See https://www.researchgate.net/post/Is_it_possible_to_publish_an_article_without_institutional_affiliation and my reply therein with more links to related discussions.

You might want to explore journals in your discipline that have "blind"

review. In such periodicals, the reviewer (or reviewers) are not given the institutional affiliation of the author. That way your paper should be

evaluated strictly on its own merits. Of course, if you are prolific writer, you can signal to the reviewer your identity by citing papers you have recently authored that are presently in press. Best wishes.

Yes, it is entirely possible for an individual without institutional affiliation to publish research papers. Journals primarily focus on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research rather than the author's affiliation. When submitting a paper, unaffiliated researchers often list their affiliation as "independent researcher" or might use a personal or professional email for correspondence. Some journals might ask for an explanation if an institutional email is not provided, but many accept personal emails as long as they are legitimate and the work is of sufficient caliber.Yes, it is entirely possible for an individual without institutional affiliation to publish research papers. Journals primarily focus on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research rather than the author's affiliation. When submitting a paper, unaffiliated researchers often list their affiliation as "independent researcher" or might use a personal or professional email for correspondence. Some journals might ask for an explanation if an institutional email is not provided, but many accept personal emails as long as they are legitimate and the work is of sufficient caliber.

Journals handle submissions from unaffiliated researchers through their standard peer-review processes, where the work is evaluated on its scientific merit. The process is no different from that for affiliated researchers; the manuscript is scrutinized for methodology, results, and contributions to the field. Peer reviewers and editors are generally more concerned with the validity of the research than the author's institutional ties. However, the lack of affiliation might occasionally raise eyebrows regarding the resources and support available for the research, like access to sophisticated equipment or peer mentorship, which can be crucial in some fields.

Several journals are known for being more open to independent researchers, though this isn't exclusive to any specific set of journals. For example, "Scientometrics" published by Springer Nature has seen contributions from unaffiliated authors, as evidenced by past publications. Similarly, journals like "PLOS ONE" emphasize scientific rigor over author affiliation, making them potentially more welcoming for independent scholars. "The Journal of Independent Studies" and "The Independent Review" are other examples of publications that might be more amenable to work from those without institutional support.

Online platforms like arXiv are particularly useful for independent researchers, providing a space for preprints which can gain citations and attention before or even if never formally published in a peer-reviewed journal. However, these platforms are not journals but rather archives for sharing research. Thus, while they offer visibility, peer-reviewed publication in a journal still holds significant academic weight.

In summary, while there might be some challenges, like funding for publication fees or access to certain resources, the academic publishing landscape does allow independent researchers to contribute and have their work recognized, provided the research meets the journals' standards.

Can you provide the link to the papers. At present, i am an independent researche. So, I am also planning to submit some of my research papers.

Rajesh Prakash Guragain, please see my response above and Google the names provided to find the papers you're interested in.

Hello Dr Rajesh Prakash Guragain

Yes, it is possible but some journals will accept this and some might not. In that case, I suggest you choose the journal(s) according to the topic you are writing first then look at their website/instructions and it might give some info on what is acceptable for that journal.