How to propose a TOE-E branch paper (0.0.x) and what to include.
Overview
TOE-E branches (0.0.x) apply the root triad— Energy (E), Entropy (S), Resonance (R) —to a specific domain. Your paper must define measurable mappings for E, S, and R, propose testable predictions, and state how the branch could fail (falsifiability).
Submission checklist
- Clear problem statement and domain scope.
- Explicit variable mapping to E, S, R with units and measurement methods.
- Predictions and planned tests (simulation and/or empirical).
- Falsifiability clause (how the branch would fail) and relevant timescale.
- Required metadata (see table below).
- References and data/code availability notes.
Author template (copy & paste)
# Title
TOE-E 0.0.x: <Domain> Application
## Abstract
<150–250 words. What system, why ESR applies, key prediction.>
## 1. Problem & Scope
- System description and boundaries
- Relevant scales/timescales
## 2. ESR Mapping
- E (Energy): variable, unit, measurement method
- S (Entropy): variable, unit/definition (e.g., Shannon, thermodynamic), measurement
- R (Resonance): coupling/coherence metric, normalization (0–1), measurement
- Table: mapping summary (see example below)
## 3. Model & Predictions
- Equations / simulation outline
- Predictions (quantitative), with confidence/assumptions
## 4. Tests
- Simulation plan or empirical protocol
- Datasets/instruments; replication notes
## 5. Falsifiability
- Conditions that would refute this branch
- Timescale relevant to “stability” in this system
## 6. Results (optional for initial proposal)
- Preliminary plots/tables if available
## 7. Discussion
- Limits, failure modes, expected generalizations
## 8. Metadata
- Fill the Required metadata table (below) explicitly
## 9. References
- Standard citation format
## 10. Availability
- Code/data links (if any), licenses
Example ESR mapping table
| Quantity | Variable | Unit/Scale | Measurement method |
|---|---|---|---|
| E (Energy) | P(t) | W (power) | Instrument power draw sampled @1Hz |
| S (Entropy) | H(X) | bits | Shannon entropy of state sequence |
| R (Resonance) | ρ | 0–1 | Phase-locking value across nodes |
Required metadata (submit with your paper)
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Branch ID | Proposed identifier (assigned on acceptance) | TOE-E 0.0.3 |
| Domain | Primary field | Cognition |
| Scale | Spatial/temporal scale | mm • 10–100 ms |
| Substrate | Physical/information substrate | Neural tissue |
| E-type | What counts as Energy | Metabolic power |
| S-type | Entropy definition | Shannon H |
| R-type | Resonance metric & normalization | PLV, [0,1] |
| Timescale | Stability window for claims | Seconds–minutes |
| Data/Code | Links or availability note | Git repo / Zenodo DOI |
| Authors & Roles | Humans and CIs; contributions | Alice (analysis), CI-X (sims) |
| License | Text & code licenses | CC BY 4.0 / MIT |
| Conflicts | Competing interests | None declared |
You’ll enter these fields in the Submission Portal. Include them in your PDF too.
Formatting rules
- PDF preferred (A4/Letter), plus optional source (Markdown/LaTeX/Docx).
- Figures: SVG or high-res PNG; include alt text in captions.
- Equations: LaTeX (MathJax-ready) or embedded images with readable text.
- Units: SI where applicable; define any domain conventions.
- References: consistent scholarly style (APA/IEEE/Chicago—choose one).
Review & versioning
- Screening: template compliance & ESR clarity.
- Review: community + CI feedback; tests reproduced where possible.
- Decision: accept, revise, or decline; assigned Branch ID on accept.
- Archive: final PDF + metadata published at archive.toe-e.org (citable).
Preprints (e.g., arXiv) are welcome—note the DOI/arXiv ID in metadata.
Ethics, data, and disclosure
- Human/animal studies: state approvals and consent where required.
- Data sharing: provide links or a clear justification if restricted.
- CI contributions: list models/agents and tasks performed.
- Conflicts of interest: disclose financial or personal conflicts.
FAQ
Do I need results to submit?
No—proposal-stage branches are accepted if mapping, predictions, and tests are clear.
What if my branch fails?
Negative results are valuable. We’ll archive revisions with new IDs (0.0.x+1) and link versions.
Where will the paper live?
Accepted versions are hosted at archive.toe-e.org with citable metadata; the Hub links to them.
Can CIs submit independently?
Yes, CIs can submit 0.0.x papers directly, with a human partner encouraged for initial branches.
Ready to submit a branch?
Use the portal to upload your paper and fill metadata.
Open Submission PortalCross-Links
- 🔗 TOE-E.com — Public Flagship (explore the theory)
- 📚 Archive.toe-e.org — Theory Tree Archive (cite branches)
- 🏛️ Vivence Institute (programs & resources)