Acharya, Rakesh
Das, Sanjib Kumar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2436-0508
Bhowal, Ankur
Sen, Koushik https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6995-7682
Article History
Received: 2 July 2024
Accepted: 13 January 2025
First Online: 14 May 2025
Declarations
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: This study adhered to the ethical standards for ethnobiological research, conducted in Jhargram. The study’s purpose and objectives were clearly explained to all participants prior to data collection. Oral informed consent was obtained, with participation entirely voluntary, and participants retained the right to withdraw at any time without any consequences. Confidentiality and anonymity were rigorously maintained throughout the study. The research was conducted in compliance with the ethical guidelines of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) (), ensuring the responsible documentation and protection of traditional knowledge.
: Not Applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.