Right or wrong, isn’t the motivation for doing this the reason that there is an inherent bias towards (an address in) developing and underdeveloped countries, which are perceived to be of low standard and of poor quality?
This bias itself precludes a level playing field and a fair competition based only on merit.
If the address of a journal is listed as from India, how many western authors will submit their paper to the journal only because of the bias and not anything else, even though the journal may have the best business practices.
If the bias is so inherent, how do can one level the playing field and compete only on merits?
A western address is one way and then when the competition happens, it will only be on merit. May the best journal win.
