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Article History

Received: 15 September 2025

Revised: 2 January 2026

Accepted: 6 January 2026

First Online: 27 January 2026

Conflict of interest

: The authors declare no competing interests. There are no financial, personal, or professional factors that could influence the design, interpretation, or reporting of the study.

: This study obtained ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Boards of several recognized educational institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The approval ensured compliance with ethical standards and relevant regulatory guidelines, underscoring the commitment to responsible research practices and the protection of participants throughout the study.

: All participants were fully informed about the study objectives, procedures, and their rights prior to enrollment. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant, ensuring voluntary participation and demonstrating the research team’s commitment to transparency, autonomy, and ethical compliance.

: Participants provided consent for the publication of anonymized data and findings. Any identifiable information was removed or modified to preserve confidentiality, allowing ethical dissemination of results.