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Received: 4 September 2025

Accepted: 14 January 2026

First Online: 23 January 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Committee for Human Studies, Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India (VIT/IECH/2025/18 IECH). The protocol was performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations [Declaration of Helsinki]. Informed consent was obtained from all participants involved in the study. Each participant was provided with comprehensive information about the research’s objectives, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. They were assured of their right to withdraw from the study at any point without facing any consequences. Consent forms were signed before participation, and confidentiality was maintained throughout the research process. Participants’ identities were anonymised, and all data collected were stored securely to ensure privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.

: All authors approved the final version of the manuscript for publication.

: The authors declare no competing interests.