Karri, Sashi Kumar https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8792-6725
Sai, B. Sudha https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3314-1918
Singh, Prem Kumar https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1465-6572
Article History
Received: 15 May 2025
Accepted: 16 September 2025
First Online: 22 October 2025
Declarations
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: Formal ethical approval was waived following institutional guidelines for low-risk educational research involving voluntary adult participants. The need for ethical approval was waived off by the ethical committee/IRB of GITAM University because of the nature of the study. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines and comparable educational studies (e.g [ ]). , , research that does not involve sensitive personal data, medical interventions, or vulnerable populations may be exempt from formal review. Nonetheless, informed consent was obtained from all participants, ensuring voluntary participation and confidentiality. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
: The consent to participate and consent to publish were obtained from all the participants who are above the age of 18.
: The authors declare no competing interests.