Aytekin, Alper https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2756-7870
Özköse, Hakan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4628-3056
Akgün, Fatma https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7380-9463
Ayaz, Ahmet https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1405-0546
Funding for this research was provided by:
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (120K659)
Karadeniz Technical University
Article History
Received: 24 April 2023
Accepted: 23 February 2025
First Online: 18 March 2025
Declarations
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: The questionnaires and data collection processes used in this study were approved by the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee numbered 2020-SBB-0125. All stages of the study were carried out in accordance with academic ethics rules. It was clearly stated to the participants that participation in the study was completely voluntary and that they could withdraw from the study at any time. During the data collection process, no personal or identifying information was collected from the participants; all data collected was anonymized and used only for scientific purposes. During the research, utmost attention was paid to the privacy of the participants and the protection of their personal data. Information about the purpose, scope, and ethical rules of the study was presented to the participants in a clear and understandable manner.
: The authors declare no competing interests.