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Article History

Received: 18 February 2025

Accepted: 13 May 2025

First Online: 21 May 2025

Declarations

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: This study received ethical approval from the University of Malta’s ethics committee (Ethics application number: EDUC-2023-00713). All research procedures were conducted in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations. Prior to participation, informed consent was obtained from all participants. Parents or legal guardians of the students involved were provided with detailed information about the study and signed consent forms before any data collection took place. Additionally, student assent was sought in an age-appropriate manner, ensuring that all children understood their participation was voluntary and could withdraw at any time. Confidentiality and anonymity were strictly maintained throughout the study.

: The author declares that no funds, grants, or other support were received for this study. The author has no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose. The authors declare no competing interests.