Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors involved with Innovations in Plant and Environmental Sciences Research (IPESR) must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research, judgment, or editorial decisions. Conflicts may include financial relationships, academic or personal affiliations, competing research interests, or any situation that could reasonably be perceived as influencing objectivity. Authors must provide a Competing Interests Statement at submission, declaring all relevant interests or noting that none exist. Reviewers are expected to decline assignments where conflicts may compromise impartial evaluation. Editors must also recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where personal or professional conflicts exist. Transparency regarding competing interests ensures the credibility and integrity of the publication process.