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Article History

Received: 15 October 2024

Accepted: 31 July 2025

First Online: 16 September 2025

Declarations

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: This study was approved by the Research and Higher Decrees Committee of the School of Engineering at Makerere University and the research adhered to the ethical standards set out by Directorate of Research and Graduate Training of Makerere University.

: All participants in the study were above 18 years of age and provided informed consent prior to their participation. Data handling and privacy protocols were strictly followed to ensure participant confidentiality.

: All participants in the study were above 18 years of age, and informed consent for participation and publication was obtained from each of them.

: The authors declare no competing interests.