embodiments relate to systems and methods for thread control and scheduling . according to a particular embodiment , a daemon framework provides a uniform approach for scheduling and execution of inter - related processes . the daemon framework may comprise a main daemon configured to manage lifecycle , to manage status , and to control child daemon responsible for functions such as scanning of folders and persistent staging areas for delivery of new data threads . embodiments may allow visualization of process status , as well as controlling each of these processes . embodiments may provide for programmatical and / or manual intervention , including error correction . particular embodiments may have self - correction capability in the case of external or internal errors .