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Article History

Received: 20 July 2023

Accepted: 31 July 2025

First Online: 21 August 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by Ege University Medical Research Ethics Committee on 27th September, 2019. We confirm that the methods were performed under the relevant regulations and guidelines. We confirm that informed consent was obtained from all subjects, underscoring the voluntary nature of their involvement. Ethical considerations were meticulously addressed in this study. Comprehensive measures were implemented to ensure the confidentiality of participants and the security of their data. All personal identifiers were anonymized, and data was securely stored in encrypted databases, accessible only to authorized personnel. Participants received full information about the study’s purpose, data usage, and their right to withdraw at any time. These protocols were established in strict adherence to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, maintaining the highest standards of ethical research practice and ensuring the protection and respect of all individuals involved.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.