When we discuss the problems with trials on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) we usually mention things like lack of blinding + subjective outcomes or the lack of a credible control group etc. These are methodological weaknesses that are generally regarded as...
In this article, we define questionable measurement practices (QMPs) as decisions researchers make that raise doubts about the validity of the measures, and ultimately the validity of study conclusions. Doubts arise for a host of reasons, including a lack of transparency, ignorance, negligence...
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0172792
(as per abstract, not just about italian psychologists)
I like the term QRP (Questionable research practices); @dave30th could make good use of it.
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