i don't disagree that independent replication is useful or crucial. the obstacle is one that is intrinsic to academia - 'publish or perish.' it is logical for

i don't disagree that independent replication is useful or crucial. the obstacle is one that is intrinsic to academia - 'publish or perish.' it is logical for a researcher to devote their time and energy to research that will be published, and journals just don't devote space to independent verification efforts.