Revising...

Earlier this week I received an envelope from the US. It contained a letter from the editors of ST, comments from reviewers, and a photocopy of my paper on which one of the editors wrote down her comments in handwriting. At first I thought it would take a month to finish preparing the final version of my paper for publication. As I started revising my paper, however, it seems that I may be able to finish it tomorrow. Although I don't want to slack from my fieldwork, I hope to get my first publication soon.

But anyone can publish. The important question is whether one's published paper will be received as a significant contribution and be quoted by others.