2 October 2020 | Jon Roozenbeek, Claudia R. Schneider, Sarah Dryhurst, John Kerr, Alexandra L. J. Freeman, Gabriel Recchia, Anne Marthe van der Bles and Sander van der Linden
The article "Susceptibility to misinformation about COVID-19 around the world" by Jon Roozenbeek et al. examines the susceptibility to misinformation about COVID-19 across different cultural and national samples. The study investigates predictors of belief in common statements, the prevalence of misinformation, and the role of susceptibility to misinformation in predicting COVID-19-related behaviors. The manuscript is well-received by reviewers for its thoroughness and clarity, but it is recommended for minor revisions to improve structure, clarity, and additional analyses. Key concerns include the need to clarify the role of numeracy skills and minority status, provide more detailed information on the compliance scale, and address potential multicollinearity issues. The authors have addressed these concerns, making the manuscript more scientifically sound and comprehensive. The final version is accepted for publication.The article "Susceptibility to misinformation about COVID-19 around the world" by Jon Roozenbeek et al. examines the susceptibility to misinformation about COVID-19 across different cultural and national samples. The study investigates predictors of belief in common statements, the prevalence of misinformation, and the role of susceptibility to misinformation in predicting COVID-19-related behaviors. The manuscript is well-received by reviewers for its thoroughness and clarity, but it is recommended for minor revisions to improve structure, clarity, and additional analyses. Key concerns include the need to clarify the role of numeracy skills and minority status, provide more detailed information on the compliance scale, and address potential multicollinearity issues. The authors have addressed these concerns, making the manuscript more scientifically sound and comprehensive. The final version is accepted for publication.