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Article History

Received: 22 January 2025

Accepted: 3 September 2025

First Online: 7 October 2025

Declarations

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: The study received approval from the Department of Management Sciences, Ethics Committee Board. It was conducted in strict compliance with the ethical guidelines of the department. These guidelines were meticulously followed to uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring the well-being, rights, and privacy of all participants. Before participating, all individuals were provided with a detailed informed consent form explaining the study’s purpose, potential risks, and benefits. The consent document also outlined the research objectives, guarantees of anonymity and confidentiality, participant responsibilities, and their right to withdraw from the study at any time.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

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