 the alert container -->
    <div id="research-alert" class="settings-alert-container" style="display:none"></div>
    <div class="ldr-card research-card">
        <div class="ldr-card-content">
            <form id="research-form">
                <div class="form-group">
                    <label for="query">Research Query</label>
                    <textarea id="query" name="query" rows="3" placeholder="Enter your research topic or question..." autofocus></textarea>
                    <div class="sear