Given that a quick read through the Times article shows there's quite a lot more to the report than is reflected here, and that a read through the whole report shows that there is quite some substance to it, I'm puzzled that a site full of folk who are so quick to bash tabloid journalism, are so quick to embrace its principles here.
I'm sure that the academics who did the work (properly) will be heartened by the responses of the 'professional pilots' here. Anything which drives towards meaningful improvements in cabin design for safety should be welcomed.
I've been astonished at how much some manufacturers and operators get away with in this regard, but I don't see anyone outing it here...