Niu, Hongwei
Liu, Yaqian
Bian, Hong
Song, Xiaoguo
Zhao, Hongyun
Article History
Received: 3 September 2024
Accepted: 27 February 2025
First Online: 13 March 2025
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: In this study, participants were fully informed of the purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of the research. They were assured that their participation was voluntary, and they could withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits. All participants provided written informed consent prior to their involvement in the study. Their confidentiality was maintained throughout the research process, and personal data were stored securely. For further inquiries, participants were provided with contact information for the research team.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.