Open access: Open access refers to unrestricted, free-of-cost online access to scholarly research and publications. It allows anyone to read, download, copy, and distribute scientific work without financial, legal, or technical barriers. This model aims to democratize knowledge by providing widespread access to information, fostering collaboration, and advancing research. See also Science, Internet, Internet culture, Communication, Progress._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |