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Article History

Received: 14 September 2025

Accepted: 24 October 2025

First Online: 29 October 2025

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for the study was granted by the Angeles University Foundation Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation-Ethics Review Committee. Consent to participate in the study voluntarily was obtained without any deception, wherein participants were made aware of the significance of the study, their benefits from participating, and the possible associated risks and mitigating measures. All research team members ensured that all procedures were discussed, all personal information regarding the respondents remained confidential, and informed consent providing enough information and assurance to the participants was provided before their involvement in the study.

: The authors declare no competing interests.