Kurt, Adile Değirmenci https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9187-6002
Tomul, Ekber https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1554-3131
Funding for this research was provided by:
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi (06-72-DR-20)
Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Article History
Received: 22 May 2025
Accepted: 9 November 2025
First Online: 19 January 2026
Declarations
: We declare that all authors have agreed to submit this manuscript. We also stated that this work is original and has not been submitted or considered elsewhere. The authors declare no competing financial interest.
: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Non-Interventional Clinical Research of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University during its meeting on 03/07/2020 (meeting number: 2020/7, decision number: GO 2020/177). Furthermore, permission to conduct the study was granted by the Antalya Provincial Directorate of National Education via an official letter dated 30/12/2020 (reference number: 98057890–20-E-18613001). Ethical principles and relevant regulations were strictly adhered to throughout the study.
: This study does not involve any prospective or retrospectively registered clinical trials. Therefore, a trial registration number is not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. In preparing this article, artificial intelligence (AI) tools were utilized to enhance clarity, accuracy, and coherence in the English translation. Specifically, AI-assisted services were employed to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, and to refine complex expressions for improved readability. These tools also supported rephrasing certain sections to achieve a more fluent and academically suitable tone. While the AI assisted with language editing and style enhancement, all content-related decisions and interpretations remain the sole responsibility of the authors, ensuring that the final version reflects their original work and scholarly intent.
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