Vishvanathperumal, S.
Kannan, A.
Ragupathy, K.
Arun, M.
Article History
Received: 4 February 2025
Revised: 9 June 2025
Accepted: 17 June 2025
First Online: 23 June 2025
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: This study was thoroughly reviewed and granted approval by the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) of the respective institutions, ensuring that all aspects of the research adhered to the highest ethical standards. The approval process ensured compliance with national and international guidelines governing research practices, such as the Declaration of Helsinki and any applicable institutional or governmental regulations. This rigorous review process ensures that the research upholds the principles of scientific integrity, respect for participants and safety.
: This research did not involve human or animal subjects. Ethical considerations were fully addressed from the outset of the study, with the design specifically excluding any form of human or animal participation. Since no living beings were involved, there were no consent procedures necessary for participants. The research was structured in such a way that it focused on data that could be gathered from existing materials, thus safeguarding any ethical issues related to direct interaction with individuals or animals. For studies involving human subjects, detailed protocols are typically outlined to ensure participants are informed about their participation rights, potential risks and the voluntary nature of their involvement. In this case, however, those considerations were not applicable as no human or animal data were used.
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