This is an extension of [this question](https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/627180/submission-of-papers-to-arxiv-or-similar) and [this question](https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/607895/asymptotic-formula-for-almost-primes) on MathStackExchange.


I have developed a formula for almost primes which is far more accurate asymptotically than Landau's well known


$$\pi\_k(n) \sim \left( \frac{n}{\log n} \right) \frac{(\log\log n)^{k-1}}{(k - 1)!}$$


and I have a paper that I would like to submit to arXiv.org, whilst it is in the process of being reviewed (which I realise can take a very long time).


However, the submission guidelines say that it must be endorsed by someone currently affiliated with ArXiv. I have heard that it is possible to publish on vixra.org, but that it is not really advisable.


I don't know whether this is an appropriate question to ask, but users on MathStackExchange have suggested that I ask here whether anyone would be willing to endorse a publication of the paper on ArXiv.


I am not affiliated with any university - I just have a (an over?!) healthy interest in the subject! Unfortunately, I do not know of anyone in the field, and am a little wary of sending the paper to people I do not know.



Submission of papers to ArXiv or similar
I don't know anything about almost primes, but I think you're mistaken not to send your paper to people in the field. If you're afraid of someone stealing your idea, I wouldn't worry --- having already submitted it to a journal establishes your priority (besides the fact that having your idea stolen seems very unlikely in this situation). A much more likely outcome is that your paper won't be read. However, if you do the research to find people who would be interested in this exact problem --- which, if you have internet, should be easy --- you increase the chance of being read. Being polite and asking for suggestions could also be more likely to produce a helpful response.


Most professional mathematicians are not interested in stealing your ideas, but are very interested in encouraging others who share similar interests. Approach others with this in mind.


