Kumar, S. Pradeep
Prabhakaran, G.
Vishvanathperumal, S.
Karthikeyan, M.
Article History
Received: 18 December 2024
Accepted: 27 February 2025
First Online: 22 March 2025
Declarations
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: All authors hereby declare that they have no competing interests or conflicts of interest related to this research. This includes any personal, financial, or professional interests that could be perceived as influencing the work reported in this manuscript. The authors have conducted this study with the utmost integrity and transparency, ensuring that the findings and conclusions are unbiased and solely based on the research conducted.
: This study was thoroughly reviewed and approved by the ethical review boards of three prominent institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Velammal Engineering College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and SA Engineering College. The ethical review boards at these institutions meticulously examined the study’s protocols, ensuring that all research activities adhere to ethical standards and guidelines. The approval process involved a comprehensive assessment of the study’s objectives, methodology, potential risks, and benefits to participants. Each institution’s board evaluated the study to ensure it complies with ethical principles, such as respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. The boards also reviewed the informed consent process to ensure that participants were fully informed about the study’s purpose, procedures, risks, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. The collaboration of these three esteemed institutions underscores the importance of ethical considerations in conducting research. Their rigorous approval process ensures that the study maintains the highest ethical standards, prioritizing the safety, well-being, and rights of all participants involved.
: This study did not involve human or animal subjects. Instead, the research focused on non-human data and processes, eliminating the need for ethical considerations typically associated with human or animal research. Consequently, the ethical review boards of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Velammal Engineering College, and SA Engineering College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, approved the study based on its adherence to ethical guidelines for research involving non-human data. The approval process ensured that the study’s methodology, objectives, and potential impact were rigorously evaluated to meet the highest standards of ethical research conduct.
: The contents of this manuscript are entirely original and have not been previously published or subjected to any copyright claims. Additionally, the material presented in this manuscript is unique to this submission and is not currently under consideration for publication in any other journal or outlet. This ensures the novelty and exclusivity of the research findings and data contained within this manuscript. The authors affirm that all the content is their own original work, and it adheres to all ethical standards regarding publication and intellectual property.