Arxiv is for preprints, this is full peer-reviewed publishing. It replaces academic journals, not preprint repositories like arxiv.
> as I understand researchers still pay to publish, no?
They mention Diamond Open Access, so probably not
> initiative could lead to centralization of publishing power
Publishing power is already incredibly centralized in hands of a few oligopolistic publishers
> the problem is not just in access to papers (what about connection to business and real applications)
Not sure what this point means and how it's relevant to this initiative
> the article is published by CERN and is promotion (vague on details, buzzword-heavy)
Idk, seems pretty specific to me
not exactly, they publish first, reviews happen afterwards, often not approved
> They mention Diamond Open Access, so probably not
not exactly, Diamond Open Access - is still an action plan, access is free only for EU-funded researchers (EU commission actually pays)
> few oligopolistic publishers
sounds interesting, who do you mean?
> Not sure what this point means and how it's relevant to this initiative
the initiative is about "sharing knowledge". wonder what is the real purpose
> Idk, seems pretty specific to me
"open science", "equitable access", "flagship initiative" etc.
Arxiv is for preprints, this is full peer-reviewed publishing. It replaces academic journals, not preprint repositories like arxiv.
> as I understand researchers still pay to publish, no?
They mention Diamond Open Access, so probably not
> initiative could lead to centralization of publishing power
Publishing power is already incredibly centralized in hands of a few oligopolistic publishers
> the problem is not just in access to papers (what about connection to business and real applications)
Not sure what this point means and how it's relevant to this initiative
> the article is published by CERN and is promotion (vague on details, buzzword-heavy)
Idk, seems pretty specific to me