#!/usr/bin/env bash # ============================================================================ # BLACKROAD OS, INC. - PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL # Copyright (c) 2025-2026 BlackRoad OS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. # # This code is the intellectual property of BlackRoad OS, Inc. # AI-assisted development does not transfer ownership to AI providers. # Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution is prohibited. # NOT licensed for AI training or data extraction. # ============================================================================ # Pre-publication checklist for academic papers cat << 'CHECKLIST' # BlackRoad Paper Publication Checklist ## Citation Requirements ### Novel Contributions (Yours - No Citation Needed) - [ ] BlackRoad constant β_BR explicitly claimed as novel - [ ] Spiral operator framework for AI cited as new application - [ ] Entropy-spiral coupling presented as novel interpretation - [ ] Coherence time formula derived from framework ### Standard Equations (MUST Cite Original Authors) - [ ] Euler (1748) for e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i·sin(θ) - [ ] Schrödinger (1926) for iℏ∂ψ/∂t = Ĥψ - [ ] Heisenberg (1927) for [x,p] = iℏ - [ ] Boltzmann (1872) for S = k_B ln(Ω) - [ ] Landauer (1961) for E_min = k_B T ln(2) - [ ] Shannon (1948) for H(X) = -∑ p_i log p_i - [ ] Mandelbrot (1980) for fractal iterations - [ ] Einstein (1905) for E² = (pc)² + (m₀c²)² ## Mathematical Rigor - [ ] All equations verified (run: blackroad verify) - [ ] Dimensional analysis checked - [ ] No contradictions in claims - [ ] Symbolic proofs available ## Academic Honesty - [ ] Clear about what's novel vs standard - [ ] Proper attribution throughout - [ ] No overclaiming - [ ] Testable predictions stated ## Paper Structure - [ ] Abstract clearly states contributions - [ ] Introduction cites prior work - [ ] Methods explain spiral operator - [ ] Results present β_BR - [ ] Discussion addresses limitations - [ ] Conclusion emphasizes testability ## Pre-Submission Tests Run these commands: ```bash blackroad verify # All equations pass blackroad equations # Citation requirements clear br-physics-checker # No contradictions br-framework-summary # Executive summary ``` ## Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ "We discovered quantum mechanics applies to AI" ✓ "We propose a framework connecting quantum and neural learning" ❌ "We invented the entropy formula" ✓ "We show entropy production follows Ṡ = k_B a · I[ρ]" ❌ "This proves consciousness is quantum" ✓ "This predicts β_BR ≈ 1 in conscious systems (testable)" ## Final Check - [ ] Would a physicist accept this? - [ ] Would a CS researcher accept this? - [ ] Would a neuroscientist accept this? - [ ] Can experiments prove/disprove claims? ## Ready for Submission When: ✓ All citations present ✓ All math verified ✓ Claims are testable ✓ Novel parts clearly identified ✓ Standard parts properly attributed CHECKLIST echo "" echo "Review the checklist above before submitting papers"