Funding for this research was provided by:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Article History
Received: 24 August 2025
Revised: 7 March 2026
Accepted: 26 March 2026
First Online: 1 June 2026
Declarations
Conflict of interest: The authors declare that Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools, including ChatGPT and QuillBot, were utilized for paraphrasing and redrafting portions of the manuscript to enhance clarity and readability. All outputs generated by these tools were critically reviewed and edited by the authors to ensure accuracy, originality, and alignment with the academic standards of the manuscript. The authors take full responsibility for the content and integrity of the work presented.