Based on the following statement, posted at the beginning of the linked BMC article by Skidmore, the powers that be aren't happy with the data/conclusions:
"26 January 2023 Editor's Note: Readers are alerted that the conclusions of this paper are subject to criticisms that are being considered by editors. Specifically, that the claims are unsubstantiated and that there are questions about the quality of the peer review. A further editorial response will follow the resolution of these issues."
Based on the following statement, posted at the beginning of the linked BMC article by Skidmore, the powers that be aren't happy with the data/conclusions:
"26 January 2023 Editor's Note: Readers are alerted that the conclusions of this paper are subject to criticisms that are being considered by editors. Specifically, that the claims are unsubstantiated and that there are questions about the quality of the peer review. A further editorial response will follow the resolution of these issues."