The effect of flipped classroom on students’ basic psychological needs: autonomy, relatedness and competence and its association with self-esteem

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The effect of flipped classroom on students’ basic psychological needs: autonomy, relatedness and competence and its association with self-esteem

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Background: Modification of the learning environment enhance academic performance, and meta-motivational skills. Yet it is largely unknown which underlying cause potentiates these effects. The study's goal is to analyze flipped classroom (FC) effect on basic psychological needs and self-esteem.

Methods: 40 undergraduate medical students participated in a one-site two phased study. In Phase I, students attended a traditional lecture-based classroom (TC). In Phase II, the same group attended FC. Upon completion of each Phase students completed two questionnaires: Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale, and Rosenberg self-esteem scale.

Results: Autonomy satisfaction was significantly higher in FC (n= 40, z= 5.520, p<.001), the same tendency was seen for Competence satisfaction in FC (n= 40, z= 5.122, p<.001). As for the frustration of all three needs, the statistical difference was observed for all three subscales between TC and FC. In FC, autonomy (n= 40, z= - 5.370, p<.001), relatedness (n= 40, z= 4.187, p<.001), and competence (n= 40, z= - 5.323, p<.001) frustration was significantly lower. Self-esteem was significantly higher in FC (n= 40, z= 5.528, p<.001). In TC self-esteem negatively correlated with autonomy frustration, (r(38) = -.430, p < .01), and competence frustration, (r(38) = -.379, p< .05). In FC, self-esteem positively correlated with autonomy satisfaction (r(38) = .316, p < .05), and competence satisfaction (r(38) = .429, p < .01).

Conclusions: FC better fulfills students’ basic psychological needs, specifically needs for autonomy and competence, and self-esteem compared to TC. Collaborative work, and academic scaffolding, contributes to behavioral engagement of students in the learning process. FC with the main focus on students active involvement may better meet millennials’ needs. Implementing validated questionnaires to measure students’ psychological needs should become a regular practice in medical schools, specifically during the process of curriculum redesign.

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Learning is often regarded as a social process (Vygotsky 1978; Lind, Ghirlanda and Enquist 2019). Moreover, social learning might occur in different contexts, from formal workplace training to informal online communities and social networks (Thammasitboon and Brand 2022). It allows students to learn not only from experts but also from their peers. Previous research showed that modification of the learning environment towards a more student-centred approach enhances positive student relationships with peers and faculty (Kassab, El‐Sayed and Hamdy 2022). However, learning is a complex process that along with cognitive elements involves motivation, and meta-motivational skills (McConnell and Eva 2012; Alizadeh et al. 2023). Several studies showed the positive effect of the student-centred approach on internal student motivation, which among other variables, proved to be a strong predictor of academic performance and well-being (Saeed and Zyngier 2012; Orsini, Binnie and Wilson 2016). Yet it is largely unknown which underlying cause potentiates all these effects.

Background of the study

Due to increasing pressure for Higher Education institutions to meet the conceptual needs of the time, medical schools are transforming their curriculum to promote interaction between students and their peers, as well as with faculty (Zahavi and Friedman 2019; van Laar et al. 2020).

One of these active learning setups - Flipped Classroom (FC) - received many accolades as an approach that best reflects students' needs (Murillo-Zamorano, López Sánchez and Godoy-Caballero 2019) and became popular among faculty and students (Mehta et al. 2013; O’Flaherty and Phillips 2015; Betihavas et al. 2016; Nouri 2016; Ji et al. 2022). FC was found to be effective in developing skills needed to function effectively in the 21st century. Among them are the ability to work in groups (Bergmann and Sams 2012; O’Flaherty and Phillips 2015), analyse and synthesise information (Nouri 2016; Chang and Hwang 2018), and apply knowledge in practice(Betihavas et al. 2016; Campillo-Ferrer and Miralles-Martínez 2021).

Numerous studies investigated the impact of FC on a particular set of dimensions, mostly overall motivation and cognitive learning outcomes (Elzainy and Sadik 2022; Ji et al. 2022). To illustrate a few research examples, Hew and Lo (2018)in their meta-analysis of 28 comparative studies demonstrated FC was more effective in improving learning performance in comparison to a lecture-based traditional classroom (TC). In the context of medical education, Chowdhury et al. (2019) reported that in FC students "feel more engaged and active in the learning process." Additionally, Lundin et al. (2018) showed that most studies are related to local context and research is “quite scattered”, while systematic evidence based on empirical data is still limited. Nevertheless, Kraut et al. (2019) in their critical appraisal of FC, concluded that students in FC may learn more than in TC (Liebert et al. 2016); FC is more beneficial to learning higher cognition skills (Morton and Colbert-Getz 2017); learners are more engaged in FC, however, satisfaction largely depended on how teachers prepared instructions (Khanova et al. 2015).

Some research works explored FC impact on students' motivation and satisfaction. For example, Aksoy and Pasli Gurdogan (2022) reported that FC significantly benefited students' knowledge and motivation by measuring their self-efficacy and lower scores in test anxiety. Finally, Sergis, Sampson and Pelliccione (2018) explored whether FC contributed to enhancing students' basic psychological needs satisfaction and showed promising results. However, the study was performed in the context of K-12 education.

Despite a large body of publications, the current knowledge is unexpectedly scarce, when it comes to analysing the effect of FC on basic psychological needs, such as Autonomy - an ability to make free choices in alignment with personal values, Relatedness - being meaningfully connected to significant others and Competence - being effective in completing challenging tasks, needed for engagement in the learning process and overall improvement in academic performance (Deci and Ryan 2000; Sergis, Sampson and Pelliccione 2018). Furthermore, the way large group formats are implemented does not always meet students' basic psychological needs (Deci and Ryan 2000)and according to some research on Self-Determination Theory (SDT),may have a direct impact on students’ motivation and well-being (O’Flaherty and Phillips 2015; Orsini, Binnie and Wilson 2016; Elzainy and Sadik 2022).Finding the answers to what lies behind increased satisfaction and motivation in FC from the perspective of SDT could provide new valuable data.

There is also the research gap on the possible effect of FC on students' well-being which can be further divided into academic well-being and general well-being, such as self-esteem (Diener 2009). Although the definition of self-esteem is inconsistent, it can be figuratively defined as an “underground foundation” of a skyscraper building (Bailey 2003). It is the value judgment individuals pass on themselves and it was demonstrated by Baumeister et al. (2003) that high and healthy self-esteem boosts confidence in one’s learning abilities and performance in school. Epstein (1982) also showed that self-esteem is one of the important factors for learning, motivation and confidence that may result in academic improvements and performance. In the context of self-esteem, little is known whether FC benefits our students or puts them at a disadvantage (Gilboy, Heinerichs and Pazzaglia 2015). Individuals can be classified as introverts and extraverts in terms of the way they interact with each other (Tuovinen, Tang and Salmela-Aro 2020). In the discussion-emphasised approach, verbal contribution, as an engagement marker, is highly rewarded by teachers; however, Reeve and Lee (2014) demonstrated that along with verbal engagement, behavioural and emotional constructs should not be underestimated. Several studies demonstrated that introverts are prone to have lower self-esteem in comparison to more socially engaged students (Cheng and Furnham 2003; Murberg 2010). This may indicate that quiet students might experience difficulties through coursework which implies active participation. As a consequence, some students felt overshadowed by more vocal participants and found it hard to benefit from the learning activities (Pettit, McCoy and Kinney 2017; Rosheim 2018). Thus, exploring the effect of FC on self-esteem in comparison to conventional lecture-based learning environment can provide useful information to better meet students’ needs.

Research Purpose and Questions

The purpose of this research is to analyse how FC fulfils other than the cognitive needs of students, i.e. what is the effect of FC on students' basic psychological needs: Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence and its association with Self-esteem?

Particularly, we aimed to find the answers to the following questions:

Q1: Does FC have a positive effect on fulfilling students’ need for Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence in comparison to their prior experience with TC environment?

Q2: Does FC have a positive effect on students’ Self-esteem in comparison to their prior experience with a TC environment?

Q3: Does satisfaction of Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence positively correlate with Self-esteem in the context of FC?

To answer these questions Self-determination theory and Rosenberg’s theory of self-esteem were chosen as a theoretical framework.

Self-determination theory (SDT)

Conforming to SDT, a learning environment that fosters basic psychological needs will facilitate autonomous or internal motivation (Orsini et al. 2020). Hence, our research employs the self-determination theory perspective to investigate the influence of FC on students' satisfaction of basic psychological needs which according to several studies leads to autonomous motivation to learn and active learning engagement (O’Flaherty and Phillips 2015; Nouri 2016; Elzainy and Sadik 2022).

SDT is a theory that highlights the significance of inner "needs" development among individuals for personality development, behavioural self-regulation, and performance in a certain situation (Deci and Ryan 2008). The theory implies that an individual's psychological well-being is closely related to the fulfilment of basic psychological needs, such as the need for Autonomy, Relatedness, and Competence (Deci and Ryan 2008). It also evaluates how contextual factors affect individuals' needs satisfaction (Deci and Ryan 2000). Hence, it can be stated that need satisfaction is to be expected to shift along with the changes in the environment or perception of those changes (Petrou and Bakker 2016; Bidee et al. 2017).

Need for Autonomy: It is the expression of the self and fosters the ability to act in alignment with the individual's values. Teaching that supports autonomy makes students feel free as opposed to controlling teaching style or behaviour (Amoura 2013). Moreover, it stimulates intrinsic motivation and is associated with deep learning and better performance (Kusurkar et al. 2011; Gilboy, Heinerichs and Pazzaglia 2015).

Need for Relatedness:The need refers to the inner desire to feel related or connected to others. It highlights the importance of being valued in a society and the need to feel cared for and supported by others. The need is satisfied when individuals experience affiliation with significant others and thus may develop trusted relationships (Van Den Broeck et al. 2008).

Need for Competence: In accordance with SDT when individuals don’t feel capable it can affect their motivation to pursue whatever activities they are involved in. On the contrary, the experience of mastery and the ability to do things leads to satisfaction and well-being (Deci and Ryan 2012). This existing positive link between competence and greater well-being indicates that it is a precondition for psychological health and personal growth through mastering the environment (Legault 2020).

Summing up, SDT suggests that when these three basic psychological needs are satisfied, individuals are more likely to experience greater well-being (Ten Cate, Kusurkar and Williams 2011; Martela and Riekki 2018). On the contrary, when these needs are not met, individuals may experience negative consequences such as poor well-being and psychological distress (Deci, Olafsen and Ryan 2017; Coxen et al. 2021).

Besides, the theory argues that all three needs are universal in the way that their relationship with well-being and optimal functioning shall remain robust regardless of the cultural context(Church et al. 2013; Chen et al. 2015; Deci, Olafsen and Ryan 2017).

Rosenberg’s theory of self-esteem

According to Rosenberg’s theory of self-esteem, individuals may experience negative or positive attitudes toward themselves and their perception of their thoughts and feelings (Rosenberg 1965). Various studies have shown that low self-esteem may have a detrimental effect on motivation and learning(Bailey 2003; Baumeister et al. 2003; Zhao et al. 2021). Self-esteem can fluctuate among medical students as they tend to experience long-standing stress (Radeef and Faisal 2019; Qadeer et al. 2021).

Baumeister et al. (2003) reported that high self-esteem has a positive impact on students’ motivation, and academic achievement. In addition, it was also demonstrated that the authoritarian style of management of individuals promotes silence, obedience, and acceptance of information with no critical approach, and therefore may contribute to low self-esteem (Rudy and Grusec 2006).Conversely, education that involves active participation of students, and life skill training improves the feeling of self-esteem (Srikala and Kishore 2010). Research has found that learning engagement is closely related to academic performance and has a positive correlation with self-esteem (Virtanen, Tuomo E. et al. 2016). Moreover, students with low self-esteem do not consider themselves competent unlike those with high self-esteem showing resilience towards academic failures (Park, Crocker and Kiefer 2007).

Despite this pool of insights, there is still very limited data when it comes to exploring how FC may impact students' self-esteem and whether it is positively associated with basic psychological needs satisfaction.

Methodology

This was a quasi-experimental quantitative observational research with an experimental group of undergraduate medical students. Randomisation per se was not performed as we were dealing with the existing tutorial group. A group of Year 3 international students (N = 40), for whom English was a second language, took a 12-week course of Internal Medicine in the Department of Faculty Therapy. The lessons were held weekly for three consecutive months. For the initial six weeks of the experimental study, the students were taught in TC, and for the last six weeks, the same group of students attended FC. FC methodology was designed and implemented for the first time at the University. The group was taught by the same professor practitioner. However, in TC lectures were delivered by different faculty members.

The study is based on previously collected anonymised data and all respondents gave informed consent. The Institutional Review Board's Health Professions Education committee of the Gulf Medical University approved the research protocol - reference number IRB-COM-MHPE-STD-64-APRIL-2023.

Educational design and delivery

Educational design in the TC and FC environment was created with the highest level of similarity to minimise biases. Both TC and FC consisted of three stages (Fig. 1). The main difference referred mainly to the way the learning materials were delivered in Stage 1, and the time students spent in the classroom during Stage 2. In TC, the learning content was distributed during face-to-face classroom sessions, in which the lecturer presented the new material. Whereas in FC, learning activities included “home-based” sessions prior to face-to-face classroom sessions. In TC, the distribution of contact time was shorter in Stage 2 compared to FC, as the students spent the time by attending a face-to-face lecture in Stage 1. In FC, the distribution of contact time in Stage 2 was longer as the lecture time was added to the group learning in class.

Questionnaires

To collect data concerning three dimensions of Self-Determination Theory and Self-esteem, students were asked to complete two questionnaires before and after the exposure to FC: the English version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS-Domain-specific measures), specified for training, and Rosenberg self-esteem scale (Ruddell 2020; Van Der Kaap-Deeder 2020; Olafsen, Halvari and Frølund 2021).

BPNSFS-Domain-specific measures consist of 24 affirmative statements. The answers are rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 - Absolutely Wrong to 5 - Completely True and tap into both satisfaction and frustration with the feelings of Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence. To measure students' self-esteem, all students were asked to complete the Rosenberg scale in the same timeframe as BPNSFS-Domain-specific (Rosenberg 1965). Although the original scale consists of 10 questions, the data used in our study contains only five negatively (reversed) worded questions to tap into the negative dimension of self-image (Greenberger et al. 2012). The questions were rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 - Strongly Agree to 5 - Strongly Disagree. The higher the scores the higher self-esteem. Full versions of both questionnaires are presented in the section “Additional materials.”

Statistical analysis

The analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics, Base edition. Descriptive statistics of the items, such as means and standard deviations among the variables were checked. For the distribution of the scores, the values of skewness and kurtosis were measured. Considering the relatively small size of the sample, the Shapiro-Wilk test was used to evaluate the normality of assumption. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied to compare differences in means of the variables within a group before and after the exposure to FC. Cronbach's alpha reliability test with values > 0.7 is typically accepted as satisfactory (Nunally 1978; Olafsen, Halvari and Frølund 2021) and the validity Spearman’s rho correlation test was measured for Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence subscales before and after the exposure to FC. Correlation analysis was implemented to calculate the association between the subscales and another measure - the Rosenberg self-esteem scale.

Among 40 international students, 40 % were males and 60 % females. The mean age of the participants was 21.68 years ( range = 20-25 years, SD=1.25).

We evaluated the descriptive statistics of the 24 items of The Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale and 5 items of the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. To compute normality we performed the Shapiro-Wilk statistics test for skewness and kurtosis, which identified that across the sample most items violated the assumption of normality. For that reason, to assess and validate the measurement structure of a set of observed variables we conducted a Factor Loading Analysis.

Taking into consideration the eigenvalue criteria (>1.0), two factors have been retained in a factor-loading analysis involving 8 autonomy items. In particular, four autonomy satisfaction items tend to load on one factor, and four autonomy frustration items tend to load on another one (Table 1). Eigenvalues for these two retained factors were 2.67 and 1.39, and they explained 50.80% of the variance.

An analogous 2-factor pattern was seen for the 8 relatedness items, the 8 competence items, and the 5 Rosenberg self-esteem items (Table 2) explaining 40.39% of the variance of relatedness, 42.44% of the variance of competence, and 63.50% of the variance of self-esteem. The extraction of commonalities was above > .5 for both scales (for SPSS factor loading .5 or higher is considered as a rule of thumb) for all variables, so that all items were retained.

To measure internal consistency between items Cronbach’s Alpha was measured. To avoid negative alpha, we did not mix positively and negatively worded questions. Negatively worded items were reversed, with the following calculation of the sum score of five items of the Rosenberg self-esteem scale.

The Cronbach's alpha for the whole sample was .72 for autonomy, .75 for relatedness and 0.70 for competence in TC, and were slightly higher in FC: .73, .79, .75, respectively. The Cronbach's alpha for the Rosenberg self-esteem scale was .73 both in TC and FC.

The study’s first aim was to examine the effect of FC on fulfilling students’ need for Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence in comparison to their prior experience with a TC. As a preliminary step, descriptive statistics and cumulative mean comparison (mean as a central tendency) of BPNSFS-Domain-specific subscales and self-esteem between TC and FC were performed (Table 3). Autonomy satisfaction was significantly higher in FC (n= 40, z= 5.520, p<.001), and the same tendency was seen for competence satisfaction in FC (n= 40, z= 5.122, p<.001). Although the central tendency of cumulative mean for Relatedness satisfaction was slightly higher in FC (3.61 vs 3.38), it wasn't statistically different. As for the frustration of all three needs, a statistical difference was observed for all three subscales between TC and FC. In FC, autonomy (n= 40, z= - 5.370, p<.001), relatedness (n= 40, z= 4.187, p<.001), and competence (n= 40, z= - 5.323, p<.001) frustration was significantly lower.

The study’s second aim was to examine the effect of FC methodology on students’ Self-esteem in comparison to their prior experience with a traditional classroom (TC) environment. A descriptive and cumulative mean comparison of self-esteem between TC and FC is presented in Table 3. Self-esteem was significantly higher in FC in comparison with TC (n= 40, z= 5.528, p<.001). Figure 2 graphically displays a box plot analysis of self-esteem in TC and FC settings. 50% of participants in TC would range their self-esteem between 2.6 to 3.3, whereas in FC between 3.9 to 4.3. The median of self-esteem was 2.8 for TC, and 4.0 for FC.

The study’s third aim was to evaluate whether satisfaction of Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence positively correlated with Self-esteem in the context of FC methodology versus TC. Nonparametric Spearman’s correlations were obtained for all the variables in TC and FC. Self-esteem negatively correlated with autonomy frustration, (r(38) = -.430, p < .01), and competence frustration, (r(38) = -.379, p< .05) in TC (Figure 3).

Correlation between needs satisfaction and self-esteem in TC was not significant (p>.05). In FC, self-esteem positively correlated with autonomy satisfaction (r(38) = .316, p < .05) (Figure 4), and competence satisfaction (r(38) = .429, p < .01).

Millennials are considered to be tech-savvy and often prefer to acquire knowledge in real-life settings by making mistakes without the fear of being judged (Twenge 2009), which can be seen as a major characteristics of FC (Aksoy and Pasli Gurdogan 2022). Therefore, it was worthwhile examining how a relatively new methodology with a focus on a student-centred approach would fulfill students' "self-determination'' needs in comparison to TC. The findings of our research demonstrated a consistent pattern. Specifically, students' needs for autonomy and competence were significantly higher in the FC setting. We assume that autonomy satisfaction in FC was achieved through collaborative work, which quite often was led by the students under the supervision of their teaching professor. It is also argued that instructional and academic scaffolding provided by a teacher along with the hands-on activities contribute to the enhanced feeling of competence, which makes them feel more confident and most importantly not afraid of making mistakes in the classroom (Sergis, Sampson and Pelliccione 2018). Although both TC and FC shared identical teaching instructions during face-to-face classroom sessions, we assume that in TC students experienced a lack of autonomy. Peer interaction, as well as peer-professor interaction, is not always supported during the lecture. Moreover, all the lectures were delivered early in the morning and "not everyone is a morning bird" (Pettit, McCoy and Kinney 2017).

In terms of relatedness satisfaction we didn’t find a statistically significant difference between FC and TC. This may be because relatedness is a much larger construct and can be linked to maladaptive social and interpersonal interactions (Xiao et al. 2021). Moreover, it should be noted that the group of students was quite heterogeneous with different cultural backgrounds from Iran, China and South Africa to Bahrain, Mozambique and Brazil. While in Western cultures, positive social interactions with a certain level of openness are preferable (Baumeister and Leary 1995), diverse Eastern cultures may have social skills specifically rooted in the way of upbringing, and practised societal norms. However, it is important to note that relatedness frustration was significantly lower in the FC environment. This may indicate that students felt more secure and perceived less threat from the positive and flexible environment of FC. Teachers should consider specific constraints while dealing with students from diverse cultural contexts. Teachers should also organise their classroom sessions to be more encouraging of social and academic interaction with other students.

The second aim of the study was to evaluate whether FC fulfilled students' self-esteem. Self-esteem is one of the key factors that influences academic achievement (Bailey and Phillips 2016). It is also closely related to academic performance through the affective domain (Acosta-Gonzaga 2023). Therefore, examining the effect of FC on self-esteem was considered valuable, as it provides empirical evidence that can be taken into consideration by universities in their curriculum design. Self-esteem along with other constructs such as motivation and sufficient feedback are still undervalued factors in curriculum development (Kusurkar et al. 2011). The findings of our research again demonstrated a persistent pattern. In particular, self-esteem was significantly higher in the FC environment, which can be explained by emotional and behavioural engagement in more extensive collaborative work. This suggests that teachers should set up a socially supportive environment that will help promote the personal worth of the students. Active student involvement, and collaborative concepts implemented in FC can teach students important skills, such as understanding that there are different personalities in groups, and showing a respectful attitude toward each other. All these skills help build up socially desirable behaviour to enhance self-esteem. Apart from academic achievement, behaving socially at university can lead to other advantages in life.

The third aim of the study was to examine the correlation between needs satisfaction and self-esteem. Our results indicate that autonomy and competence satisfaction positively correlated with self-esteem in the FC environment. On the contrary, self-esteem negatively correlated with autonomy frustration and competence frustration in the TC. It was observed that relatedness satisfaction/frustration didn't correlate with self-esteem in both TC and FC. We assume that the socio-cultural context of the study may have contributed to the results, which can be explored further. Together these results underline the possible role of the learning environment in the satisfaction/frustration of the basic psychological needs of students which in turn correlated with self-esteem. The learning environment is a multifaceted term, however, it can be broadly described as an environment "in which students' learning process is embedded" (Thygesen et al. 2020). To further this idea, we address the role of a teacher as a leading factor in creating a high-quality lesson aimed at developing critical thinking with the importance of effective instructions, active student involvement and feedback. This can be a limitation of our work, as the obtained findings may have biasing effects on likability, however, the students were not asked to evaluate teaching per se. Moreover in both TC and FC students were taught by the same teacher, which can reduce the risk of bias. Hence university administrators and leadership should not underestimate the importance of faculty development and the role of teachers' evaluation to improve the quality of teaching and integrity of teachers.

Another limitation of our research is the universality of SDT which does not explain cultural and individual differences in the way students get their needs satisfied. This may require more exploration in future research.

It should be also noted that although we investigated students with diverse cultural backgrounds in our research, the representation of cultural populations was limited and therefore we were unable to evaluate cultural markers, such as values of independence, freedom, openness and trust. Hence, the generalizability of the findings to the broader audience should be made with caution.

The present research found the positive role of FC in the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, namely, autonomy and competence and its correlation with self-esteem for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. These findings highlight the significance of the needs satisfaction in a more flexible and socially friendly learning environment as a pivotal factor in enhancing students' self-esteem.

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Each author agreed with the content and gave consent to submit and publish the work.

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The datasets used and analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Competing interests

We declare that we have no known competing financial interests or personal relationship that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Funding

This study was not supported by any sponsor or funder.

Authors’ contribution

Dr. Esma I. Avakyan made substantial contribution to the conception, design, analysis, and interpretation of data.

Professor David C. M Taylor made substantial contribution to the conception, design, revision of the paper, and have approved the submitted version.

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