When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Tang Jinbo served as the editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Hand Surgery, which marked the first time in history that the journal had appointed someone from outside Europe to hold this position!

As one of the two most influential international hand surgery journals included in the SCI Journal list, the European Journal of Hand Surgery is one of the earliest journals in the history of hand surgery in the world.

The journal’s review process is known for its extreme rigor!

Only after passing through several layers of editorial scrutiny can an article be approved, and particularly controversial ones may require the personal attention of the editor-in-chief or a targeted discussion by experts in the relevant field.

The goal of the journal is also to strive for the development of hand surgery worldwide!

It was at that time that Chen Cang published his review: “Choosing the Direction and Trends of Tang Method Development by Analyzing the Pros and Cons of the Tang Suture Method.”

This article was simple, but it was quite special!

Frankly, this article was intended to catch the attention of Professor Tang!

The reason Chen Cang didn’t come out with the Chen Method, or summarize a myriad of suturing methods all at once, was strategic.

For one thing, it probably wouldn’t have even passed the first review by the European Journal of Hand Surgery, because others might not acknowledge it yet!

Secondly, it lacked a firm backing of effective data.

Rapid ascension in the academic world is extremely rare, with most advancements being steady and solid.

Chen Cang’s article was aimed at drawing Professor Tang’s attention.

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After passing the third review by the European Journal of Hand Surgery, the reviewing panel was somewhat undecided.

To approve or not to approve!

Truth be told, they were also using and researching the Tang Suture Method.

However, they found that the understanding of the Tang Method in the article was far superior to their own.

This was why it was able to smoothly pass three reviews within just over a month.

Just as the group of editors was worrying, the deputy editor-in-chief, Hillbo, suddenly said:

“Actually, why not leave this article for Professor Tang to decide? Moreover… I noticed that the email comes from China, and I believe the professor will be very interested!”

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed it was a viable plan, and sent the email to Professor Tang’s mailbox that day.

The next day, as soon as Tang Jinbo finished his rounds and returned to his office, he received a call from overseas.

On closer inspection, it was Hillbo, the deputy editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Hand Surgery.

“Hello, Hillbo, how come you’re up so early?” Tang Jinbo looked at the time, smiled, and asked.

Hillbo said with a smile, “Professor Tang, take a look at the email I sent you. It’s a very interesting review that I think you’ll find quite intriguing. Oh, and the article is from China.”

After listening, Tang Jinbo was also somewhat curious and immediately said, “Okay, Hillbo, thanks, but I think you should get some more sleep.”

Hillbo chuckled and hung up the phone.

Tang Jinbo opened the email, and the title of the review immediately caught his attention.

Sure, there might be many articles with such titles, but to pass through three rounds of review at the European Journal of Hand Surgery and end up in his hands? Wasn’t this the first?

Thinking this, Tang Jinbo turned to his student and said, “Li Yu, help me print this article out.”

Li Yu nodded. His teacher’s eyes were a bit tired after all these years, and he wasn’t too comfortable looking at his phone for too long.

Therefore, articles were generally printed out.

As Li Yu was printing, he immediately saw the title of the article.

“Choosing the Direction and Trends of Tang Method Development by Analyzing the Pros and Cons of the Tang Suture Method”

This… was quite audacious!

Indeed, the title was audacious, analyzing the pros and cons of the Tang Suture Method and selecting the direction and trends for the development of the Tang Method!

This person was really quite something…

As a devoted fan and successor to the Tang Method, Li Yu, who earnestly studied the Tang Suture Method, did not think anyone knew the procedure better than his teacher!

After all, Professor Tang was its founder and the method was named after him!

As the article was printing, Li Yu curiously glanced at it.

Just… that one glance.

Li Yu couldn’t help but be drawn in.

What was written… seemed… to truly reach into Li Yu’s heart.

Indeed!

The author seemed to have a deep understanding of the Tang suture method!

And, what’s more, was far beyond himself.

So, while the article was printing, Li Yu unwittingly read it to the end.

Meanwhile, Tang Jinbo, who was waiting on the side, saw Li Yu engrossed and was slightly startled, couldn’t help but smile without interrupting, but… his curiosity was piqued.

Tang Jinbo was a quintessential Southerner, refined, with gold-rimmed glasses, exuding a rather approachable aura.

Time slipped by unnoticed for ten minutes, and Li Yu still hadn’t finished reading. Suddenly realizing this, he smiled awkwardly at Professor Tang, somewhat embarrassed, “Ahem, teacher, I’m sorry…”

Tang Jinbo smiled, “You read first, we’ll talk after you finish.”

Li Yu nodded and continued reading.

The article was entirely in English, so it was somewhat tiring to read.

Even for a Ph.D., reading such an all-English SCI professional journal required a high proficiency.

Luckily, thanks to Li He’s long-term mentorship by Professor Tang, being constantly exposed to academic papers had given him a solid reading foundation.

Another twenty minutes passed, and Li Yu finally finished reading!

After finishing, he felt… as if he had been brainwashed…

Yes!

After he finished reading, he found himself surprisingly in agreement with the other party’s views, even realizing that many of their insights were ones he had significantly misunderstood.

This shocked Li Yu!

Now, his thoughts were completely different from before he started reading!

Perhaps…

Perhaps they really did have extensive research on the Tang suture method!

Tang Jinbo, observing his student’s reaction, also grew curious. He picked up the printed article, didn’t read it, but instead looked at Li Yu:

“What are your thoughts after reading it?” he asked.

Li Yu took a deep breath, looked at his teacher, and spoke the truth, “Teacher… I feel that their understanding of the Tang suture method is far above mine, and, to be honest, I feel convinced by them.”

After hearing this, Tang Jinbo couldn’t help but laugh, “This article has been through three rounds of review by the expert panel of the ‘European Journal of Hand Surgery’, and it came to me only because they couldn’t make a decision. It definitely has merit!”

After saying this, he picked it up and started to read!

A minute later, after reading the abstract, his expression became serious.

Five minutes later, after reading the first section, he took a deep breath.

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Half an hour later, he had read it twice, put down the magazine, took a deep breath, and said to Li Yu,

“Book the flight, we’re going to Anyang City in Dongyang Province on Saturday!”

Li Yu was immediately stunned!

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