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.
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(non-financial): I have celebrated on numerous occasions after having manuscripts published, and will continue to do so.