Sohail, Ayesha
Arshad, Arooba
Naqvi, Rehana Ali
Zhang, Ying
Funding for this research was provided by:
The University of Sydney
Article History
Received: 17 April 2025
Revised: 25 December 2025
Accepted: 12 January 2026
First Online: 28 January 2026
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This study was conducted in strict adherence to ethical standards, ensuring the highest level of respect for participants’ rights and privacy. Prior to data collection, informed consent was obtained from all participants, affirming their voluntary involvement and understanding of the study’s objectives and procedures. To protect participant confidentiality, all personal identifiers have been removed from the dataset. Data has been anonymized to ensure that individual responses cannot be traced back to any specific participant. The study adhered to rigorous protocols to safeguard participants’ anonymity throughout the research process. These measures ensure that the study aligns with ethical guidelines and maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all participant information.
: Participants have no objections to the publication of their anonymized data. They consent to the use of their de-identified information in the study’s findings and subsequent publications.