New Quantum Foundations Journal

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The discussion revolves around the International Journal of Quantum Foundations, focusing on its role in promoting research in quantum theories, including conceptual and mathematical foundations. Participants explore the journal's accessibility, content, and the nature of its discussions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the journal's focus on various topics in quantum foundations, such as Protective Measurement, Quantum Nonlocality, and the PBR Theorem.
  • Questions arise regarding the journal's accessibility, specifically whether it is a closed circle or behind a paywall.
  • One participant notes that the journal appears to be open access, allowing free access to articles, blogs, and discussions.
  • There is a perception that the journal functions similarly to a blog where notable figures in quantum foundations can propose papers and receive feedback from the community.
  • Concerns are expressed about the potential for the journal to implement a paywall, which could limit access for casual readers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the journal's interesting content and its open access nature, but there are differing views on its structure and the implications of potential paywalls.

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Some assumptions about the journal's operational model and the nature of contributions remain unresolved, particularly regarding the editorial process and the implications of its open access status.

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Not sure if this was posted but I came across a fairly recent online journal specializing on Quantum foundations that some might find interesting:
International Journal of Quantum Foundations (ISSN 2375-4729) is devoted to all aspects of the foundations of quantum theories, including conceptual and mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. Its aim is to promote quantum foundations research by providing a problem-oriented and debate-encouraged forum for researchers. The journal includes publication of normal papers and reviews, research notes, discussion notes, reminiscences, and book reviews.
http://www.ijqf.org/wps/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IJQF-flyer1.pdf
http://www.ijqf.org/

Some topics issues that will be published/discussed:
  • Protective Measurement and Quantum Reality
  • Quantum Nonlocality and Reality - 50 Years of Bell's theorem
  • PBR Theorem and Beyond
  • 90 Years of Quantum Mechanics
  • Meaning of the wave function
 
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This looks both interesting and promising. One question: is it closed circle? or behind paywall?
 
dextercioby said:
This looks both interesting and promising. One question: is it closed circle? or behind paywall?
It appears to be open without a paywall. This includes the articles, blogs and discussion. And some of the big names in quantum foundations participate in the discussion/blogs/papers:
http://www.ijqf.org/members
 
Nice line-up of contributing bloggers. :-)
 
So basically I saw it like some sort of a blog, in which *usually famous* people propose a paper to the available audience (much like arxiv.org), get comments (from subsribed members) and get the final go-ahead from the referees *editorial board*. But it's really interesting to follow on the 'kostenlos' part. It would be a pity if they were to charge money to Joe Does like me.
 

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