is theoretical research different from regular research? like are they not required to get an institution (a uni or a research center) to back them?
i’ve also read similar things about papers in the field of math and i think chemistry too about historical figures publishing while working unrelated jobs
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Most reputable journals will accept submissions from just about anyone, although they’ll get binned quickly if they don’t appear to be solid science (or math) on an initial thumb-through. Helps if the author has an established academic or scientific pedigree, but it’s not necessary. As a practical matter, the intake editor may not give much attention to papers submitted by true unknowns, but technically, they are supposed ti be given due consideration.
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