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Article History

Received: 14 November 2023

Accepted: 13 May 2024

First Online: 5 June 2024

Competing interests

: The authors declare no competing interests.

: This study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Approval was granted by the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) Institutional Review Board at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Date: 23 November 2021/No. QBRI-IRB-2022-40).

: The authors confirm obtaining informed consent from all study participants, ensuring a thorough process. Comprehensive details on the research’s purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits were provided. Importantly, participants willingly joined after understanding the information, highlighting voluntary involvement. The consent process adhered to ethical guidelines, assuring participants’ full awareness and the freedom to withdraw without repercussions. The authors emphasize their commitment to ethical research, prioritizing participant rights and well-being.