Thampi, Kiran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7976-1317
Thomas, Nycil Romis
Mathew, Lija Mary
Thomas, Rony
Funding for this research was provided by:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala, India (RCSS/IQAC/BBS31/2023/131)
Article History
Received: 23 October 2024
Accepted: 17 July 2025
First Online: 2 August 2025
Declarations
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: The study was conducted adhering to all the ethical standards outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki of 1975 (Amended in 2000). Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) (RCSS/IEC/008/2023).
: The researchers obtained voluntary and informed consent from the participants before involving them in the research activity. Participants received sufficient information about the purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and rights of the study. They could also withdraw their participation at any time without negative consequences. The researcher also ensured the privacy and confidentiality of the participants and personal information.
: The authors declare no competing interests.