most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net 2013-06-19T20:11:18Z http://mathoverflow.net/feeds/question/84483 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://mathoverflow.net/questions/84483/advice-on-submission-of-a-paper unknown (google) 2011-12-28T23:22:06Z 2011-12-29T00:07:38Z

<p>Dear all,</p> <p>I just received a letter from editors of one of top journals, saying "Though the expert consulted felt that your paper, "is a solid paper," the expert did not recommend publication in the journal."</p> <p>It is my first paper and it is a situation that I may not expect a guidance from my advisor for submission. </p> <p>The only reason I chose the top journal is that I have no idea about this matter and wanted to learn the reality. </p> <p>Now, I am a little puzzled in understanding the response from the editors. What does it mean by "solid paper"? Can I be encouraged to submit my paper to another top journal, or is it just a common expression to be used in rejection? </p> <p>Thank you for your concern. Any advice will be appreciated.</p>