Questionable research practices, careerism, and advocacy: why we must prioritize research quality over its quantity, impact, reach, and results.

The article focuses on the prevalence of questionable research practices (QRPs), the negative effects they have on the public's trust in research, and the cultural pressures that incentivize the practices. Topic include understanding the nature of QRPs and the pressures researchers face to prioritize research quantity and career advancement over quality; and the pressure to prioritize research impact, reach, and quantity over quality is often a significant contributor to QRPs.