Rodriguez, Joel Mark P.
Sergote, Jessie F.
Flores, Gabriela C.
Flores, John Jarold M.
Article History
Received: 1 August 2025
Accepted: 26 May 2026
First Online: 16 June 2026
Declarations
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: All experimental protocols and procedures performed in this study were reviewed and approved by the Rizal Technological University – Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC). The study complied with institutional ethical standards and the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before participation, and confidentiality and anonymity were strictly maintained throughout the study.
: Not applicable.
: All participants were fully informed of the objectives and procedures of the research. Informed consent was obtained from each participant prior to completing the survey instrument. Participation was entirely voluntary, and confidentiality of responses was ensured throughout the study.
: The authors declare no competing interests.