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[edit] Contributing to NIER

Who can contribute to NIER?

NIER welcomes the submission of any contributions, which help achieve NIER's aim: to provide rapid access to resources and expertise in renal research for the scientific community, in particular for young investigator in nephrology. Our goal is to continuously improve and update the content of this site in close collaboration with the Dutch renal scientific community. Contributions may be sent unsolicited. The editorial board may be contacted for pre-submission enquiries regarding suitability or formatting, but this is not required.

The NIER editorial board will also invite reseachers to make contributions to the website. Particularly, speakers at the Kidney Foundation Nephrology Winterschool and the "Nefrologiedagen" will frequently be asked to consider posting their presentations on the NIER website, to ensure further dissemination and maximal revenue of learning opportunities. In general, NIER will focus on contributions made by senior renal researchers, but PhD students are also encouraged to contribute to the website in the area of their specific expertise.

As NIER also functions as a meeting point for Dutch renal researchers, everyone (from student to professor) is strongly encouraged to post their personal data and description of research area and research methods in the people database via the online form, to facilitate cooperation within the renal community. Likewise, everyone is encouraged to assist with and benefit from the online forum.

NIER has listed key dutch investigators for each specific research area. These investigators are highly recommended by NIER to be approached for advice or cooperation. Investigators who wish to be included in this selection and support NIER's intention for 'key investigators' to be easily approachable to share their expertise, are invited to contact the editorial board.

What type of contributions can be made to NIER?

Any type or format of contribution may be posted on the NIER website. This includes webtext, presentations, various file-formats (Word, pdf, excel, etc.) and links to other sites. Contribution may be original and posted whole on the site, but may also consist of a reference or link to materials published elsewhere.

NIER has three main resource categories:

1) Resources (or links to external resources) regarding topical research issues.

2) Resources (or links to external resources) regarding research methods.

3) Resources facilitating cooperation and training.

NIER may benefit from the following types of contributions:

- Resources (e.g. reviews or presentations) identifying topical research issues within a specialty area (see list for indexing)

- Resources focused on research methods (e.g. protocols, reviews, literature-study)

- Description of clinical trials

- Entering personal data and expertise in research methods in the people database

- Suggestions for important reviews / methodological articles

- Suggestions for links to external sites

- Suggestions for items for the agenda, e.g. conferences or courses

- Contributing to the online forum

How to submit contributions to NIER?

Contributions may be sent to the editorial board via email or via the feedback form.

How are submission handled?

The website is edited by its Editorial Board, and the Editorial Board will post any contributions on the website, which are in line with the aims of the website. A scientific Advisory Board has been installed for expert advice. The Scientific Advisory Board is responsible for the scientific quality of the posted materials and may refuse submitted contributions. Currently, NIER does not send submitted material out for peer review.

Who may access posted resources and who owns the copyright?

All sections of the website are freely accessible for any visitor, with the exception of the people database, which is restricted to registered users. The copyright of posted resources will remain property of the author/other owner(s). NIER has disclaimed that the information provided on the web sites may only be used, copied or distributed in unmodified form for informational personal purposes.

Questions?

Feel free to contact the editorial board with any questions or suggestions, or alternatively use the online feedback form.