[JameRetief]

Most of this author's written works are pure BS, but I do agree with the fundamental principle that researchers should maintain independence from conflicts of interest.

[Wonder Warthog]

"Most of this author's written works are pure BS, but I do agree with the fundamental principle that researchers should maintain independence from conflicts of interest."

The WHOLE POINT of the peer review process and scientific method as a whole is to detect and correct errors DESPITE any such "conflicts of interest". In the long run, THE TRUTH WILL OUT---ALWAYS.

Inaccurate data due to fraud is RARE, and severely punished when detected---even in "non-science" academic venues. Witness what is happening to Bellesiles and his anti-gun "revised history".