Volume 191 - Issue 11
Publication celebration!
Author: Peter W New
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (11): 663. || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb03371.x
Published online: 7 December 2009
Published online: 7 December 2009
All established researchers are well aware of the challenges involved in getting their unique and vital contributions published. The frustration of multiple journal rejections and resubmissions, and the ensuing revisions, would be known to almost all published researchers. This contrasts with the joy and satisfaction that authors derive from having their publications appear in print. The manner in which authors celebrate their successes will vary from person to person.
I propose a formula to guide authors on the extent of celebration that their success warrants:
where C = number of celebratory drinks, J = number of different journals submitted to, and R = number of revisions.
Of course, responsible, moderate and safe alcohol consumption must be encouraged. Therefore, the total number of drinks does not need to be taken in one session and the drinks need not be alcoholic. Alternatively, “C” can be substituted for any other form of celebratory activity or treat, such as massages or dinners at nice restaurants.
Competing interests
(non-financial): I have celebrated on numerous occasions after having manuscripts published, and will continue to do so.