The Job Submission Interface (JSI) is a secure Java application that allows researchers to:

  • write, submit and view job requests (and corresponding outputs);
  • track the status of the job requests in process ('received', 'processing', 'set to review' etc.);
  • and access the history of all job requests ever sent.

The Job Submission Interace can be launched either from the LIS Website or installed on the user's own machine. The Luxembourg Income Study recommends the first option. This way, any future upgrades of the JSI will be automatically applied.

Whatever the method chosen to run the JSI, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE 1.6+) must be installed on the user's machine. The latest version of JRE can be downloaded here. Note that Administrator rights are required to install the JRE.

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Launch the Job Submission Interface

  1. Click on the following link to start the application
  2. Open it using the option Java(TM) Web Start Launcher (default).
  3. The following LISSY Userinterface certificate dialog box will pop up:

  4. Click on Run to accept the certificate and to download the JSI.
  5. Connect to LISSY using the userid and password received during the registration process. Note that the password is case-sensitive.

... or Install the Job Submission Interface

  1. Download both the userinterface.jar (JSI) and run_jsi.txt (cmd) links.
  2. Save the two files within the same folder.
    WARNING: your browser may attempt to save the JSI file as a zip file. It is mandatory to save it as a jar file.
  3. Rename the file run_jsi.txt to run_jsi.cmd.
  4. Edit the run_jsi.cmd file (using Notepad) and apply the java runtime path that matches your configuration.

  5. To determine the java version, open a CMD window and type java -version at the prompt.

  6. Return to the folder where the files are saved and double click on the run_jsi.cmd file
  7. Connect to LISSY using the userid and password given to you at registration. Note that the password is case-sensitive.

The Job Submission Interface Features

Once connected, there are four main tasks that may be carried out by users:

  1. Submit jobs through the Job Session window.
  2. Track status of jobs in the Today Job window.
  3. View both job request and resulting listing in the Today Job window.
  4. Manage (view, clean and search) all job requests ever sent in the Job Library window.

Submit Jobs (Job session Window)

  1. Select a project (LIS, LWS or LES).
  2. Select a statistical package (SAS, SPSS or Stata).
  3. Add a subject line.
  4. Write your code keeping in mind the Job Submission Instructions.
  5. Click on the submit button.

Note that for security reasons, the output of all job requests will be returned to the email registered in LISSY even if the submission is processed through the JSI. That way, each LIS user will be informed if someone is using his/her userid and password.

Work with Today's Jobs (Today Job Window.)

  • Watch the status of jobs currently sent to LISSY in the 'jobs in process' (top-left) pane.
  • View the jobs returned by LISSY:
    1. Click on a job in the 'jobs returned' (bottom-left) pane
    2. Click on the 'view job' button.
    3. Click on the 'text' or 'listing' tabs, respectively, of the right pane to see the request and its output.
  • Re-submit a selected job by clicking on the 'edit in job submission' button at the bottom-right of the window.

Manage the Job History (Job Library Window)

  • View jobs sent over a specific time period
    1. Click on the 'from' button (grey).
    2. Choose the 'starting from' and/or 'until' search period by clicking on the appropriate 'change' button.

    3. Select the date(s) that match your needs.

  • Clean the library by discarding useless job requests ('discard' button).
  • Search jobs by keywords
    1. Click on the 'advanced search' button.

    2. Complete the request according to your needs. Note that the search request may also be applied to discarded jobs.
  • Re-submit a selected job by clicking on the 'edit in job submission' button at the bottom-right of the window.