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Article History

Received: 6 May 2024

Accepted: 25 August 2025

First Online: 8 October 2025

Declarations

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: This study received ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Board at a participating university. The approval from the IRB ensures that the research protocol adheres to established ethical guidelines, prioritizing the protection of participants’ rights, confidentiality, and overall well-being.

: All participants were provided with a detailed information sheet outlining the purpose of the study, the procedures involved, and their rights as participants. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant before their involvement in the study. Participants were informed that their participation was voluntary and that they could withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

: To ensure participant anonymity, all identifying information was removed from the data. Participants were assigned unique codes, and only these codes were used in the analysis and reporting of the findings. All data were stored securely on password-protected devices, and access was restricted to the research team.These ethical measures were implemented to ensure the integrity of the research process and to protect the rights and well-being of all participants.