How to Contribute to IVSMDB
IVSMDB (i‑Valle Specialized Metabolites Database) is a curated scientific platform. Contributions are welcome, but all content is reviewed and curated to ensure scientific reliability, traceability and reuse.
This page explains who can contribute, what types of contributions are possible, and how the curation process works.
Why contribute to IVSMDB?
Contributing to IVSMDB means participating in a curated scientific knowledge base where contributions are reviewed, attributed and preserved over time.
- Visibility of taxonomic and chemical expertise
- Reproducible and citable scientific data
- Long‑term reuse of curated datasets
- Transparent attribution of contributions
You can explore IVSMDB freely. An account is required only when you are ready to contribute.
How to get started
- Create an account or log in
- Complete your researcher profile
- Explore existing content to understand structure and standards
- Submit your contribution following the guided workflows
Contribution interfaces and workflows may vary by content type and availability.
Who can contribute?
IVSMDB welcomes contributions from a wide range of scientific actors, from individual researchers to institutional and collaborative projects.
- Researchers and academics
- Graduate students and research groups
- Curators and domain experts
- Institutional or collaborative projects
What can you contribute?
- Taxonomic knowledge — curated descriptions, nomenclatural information and references.
- Specialized metabolites — compound records, annotations and biological links.
- Experimental evidence — spectroscopy, assays and analytical data.
- Datasets — structured, versioned scientific datasets with clear provenance.
- Editorial improvements — corrections, updates and expert feedback.
How does curation work?
All contributions to IVSMDB follow a curated workflow. Submitted content is reviewed by staff or domain experts before publication.
- Submission by registered contributors
- Scientific and editorial review
- Revision and clarification when needed
- Publication with versioning and attribution
Curation ensures that contributions remain reliable, discoverable and citable over time, increasing their scientific value.
Attribution and credit
IVSMDB emphasizes transparent attribution. Contributors are credited for their work, and contributions are linked to versions and editorial events.
This supports proper acknowledgment and enables citation of curated scientific content.