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Article History

Received: 31 December 2025

Accepted: 13 May 2026

First Online: 20 May 2026

Declarations

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: The Mbeya University of Science and Technology Research Ethical Committee (MUST REC) provided the ethical approval for the study. The author confirms that all experiments were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Also, the study adhered to the Helsinki Declaration. In accordance with the approval conditions stipulated in the Director of Undergraduate Studies’ letter, freely given and informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Participants were adequately informed about the purpose of the study, the voluntary nature of participation, confidentiality safeguards, and their right to withdraw at any stage without any academic or personal consequences.

: Not Applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.