Chapter 884 What Kind of Experience Is It to Have an Awesome Brother?

What kind of experience is it for my brother to be a master in academia?

This statement may not be accurate enough, perhaps it should be expressed in another way, that is-what kind of experience is it to have an older brother who has won the Nobel Prize and the Fields Medal?

If this question came up on Weihu, Xiaotong felt that he must be the one with the most say.

Staring dumbfounded at the email from the reviewer in the mailbox, she rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

After confirming that she didn't read it wrong, she held the mouse and clicked on the email. With incredible excitement, she carefully read the reviewer's comments from beginning to end.

Surprise is inevitable.

This is one of the nine top journals in economics, "Econometrica"! In terms of horizontal comparison, it is like the "Annual of Mathematics" in the field of mathematics, and the "Physical Review (PRL)" in the field of physics.

Even her mentor, Professor Foster, wanted to publish an article in this top journal, and it was not an easy task. After all, the direction of macroeconomics is not so easy to produce results, and it is really not very competitive in comprehensive economics journals.

But now, she submitted the manuscript on the third day after Christmas, and received a reply from the reviewer just after the New Year holiday, which is unique in her previous submission experience.

For a fledgling newcomer, it is unimaginable!

Because usually serving as a reviewer is a volunteer job, there is no direct benefit to the reviewer except for increasing academic qualifications.

Especially for some well-known scholars, there is no need to accumulate academic capital through reviewing manuscripts, and it is likely that they will only call out papers to be reviewed when they are very free.

Before that, Xiaotong had even prepared to wait until the sixth week, but she did not expect to receive an email reply from the reviewers before the second week was over.

Quickly skipping those stereotyped clichés, Xiaotong looked directly at the part of reviewers' comments.

[The mathematical model used in the paper is very interesting, but there are still some minor flaws in the economic theory part...]

[Review comments: Suggested revisions! 】

"...My brother is too strong."

She opened her mouth in a daze, and it took a while for Xiaotong to let out this exclamation.

As a little transparent in economics, this is probably the fastest time for the reviewers to reply to her among all the papers she submitted...

She silently thanked her elder brother in her heart, and Xiaotong also secretly cheered herself up in her heart.

One day, she will also become a scholar who can stand on her own.

Just like her brother...

It has to be said that the power of role models is very powerful.

With a goal in mind, I didn't even have time to rest during the holidays. I completed the revision of the paper according to the reviewer's opinion. Xiaotong kept the mathematical model and algorithm intact. The manuscript was uploaded back again.

"Maybe it's okay this time?"

Heaving a sigh of relief, Xiaotong took out the graduation application from the drawer. After hesitating for a while, she made up her mind and got up to go to Professor Foster's office.

Although it feels good to have a reliable brother to rely on, and he always helps her tirelessly, but as expected, she still hopes to do these things by herself.

There is only one thing, she and Lu Zhou are carved out of the same mold.

That is something that can be done by yourself, and you will definitely not bother others.

Of course, if they encounter something that they can't solve themselves, the two brothers and sisters will never be polite with others hypocritically.

At most, the favor will be returned later.

...

There was a knock at the door.

Stopping the pen in his hand, looking at the student who walked into the office, the middle-aged Professor Foster put on a gentle smile, looked at her with a pleasant face and said.

"How? Have you considered it?"

It seems that Senior Sister Ansley did not betray her and told Professor Foster that she had decided to go.

Although even if I say it, it's not a betrayal...

After all, these are things that have already been decided.

Standing in front of Professor Foster's desk, Xiaotong took a deep breath quietly, and spoke calmly.

"I have completed my graduation thesis and submitted it to Econometrica."

Caught off guard by this sentence, Professor Foster, who didn't expect her to finish her graduation thesis, widened her glasses in surprise.

"Wait...you're done? Are you sure you're doing what I asked you to do—"

Xiaotong nodded, responded to Professor Foster's surprised gaze, and continued.

"According to your request, I used the Bewley model to analyze the impact of welfare policies on the macroeconomy... although it is an improved model."

Staring at his student dumbfounded, Professor Foster suddenly felt that she was a little strange.

When he arranged this task, he was clearly prepared that she would not be able to do it, but he didn't expect her to solve it?

Mathematically, it may be true that she sought help from Lu Zhou...

But in terms of economic theory, the talent she showed also somewhat exceeded his expectations.

"Is the algorithm compiled? Whether it is "Econometrica" ​​or other journals, you will at least be required to run the model on the computer yourself. Are you sure that the data you calculate is..."

"I've checked it," interrupted Professor Foster, who was a little incoherent, and Xiaotong continued, "The academic editor's review has also passed, and now it's just a matter of peer review..."

It is not a big problem that needs to be modified.

It can be seen that the reviewer himself is also full of interest in this research, otherwise he would not have replied to her so quickly.

Playing with the cap of the pen in his hand, Foster took a deep breath to calm down, leaned on the chair and said somewhat disturbedly.

"The review cycle of "Econometrica" ​​is very long, and it takes at least six weeks to get the results. Unless you have a famous name, you will have to wait for a long time just to queue up. I am not saying that you submit an article in "Econometrica "There is something wrong with it, but don't you ask my opinion..."

If it were other students, he would have sprayed directly.

But this student has a somewhat complicated background.

Although it won't make him afraid or something, at least it's not worth offending easily...

"You don't have to worry about this..." Xiaotong hesitated for a while, but felt that even if he didn't tell the truth, it would be known sooner or later, so he said truthfully, "The corresponding author is Lu Zhou."

The corresponding author is Lu Zhou.

If you hang this name, you may indeed get special care, at least you don't need to queue up.

However, this position originally belonged to him...

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the office was suddenly quiet and terrifying.

The expression on Professor Foster's face was a little stiff, and even that gentlemanly smile could hardly hold back.

"Sorry...I didn't hear clearly, what do you mean?"

Xiaotong: "...the corresponding author is his name. After all, he completed the entire mathematical model and algorithm part."

Professor Foster took a deep breath, looked at his students, and said in a deep voice.

"I want to hear your explanation, what exactly do you mean..."

"It's not what I meant," Shaking his head, Xiaotong tried not to show timidity, and replied in a calm voice, "It's his request."

Professor Foster fell silent.

his request...

This he obviously refers to Professor Lu.

"...The paper has entered the peer review process. This morning, I received a reply from the reviewer and revised a few minor issues. If there is no accident, the revised manuscript should be passed this time," Looking at Professor Foster with an uncertain expression, Xiaotong took a deep breath and continued, "Although I'm sorry that the corresponding author can't give it to you, but Professor Lu Zhou's opinion is that things like the first and second works are up to me. Decide for yourself."

After a pause, looking at the silent Professor Foster, Xiaotong continued.

"I heard that you are evaluating the research grant of the Royal Academy of Sciences, as long as you sign my graduation application, you can get a first work of "Econometrica"... What do you think?"