Observation of JANs user forums

We examined previous forum posts to determine whether the connection between JANs and science had been previously discussed in Latin America, but no relevant results were found. The methodology used is detailed in the attached PDF, and this section was subsequently excluded from the final manuscript.

Validation on the instrument for thematic content analysis

A cover letter and an evaluation form were prepared for expert reviewers to assess the dimensions used to evaluate the posts. The instrument, adapted from Taddicken et al. (2024), is presented below along with the materials sent to the expert panel (a psycologist, a science teacher and a sociologist). All are in spanish because jury and the instrument also were in spanish. Aiken’s V test is presented on the last page.

Responses for participant observation

The participant observation comments are presented in Appendix 1. This Excel file containing the original Spanish comments and their analysis is available in the Raw Data Analysis tab. Screenshots of the comments were also taken, ensuring participant usernames remain hidden, along with the screenshot showing the researcher’s introduction to the group administrators (Click to enlarge).

Formal invitation sent to interviewees

The invitation letter sent to the science communicators is included, document being presented in Spanish as originally sent.

Letter of commitment or confidentiality

After accepting the invitation, participants received an NDA to ensure anonymity, document being presented in Spanish as originally sent. The NDA was adapted to the data protection regulations of each recipient’s country.

Analysis of interviews in ATLAS.ti

The analysis of the interviews is attached in Atlas.ti format.