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Alemi, Farrokh
Lybarger, Kevin James
Vang, Jee
Lin, Yili https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6771-5911
Elyazori, Hadeel R. A.
Cardenas, Vladimir Franzuela
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Received: 21 August 2024
Accepted: 7 August 2025
First Online: 13 October 2025
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: The author has no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. The project has received comprehensive institutional approval, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance. Specifically:I. Western Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval:- Study Number: 1309332- The project was meticulously reviewed and approved by the Western IRB, affirming that all protocols meet stringent ethical guidelines for human subjects research.II. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Authorization:- Study Number: HM20022035- The data collection effort was sanctioned by VCU, which deferred to the Western IRB for oversight. This deferment underscores VCU's commitment to collaborative compliance with established ethical standards.III. George Mason University (GMU) IRB Approval:- Study Number: 1743684–1- The analysis of de-identified data received authorization from the GMU IRB, ensuring that all research activities adhere to the highest ethical standards for data confidentiality and participant privacy.
