Derakhshan, Zahra https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1920-3011
Tavakoli, Fahimeh
Feilizadeh, Mehrzad
Samaei, Mohammad Reza https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3499-2899
Kazeruni, Fatemeh https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1767-7164
Kouchak, Nima Hooshmand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9475-1787
Asadollahi, Abdolrahim https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2265-5641
Funding for this research was provided by:
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Article History
Received: 13 June 2026
Accepted: 23 September 2026
First Online: 26 September 2026
Declarations
Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
Ethical approval: All experiments were conducted in strict compliance with institutional safety and ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity and responsibility of the research process. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (approval code: IR.SUMS.SCHEANUT.REC.1403.005). No hazardous materials or procedures were involved in this study, and all experimental protocols were designed to minimise potential risks to researchers and the environment. Additionally, data collection and analysis adhered to ethical principles, ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility of the results. These measures underscore the commitment of the research team to uphold the highest ethical standards throughout the study.