Throne of Magical Arcana

After glancing at Lucien, Eric continued to read the content behind the audit results: "Mr. Jeffrey's evaluation is:' Fascinating experimental design, rigorous exploration and construction of magic. Although limited by his own knowledge and ability However, the magic of its construction still has many flaws, but what this paper shows is not how good this apprentice-level magic is, but that high-frequency sound waves can still be used in this way, and can also be used as a tool for positioning and detection. This allows us The study of sound waves has taken a new direction, and this is a paper with a seminal contribution.'

'But because of the simplicity of its discussion, the lack of in-depth exploration of the organ structure and positioning principles of bats, and the foreseeable lack of subsequent development of this principle, the importance of this paper is not enough. Of course, as a magician without a formal arcane level, he has done a very good job. At the same time, this paper also shows us that ordinary creatures also have magical abilities, and they are also worthy of our research and exploration. They should not be limited to running, jumping, agility, color changing, strength, etc. that can be seen intuitively, but should be To observe deeply. '

‘Another satisfying thing is that the author’s way of thinking is a true Arcanist’s way of thinking: keen observation, bold assumptions, experimental exclusion, rigorous analysis, reasonable inference and application. Surprised he doesn't have arcane ranks. '

‘In all aspects, it is recommended to award four arcane points and four arcane points. '"

"Combined with the evaluation results of the two members of the committee, Lucien Evans' evaluation of this paper is: 'For groundbreaking contributions, the importance is not enough, the experiment is clear and rigorous, and has discussion and research value. Four arcane points, Five arcane points.'"

Compared with Mr. "Garfield", this Mr. "Jeffrey" is extremely verbose and strives for details, but his final review and evaluation results are still surprisingly similar to "Garfield", which obviously fully recognizes Lucien's attitude. value of a paper.

At the same time, his detailed explanation also allowed Eric and Lazar to roughly understand the theme of Lucien's arcane treatise and new magic.

"By studying the organs of bats, to explore the role of high-frequency sound waves in positioning and detection? Although Evans, you inherit ancient magic, which is your strong point, but I also often study bats, but unfortunately I am studying its gliding ability. Forgot other aspects, I really regret it." As a second-level magician, when trying to analyze the most important "flying technique" in the third-level magic, Lazar has observed most of the creatures that can fly, so With a wry smile, he complained to Lucien about himself.

At the same time, he didn't have any doubts about Lucien's ability to write this arcane treatise. After all, this is the direction that ancient magicians are good at, so he hugged Lucien sincerely: "Congratulations, Evans, you are my I have seen a magician with so many arcane points on the first day, after a while you can make up the basics of arcane and magic, you will definitely be able to obtain the official level of arcane."

Many high-level arcanists, even if they don't have any new research results, may get hundreds of arcane points in a day because of the papers accumulated before, so seven arcane points in a day is not outrageous.

"By the way, how can bats be associated with high-frequency sound waves, positioning, and detection?" After letting go of Lucien, Lazar asked curiously, and Eric, who was next to him, also stopped reaching for the iron cage. Looking back at Lucien, he wanted to hear why he was evaluated as having "amazing keen observation".

While Lucien was considering the language, Lazar jokingly added: "Your thesis has passed the review, so you don't have to worry about us plagiarizing the results, and if Mr. Eric is interested, maybe he will go to the 'general The Arcane Library' looks up your theses and writes new ones based on them, giving you Arcane Points for citations."

"It's actually very simple, Lazar, have you seen bats flying in the dark night or in caves? Especially in caves, where there are so many bats in such darkness, they can fly as they please without bumping into their companions and stone walls .” Lucien said with a smile.

In front of the two people with arcane levels, this passage is already very telling. Eric subconsciously straightened his rich and barren hair in the middle and said: "Some results of arcane research are simple to say, but they are not as sharp as they are. Observation, without the Arcanist’s inquiry and exploratory thinking, I can’t find it at all. I think I may have missed many opportunities to publish high-rated papers without knowing it.”

He still has a lot of doubts about whether this arcane research paper and new magic were completed by Lucien himself, because this is probably a unique magic invented by a magician in the ancient magic empire based on bats, and Lucien just learned After understanding its principle, write it according to the format of the existing arcane treatise, but since the magician did not jump out of the grave to testify, who cares about this?

Lazar sighed, "I'm considering raising all kinds of creatures in my home and carefully observing their tiny living habits. Maybe I can be like Lucien in the future—you can get a lot of arcane spells just by passing the review." Points and high evaluation. Hey, Lucien, you already have seven arcane points!"

Since Lucien did not hide anything, Lazar felt that he was indeed a friend worthy of making friends, so he no longer called Evans unfamiliarly.

"Since it has been evaluated as a groundbreaking contribution in the field of sound wave applications, Evans, if your paper is submitted to the appropriate journal, it will definitely be included. After a period of research and exploration by the arcanists who saw your paper, Subsequent reference points will be the main source of your arcane level improvement."

"About two or three months later, their papers should be published one after another. Hehe, if you haven't passed our arcane assessment and obtained basic arcane points within three months, Evans, you will be the first one with more than ten points. A magician with 1 arcane points but no official arcanist rank."

Eric thought of such a thing, with a suspicious smile on his face, apparently very interesting.

Hearing Eric's words, Lucien just asked about the previous topic: "This paper of mine is limited to a small aspect in the field of sound wave applications, and I am afraid that the number of citations will be very small. Mr. Eric, what do you think? Which journal should I choose?"

"Evans, it's good that you can clearly realize this. I'm also worried that you will have too much hope." Lazar said beside him.

Eric nodded: "And after your papers are cited more, the arcanists who study this field will gradually cite the previous papers instead of your original papers, so the citation points will gradually decrease, tending to An intermittent, rare but steady state."

"If you want to get more citations, of course you should choose a journal with great influence and the papers published on it are frequently cited. "Arcane" and "Magic" are the most famous and influential journals in the entire wizarding world, but They have been monopolized by grand arcanists and high-level arcanists for a long time. Unless the papers of low-level arcanists are groundbreaking, breakthrough, and important, it is impossible to be included by them. Evans, you should not consider them. "

"There are forty-two other journals, including the journals of the eleven major factions, seven journals sponsored by the Magic Council branches, three excerpt index journals, eighteen small-field journals, and three journals dedicated to beginners. Comprehensive periodicals for magicians. As for the periodicals and newspapers sponsored by several magicians and distributed in a small area, they are for self-entertainment and mutual communication needs. Although there are a large number of them, they have not been approved by the review committee. Citations do not earn arcane points."

Listening to Eric's words, Lucien couldn't help but think in his heart: "The Magic Council hasn't released an algorithm for the influence of journals yet? But with such a small number of journals, there is no need to calculate influence. Everyone has an intuitive feel."

"Journals such as "Element" and "Journal of Holm" are also hugely influential, and can be widely cited in their respective factions or within their own magic council branch, but the requirements are equally strict, and the journals of the magic council branch are mainly aimed at The personnel in the branch, Evans, your arcane thesis direction is too small and important, and it is directly under the headquarters of the parliament, so it is difficult to be published, and it is not worth the risk in terms of probability." Eric, as the "magician management department "The deacon carefully analyzed for Lucien.

Lucien nodded slightly: "Mr. Eric, you suggest that I choose journals in small fields?"

""Sound Wave" is the most authoritative journal in this field. Its influence is not high but it is not low. Although "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" is not an authority in this field, it is a comprehensive journal for middle and lower-level arcanists. The power is higher than that of "Sound Wave". Both of them have higher requirements for inclusion, Lucien, your paper has great promise, but it also has a lot of risks."

Eric paused and said: "If you submit to "Arcane Discussion" and "Magical Research Monthly", two comprehensive journals dedicated to ordinary arcanists, I can be sure that your paper will be included. But they have the least impact."

"As for how to choose, whether it is risky or safe, it all depends on Evans yourself."

Lucien said sincerely: "Thank you, Mr. Eric, for explaining so much."

"This is my duty as the deacon of the 'Magician Management Department'." Eric still had a dead face, with a little suspicious smile, "There are still two or three minutes to six o'clock, Evans, you go back tonight and think about it. Fight Submit the paper tomorrow, in time for the journal release date."

Lazar echoed at the side: "I think it is best to choose "Sound Wave". After all, it is an authoritative journal in this field."

"Hehe, I will seriously weigh whether it is safe to take risks." Lucien handed Eric the arcane badge and asked him to help activate it.

Eric took the Arcane Badge and was about to put it into the iron cage, but found that there was still a blank document inside, so he took it out suspiciously, and opened it curiously.

"Mr. Eric, what document is it?" Seeing that Eric seemed a little stunned, Lazar asked.

Eric held this document, turned his head to look at Lucien, and took a deep breath: "Evans, this is the letter of invitation for the "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly", and they promise that if you submit the paper Get them published, and it's guaranteed to be in the first fifteen articles in the journal."

He is already a third-level Arcanist, but he has never seen the appearance of an invitation letter, and there are many rejection letters that cannot be published!