Discussing these concepts is a bureaucratic requirement imposed by ethics committees but doesn't actually affect how research is conducted or its outcomes

Being transparent about these elements is unnecessary because First Peoples are not interested in philosophical frameworks and only care about practical outcomes

Transparency about these foundational elements ensures research is rigorous, makes assumptions visible, and allows First Peoples to assess whether the approach respects knowledge systems and serves needs

These philosophical concepts are only relevant for academic publications and have no practical application in community-based research or healthcare settings