In the large conference room of the American Mathematics Journal, editor Jack was spinning his pen in boredom, listening to the editor-in-chief John's speech in the front row, "In the future, the review work of the magazine should focus on speeding up the review, and on some well-known professors' papers,

Or for papers that solve well-known problems, the review speed should be accelerated. We know what is most important in the 21st century, time, and time is the life of our journals. Now many European journals will even review papers that have not been peer-reviewed.

Publish it, of course we are the most well-known mathematics journal in the world and cannot do this. We must ensure the authenticity of the results of the paper. But I hope that the editors here can speed up the review."

“Lucie, your review speed for the last paper on discrete mathematics was too slow. As a result, the author couldn’t wait and withdrew the paper, and it has now been published in Mathematician. I hope everyone will

To prevent this kind of thing from happening, you must know that competition among magazines is very fierce." Editor-in-chief John criticized the female editor who was playing with her mobile phone.

"Speed ​​up the review process means fewer vacations...Does the editor-in-chief really think that those old-fashioned mathematics professors are so easy to talk to?" Jack, who was spinning his pen, was very dissatisfied with the editor's words, "I do it myself every time.

Go and communicate with them. If the review speed is accelerated, those professors should have opinions."

Editor-in-chief John saw that the editors in the audience did not agree very much with the proposal to speed up the review process, and then said: "Speed ​​up the review speed mainly refers to speeding up the review of papers on well-known issues. At the same time, our magazine wants to expand the layout of well-known issues. Although mathematics

The papers published in the magazine are all verified, and there is no distinction between high and low mathematical problems. But well-known problems can bring more sales and greater fame. Remember, although we are a mathematics magazine

, but we are not rigid. Of course, if all the editors here successfully recommend a paper in a well-known issue field in the magazine, you can get double the bonus at the end of the month."

It seems that the strategy of stick and carrot is still effective, and the editors in the audience agreed one after another.

Yanda

Li Mo was searching for well-known mathematics journals on his mobile phone. The system task requirements must be A-level papers, so the "Mathematics Monthly" where Wei Xiaonian works must not be acceptable, otherwise he would not have to worry so much now.

Thinking of Wei Xiaonian, the young man in cycling clothes appeared in front of Li Mo's eyes. He was able to thank two people for entering Yanda University, one was Professor Wu and the other was Wei Xiaonian.

Seeing that the pedestrians on the roadside had put on long sleeves, Li Mo realized that he had been living in Yanda for two months without knowing it. Since he and Wei Xiaonian parted ways at the school gate, they had not contacted each other. So he dialed Wei Xiaonian's phone number

Telephone.

"Li Mo, why did you remember to call me? Did you encounter any difficulties?" Wei Xiaonian on the other side of the phone did not expect that Li Mo would call him. In his impression, Li Mo was a nerd.

Li Mo, who was pointed out by Wei Xiaonian, said embarrassedly: "Brother Wei, it's like this. I want to publish a paper, but I don't know which magazine is better to publish it in."

Wei Xiaonian was a little excited when he heard that the paper was published. Li Mo's last paper had improved his status in Mathematics Monthly a lot. He asked with great expectation: "Is it okay to publish it in our Mathematics Monthly?"

I'll check it for you."

Li Mo said embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Brother Wei, I need to publish an A-level paper this time..."

"A-level paper..." Wei Xiaonian opposite him was obviously silent for a moment. He did not expect that Li Mo would publish an A-level paper. A-level journals are usually very academic journals, most of which are core journals.

Or authoritative journals such as journals of some key universities. "Mathematics Monthly" is only a magazine for middle school students, and of course it cannot be considered an A-level journal.

"Then do you want to publish it at home or abroad?" After realizing it, Wei Xiaonian put down his attempts to win over and asked.

Li Mo didn't know Wei Xiaonian's emotional changes on the other side of the phone. He said: "It doesn't matter whether it's at home or abroad, just publish it as quickly as possible." The faster you publish, the faster you can complete the task. It's too slow to exchange points for liver books.

"If you want to publish as soon as possible, I recommend you submit your paper to a foreign magazine. As long as your paper is of excellent quality, their review speed is faster than that in China. However, it is more difficult to publish papers in foreign magazines because most of them

"Most domestic mathematicians are relatively weak in their ability to write papers in foreign languages." Wei Xiaonian knew that in order to ensure the accuracy of papers, authoritative domestic journals would invite many experts to review them, and sometimes it would take several months for a paper to be published.

"By the way, can I ask what math problem you wrote the paper about?" Wei Xiaonian was more interested in the paper written by a genius who could solve world-class problems in the first year of high school.

Li Mo said a little embarrassedly: "It's about the four-color conjecture. The specific paper ideas have been completed, but the paper has not been written yet."

"Four-color conjecture?" Wei Xiaonian was a little confused, "Wasn't the four-color conjecture exhaustively proved by computers?"

"I proved the four-color conjecture using mathematical logical reasoning." Li Mo replied.

"Really? Mathematical logic proves the four-color conjecture?" Wei Xiaonian was shocked. The four-color conjecture may seem simple, but it is famous in the history of mathematics. The graph theory derived from it has become a new direction in mathematics. This only has 17

A year-old boy actually proved the four-color conjecture. Are there really geniuses in the world?

Li Mo felt the surprise on the other side of the phone from Wei Xiaonian. He said calmly: "It's true. The specific ideas have been completed. I just need to write a paper and publish it."

Wei Xiaonian calmed down and said: "If you take the four-color conjecture as your topic, I recommend you publish it in the American Mathematics Journal. They like to include papers on famous problems in the world."

Sure enough, Wei Xiaonian still knew a lot about mathematics. Li Mo felt that he had made the right call. He said gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Wei. When the paper is published, I will send you a sample."

When the paper is published...a sample journal...does the young man on the other side of the phone really think that publishing a paper in an A-level journal is just picking up cabbage?

However, he still kindly reminded: "Li Mo, I still suggest that you show it to Professor Wu after you finish the paper. You have to know that for a mathematician, academic reputation is very important." He

Afraid that Li Mo would make an own mistake.

"Thank you Brother Wei for reminding me, I will do it."
Chapter completed!