replace deprecated function utf8_encode

[fabian-coder]

utf8_encode is deprecated since PHP 8.2.0

Description

See PHP documentation.

Fixes # (issue)

Type of change

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• [ X] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)

How Has This Been Tested?

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Checklist:

• [ X] I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• My changes generate no new warnings
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes