Simpauco, Jibrielle L. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8863-8536
Billones, Junie B. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6257-7292
Vasquez, Ross D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-9710
Llamasares-Castillo, Agnes L. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6167-3431
Funding for this research was provided by:
Department of Science and Technology - Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program, Philippines.
Article History
Received: 4 July 2025
Accepted: 4 November 2025
First Online: 15 November 2025
Declarations
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: This study did not involve human participants or vertebrate animals; therefore, ethical approval was not required. Not applicable, as no human participants were involved in this study.
: All authors have reviewed the manuscript and provided their consent for its publication.
: The authors declare no competing interests.