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Flings And Things: The Effects Of Men's Tattoos And Companions On Women's Short- And Long-Term Romantic Interests, Tair Dar Perl, Fanny Shuster Apr 2015

Flings And Things: The Effects Of Men's Tattoos And Companions On Women's Short- And Long-Term Romantic Interests, Tair Dar Perl, Fanny Shuster

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Women use available cues to determine men’s fitness as long and short term mates. Previous studies have shown that men with tattoos are perceived as more dominant and prone to risk taking. In study 1, women rated men who were electronically manipulated to either have or not have visible tattoos. We hypothesize that tattooed men will be preferred for short-term mating strategies, but less-preferred for long-term mating. Further, a woman’s impression of a taken man includes pre-conceived assumptions that he has compelling qualities as a potential mate. These impressions, however, may be attenuated by how attractive the man’s romantic partner …

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Journey Of A Thousand Miles, Cerone White Apr 2015

Journey Of A Thousand Miles, Cerone White

Undergraduate Student Symposium

“Journey of a Thousand Miles” is a short documentary film about two gay African-American men who have been living with HIV for over 30 years combined. This documentary will serve to highlight the journey of these two men, focusing on their triumphs and struggles endured when they were first diagnosed. This film will also take us on a journey documenting the progress on the HIV/AIDS epidemic then and now, examining how far we as a society have travelled over time. The hope for this film is to shine a spotlight on men who are HIV-positive and living life to the …

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Retention Of Enzymatic Activity Of A Proteinase K-Peg Silica Nanoparticle Conjugate For Use On A Biomedical Point Of Care Device, Nicholas Ledra Apr 2015

Retention Of Enzymatic Activity Of A Proteinase K-Peg Silica Nanoparticle Conjugate For Use On A Biomedical Point Of Care Device, Nicholas Ledra

Undergraduate Student Symposium

We wish to report the successful assembly of a nanoparticle silica with proteinase K enzyme using a PEG bridge. The bridge is a hetero-bi-functional activated material which reacts with free amino groups on one end (SVA) and Sulfydryl groups on the other (MAL). This 20,000 molecular weight cross linker was selected to allow for the retention of enzymatic activity.

The nanoparticles that were created are intended for use in clinical diagnostic devices, such that the enzyme is active on large substrates and can be immobilized according to device architecture. We report here that the enzymatic activity of this nanoparticle silica …

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Morphological Variation Of The Penis And Cirral As Well As Potential Denticulated Bristle Function In The Barnacle, Chthamalus Stellatus, Dan Schneck Apr 2015

Morphological Variation Of The Penis And Cirral As Well As Potential Denticulated Bristle Function In The Barnacle, Chthamalus Stellatus, Dan Schneck

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Many barnacles have phenotypically plastic cirri and penises. We studied this ability in Chthamalus stellatus over a range of wave exposure, height and population density along the John U. Lloyd State Park jetty. We also examined specialized, serrated bristles found on the cirri to determine functionality of these bristles, as well as to document any variation. We observed no meaningful variation in penis or cirrus morphology with wave exposure, height or crowding. However both correlate with body size, which is greatest in the middle of their vertical range. Barnacles in the middle of their vertical range also had more denticulate …

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Neural Stem Cell Proliferation, Differentiation, And Survival In Response To At1 And At2 Angiotensin Ii Receptor-Specific Agonism, Puja Patel, Sujay Kamisetty, Brigitte Blanco, Leena Couling Apr 2015

Neural Stem Cell Proliferation, Differentiation, And Survival In Response To At1 And At2 Angiotensin Ii Receptor-Specific Agonism, Puja Patel, Sujay Kamisetty, Brigitte Blanco, Leena Couling

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Major components of the brain Renin‐Angiotensin System may provide modes of therapy for impaired neurons. Angiotensin II via its receptors, AT1 and AT2, induces proliferation and differentiation of rodent neural stem cells. This study was undertaken to determine if AT1 and AT2 receptor stimulation by Angiotensin II induces proliferation and differentiation of human neural stem cells (hNSC). This study will assess whether selective agonism of AT1 and AT2 receptors on hNSC could possibly induce proliferation and differentiation in damaged areas of the brain caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and several neurodegenerative diseases in a therapeutic manner. Using hNSC, this …

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14th Annual Undergraduate Student Symposium, Farquhar Honors College Apr 2015

14th Annual Undergraduate Student Symposium, Farquhar Honors College

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The Undergraduate Student Symposium, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents student projects through presentations, papers, and poster displays. The event serves as a “showcase” demonstrating the outstanding scholarship of undergraduate students at NSU. The symposium is open to undergraduate students from all disciplines. Projects cover areas of student scholarship ranging from the experimental and the applied to the computational, theoretical, artistic, and literary. They are taken from class assignments and independent projects. The projects do not have to be complete; presentations can represent any stage in the concept’s evolution, from proposal and literature review to fully …

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Estimating Growth And Mortality In Elasmobranchs: Are We Doing It Correctly?, Brian J. Moe Apr 2015

Estimating Growth And Mortality In Elasmobranchs: Are We Doing It Correctly?, Brian J. Moe

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

The instantaneous mortality rate (M) is an important parameter in elasmobranch management and conservation, but is difficult to estimate directly. Thus, indirect estimates based on relatively easily obtained life history parameters are commonly used. Many indirect methods incorporate one or more parameters from the von Bertalanffy growth model (VBGM), which is often criticized for its inability to describe changes in growth associated with maturity. The Lester growth model (LGM) is a biphasic alternative to the VBGM that incorporates trade-offs between reproduction, growth, and survival, and may therefore more accurately estimate M. I used published data from 29 …

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The Current Volume 25 : Issue 27, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2015

The Current Volume 25 : Issue 27, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Positive Psychology’S Character Strengths In Addiction-Spirituality Research: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review, Sahaya G. Selvam Apr 2015

Positive Psychology’S Character Strengths In Addiction-Spirituality Research: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review, Sahaya G. Selvam

The Qualitative Report

There is an increasing interest in the scientific study of the association between spirituality and recovery from addiction. While most of these studies have provided evidence for a possible relationship, others have explored the underlying mechanisms and meditators in the relationship. However, generally, many studies and reviews have not approached the issue within a specific theoretical framework of mainstream psychology. In an attempt to fill this gap, the review being reported here undertook a Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (QSLR) of addiction-spirituality literature. QSLR is an orderly manner of searching for academic literature, selecting relevant literature following a set of inclusion/exclusion …

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Com Outlook Spring 2015, College Of Osteopathic Medicine Apr 2015

Com Outlook Spring 2015, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

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Investigation Of Relationships Between Physical Characteristics Of Recreational Runners And Lower Extremity Injuries, Steven Marc Jackson Apr 2015

Investigation Of Relationships Between Physical Characteristics Of Recreational Runners And Lower Extremity Injuries, Steven Marc Jackson

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric measurements, proximal and distal lower extremity muscle performance, core muscle endurance, lower extremity flexibility, and neuromuscular control with the incidence of injury in recreational runners over one season. Also, when a relationship was established, we sought to evaluate the predictive validity for any of the variables being investigated for risk of injury in this population. Study Design: Prospective cohort Methods: Anthropometric measurements, proximal and distal isometric lower extremity muscle performance, isometric core muscle endurance, lower extremity flexibility and neuromuscular control were measured in 75 recreational runners prior …

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Seasonal Warm-Water Refuge And Sanctuary Usage By The Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris) In Kings Bay, Citrus County, Florida, Danielle C. Sattelberger Apr 2015

Seasonal Warm-Water Refuge And Sanctuary Usage By The Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris) In Kings Bay, Citrus County, Florida, Danielle C. Sattelberger

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

The largest Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) aggregation at a natural warm-water refuge occurs in Kings Bay, Crystal River, FL. Over the last 32 years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Florida have created a network of manatee protection areas within Kings Bay including a year-round refuge designation and seven Federal manatee sanctuaries during the winter manatee season (November 15 – March 31). Aerial survey data collected between 1983 and 2012 was used to examine the seasonal change in manatee distribution within Kings Bay in order to assess the effectiveness of current sanctuary sizes …

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Evaluation Of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals In The Florida Coastal Pelagic Fish Complex Following The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Event, Rachel Hickey Apr 2015

Evaluation Of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals In The Florida Coastal Pelagic Fish Complex Following The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Event, Rachel Hickey

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

Following the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill event, there was a critical need to assess the effects of the oil and dispersant chemicals on the coastal pelagic fish complex in the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Straits. The objective of this study was to determine if spilled crude oil and dispersant chemicals have posed an ecological risk to the coastal pelagic fish complex through the detection of vitellogenesis. Crude oil containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dispersant chemicals and other estrogen-mimicking compounds are suspected to induce vitellogenin production in male and immature female fish, normally only produced by sexually mature …

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Land-Based Coral Nurseries: A Valuable Tool For Production And Transplantation Of Acropora Cervicornis, Keri L. O'Neil Apr 2015

Land-Based Coral Nurseries: A Valuable Tool For Production And Transplantation Of Acropora Cervicornis, Keri L. O'Neil

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

Coral nurseries have become a popular and successful method to produce coral fragments for reef-restocking and restoration projects worldwide. Numerous in-situ coral nurseries have been established and many studies have focused on the most effective way to produce coral fragments in offshore nurseries. In contrast, production of coral fragments in land-based nurseries is rarely studied despite a growing knowledge of coral husbandry and coral aquaculture. Little data exist on the success of tank-raised corals when transplanted back into reef environments. This thesis presents the results of a study designed to assess the use of land-based coral nurseries in production of …

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Immunology Inspired Detection Of Data Theft From Autonomous Network Activity, Theodore O. Cochran Apr 2015

Immunology Inspired Detection Of Data Theft From Autonomous Network Activity, Theodore O. Cochran

CCAC Theses and Dissertations

The threat of data theft posed by self-propagating, remotely controlled bot malware is increasing. Cyber criminals are motivated to steal sensitive data, such as user names, passwords, account numbers, and credit card numbers, because these items can be parlayed into cash. For anonymity and economy of scale, bot networks have become the cyber criminal’s weapon of choice. In 2010 a single botnet included over one million compromised host computers, and one of the largest botnets in 2011 was specifically designed to harvest financial data from its victims. Unfortunately, current intrusion detection methods are unable to effectively detect data extraction techniques …

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Image Enhancement Of Cancerous Tissue In Mammography Images, Richard Thomas Richardson Apr 2015

Image Enhancement Of Cancerous Tissue In Mammography Images, Richard Thomas Richardson

CCAC Theses and Dissertations

This research presents a framework for enhancing and analyzing time-sequenced mammographic images for detection of cancerous tissue, specifically designed to assist radiologists and physicians with the detection of breast cancer. By using computer aided diagnosis (CAD) systems as a tool to help in the detection of breast cancer in computed tomography (CT) mammography images, previous CT mammography images will enhance the interpretation of the next series of images. The first stage of this dissertation applies image subtraction to images from the same patient over time. Image types are defined as temporal subtraction, dual-energy subtraction, and Digital Database for Screening Mammography …

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Histology And Ultrastructure Of Montastraea Cavernosa And Porites Astreiodes During Regeneration And Recruitment: Anthropogenic Stressors And Transplant Success, Dorothy-Ellen A. Renegar Apr 2015

Histology And Ultrastructure Of Montastraea Cavernosa And Porites Astreiodes During Regeneration And Recruitment: Anthropogenic Stressors And Transplant Success, Dorothy-Ellen A. Renegar

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

Corals combine photosynthesis and calcification in an intricate and delicately balanced relationship to form large biomineralized structures that are dominant features of tropical coastlines worldwide. Coral reefs have great scientific and economic importance but have recently experienced widespread decline attributed to increasing anthropogenic pressure on reef systems. Physical damage events, such as ship groundings, when coupled with existing nutrient stress and changing global climate present a poor outlook for successful natural recovery of reef communities. The main goal of the proposed research is to better understand how environmental factors, both local and global, affect the coral holobiont and influence overall …

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Nsu Sharks Rx - Spring 2015, College Of Pharmacy Apr 2015

Nsu Sharks Rx - Spring 2015, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

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Origins Of An Unmarked Georgia Cemetery Using Ancient Dna Analysis, Andrew T. Ozga, Raul Y. Tito, Brian M. Kemp, Hugh Matternes, Alexandra J. Obregon-Tito, Leslie Neal, Cecil M. Lewis Jr. Apr 2015

Origins Of An Unmarked Georgia Cemetery Using Ancient Dna Analysis, Andrew T. Ozga, Raul Y. Tito, Brian M. Kemp, Hugh Matternes, Alexandra J. Obregon-Tito, Leslie Neal, Cecil M. Lewis Jr.

Biology Faculty Articles

Determining the origins of those buried within undocumented cemeteries is of incredible importance to historical archaeologists and, in many cases, the nearby communities. In the case of Avondale Burial Place, a cemetery in Bibb County, Georgia, in use from 1820 to 1950, all written documentation of those interred within it has been lost. Osteological and archaeological evidence alone could not describe, with confidence, the ancestral origins of the 101 individuals buried there. In the present study, we used ancient DNA extraction methods in well-preserved skeletal fragments from 20 individuals buried in Avondale Burial Place to investigate the origins of the …

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The Current Volume 25 : Issue 26, Nova Southeastern University Mar 2015

The Current Volume 25 : Issue 26, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Subsistence Strategies In Traditional Societies Distinguish Gut Microbiomes, Alexandra J. Obregon-Tito, Raul Y. Tito, Jessica Metcalf, Krithivasan Sankaranarayanan, Jose C. Clemente, Luke K. Ursell, Zhenjiang Zech Xu, Will Van Treuren, Rob Knight, Patrick M. Gaffney, Paul Spicer, Paul Lawson, Luis Marin-Reyes, Omar Trujillo-Villarroel, Morris Foster, Emilio Guija-Poma, Luzmila Troncoso-Corzo, Christina Warinner, Andrew T. Ozga, Cecil M. Lewis Jr. Mar 2015

Subsistence Strategies In Traditional Societies Distinguish Gut Microbiomes, Alexandra J. Obregon-Tito, Raul Y. Tito, Jessica Metcalf, Krithivasan Sankaranarayanan, Jose C. Clemente, Luke K. Ursell, Zhenjiang Zech Xu, Will Van Treuren, Rob Knight, Patrick M. Gaffney, Paul Spicer, Paul Lawson, Luis Marin-Reyes, Omar Trujillo-Villarroel, Morris Foster, Emilio Guija-Poma, Luzmila Troncoso-Corzo, Christina Warinner, Andrew T. Ozga, Cecil M. Lewis Jr.

Biology Faculty Articles

Recent studies suggest that gut microbiomes of urban-industrialized societies are different from those of traditional peoples. Here we examine the relationship between lifeways and gut microbiota through taxonomic and functional potential characterization of faecal samples from hunter-gatherer and traditional agriculturalist communities in Peru and an urban-industrialized community from the US. We find that in addition to taxonomic and metabolic differences between urban and traditional lifestyles, hunter-gatherers form a distinct sub-group among traditional peoples. As observed in previous studies, we find that Treponema are characteristic of traditional gut microbiomes. Moreover, through genome reconstruction (2.2–2.5 MB, coverage depth × 26–513) and functional …

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The Current Volume 25 : Issue 25, Nova Southeastern University Mar 2015

The Current Volume 25 : Issue 25, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Together, Apart. A Review Of On (Writing) Families: Autoethnographies Of Presence And Absence, Love And Loss, Edited By Jonathan Wyatt And Tony E. Adams, Jessica Smartt Gullion Mar 2015

Together, Apart. A Review Of On (Writing) Families: Autoethnographies Of Presence And Absence, Love And Loss, Edited By Jonathan Wyatt And Tony E. Adams, Jessica Smartt Gullion

The Qualitative Report

In this essay, I offer a review of the book, On (Writing) Families: Autoethnographies of Presence and Absence, Love and Loss, edited by Jonathan Wyatt and Tony E. Adams. An important contribution to the field of authethnography, this book will appeal not only to scholars of family and of qualitative inquiry, but also to people struggling to find meaning in the crazy complexities of family relationships.

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My Journey From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To Becoming A Medical Doctor, Raquel Appa Falcao Mar 2015

My Journey From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To Becoming A Medical Doctor, Raquel Appa Falcao

Pre-Health Day

The privilege of becoming an internist was a long journey with many hardships and gratifying moments. I am currently a physician at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. I remember my first day at Farquhar College of Arts, studying to obtain a Biology degree with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. My presentation will highlight the journey from Farquhar to practicing medicine. I will share the challenges, gratifying stories, and secrets I learned to succeed in this journey. My goal is to help students have a greater understanding of the path to becoming a physician.

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Being A Medical Scribe From The Perspective Of An Undergraduate Student, Monica Perez Mar 2015

Being A Medical Scribe From The Perspective Of An Undergraduate Student, Monica Perez

Pre-Health Day

Getting into graduate school can be a very tough and exciting experience all at the same time. Part of this long and challenging process is gaining a great education and also the valuable clinical hours that will help to become a more competitive applicant. I am currently an undergraduate student with a major in biology at Barry University planning on going to PA school. I was given the opportunity to become a Medical Scribe with PhysAssist Scribes about 2 years ago and this is what has helped me become more confident about my journey to graduate school. This break out …

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My Path From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of Medicine, Crystal Romero Mar 2015

My Path From Farquhar College Of Arts And Science To The Field Of Medicine, Crystal Romero

Pre-Health Day

As an undergraduate student in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences I was confident that I wanted to be a physician; however, I was also intrigued by the field of Public Health. Consequently, I pursued a Master’s degree concentrating in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Personally, I saw the attainment of this degree as a means of developing a skill set for future practice as a physician. Public health concentrates on community health needs, while medicine focuses more on the needs of an individual patient. During this time I worked on a project at the Broward County Health Department that allowed …

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The Path I Took From The Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences To The Field Of Medicine, David Cevallos Mar 2015

The Path I Took From The Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences To The Field Of Medicine, David Cevallos

Pre-Health Day

The path to Medicine is a long journey with many twist and turns. It is a route that would test you physically, mentally, and socially, but knowing how to balance your life will help you reach your goals. I was a former student of Nova Southeastern University already knowing what I needed to do to reach my goals. I was studying in the field of Biology to prepare myself to apply to Medical School. In addition, I attended various organizations like the Pre-Medical Society, while also volunteering at an Emergency Department. I then took the MCAT and applied to various …

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My Journey To Become Assistant Program Director Of A Pediatric Residency Program, Meisha Graham Mar 2015

My Journey To Become Assistant Program Director Of A Pediatric Residency Program, Meisha Graham

Pre-Health Day

I took the conventional path and chose to attend medical school immediately after receiving my undergraduate degree. I obtained a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Health Systems Management concurrent to my medical degree to gain a better understanding of hospital administration and to foster my leadership skills. I completed a pediatric residency at University of Tennessee-Memphis, where I served one year as chief resident. Upon completion of training, I immediately entered academic medicine and am currently the Assistant Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Morehouse School of Medicine. In addition to seeing patients, I also …

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A Physician’S Growth Chart: From Undergraduate Studies Through Completing Residency/Fellowship And Beyond, Maria Behnam-Terneus Mar 2015

A Physician’S Growth Chart: From Undergraduate Studies Through Completing Residency/Fellowship And Beyond, Maria Behnam-Terneus

Pre-Health Day

The personal and professional journey from undergraduate studies through medical school, residency, fellowship, and attending physician is a considerable endeavor. I am currently a pediatric Hospitalist and a pediatric residency Associate Program Director at Miami Children’s Hospital and continue to help mentor residents, medical students, and undergraduates to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. The road to becoming a practicing physician is long and requires unwavering personal dedication to succeed through many mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Through these experiences you will grow as an individual into a well-rounded clinician. My goal is to tell you my story and …

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My Non-Traditional Path To Becoming A Dentist, Michelle Luis Mar 2015

My Non-Traditional Path To Becoming A Dentist, Michelle Luis

Pre-Health Day

I graduated from NSU Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in 2005. My initial interest in the medical field began with Veterinary medicine. As an undergraduate student at NSU I was planning on going to medical school. It was not until I spent a summer studying in Spain, that I started to think of other career options like Dental medicine. My path to becoming a Dentist was not a straight-line path. I took time off to travel, I applied multiple times, and I got a Masters in Biomedical sciences, and completed my doctorate degree in May of 2014. I am …

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