Since people rarely document papers NOT published, a 100% success rate for papers in a CV is kind of guaranteed.

It does often seem like some PIs have the 'magic touch' when it comes to publishing, and here are some factors that may contribute to this success:

1. they work on a very hot topic
2. they are very established [a] - unfortunately publishing begets further publishing as ones name becomes associated with a high quality record [b] they are possibly personally acquainted with some of the reviewers, which could help grease the wheels
3. they are at a top institution (yes, this probably helps)
4. they are working on several projects in tandem and so submit more papers in general
5. they may be a pro at working the review process: invalidating certain dissenters by request or by inviting comments on a manuscript prior to publication (disqualifying them), or through fierce contest when papers are rejected.

The publication process is far from a perfect or even acceptable, and many factors contribute. Those that know how to exploit these factors will be more successful, deserving or not.

Since people rarely document papers NOT published, a 100% success rate for papers in a CV is kind of guaranteed.

It does often seem like some PIs have the 'magic touch' when it comes to publishing, and here are some factors that may contribute to this success:

1. they work on a very hot topic
2. they are very established

• [a] unfortunately publishing begets further publishing as ones name becomes associated with a high quality record
• [b] they are possibly personally acquainted with some of the reviewers, which could help grease the wheels

3. they are at a top institution (yes, this probably helps)
4. they are working on several projects in tandem and so submit more papers in general
5. they may be a pro at working the review process: invalidating certain dissenters by request or by inviting comments on a manuscript prior to publication (disqualifying them), or through fierce contest when papers are rejected.

The publication process is far from a perfect or even acceptable, and many factors contribute. Those that know how to exploit these factors will be more successful, deserving or not.

Since people rarely document papers NOT published, a 100% success rate for papers in a CV is kind of guaranteed.

It does often seem like some PIs have the 'magic touch' when it comes to publishing, and here are some factors that may contribute to this success:

1. they work on a very hot topic
2. they are very established [a] - unfortunately publishing begets further publishing as ones name becomes associated with a high quality record [b] they are possibly personally acquainted with some of the reviewers, which could help grease the wheels
3. they are at a top institution (yes, this probably helps)
4. they are working on several projects in tandem and so submit more papers in general
5. they may be a pro at working the review process: invalidating certain dissenters by request or by inviting comments on a manuscript prior to publication (disqualifying them), or through fierce contest when papers are rejected.

Publishing is far from a perfect or even acceptable process, and many factors contribute. Those that know how to exploit these factors will be more successful, deserving or not.

Since people rarely document papers NOT published, a 100% success rate for papers in a CV is kind of guaranteed.

It does often seem like some PIs have the 'magic touch' when it comes to publishing, and here are some factors that may contribute to this success:

1. they work on a very hot topic
2. they are very established [a] - unfortunately publishing begets further publishing as ones name becomes associated with a high quality record [b] they are possibly personally acquainted with some of the reviewers, which could help grease the wheels
3. they are at a top institution (yes, this probably helps)
4. they are working on several projects in tandem and so submit more papers in general
5. they may be a pro at working the review process: invalidating certain dissenters by request or by inviting comments on a manuscript prior to publication (disqualifying them), or through fierce contest when papers are rejected.

The publication process is far from a perfect or even acceptable, and many factors contribute. Those that know how to exploit these factors will be more successful, deserving or not.