Totally agree. Even though I am not a scientist, I can recall scientific method from school, as well as the validity of experiments. If I am not mistaken, which I may be, because it’s been a long time, if an experiment cannot be replicated achieving the same results using the same methods, then it is not valid.
The scientific method, publication, and valid/real/honest/actual peer review, by unbiased peers, is the only standard for research. If it does not meet this standard it isn’t just about, or almost, or good enough, it is bull$hit!!!!!