How to send a self develop theory for publication or copyright?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the process of protecting and publishing a self-developed theory related to probabilities. Participants explore various routes for copyright and publication, including the roles of journals and legal advice.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the appropriate steps to take for a paper on probabilities, questioning whether to pursue copyright or publication.
  • Another participant suggests that copyright protects text but not theories, recommending publication in a recognized journal to ensure credit for the idea.
  • There is a proposal that if the probability idea has commercial potential, seeking venture capital and treating the idea as a proprietary secret could be a viable route.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of researching suitable journals, particularly those that are peer-reviewed, for publishing the work.
  • Clarification is provided that peer-reviewed journals involve scrutiny by experts to validate the research before publication.
  • Concerns are raised about the differences in copyright laws between Singapore and the US, with a note that copyright is generally owned once the work is in tangible form, although registration offers advantages.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best approach to protect and publish the theory, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding copyright and publication strategies.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the need for legal advice due to differing laws in various countries, particularly concerning copyright and publication rights.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in publishing academic work, particularly in the fields of probabilities and mathematics, as well as those seeking to understand copyright implications in different jurisdictions.

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i have a paper on probabilities. What shld i do? i am in singapore. do i send for copyright or what sort of route i shld take.
 
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Copyright only protects your text, not your theory. The best way to protect your idea is to get a paper on it accepted by a recognized journal. Then even if someone else uses the idea, the community will force them to cite your paper and you will get credit.

If your probability idea has commercial applications, you could try to get a venture capitalist to fund a company to exploit it, and the idea would be a proprietary secret of that company, which would give it a certain protection (you could maybe sue anybody who stole it).

Since laws differ in different countries, what you should do first is cough up maybe $50 or equivalent in your currency and talk to a lawyer.
 
u mean that i shld get it copy right..and get it publish at some journel like america journal of physics?
 
If it is about probability, you may want a journal on math. There are plenty to choose from. You will need to do some research and figure out which of them best suit the issue. The best would be to try in a peer-reviewed journal.
 
ahrkron said:
If it is about probability, you may want a journal on math. There are plenty to choose from. You will need to do some research and figure out which of them best suit the issue. The best would be to try in a peer-reviewed journal.

what do you mean by peer reviewed journal? thanks guys
 
Peer reviewed journal articles are checked by other experts in the field to make sure that no mistakes have been made in analysis or implementation.
 
New|c said:
u mean that i shld get it copy right..and get it publish at some journel like america journal of physics?

I don't know how the law differs in Singapore, but in the US you own the copyright once the work is set down in tangible form. You can register the copyright, which affords certain advantages, but not for an academic paper. Most journals have you transfer the copyright to them anyway.
 

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