The author concludes that even under the most conservative interpretation of the data, the most prestigious journals, i.e., those who command the largest audience and attention, at best excel at presenting results that appear ground-breaking on the surface – suggesting that using journal ranking systems as selection pressure in hiring, promotion and funding decisions can lead to an increased frequency of questionable research practices and lower research data quality.
The author concludes that even under the most conservative interpretation of the data, the most prestigious journals, i.e., those who command the largest audience and attention, at best excel at presenting results that appear ground-breaking on the surface – suggesting that using journal ranking systems as selection pressure in hiring, promotion and funding decisions can lead to an increased frequency of questionable research practices and lower research data quality.
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