After taking a glance at Lucien, Eric continued reading, "Mr. Jeffrey's comment is: 'Fascinating experiment design, rigorous exploration and construction of the spell. Although there are still many flaws in the spell structure due to the lack of knowledge and ability, what this paper shows is not how good this apprentice-level spell is, but the fact that high-frequency sound waves can be used in this way, as well as as a tool for positioning and exploration. This paper has given us a new direction in the study of sound waves. This is a groundbreaking paper. '
'However, due to the simplicity of the paper and the lack of in-depth research on the organ structure of bats, as well as the lack of further development of the theory, this paper is not important enough. Of course, as a sorcerer without an official arcana level, the author has done a very good job. At the same time, this paper also shows us that ordinary creatures also have magical abilities, which are also worthy of our research and exploration. We should not limit our observation to their running, jumping, agility, color changing, strength, and so on. Instead, we should observe them more deeply. '
'Another thing that I'm satisfied with is that the author's way of thinking is like a real arcanist's way of thinking: keen observation, bold hypothesis, rigorous analysis, reasonable inference and application. I'm surprised that the author has no arcana level. '
'Considering all aspects, four arcana credits and four arcana points are recommended as a reward.'
"Combined with the comments of the two members of the committee, Lucien Evans' paper is: 'Groundbreaking contribution, not important enough, clear and rigorous experiment, worthy of discussion and research. Four arcana credits and five arcana points are recommended as a reward.'"
Compared with Mr. Garfield, Mr. Jeffrey seemed to be very long-winded and detailed. However, his final comment was surprisingly similar to Mr. Garfield's. Apparently, he fully recognized the value of Lucien's paper.
At the same time, Mr. Jeffrey's detailed explanation also helped Eric and Lazar to understand the main theme of Lucien's arcana paper and the new spell.
"Studying the organ structure of bats and exploring the role of high-frequency sound waves in positioning and exploration? Evans, you've inherited ancient magic, and sound waves are your specialty, but I've also been studying bats a lot. It's a pity that I've neglected other aspects of bats. " As a second-circle sorcerer, when Lazar was trying to analyze the most important third-circle spell, Flight, he had observed most of the creatures that could fly. Therefore, he could only complain to Lucien with a bitter smile on his face.
At the same time, he no longer doubted that Lucien was able to write such an arcana paper. After all, this was what ancient sorcerers were good at. Therefore, he hugged Lucien sincerely, "Congratulations, Lucien. You're the first sorcerer I've ever seen who got so many arcana credits on the first day. When you have enough time to make up for your arcana and magic foundation, I'm sure you'll be able to get an official arcana level."
Many senior-rank arcanists, even if they did not have any new research results, could still earn hundreds of arcana credits in a day because of the papers they had accumulated. Therefore, seven credits in a day was not a big deal.
"By the way, how can bats be related to high-frequency sound waves, positioning and exploration?" Lazar asked curiously after letting go of Lucien. Eric also stopped reaching for the iron cage and turned around to look at Lucien. He wanted to know why Lucien was said to be "amazingly perceptive".
When Lucien was thinking about what to say, Lazar added, "Your paper has passed the review, so you don't need to worry that we'll plagiarize your paper. Also, if Mr. Eric is interested in your paper, maybe he'll go to Common Arcana Library to check your paper and write a new paper based on it, so you can get cited arcana credits."
"It's actually very simple, Lazar. You've seen bats flying in the dark or in the caves, right? Especially in the cave, it's so dark and there are so many bats, but they can fly freely without bumping into their companions or the stone walls. "Lucien smiled and said.
In front of Lucien and Lucien, Lucien's words were enough to explain the problem. Eric subconsciously combed his hair and said, "Some arcana research results are easy to say, but without keen observation, without the inquiring mind of an arcanist, it's impossible to discover them. I don't even know that I've missed many opportunities to publish highly rated papers. "
He was still quite confused about whether or not Lucien was the one who wrote the paper and the new spell, because it was very likely that a certain sorcerer from the ancient Magic Empire invented the unique spell based on the bat. Lucien only wrote it according to the format of the existing arcana paper after learning the principle of the spell. However, since the sorcerer did not jump out from his grave as a witness, who would care about that?
Lazar clicked his tongue and said, "I'm thinking about raising all kinds of creatures in my house and carefully observing their habits. Maybe in the future, I'll be able to get a lot of arcana credits and a high rating just by passing the review, just like you, Lucien. Hey, Lucien, you already have seven arcana credits! "
Since Lucien did not keep it a secret, Lazar felt that he was indeed a friend worthy of being friends with. Therefore, he no longer called him Evans as a stranger.
"Now that you've made groundbreaking contributions in the field of the application of sound waves, Evans, if you submit your paper to the right journals, it'll definitely be included. After the arcanists who read your paper do some research, the citation credits will be the main source for you to improve your arcana level. "
"About two or three months later, their papers will be published one after another. Hehe, Evans, if you don't pass our arcana assessment and get the basic arcana credits in three months, you'll be the first sorcerer who has more than ten arcana credits without a formal arcana level."
Thinking of this, Eric forced a smile on his face. Obviously, he found it very interesting.
Hearing Eric's words, Lucien brought up the previous topic, "My paper is limited to a small aspect in the application of sound waves, so I'm afraid that I won't get many citations. Mr. Eric, which journal do you think I should choose? "
"Evans, it's good that you're aware of this. I was worried that you might have too much hope," said Lazar.
Eric nodded. "Also, when your paper is cited more and more, the arcanists who study this field will gradually cite your previous paper instead of your original paper. Therefore, the citation score will gradually decrease, and it will become intermittent, sparse, but stable."
"If you want to get more citations, of course, you'll have to choose the journals that are more influential and have more citations. Arcana and Magic are the most famous and influential journals in the world of magic, but they've been monopolized by the grand arcanists and senior-rank arcanists for a long time. Unless the papers of the junior arcanists are groundbreaking, groundbreaking, and important, they will never be included in the journals. Evans, you don't have to consider them. "
"As for the other journals, there are forty-two, including the journals of the eleven major schools, seven journals of the Congress of Magic, three journals of the index, eighteen journals of small fields, and three comprehensive journals for junior arcanists. As for the journals and newspapers that are published by a few sorcerers and published in a small area, they're only for self-entertainment and communication purposes. Although there are a lot of them, they haven't been approved by the review board, so you won't get any arcana credits for the citations. "
Hearing Eric's words, Lucien couldn't help but think to himself, "The Congress of Magic still hasn't come out with an algorithm for calculating the influence of journals? But since the number of journals is so small, there's no need to calculate the influence. "
"The journals such as Element and Holm are also very influential. They can be widely cited in their own schools or their own branches, but the requirements are also very strict. Also, the journals of the branches of the Congress of Magic are mainly aimed at the members of the branch. Evans, your arcana paper is not important enough, and it's also directly under the headquarter of the Congress of Magic, so it's not worth the risk." As the deacon of the Sorcerer Administrative Department, Eric carefully analyzed for Lucien.
Lucien slightly nodded, "Mr. Eric, you're suggesting that I should choose a journal in a small area?"
"Sound Wave is the most authoritative journal in this field. It's not very influential, but it's also not low. Although Common Arcana Monthly is not the authoritative journal in this field, it's a comprehensive journal aimed at the middle and lower level arcanists, so it's more influential than Sound Wave. Both of them have high requirements. Your paper has a lot of hope, but at the same time, it also has a lot of risks. "
Eric paused for a second and said, "If you submit your paper to Arcana Discussion and Magic Research Monthly, I'm sure that your paper will be included, but they're the least influential ones."
"As for the choice, whether it's risky or safe, it's all up to you, Evans."
Lucien said sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Eric, for explaining so much to me."
"It's my responsibility as the deacon of the Sorcerer Administrative Department." Eric's face was still expressionless, but there was still a bit of a smile on his face, "There's still two or three minutes until six o 'clock. Evans, you can go back tonight and think about it. Try to submit your paper tomorrow and make it in time for the release of the journal. "
Lazar also agreed, "I think Sound Wave is the best choice. After all, it's the most authoritative journal in this field."
"I'll think about it carefully." Lucien handed the arcana badge to Eric and asked him to activate it.
Eric took the badge and was about to put it into the iron cage, but he found that there was a white document in the cage. Confused, he took it out and opened it curiously.
"Mr. Eric, what's the document?" Lazar saw that Eric was a bit stunned, so he asked.
Eric took a deep breath and said, "Evans, this is the invitation letter from Common Arcana. They promised that if you submit your paper to them, your paper will definitely be among the top fifteen articles in the journal." Lucien nodded and looked at Eric with a serious look on his face. Eric took a deep breath and said, "Evans, this is the letter from Common Arcana.
He was already a level-three arcanist, but he had never seen an invitation letter before. However, there were many rejection letters that could not be published! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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