_status
             paper.status = output_statuses["processing"]
-            paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+            paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
             db.session.commit()
             
             # **ADDITIONAL RACE CONDITION CHECK**: Verify scraper is still active before expensive scraping operation
@@ -705,7 +394,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
             if not scraper_state.is_active:
                 # Scraper was deactivated after we marked paper as processing - revert and exit
                 paper.status = previous_status
-                paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+                paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
                 db.session.commit()
                 
                 ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
@@ -729,7 +418,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
                 paper.status = output_statuses["failure"]
                 paper.error_msg = result.message
             
-            paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+            paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
             db.session.commit()
             
             # Log result
@@ -754,7 +443,7 @@ class ScraperManager:
                 if input_statuses:
                     paper.status = input_statuses[0]
                     paper.error_msg = f"Processing error: {str(e)}"
-                    paper.updated_at = datetime.utcnow()
+                    paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
                     db.session.commit()
             except:
                 pass  # Don't fail if reversion fails

scipaperloader/scrapers/tasks.py

@@ -1,18 +1,17 @@
 """
-Hourly scheduler task that processes papers at random times within each hour.
+APScheduler-based task functions that replace Celery tasks for paper processing.
 """
 
 import random
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from typing import Optional
-from celery import shared_task
+from flask import current_app
 
-from ..models import ScraperState, ActivityLog
+from ..models import ScraperState, ActivityLog, PaperMetadata
 from .manager import ScraperManager
 
 
-@shared_task(bind=True)
+def hourly_scraper_scheduler():
-def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
     """
     Hourly task that schedules paper processing at random times within the hour.
     
@@ -29,8 +28,6 @@ def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
                 status="info",
                 description="Hourly scheduler skipped - scraper not active"
             )
-            # Disable retries for inactive scheduler
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "inactive", "papers_scheduled": 0}
         
         if scraper_state.is_paused:
@@ -39,8 +36,6 @@ def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
                 status="info", 
                 description="Hourly scheduler skipped - scraper paused"
             )
-            # Disable retries for paused scheduler  
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "paused", "papers_scheduled": 0}
         
         # Initialize scraper manager
@@ -57,6 +52,15 @@ def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
             )
             return {"status": "empty", "papers_scheduled": 0}
         
+        # Get scheduler from Flask app config
+        scheduler = current_app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            ActivityLog.log_error(
+                error_message="APScheduler not available for paper scheduling",
+                source="hourly_scraper_scheduler"
+            )
+            return {"status": "error", "message": "APScheduler not available"}
+        
         # Schedule papers at random times within the hour (0-3600 seconds)
         scheduled_count = 0
         current_time = datetime.now()
@@ -64,24 +68,27 @@ def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
         for paper in papers:
             # Random delay between 1 second and 58 minutes
             delay_seconds = random.randint(1, 3480)  # Up to 58 minutes
+            run_date = current_time + timedelta(seconds=delay_seconds)
             
-            # Schedule the task using Celery's task registry to avoid circular import issues
+            # Schedule the task using APScheduler
-            from ..celery import celery
+            job_id = f"paper_process_{paper.id}_{int(current_time.timestamp())}"
-            celery.send_task(
+            scheduler.add_job(
-                'scipaperloader.scrapers.tasks.process_single_paper',
+                func=process_single_paper,
+                trigger='date',
+                run_date=run_date,
                 args=[paper.id],
-                countdown=delay_seconds
+                id=job_id,
+                replace_existing=True
             )
             
             scheduled_count += 1
             
             # Log each scheduled paper
-            schedule_time = current_time + timedelta(seconds=delay_seconds)
             ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
                 action="schedule_paper",
                 paper_id=paper.id,
                 status="info",
-                description=f"Scheduled paper {paper.doi} for processing at {schedule_time.strftime('%H:%M:%S')}"
+                description=f"Scheduled paper {paper.doi} for processing at {run_date.strftime('%H:%M:%S')}"
             )
         
         ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
@@ -100,8 +107,7 @@ def hourly_scraper_scheduler(self):
         return {"status": "error", "message": str(e)}
 
 
-@shared_task(bind=True)
+def process_single_paper(paper_id: int):
-def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
     """
     Process a single paper. This task is scheduled at random times within each hour.
     
@@ -120,7 +126,6 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
                 status="skipped",
                 description="Task skipped - scraper not active (initial check)"
             )
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "inactive", "paper_id": paper_id}
         
         if scraper_state.is_paused:
@@ -130,30 +135,8 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
                 status="skipped",
                 description="Task skipped - scraper paused (initial check)"
             )
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "paused", "paper_id": paper_id}
         
-        # Check if this specific task has been revoked
-        try:
-            from ..celery import celery
-            
-            # Check if the current task is in the revoked list
-            if hasattr(self, 'request') and self.request.id:
-                revoked_tasks = celery.control.inspect().revoked()
-                if revoked_tasks:
-                    for worker, tasks in revoked_tasks.items():
-                        if self.request.id in tasks:
-                            ActivityLog.log_scraper_activity(
-                                action="process_single_paper",
-                                paper_id=paper_id,
-                                status="skipped",
-                                description=f"Task skipped - task ID {self.request.id} was revoked"
-                            )
-                            return {"status": "revoked", "paper_id": paper_id, "task_id": self.request.id}
-        except Exception:
-            # Don't fail on revocation check issues, just continue with state checks
-            pass
-        
         # Brief pause to allow stop commands to take effect
         import time
         time.sleep(0.1)
@@ -167,7 +150,6 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
                 status="skipped",
                 description="Task skipped - scraper not active (secondary check)"
             )
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "inactive", "paper_id": paper_id}
         
         if scraper_state.is_paused:
@@ -177,11 +159,9 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
                 status="skipped",
                 description="Task skipped - scraper paused (secondary check)"
             )
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "paused", "paper_id": paper_id}
         
         # Get the paper
-        from ..models import PaperMetadata
         paper = PaperMetadata.query.get(paper_id)
         if not paper:
             return {"status": "error", "message": f"Paper {paper_id} not found"}
@@ -195,7 +175,6 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
                 status="skipped",
                 description="Task skipped - scraper not active (pre-processing check)"
             )
-            self.retry = False
             return {"status": "inactive", "paper_id": paper_id}
         
         # Process the paper using scraper manager
@@ -210,10 +189,20 @@ def process_single_paper(self, paper_id: int):
             source="process_single_paper"
         )
         return {"status": "error", "paper_id": paper_id, "message": str(e)}
+        manager = ScraperManager()
+        result = manager.process_paper(paper)
+        
+        return result
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        ActivityLog.log_error(
+            error_message=f"Error processing paper {paper_id}: {str(e)}",
+            source="process_single_paper"
+        )
+        return {"status": "error", "paper_id": paper_id, "message": str(e)}
 
 
-@shared_task(bind=True)
+def process_papers_batch(paper_ids: list, scraper_module: Optional[str] = None):
-def process_papers_batch(self, paper_ids: list, scraper_module: Optional[str] = None):
     """
     Process multiple papers in a batch for immediate processing.
     
@@ -226,7 +215,6 @@ def process_papers_batch(self, paper_ids: list, scraper_module: Optional[str] =
         manager = ScraperManager()
         
         for paper_id in paper_ids:
-            from ..models import PaperMetadata
             paper = PaperMetadata.query.get(paper_id)
             if paper:
                 result = manager.process_paper(paper)

tests/test_csv_upload.py

@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Test script to verify CSV upload functionality works with APScheduler.
+"""
+import requests
+import time
+import io
+import csv
+from scipaperloader import create_app
+
+def create_test_csv():
+    """Create a simple test CSV file."""
+    csv_content = """title,doi,issn,journal,alternative_id,published_online
+Test Paper 1,10.1000/test_upload_001,1234-5678,Test Journal,ALT001,2024-01-01
+Test Paper 2,10.1000/test_upload_002,1234-5678,Test Journal,ALT002,2024-01-02
+Test Paper 3,10.1000/test_upload_003,1234-5678,Test Journal,ALT003,2024-01-03
+"""
+    return csv_content
+
+def test_csv_upload():
+    """Test the CSV upload functionality."""
+    print("🧪 Testing CSV Upload Functionality")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    
+    # Create Flask app
+    app = create_app()
+    
+    with app.test_client() as client:
+        # Create test CSV
+        csv_content = create_test_csv()
+        
+        # Prepare file data
+        csv_file = io.BytesIO(csv_content.encode('utf-8'))
+        csv_file.name = 'test_upload.csv'
+        
+        print("📤 Uploading CSV file...")
+        
+        # Make upload request
+        response = client.post('/upload/', data={
+            'file': (csv_file, 'test_upload.csv'),
+            'delimiter': ',',
+            'duplicate_strategy': 'skip'
+        }, content_type='multipart/form-data')
+        
+        print(f"Response Status: {response.status_code}")
+        print(f"Response Data: {response.get_json()}")
+        
+        if response.status_code == 200:
+            response_data = response.get_json()
+            if 'task_id' in response_data:
+                task_id = response_data['task_id']
+                print(f"✅ Task scheduled successfully: {task_id}")
+                
+                # Monitor task progress
+                print("\n📊 Monitoring task progress...")
+                for i in range(30):  # Wait up to 30 seconds
+                    progress_response = client.get(f'/upload/task_status/{task_id}')
+                    if progress_response.status_code == 200:
+                        progress_data = progress_response.get_json()
+                        print(f"Progress: {progress_data}")
+                        
+                        if progress_data.get('state') == 'SUCCESS':
+                            print("✅ CSV upload completed successfully!")
+                            result = progress_data.get('result', {})
+                            print(f"   Added: {result.get('added', 0)}")
+                            print(f"   Skipped: {result.get('skipped', 0)}")
+                            print(f"   Errors: {result.get('error_count', 0)}")
+                            return True
+                        elif progress_data.get('state') == 'FAILURE':
+                            print(f"❌ CSV upload failed: {progress_data.get('error')}")
+                            return False
+                    else:
+                        print(f"❌ Failed to get task status: {progress_response.status_code}")
+                        return False
+                    
+                    time.sleep(1)
+                
+                print("⏰ Task did not complete within 30 seconds")
+                return False
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ No task_id in response: {response_data}")
+                return False
+        else:
+            print(f"❌ Upload request failed: {response.status_code}")
+            print(f"Response: {response.get_data(as_text=True)}")
+            return False
+
+def check_scheduler_status():
+    """Check APScheduler status."""
+    print("\n🔍 Checking APScheduler Status")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    
+    app = create_app()
+    with app.app_context():
+        from scipaperloader.scheduler import _scheduler
+        
+        if not _scheduler:
+            print("❌ APScheduler not initialized")
+            return False
+        
+        if not _scheduler.running:
+            print("❌ APScheduler not running")
+            return False
+        
+        jobs = _scheduler.get_jobs()
+        print(f"✅ APScheduler running with {len(jobs)} jobs")
+        
+        # Show current jobs
+        for job in jobs:
+            print(f"   - {job.id}: {job.name}")
+        
+        return True
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("🚀 CSV Upload Test Suite")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    
+    # First check scheduler status
+    if not check_scheduler_status():
+        print("❌ APScheduler issues detected, cannot proceed with test")
+        exit(1)
+    
+    # Run the upload test
+    success = test_csv_upload()
+    
+    if success:
+        print("\n🎉 All tests passed! CSV upload is working correctly.")
+        exit(0)
+    else:
+        print("\n❌ Test failed! CSV upload needs debugging.")
+        exit(1)

tests/test_scheduler_functionality.py

@@ -0,0 +1,397 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Comprehensive test for APScheduler functionality in SciPaperLoader.
+Tests job scheduling, execution, revocation, and hourly scheduler functionality.
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import time
+import threading
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
+
+from scipaperloader import create_app
+from scipaperloader.models import PaperMetadata, ScraperState, ActivityLog, ScheduleConfig, VolumeConfig
+from scipaperloader.scrapers.manager import ScraperManager
+from scipaperloader.db import db
+
+
+def test_scheduler_functionality():
+    """Comprehensive test of APScheduler functionality."""
+    
+    print("🧪 Testing APScheduler Functionality")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    
+    # Create test app with in-memory database
+    app = create_app({
+        'TESTING': True,
+        'SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI': 'sqlite:///:memory:',
+    })
+    
+    with app.app_context():
+        # Test 1: Basic scheduler availability
+        print("\n📋 Test 1: Scheduler Initialization")
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ APScheduler available and initialized")
+        print(f"📊 Initial job count: {scheduler.get_job_count()}")
+        
+        # Test 2: Database table creation
+        print("\n📋 Test 2: APScheduler Database Tables")
+        try:
+            # Check if we can query jobs (which requires tables to exist)
+            jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+            print("✅ APScheduler database tables exist and accessible")
+            print(f"📋 Current paper jobs: {len(jobs)}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"❌ APScheduler database tables not accessible: {e}")
+            return False
+        
+        # Test 3: Job scheduling functionality
+        print("\n📋 Test 3: Job Scheduling")
+        
+        # Create test paper
+        test_paper = PaperMetadata(
+            title="Test Paper for Scheduler",
+            doi="10.1000/test_scheduler_001",
+            issn="1234-5678",
+            journal="Test Journal",
+            status="New"
+        )
+        db.session.add(test_paper)
+        db.session.commit()
+        
+        # Schedule a paper for processing in 30 seconds (longer delay)
+        try:
+            job_id = scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(
+                paper_id=test_paper.id,
+                delay_seconds=30  # Increased delay to 30 seconds
+                # Removed explicit job_id to allow default "paper_job_" prefix
+            )
+            print(f"✅ Paper scheduling works: Job ID {job_id}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"❌ Paper scheduling failed: {e}")
+            return False
+        
+        # Verify job was scheduled
+        jobs_after = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+        if len(jobs_after) == 0:
+            print("❌ No jobs found after scheduling")
+            return False
+        
+        print(f"✅ Job successfully scheduled: {len(jobs_after)} paper job(s) found")
+        
+        # Test 4: Job information retrieval
+        print("\n📋 Test 4: Job Information Retrieval")
+        
+        scheduled_job = jobs_after[0]
+        print(f"✅ Job details accessible:")
+        print(f"   📝 Job ID: {scheduled_job['id']}")
+        print(f"   📝 Job Name: {scheduled_job['name']}")
+        print(f"   📝 Next Run Time: {scheduled_job['next_run_time']}")
+        print(f"   📝 Args: {scheduled_job['args']}")
+        
+        # Test 5: Job revocation
+        print("\n📋 Test 5: Job Revocation")
+        
+        initial_count = len(jobs_after)
+        revoked_count = scheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs()
+        
+        if revoked_count != initial_count:
+            print(f"⚠️  Warning: Expected to revoke {initial_count} jobs, but revoked {revoked_count}")
+        else:
+            print(f"✅ Job revocation works: {revoked_count} job(s) revoked")
+        
+        # Verify jobs were revoked
+        jobs_after_revocation = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+        if len(jobs_after_revocation) > 0:
+            print(f"❌ Jobs still exist after revocation: {len(jobs_after_revocation)}")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ All paper jobs successfully revoked")
+        
+        # Test 6: Multiple job scheduling
+        print("\n📋 Test 6: Multiple Job Scheduling")
+        
+        # Create more test papers
+        test_papers = []
+        for i in range(3):
+            paper = PaperMetadata(
+                title=f"Test Paper {i+1}",
+                doi=f"10.1000/test_scheduler_{i+2:03d}",
+                issn="1234-5678",
+                journal="Test Journal",
+                status="New"
+            )
+            db.session.add(paper)
+            test_papers.append(paper)
+        
+        db.session.commit()
+        
+        # Schedule multiple papers
+        scheduled_jobs = []
+        for i, paper in enumerate(test_papers):
+            job_id = scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(
+                paper_id=paper.id,
+                delay_seconds=10 + i  # Stagger the scheduling
+                # Removed explicit job_id to allow default "paper_job_" prefix
+            )
+            scheduled_jobs.append(job_id)
+        
+        print(f"✅ Multiple job scheduling works: {len(scheduled_jobs)} jobs scheduled")
+        
+        # Verify all jobs are scheduled
+        all_jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+        if len(all_jobs) != len(test_papers):
+            print(f"❌ Expected {len(test_papers)} jobs, found {len(all_jobs)}")
+            return False
+        
+        print(f"✅ All jobs properly scheduled: {len(all_jobs)} total jobs")
+        
+        # Test 7: ScraperManager integration
+        print("\n📋 Test 7: ScraperManager Integration")
+        
+        manager = ScraperManager()
+        
+        # Test paper selection
+        papers = manager.select_papers_for_processing(limit=2)
+        print(f"✅ ScraperManager paper selection: {len(papers)} papers selected")
+        
+        # Test scraper state management with APScheduler
+        start_result = manager.start_scraper()
+        if start_result["status"] != "success":
+            print(f"❌ Failed to start scraper: {start_result['message']}")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ Scraper started successfully")
+        
+        # Test job clearing through manager
+        cleared_count = manager._clear_delayed_tasks_from_apscheduler()
+        print(f"✅ ScraperManager job clearing: {cleared_count} jobs cleared")
+        
+        # Verify jobs were cleared
+        remaining_jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+        if len(remaining_jobs) > 0:
+            print(f"❌ Jobs still exist after manager clearing: {len(remaining_jobs)}")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ ScraperManager successfully clears APScheduler jobs")
+        
+        # Test 8: Hourly scheduler configuration
+        print("\n📋 Test 8: Hourly Scheduler Configuration")
+        
+        # Ensure the hourly job is scheduled correctly
+        all_scheduler_jobs = scheduler._scheduler.get_jobs() if hasattr(scheduler, '_scheduler') and scheduler._scheduler else []
+        hourly_jobs = [job for job in all_scheduler_jobs if job.id == 'hourly_scraper_main']
+        
+        if not hourly_jobs:
+            print("❌ Hourly scheduler job not found")
+            return False
+        
+        hourly_job = hourly_jobs[0]
+        print("✅ Hourly scheduler job found:")
+        print(f"   📝 Job ID: {hourly_job.id}")
+        print(f"   📝 Job Name: {hourly_job.name}")
+        print(f"   📝 Trigger: {hourly_job.trigger}")
+        print(f"   📝 Next Run: {hourly_job.next_run_time}")
+        
+        # Test 9: Configuration-based scheduling
+        print("\n📋 Test 9: Configuration-based Scheduling")
+        
+        # Set up volume configuration
+        volume_config = VolumeConfig.query.first()
+        if not volume_config:
+            volume_config = VolumeConfig(volume=10)  # 10 papers per day
+            db.session.add(volume_config)
+            db.session.commit()
+        
+        # Test quota calculation
+        quota = manager.get_current_hour_quota()
+        print(f"✅ Hourly quota calculation: {quota} papers per hour")
+        
+        if quota < 0:
+            print("❌ Invalid quota calculation")
+            return False
+        
+        # Test 10: Activity logging integration
+        print("\n📋 Test 10: Activity Logging Integration")
+        
+        # Check recent APScheduler-related logs
+        recent_logs = ActivityLog.query.filter(
+            ActivityLog.action.like('%apscheduler%')
+        ).order_by(ActivityLog.timestamp.desc()).limit(5).all()
+        
+        print(f"✅ APScheduler activity logging: {len(recent_logs)} related log entries")
+        
+        if recent_logs:
+            for log in recent_logs[:3]:
+                print(f"   📝 {log.action}: {log.description}")
+        
+        # Test 11: Error handling
+        print("\n📋 Test 11: Error Handling")
+        
+        # Test scheduling with invalid paper ID
+        try:
+            scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(
+                paper_id=99999,  # Non-existent paper
+                delay_seconds=1,
+                job_id="test_error_job"
+            )
+            print("✅ Scheduling with invalid paper ID handled gracefully")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"✅ Scheduling with invalid paper ID properly raises exception: {e}")
+        
+        # Test 12: Cleanup and shutdown
+        print("\n📋 Test 12: Cleanup and Shutdown")
+        
+        # Stop scraper
+        stop_result = manager.stop_scraper()
+        if stop_result["status"] != "success":
+            print(f"❌ Failed to stop scraper: {stop_result['message']}")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ Scraper stopped successfully")
+        
+        # Final job count should be minimal (only hourly scheduler)
+        final_job_count = scheduler.get_job_count()
+        final_paper_jobs = len(scheduler.get_paper_jobs())
+        
+        print(f"📊 Final state:")
+        print(f"   📝 Total jobs: {final_job_count}")
+        print(f"   📝 Paper jobs: {final_paper_jobs}")
+        
+        if final_paper_jobs > 0:
+            print("❌ Paper jobs still exist after cleanup")
+            return False
+        
+        print("✅ Cleanup completed successfully")
+        
+        print("\n🎉 ALL SCHEDULER TESTS PASSED!")
+        print("\n📋 Test Summary:")
+        print("   ✅ APScheduler initialization works")
+        print("   ✅ Database tables created and accessible")
+        print("   ✅ Job scheduling functionality works")
+        print("   ✅ Job information retrieval works")
+        print("   ✅ Job revocation works")
+        print("   ✅ Multiple job scheduling works")
+        print("   ✅ ScraperManager integration works")
+        print("   ✅ Hourly scheduler configured correctly")
+        print("   ✅ Configuration-based scheduling works")
+        print("   ✅ Activity logging integration works")
+        print("   ✅ Error handling works")
+        print("   ✅ Cleanup and shutdown works")
+        
+        return True
+
+
+def test_job_execution():
+    """Test that jobs actually execute (requires waiting)."""
+    print("\n🔄 Testing Job Execution (5-second test)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+
+    app = create_app({
+        'TESTING': True,
+        'SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI': 'sqlite:///:memory:',
+    })
+
+    with app.app_context():
+        # Initialize database and scheduler
+        db.create_all()
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            print("❌ Scheduler not initialized")
+            return False
+
+        # Create test paper
+        test_paper = PaperMetadata(
+            title="Test Paper for Execution",
+            doi="10.1000/test_execution",
+            issn="1234-5678",
+            journal="Test Journal",
+            status="Pending"
+        )
+        db.session.add(test_paper)
+        db.session.commit()
+
+        # Verify paper is added to the database
+        test_paper_id = test_paper.id
+        if not test_paper_id:
+            print("❌ Test paper not added to the database")
+            return False
+
+        # Schedule paper for processing in 2 seconds
+        job_id = scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(
+            paper_id=test_paper_id,
+            delay_seconds=2
+        )
+
+        print(f"📅 Scheduled job {job_id} for execution in 2 seconds")
+
+        # Wait and check for execution
+        print("⏳ Waiting for job execution...")
+        time.sleep(3)
+
+        # Check if job completed (should be removed from scheduler)
+        remaining_jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+
+        if remaining_jobs:
+            print(f"⚠️  Job still in scheduler: {len(remaining_jobs)} remaining")
+            for job in remaining_jobs:
+                print(f"   📝 Job ID: {job['id']}, Next Run Time: {job['next_run_time']}")
+        else:
+            print("✅ Job executed and removed from scheduler")
+
+        # Check activity logs for execution evidence
+        execution_logs = ActivityLog.query.filter(
+            ActivityLog.action.like('%process_single_paper%')
+        ).order_by(ActivityLog.timestamp.desc()).limit(3).all()
+
+        if execution_logs:
+            print("✅ Job execution logged in activity:")
+            for log in execution_logs:
+                print(f"   📝 {log.action}: {log.description}")
+        else:
+            print("⚠️  No execution logs found")
+
+        # Validate job execution status in the database
+        updated_paper = PaperMetadata.query.get(test_paper_id)
+        if updated_paper:
+            print(f"🔍 Retrieved paper: {updated_paper.title}, Status: {updated_paper.status}")
+            if updated_paper.status == "Done":
+                print("✅ Paper status updated to 'Done'")
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ Paper status not updated: {updated_paper.status}")
+        else:
+            print("❌ Paper not found in the database")
+
+        return True
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print(f"📅 Starting scheduler tests at {datetime.now()}")
+    
+    try:
+        # Run main functionality tests
+        success = test_scheduler_functionality()
+        
+        if success:
+            print("\n" + "="*50)
+            # Run execution test if main tests pass
+            test_job_execution()
+        
+        print(f"\n📅 Tests completed at {datetime.now()}")
+        sys.exit(0 if success else 1)
+        
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("\n⏹️  Tests interrupted by user")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"\n❌ Test error: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        sys.exit(1)

tests/test_scipaperloader.py

@@ -18,4 +18,5 @@ def client(app):
 
 def test_index(client):
     response = client.get("/")
-    assert b"It works!" in response.data
+    # Updated assertion to check for actual content in the index page
+    assert b"Welcome to SciPaperLoader" in response.data

tools/DIAGNOSTIC_GUIDE.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ especially for addressing issues with the scraper module.
 **Symptoms:**
 - Web interface shows scraper as stopped but papers are still being processed
 - `/scraper/stop` endpoint returns success but processing continues
-- Active tasks show up in Celery inspector
+- Active tasks show up in APScheduler inspector
 
 **Solutions:**
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ python tools/diagnostics/emergency_stop.py
 
 The emergency stop performs these actions:
 - Sets scraper state to inactive in the database
-- Revokes all running, reserved, and scheduled Celery tasks
+- Revokes all running and scheduled APScheduler tasks
 - Purges all task queues
 - Reverts papers with "Pending" status to their previous state
 
@@ -33,12 +33,12 @@ The emergency stop performs these actions:
 **Symptoms:**
 - Code changes don't seem to have any effect
 - Bug fixes don't work even though the code is updated
-- Workers might be using cached versions of modified code
+- APScheduler might be using cached versions of modified code
 
 **Solution:**
 
 ```bash
-# Use the quick fix to stop tasks and restart workers
+# Use the quick fix to stop tasks and restart the application
 make diagnostics   # Then select option 6 (Quick fix)
 
 # Or directly:
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ python tools/diagnostics/diagnose_scraper.py
 
 This tool will:
 - Show current scraper state
-- List all active, scheduled, and reserved tasks
+- List all active and scheduled APScheduler tasks
 - Display recent activity and error logs
 
 ## Preventative Measures
@@ -67,11 +67,10 @@ This tool will:
    - Deploying code changes
    - Modifying the database
 
-2. **Monitor task queue size** using Flower web interface:
+2. **Monitor APScheduler jobs** through the diagnostic tools:
    ```bash
-   make celery-flower
+   make diagnostics   # Then select option 2 (Inspect tasks)
    ```
-   Then visit http://localhost:5555
 
 3. **Check logs for failed tasks** regularly in the Logger tab of the application
 

tools/diagnostics/README.md

@@ -7,14 +7,14 @@ This directory contains various scripts for diagnosing issues, debugging, and ha
 ### Scraper Management
 
 - **emergency_stop.py**: Force stops all scraper activities, revokes running tasks, and reverts papers from "Pending" state
-- **quick_fix.py**: A simplified emergency stop that also restarts Celery workers to ensure code changes are applied
+- **quick_fix.py**: A simplified emergency stop that also stops Flask processes to ensure code changes are applied
 - **test_reversion.py**: Tests the paper reversion functionality when stopping the scraper
 
 ### Monitoring and Diagnostics
 
 - **check_state.py**: Checks the current state of the scraper in the database
 - **diagnose_scraper.py**: Comprehensive diagnostic tool that examines tasks, logs, and scraper state
-- **inspect_tasks.py**: Displays currently running, scheduled, and reserved Celery tasks
+- **inspect_tasks.py**: Displays currently running and scheduled APScheduler tasks
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -59,5 +59,5 @@ python tools/diagnostics/quick_fix.py
 ## Notes
 
 - Always run these scripts from the project root directory
-- Some scripts may require a running Redis server
+- Some scripts may require a running Flask application with APScheduler
 - After using emergency tools, the application may need to be restarted completely

tools/diagnostics/diagnose_scraper.py

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ Diagnose and fix scraper stopping issues.
 """
 
 from scipaperloader import create_app
-from scipaperloader.celery import celery
 from scipaperloader.models import ScraperState, ActivityLog
 from scipaperloader.scrapers.factory import get_scraper
 
@@ -17,22 +16,16 @@ def check_scraper_status():
             print(f"Scraper state in DB: active={scraper_state.is_active}, paused={scraper_state.is_paused}")
         else:
             print("No scraper state found in database")
-            
+
-def check_celery_tasks():
+def check_scheduler_jobs():
-    """Check currently running Celery tasks."""
+    """Check the current jobs in APScheduler."""
-    i = celery.control.inspect()
+    with app.app_context():
-    
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
-    print("\n=== ACTIVE TASKS ===")
+        if not scheduler:
-    active_tasks = i.active() or {}
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
-    for worker, tasks in active_tasks.items():
+        else:
-        for task in tasks:
+            jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
-            print(f"Worker: {worker}, Task: {task.get('name', 'Unknown')}, ID: {task.get('id', 'Unknown')}")
+            print("Scheduled jobs:", jobs)
-    
-    print("\n=== SCHEDULED TASKS ===")
-    scheduled_tasks = i.scheduled() or {}
-    for worker, tasks in scheduled_tasks.items():
-        for task in tasks:
-            print(f"Worker: {worker}, Task: {task.get('name', 'Unknown')}, ID: {task.get('id', 'Unknown')}")
 
 def check_recent_logs():
     """Check recent activity logs for clues."""
@@ -60,41 +53,26 @@ def force_stop_scraper():
             print("Set scraper state to inactive")
         
         # Revoke all tasks
-        i = celery.control.inspect()
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
-        revoked_ids = []
+        if not scheduler:
-        
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
-        # Check all queues
+        else:
-        for queue_name, queue_func in [
+            revoked_count = scheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs()
-            ("scheduled", i.scheduled),
+            print(f"✅ Revoked {revoked_count} jobs from APScheduler")
-            ("active", i.active),
-            ("reserved", i.reserved)
-        ]:
-            queue = queue_func() or {}
-            for worker, tasks in queue.items():
-                for task in tasks:
-                    task_id = task.get('id')
-                    if task_id and task_id not in revoked_ids:
-                        celery.control.revoke(task_id, terminate=True)
-                        revoked_ids.append(task_id)
-                        print(f"Revoked task: {task_id}")
-        
-        # Purge all queues
-        celery.control.purge()
-        print("Purged all task queues")
         
         # Log the action
         ActivityLog.log_scraper_command(
             action="force_stop_scraper",
             status="success",
-            description=f"Force stopped scraper, revoked {len(revoked_ids)} tasks"
+            description=f"Force stopped scraper, revoked {revoked_count} tasks"
         )
         
-        print(f"\nRevoked {len(revoked_ids)} tasks in total")
+        print(f"\nRevoked {revoked_count} tasks in total")
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     print("=== SCRAPER STATUS DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ===")
     check_scraper_status()
-    check_celery_tasks()
+    check_scheduler_jobs()
     check_recent_logs()
     
     stop_confirmation = input("\nDo you want to force stop the scraper? (y/n): ")

tools/diagnostics/emergency_stop.py

@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../.
 from scipaperloader import create_app
 from scipaperloader.db import db
 from scipaperloader.models import PaperMetadata, ActivityLog, ScraperState
-from scipaperloader.celery import celery
 
 app = create_app()
 
@@ -38,46 +37,18 @@ def emergency_stop():
         ScraperState.set_paused(False)
         print("✓ Set scraper state to inactive")
         
-        # 2. Revoke all tasks
+        # 2. Revoke all jobs in APScheduler
-        print("\nRevoking running tasks...")
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
-        try:
+        if scheduler:
-            i = celery.control.inspect()
+            revoked_count = scheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs()
-            active = i.active() or {}
+            print(f"✅ Revoked {revoked_count} jobs from APScheduler")
-            scheduled = i.scheduled() or {}
+        else:
-            reserved = i.reserved() or {}
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
-            
+        
-            revoked_count = 0
+        # 3. Revert all papers to 'Pending' state
-            
+        PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status="Processing").update({"status": "Pending"})
-            # Revoke active tasks
+        db.session.commit()
-            for worker, tasks in active.items():
+        print("✅ Reverted all 'Processing' papers to 'Pending' state")
-                for task in tasks:
-                    if 'id' in task:
-                        celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                        revoked_count += 1
-                        print(f"  Revoked active task: {task.get('name', 'unknown')}")
-            
-            # Revoke scheduled tasks
-            for worker, tasks in scheduled.items():
-                for task in tasks:
-                    if 'id' in task:
-                        celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                        revoked_count += 1
-            
-            # Revoke reserved tasks
-            for worker, tasks in reserved.items():
-                for task in tasks:
-                    if 'id' in task:
-                        celery.control.revoke(task['id'], terminate=True)
-                        revoked_count += 1
-            
-            print(f"✓ Revoked {revoked_count} tasks")
-            
-            # 3. Purge queues
-            celery.control.purge()
-            print("✓ Purged all task queues")
-            
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"⚠ Error revoking tasks: {str(e)}")
         
         # 4. Revert papers in "Pending" status
         try:

tools/diagnostics/inspect_tasks.py

@@ -1,11 +1,78 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 """
-Inspect current Celery tasks (active, reserved, and scheduled)
+Inspect current APScheduler jobs (active and scheduled).
 """
 
-from scipaperloader.celery import celery
+import sys
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
 
-i = celery.control.inspect()
+# Add project root to path
-print("Active tasks:", i.active())
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../..')))
-print("Reserved tasks:", i.reserved())
+
-print("Scheduled tasks:", i.scheduled())
+from scipaperloader import create_app
+from scipaperloader.models import ScraperState
+
+def main():
+    print("=== APScheduler Task Inspector ===")
+    print(f"Time: {datetime.now()}\n")
+    
+    app = create_app()
+
+    with app.app_context():
+        # Check scraper state
+        scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+        print(f"🔄 Scraper State:")
+        print(f"   Active: {'✅' if scraper_state.is_active else '❌'} {scraper_state.is_active}")
+        print(f"   Paused: {'⏸️' if scraper_state.is_paused else '▶️'} {scraper_state.is_paused}")
+        print()
+        
+        # Check APScheduler
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if not scheduler:
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
+            return
+        
+        print("📋 APScheduler Status:")
+        # Access the underlying scheduler
+        if hasattr(scheduler, 'scheduler') and scheduler.scheduler:
+            print(f"   Running: {'✅' if scheduler.scheduler.running else '❌'} {scheduler.scheduler.running}")
+        else:
+            print("❌ APScheduler instance not accessible")
+        print()
+        
+        # Get all jobs
+        if hasattr(scheduler, 'scheduler') and scheduler.scheduler:
+            all_jobs = scheduler.scheduler.get_jobs()
+        else:
+            all_jobs = []
+        paper_jobs = scheduler.get_paper_jobs()
+        
+        print(f"📊 Job Statistics:")
+        print(f"   Total jobs: {len(all_jobs)}")
+        print(f"   Paper processing jobs: {len(paper_jobs)}")
+        print()
+        
+        if paper_jobs:
+            print("📝 Active Paper Processing Jobs:")
+            for job in paper_jobs:
+                next_run = job.get('next_run_time', 'Not scheduled')
+                print(f"   • {job['id']}")
+                print(f"     Next run: {next_run}")
+                print(f"     Name: {job.get('name', 'N/A')}")
+                if job.get('args'):
+                    print(f"     Paper ID: {job['args'][0] if job['args'] else 'N/A'}")
+                print()
+        else:
+            print("✅ No active paper processing jobs")
+        
+        # Show other jobs if any
+        other_jobs = [job for job in all_jobs if not any(pattern in job.id for pattern in ['paper_process_', 'test_paper_process_', 'process_paper_'])]
+        if other_jobs:
+            print(f"🔧 Other Scheduled Jobs ({len(other_jobs)}):")
+            for job in other_jobs:
+                next_run = job.next_run_time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') if job.next_run_time else 'Not scheduled'
+                print(f"   • {job.id} - Next run: {next_run}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

tools/diagnostics/quick_fix.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 """
-Quick fix script to stop all running scraper tasks and restart Celery workers.
+Quick fix script to stop all running scraper tasks using APScheduler.
-This ensures the updated code is loaded and tasks are properly terminated.
+This ensures all scheduled tasks are properly terminated.
 """
 
 import os
@@ -9,45 +9,55 @@ import sys
 import signal
 import subprocess
 import time
-from datetime import datetime
+from datetime import datetime, UTC
 
 # Add project root to path
 sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../..')))
 
-def kill_celery_processes():
+def stop_apscheduler_jobs():
-    """Kill all running Celery processes"""
+    """Stop all APScheduler jobs through the Flask app"""
-    print("Killing Celery processes...")
+    print("Stopping APScheduler jobs...")
     try:
-        # Get all celery processes
+        from scipaperloader import create_app
-        result = subprocess.run(['pgrep', '-f', 'celery'], capture_output=True, text=True)
+        
+        app = create_app()
+        with app.app_context():
+            scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+            if scheduler:
+                revoked_count = scheduler.revoke_all_scraper_jobs()
+                print(f"✓ Revoked {revoked_count} APScheduler jobs")
+            else:
+                print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
+                
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"⚠ Error stopping APScheduler jobs: {e}")
+
+def kill_python_processes():
+    """Kill any running Python processes that might be Flask/APScheduler workers"""
+    print("Checking for running Flask/APScheduler processes...")
+    try:
+        # Look for Flask processes
+        result = subprocess.run(['pgrep', '-f', 'flask'], capture_output=True, text=True)
         if result.returncode == 0:
             pids = result.stdout.strip().split('\n')
             for pid in pids:
                 if pid:
                     try:
-                        os.kill(int(pid), signal.SIGTERM)
+                        # Check if this is our process before killing
-                        print(f"  Killed process {pid}")
+                        cmdline_result = subprocess.run(['ps', '-p', pid, '-o', 'cmd='], capture_output=True, text=True)
-                    except ProcessLookupError:
+                        if 'scipaperloader' in cmdline_result.stdout:
-                        pass  # Process already dead
+                            os.kill(int(pid), signal.SIGTERM)
+                            print(f"  Killed Flask process {pid}")
+                    except (ProcessLookupError, ValueError):
+                        pass  # Process already dead or invalid PID
             
             # Wait a moment for graceful shutdown
             time.sleep(2)
-            
+        else:
-            # Force kill any remaining processes
+            print("✓ No Flask processes found")
-            result = subprocess.run(['pgrep', '-f', 'celery'], capture_output=True, text=True)
-            if result.returncode == 0:
-                pids = result.stdout.strip().split('\n')
-                for pid in pids:
-                    if pid:
-                        try:
-                            os.kill(int(pid), signal.SIGKILL)
-                            print(f"  Force killed process {pid}")
-                        except ProcessLookupError:
-                            pass
         
-        print("✓ All Celery processes terminated")
     except Exception as e:
-        print(f"⚠ Error killing processes: {e}")
+        print(f"⚠ Error checking processes: {e}")
 
 def stop_scraper_state():
     """Set scraper state to inactive using Flask app context"""
@@ -55,6 +65,7 @@ def stop_scraper_state():
         from scipaperloader import create_app
         from scipaperloader.models import ScraperState, PaperMetadata
         from scipaperloader.db import db
+        from scipaperloader.scrapers.factory import get_scraper
         
         app = create_app()
         with app.app_context():
@@ -63,41 +74,57 @@ def stop_scraper_state():
             ScraperState.set_paused(False)
             print("✓ Set scraper state to inactive")
             
-            # Revert any pending papers to "New" status (simple approach since we don't have previous_status data yet)
+            # Get scraper configuration for proper status reversion
-            pending_papers = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status="Pending").all()
+            scraper = get_scraper()
+            input_statuses = scraper.get_input_statuses()
+            output_statuses = scraper.get_output_statuses()
+            processing_status = output_statuses.get("processing", "Processing")
+            
+            # Revert any papers in processing status
+            processing_papers = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status=processing_status).all()
             reverted_count = 0
             
-            for paper in pending_papers:
+            if processing_papers and input_statuses:
-                paper.status = "New"  # Simple fallback - revert all to "New"
+                revert_status = input_statuses[0]  # Use first input status as default
-                reverted_count += 1
+                
-            
+                for paper in processing_papers:
-            if reverted_count > 0:
+                    # Try to use previous_status if available, otherwise use first input status
+                    if hasattr(paper, 'previous_status') and paper.previous_status:
+                        paper.status = paper.previous_status
+                    else:
+                        paper.status = revert_status
+                    paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
+                    reverted_count += 1
+                
                 db.session.commit()
-                print(f"✓ Reverted {reverted_count} papers from 'Pending' to 'New'")
+                print(f"✓ Reverted {reverted_count} papers from '{processing_status}' to previous status")
             else:
-                print("✓ No pending papers to revert")
+                print("✓ No papers in processing status to revert")
                 
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"⚠ Error setting scraper state: {e}")
 
 def main():
-    print("=== QUICK SCRAPER FIX ===")
+    print("=== QUICK SCRAPER FIX (APScheduler) ===")
     print(f"Time: {datetime.now()}")
     print()
     
-    # Step 1: Stop scraper state
+    # Step 1: Stop scraper state and revert papers
     stop_scraper_state()
     
-    # Step 2: Kill all Celery processes
+    # Step 2: Stop all APScheduler jobs
-    kill_celery_processes()
+    stop_apscheduler_jobs()
+    
+    # Step 3: Kill any running Flask processes
+    kill_python_processes()
     
     print()
     print("=== FIX COMPLETE ===")
     print("The scraper has been stopped and all tasks terminated.")
-    print("You can now restart the Celery workers with:")
+    print("You can now restart the application with:")
-    print("  make celery")
-    print("or")
     print("  make run")
+    print("or")
+    print("  python -m flask --app scipaperloader run")
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()

tools/diagnostics/test_reversion.py

@@ -1,16 +1,17 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 """
-Test script for verifying the paper reversion fix.
+Test script for verifying the paper reversion fix with APScheduler.
 This script:
-1. Simulates stopping the scraper 
+1. Creates test papers and simulates processing
-2. Checks that all pending papers were reverted to their previous status
+2. Tests the stop_scraper functionality 
-3. Ensures all running tasks were terminated
+3. Checks that all pending papers were reverted to their previous status
+4. Ensures all running tasks were terminated
 """
 
 import os
 import sys
 import time
-from datetime import datetime
+from datetime import datetime, UTC, timedelta
 from sqlalchemy import func
 from flask import Flask
 
@@ -21,81 +22,136 @@ sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../.
 from scipaperloader import create_app
 from scipaperloader.db import db
 from scipaperloader.models import PaperMetadata, ActivityLog, ScraperState
-from scipaperloader.celery import celery
+from scipaperloader.scrapers.factory import get_scraper
+from scipaperloader.scrapers.manager import ScraperManager
 
+print("[DEBUG] Initializing Flask app...")
 app = create_app()
 
-def test_stop_scraper():
+print("[DEBUG] Flask app initialized.")
-    """Test the stop_scraper functionality"""
-    
-    with app.app_context():
-        # First check current scraper state
-        scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
-        print(f"Current scraper state: active={scraper_state.is_active}, paused={scraper_state.is_paused}")
-        
-        # Check if there are any papers in "Pending" state
-        pending_count = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status="Pending").count()
-        print(f"Papers in 'Pending' state before stopping: {pending_count}")
-        
-        if pending_count == 0:
-            print("No papers in 'Pending' state to test with.")
-            print("Would you like to create a test paper in Pending state? (y/n)")
-            choice = input().lower()
-            if choice == 'y':
-                # Create a test paper
-                paper = PaperMetadata(
-                    title="Test Paper for Reversion",
-                    doi="10.1234/test.123",
-                    status="Pending",
-                    previous_status="New",  # Test value we expect to be reverted to
-                    created_at=datetime.utcnow(),
-                    updated_at=datetime.utcnow()
-                )
-                db.session.add(paper)
-                db.session.commit()
-                print(f"Created test paper with ID {paper.id}, status='Pending', previous_status='New'")
-                pending_count = 1
-        
-        # Simulate the stop_scraper API call
-        from scipaperloader.blueprints.scraper import revert_pending_papers
-        print("Reverting pending papers...")
-        reverted = revert_pending_papers()
-        print(f"Reverted {reverted} papers from 'Pending' state")
-        
-        # Check if any papers are still in "Pending" state
-        still_pending = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status="Pending").count()
-        print(f"Papers still in 'Pending' state after stopping: {still_pending}")
-        
-        # List any that were reverted and their current status
-        if reverted > 0:
-            print("\nPapers that were reverted:")
-            recent_logs = ActivityLog.query.filter_by(action="revert_pending").order_by(
-                ActivityLog.timestamp.desc()).limit(10).all()
-            
-            for log in recent_logs:
-                paper = PaperMetadata.query.get(log.paper_id)
-                if paper:
-                    print(f"Paper ID {paper.id}: '{paper.title}' - Now status='{paper.status}'")
-        
-        # Check active celery tasks
-        i = celery.control.inspect()
-        active = i.active() or {}
-        reserved = i.reserved() or {}
-        scheduled = i.scheduled() or {}
-        
-        active_count = sum(len(tasks) for worker, tasks in active.items())
-        reserved_count = sum(len(tasks) for worker, tasks in reserved.items())
-        scheduled_count = sum(len(tasks) for worker, tasks in scheduled.items())
-        
-        print(f"\nCurrently {active_count} active, {reserved_count} reserved, and {scheduled_count} scheduled tasks")
-        
-        # Print conclusion
-        if still_pending == 0 and reverted > 0:
-            print("\nSUCCESS: All pending papers were properly reverted!")
-        elif still_pending > 0:
-            print(f"\nWARNING: {still_pending} papers are still in 'Pending' state!")
-        elif pending_count == 0 and reverted == 0:
-            print("\nNo papers to revert. Can't fully test.")
 
-if __name__ == "__main__":
+def test_stop_scraper():
-    test_stop_scraper()
+    """Test the stop_scraper functionality with proper APScheduler integration"""
+    
+    print("[DEBUG] Entering app context...")
+    with app.app_context():
+        print("[DEBUG] App context entered.")
+
+        # Clear existing test data
+        print("[DEBUG] Clearing existing test data...")
+        PaperMetadata.query.filter(PaperMetadata.doi.like('10.1234/test%')).delete()
+        db.session.commit()
+        print("[DEBUG] Existing test data cleared.")
+
+        # Get scraper configuration
+        scraper = get_scraper()
+        input_statuses = scraper.get_input_statuses()
+        output_statuses = scraper.get_output_statuses()
+        
+        if not input_statuses:
+            print("❌ No input statuses found for current scraper")
+            return
+        
+        input_status = input_statuses[0]  # Use first input status
+        processing_status = output_statuses.get("processing", "Processing")
+        
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Using input status: {input_status}")
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Using processing status: {processing_status}")
+
+        # Create test papers in input status
+        test_papers = []
+        print("[DEBUG] Creating test papers...")
+        for i in range(3):
+            test_paper = PaperMetadata()
+            test_paper.title = f"Test Paper {i+1}"
+            test_paper.doi = f"10.1234/test{i+1}"
+            test_paper.status = input_status
+            test_paper.created_at = datetime.now(UTC)
+            test_paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
+            db.session.add(test_paper)
+            test_papers.append(test_paper)
+        db.session.commit()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Created {len(test_papers)} test papers in '{input_status}' status.")
+
+        # Simulate some papers being moved to processing status
+        print("[DEBUG] Simulating papers in processing...")
+        for i, paper in enumerate(test_papers[:2]):  # Move first 2 papers to processing
+            paper.previous_status = paper.status  # Store previous status
+            paper.status = processing_status
+            paper.updated_at = datetime.now(UTC)
+        db.session.commit()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Moved 2 papers to '{processing_status}' status.")
+
+        # Check current scraper state
+        scraper_state = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Current scraper state: active={scraper_state.is_active}, paused={scraper_state.is_paused}")
+        
+        # Check paper counts before stopping
+        input_count = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status=input_status).count()
+        processing_count = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status=processing_status).count()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Papers before stopping: {input_count} in '{input_status}', {processing_count} in '{processing_status}'")
+        
+        # Test APScheduler job management
+        scheduler = app.config.get('SCHEDULER')
+        if scheduler:
+            print("[DEBUG] Testing APScheduler job management...")
+            
+            # Create some test jobs using the correct API
+            for paper in test_papers:
+                job_id = scheduler.schedule_paper_processing(
+                    paper_id=paper.id,
+                    delay_seconds=60,  # 1 minute from now
+                    job_id=f"test_paper_process_{paper.id}"
+                )
+                print(f"[DEBUG] Scheduled job {job_id} for paper {paper.id}")
+            
+            jobs_before = len(scheduler.get_paper_jobs())
+            print(f"[DEBUG] Created {jobs_before} test jobs in APScheduler")
+            
+            # Test the manager's stop_scraper method
+            print("[DEBUG] Testing ScraperManager.stop_scraper()...")
+            manager = ScraperManager()
+            result = manager.stop_scraper()
+            
+            print(f"[DEBUG] stop_scraper result: {result}")
+            
+            # Check jobs after stopping
+            jobs_after = len(scheduler.get_paper_jobs())
+            print(f"[DEBUG] Jobs after stopping: {jobs_after} (should be 0)")
+            
+            if jobs_after == 0:
+                print("✅ All APScheduler jobs successfully revoked")
+            else:
+                print(f"❌ {jobs_after} jobs still exist after revocation")
+        else:
+            print("❌ APScheduler not found in app config")
+        
+        # Check paper counts after stopping
+        input_count_after = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status=input_status).count()
+        processing_count_after = PaperMetadata.query.filter_by(status=processing_status).count()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Papers after stopping: {input_count_after} in '{input_status}', {processing_count_after} in '{processing_status}'")
+        
+        # Verify that processing papers were reverted
+        if processing_count_after == 0 and input_count_after >= processing_count:
+            print("✅ Papers successfully reverted from processing to previous status")
+        else:
+            print(f"❌ Paper reversion failed: expected 0 processing papers, got {processing_count_after}")
+        
+        # Check scraper state after stopping
+        scraper_state_after = ScraperState.get_current_state()
+        print(f"[DEBUG] Scraper state after stopping: active={scraper_state_after.is_active}, paused={scraper_state_after.is_paused}")
+        
+        if not scraper_state_after.is_active and not scraper_state_after.is_paused:
+            print("✅ Scraper state correctly set to inactive")
+        else:
+            print("❌ Scraper state not properly updated")
+        
+        # Clean up test data
+        print("[DEBUG] Cleaning up test data...")
+        PaperMetadata.query.filter(PaperMetadata.doi.like('10.1234/test%')).delete()
+        db.session.commit()
+        print("[DEBUG] Test data cleaned up.")
+
+print("[DEBUG] Starting test_stop_scraper...")
+test_stop_scraper()
+print("[DEBUG] test_stop_scraper completed.")