Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of getting published in academic journals without an endorsement, particularly for individuals who may not have established connections in the academic community. The scope includes aspects of publication processes, access to literature, and the implications of having new theories in the context of established scientific frameworks.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses uncertainty about how to get published without an endorsement and seeks informal feedback on their work, which involves a unification equation for General Relativity (GR) and Special Relativity (SR).
- Another participant asserts that GR and SR are already unified, suggesting that the original poster's premise may be misguided.
- Several participants clarify that an endorsement is not necessary to submit a paper to a journal, emphasizing the importance of reading journal submission guidelines.
- Concerns are raised about the accessibility of academic literature due to the high cost of journal subscriptions, which may hinder individuals outside the traditional research ecosystem from obtaining necessary resources.
- It is noted that arXiv.org provides free access to a wide range of physics papers, countering the argument about subscription costs.
- A reminder is issued regarding the forum rules, indicating that seeking feedback on new theories or ideas is not appropriate in this context.
- Discussion about public libraries' interlibrary loan agreements suggests alternative ways to access journal articles for those without direct access.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the necessity of endorsements for publication, with some asserting that they are not required while others interpret the original poster's question as indicative of a misunderstanding of the publication process. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the appropriateness of seeking feedback on new theories within the forum.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the original poster's lack of connections in the academic community and the potential misunderstanding of the publication process. The discussion also highlights the challenges posed by access to academic literature and the implications of forum rules on the nature of inquiries allowed.