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Received: 5 March 2024

Accepted: 29 January 2025

First Online: 9 April 2025

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for this project was obtained from the Human Subjects Ethics Committees of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to data collection, participants received a comprehensive briefing that included both verbal and written information outlining the objectives, methods, and procedures of the project. Participants were provided with clear explanations regarding the recording process, potential use of collected data, secure storage duration in password-protected locations, as well as the potential benefits and associated risks of their participation. Participants were explicitly informed of the voluntary nature of their participation in this project, emphasizing their right to withdraw at any time without providing justification. All data collected were treated with utmost confidentiality and anonymity was maintained throughout the study. The project prioritized participant safety. Furthermore, participants were guaranteed that their personal identifiers would not be utilized in all project-related reports and publications to safeguard their privacy. Informed consent to participate was obtained from all of the participants.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.