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Mendeley Workshop at JNU on June 20th 2014 (Friday) at 2.30 pm
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur, University Librarian, JNU 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Central Library, JNU in collaboration with Elsevier is organizing Mendeley Workshop at Lecture Hall-1, Convention Centre, JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067 on 20th June, 2014 (Friday) from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. About the Workshop Use of reference manager can be a powerful addition to your research activities. Mendeley is a free Reference Manager and Academic Social Network that can assist you in managing references, research papers (PDFs), annotating your PDFs, taking searchable notes, citing while you are writing, automatically creating bibliographies, syncing your account between multiple computers, collaborating, and discovering new research in fields of interest. Come to learn how you can use Mendeley in your research workflow. Workshop Objectives The objectives of this workshop are to make you learn: 1. How to get Mendeley working on your computer? 2. How to add and manage research papers in your Mendeley Library? 3. How to import references and add associated paper to your library? 4. How to highlight and take notes? How to use searchable notes? 5. How to cite and create bibliographies while you write? 6. How to collaborate with other researchers and how to discover new research? Target Participants Librarians and Researchers in any field may attend he workshop. Agenda 1.30 to 2.30 pm Registration verification Time Topic Presenter 2.30-2.35 pm Welcome Address Mr. Manik Sethi Marketing Manager- South Asia Elsevier Research Solutions 2.35-2.45 pm Opening Address Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067 2.45-3.30pm Introduction to Mendeley Dr. Pranita Gopal Assistant Professor Army Institute of Education New Delhi 3.30-4.15 pm Live Demonstration of Mendeley Dr. Kuldeep Singh Assistant Professor Department of Biotechnology And Bioinformatics Jaypee University of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh 4.15-4.30 Question and Answers to Mendeley Advisors 4.30 Onwards Closing Remarks followed by refreshments Registration is mandatory. Only 120 participants on first-cum-first served basis will be registered. Please use the below link for registration: http://quizforscience.com/MendeleyWorkshop/ For more information please contact Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur University Librarian, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067. Tele 011+26742605, 26704551 Fax 011+26741603 Email – rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in & rcgaur66(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Invitation to felicitation function for Mr.Madhan Muthu on 9 June 2014 at 11am
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Friends: A function felicitating *Mr.Madhan Muthu,* Manager, Library and Information Services, at ICRISAT will be held in IIT Madras on* June 9 2014* at *11am in the Conference room on the 4th floor of the central library. *Prof. Pennathur Gautam will give away the *EPT Award* for excellence in promoting open access in the developing world to Madhan. This is the third year of the award and Madhan shares this year's award with Ms Rosemary Otando of Kenya. In the inaugural year, the award was given to another Indian, Dr Francis Jayakanth. Mr.Madhan Muthu has been championing open access of research publications for many years. He is also helping the open access programme in IIT Madras through formal interactions with Dean, Academic Research, and Dean, Academic Courses, who is the also the Dean in charge of the central library. Therefore it is my pleasure to invite you to join in the felicitation of Mr.Madhan Muthu and we hope that he would continue to offer his services to IIT Madras for completing the open access programme that has been initiated last year. *Programme schedule:* Date: 9 June 2014, Monday Time: 11am -11.45am Venue: Conference hall, 4th floor, IITM Central library Please join us for tea at 10.45am. Warm Regards Mangala Sunder Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishnan Professor Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600036 India E-mails: mangala_sunderk(a)yahoo.com mangal(a)iitm.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: FW: A Global View of Open Access - Part 6: A perspective on Open Access in India
by Sridhar Gutam 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

*Subject:* A Global View of Open Access - Part 6: A perspective on Open Access in India A Global View of Open Access - Part 6: A perspective on Open Access in India *Tony Hey - Vice President, Microsoft Research* I am very pleased to introduce the sixth and last article in this series of snapshots of the progress towards open access around the globe. Muthu Madhan, manager of Library and Information Services at the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Patancheru, Hyderabad (www.icrisat.org) has kindly updated his 2011 status report on: "Open Access to Scholarly Literature in India -- A Status Report <http://cis-india.org/openness/publications/open-access-scholarly-literature…>". In this blog entry he reports on the recent developments on OA in India as well as summarizes its origins. Open Access discussions began surprisingly early in India, dating back to a talk given by Stevan Harnad in September 2000. The first institutional repository was set up next year at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Unfortunately, although the report details many expressions of support for open access, there have been very few institutional or funder mandates that have been implemented to encourage the deposit of the full text of research articles. ICRISAT is one of the few institutions that has set up a repository and introduced a mandate. The situation seems a missed opportunity for Indian researchers but open access in India is complicated by the emergence of 100s of new 'predatory journals' claiming to offer open access for a fee. There is clearly much work to be done to realize true open access in India and it is to be hoped that OA initiatives <http://www.globalresearchcouncil.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/grc_action_pl…> such as that championed by the Global Research can help make a real difference. http://tonyhey.net/2014/06/03/a-global-view-of-open-access-part-6/ Sridhar Gutam, PhD, ARS Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) ICAR Research Centre for Eastern Region <http://icarrcer.in/> Regional Centre, Tata Road, Rajaulatu Post Plandu, Ranchi 834010, Jharkhand Phone: +91-651-2260141; Fax: +91-651-2260101 Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The first KLN Award goes to: Dr. Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

I request the moderator to kindly circulate this in Lis-Forum. It relates to a retired librarian who is making a mark, after formal retirement, putting all his skills of librarianship to serve the retirees, pensioners and senior citizens. Vyasamoorthy ====================== KLN Award The first KLN Award goes to: Dr. Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy ! Dr. Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy, a septuagenarian from Hyderabad, is a PhD in Library Science. During his pre-retirement career, he set up and ran libraries and Information centers for academic, research, and industrial organizations such as the Technical Teachers’ Training Institute, Madras, Informatics India, Bangalore, and Indian Detonators, Satyam Computers, and ICICI Knowledge Park, Hyderabad. Since retirement, Dr. Vyasamoorthy has been involved with Aging and Aged Care issues, and contributed extensively to the literature of social gerontology. He started and moderates a Yahoo group for senior citizens, SSS Global, that is currently ranked 1st in over 26,000 groups focused on seniors. Dr. Vyasamoorthy maintains multiple blogs, moderates multiple discussion groups, and edits two online dailies. He has written six e-books and numerous articles and papers. Dr. Vyasamoorthy maintains the websites for the Association of Senior Citizens of Hyderabad and All India Senior Citizens Confederation, where he also serves as an officer. Dr. Vyasamoorthy’s services to senior citizens were recognized by citation by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2007, and he was awarded the Silver Innings-iCONGO Karmaveer Chakra 2011 for Exceptional Work for Senior Citizens. Dr. Vyasamoorthy currently serves as President, Society for Serving Seniors, Secunderabad; President, Association of Senior Citizens, Hyderabad; Joint Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Senior Citizens Confederation; Joint Secretary. All India Senior Citizens Confederation; and Vice President, Senior Citizens Forum, Secunderabad. Dr. Vyasamoorthy has in the past served as Joint Secretary, Confederation of Cantonment Resident Welfare Associations in Secunderabad (CCRWAS) and as Vice President, Federation of Andhra Pradesh Senior Citizens Organizations. He is a member of the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Hyderabad Deccan chapter, and the University of the Third Age (U3A India),. He also volunteers at Aasara, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s outreach effort to senior citizens. Dr. Vyasamoorthy retired around the same time as the internet was beginning to take off in the late 1990s, Google was in its infancy in a garage in California, and nobody had heard of “social media” since it had yet to take birth. Dr. Vyasamoorthy used all three, as they emerged, in effective ways to empower himself. He kept pace with technology, and through technology, with the forces changing the society around him. As an elder care activist, he used his skills, training, knowledge and expertise in technology to, in turn, disseminate to seniors, ideas, trends, and challenges that they were likely to encounter in a changing world. For his role as a social catalyst in the area of elder empowerment and elder care, we are pleased to award him the first KLN Award. June 5, 2014! http://www.kanuri.org ====================== Details about the KLN Award PRESS RELEASE! June 1, 2014 The KLN Award! We are pleased to announce the institution of the KLN Award. The KLN Award seeks to recognize individuals, social catalysts, who have advanced our understanding and awareness of issues and challenges affecting elders, thereby enhancing the dignity, care, and well-being of elders in a changing society. The KLN Award will be given up to four times a year. The awardee receives a certificate and a cheque for Rs. 200,000. The name of the first awardee will be announced on June 5, 2014, and the award presented on June 15, the United Nations’ World Elder Abuse Awareness day. You can find more information about the KLN Award and its purpose at www.kanuri.org Challa Shantha Manohar Kanur Contact: Manohar at award(a)kanuri.org or tweet us @KLNAward! ! ================ Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telengana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 Dr Vyasamoorthy selected for KLN Award -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS
by BASANTA KUMAR Das 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Sir, pl. circulate in NMLIS forum for wide circulation among library professionals. BASANTA DAS ............................ *Invitation for contributing Manuscripts/Papers/Chapters for the forthcoming book entitled “Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* Respected Madams/Sirs, Library & Information Science is witnessing a sea-change in the current digital era. Due to the modern challenges and needs, it is being impacted by various trends prevalent and emerging in the field. The Libraries have travelled a fascinating journey from ancient age to digital age. The different facets of Library & Information Science are impressively playing active role in shaping this Knowledge era. We have great pleasure to inform you that we are planning to edit a book on *Current trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era* which will be published by the reputed publisher with ISBN. Your contribution in the aforesaid book as a book chapter would be highly remarkable and praiseworthy in the field. We take this golden opportunity to extend our invitation to you to contribute the original research papers on the recommended sub themes/topics for the publication which include, but are not limited to, the following: Library & Information Science in modern age Libraries journey from ancient age to modern age Libraries & Information Centres roles in modern era LIS Education: Regular mode & ODL Traditional Libraries Vs Digital Libraries Marketing of Library & Information product and services Library Automation, Problems in Library Automation Library Consortia in Digital Era Library Services in ICT Environment Library Website Online databases Open Access Resources Open Source Software Resource Sharing & Networking Role of library professionals in Digital era Security Systems for Library (RFID) Semantic Web Subject Gateway Social Networking and libraries Web- based Learning and Mobile learning, Web based Reference Tools Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries, Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0 Artificial Intelligence Digital Divide Preservation & Conservation of Library Collections including Digital Preservation Digital Repositories Electronic Information System E-Resource Management Information Literacy Innovative Library Services Institutional Repositories IPR, Copyright and Fair Use in digital Era Knowledge Management and Organisation (Classification/ Cataloguing etc.) The book will include invited papers of Academicians/Library & Information Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation and honor, a copy of the book will be provide to the first author. *Guidelines*: Authors are requested to submit the full manuscript/chapter(Paper) (with abstracts not exceeding 200 words with at least three key words, in MS word document, Times New Roman with 12 font size. The Title should be 14 point bold Capital. Author’s name (designation, affiliation, & Contact No. etc.) should be 10 point italic ) which should not exceed 4000 words in A4 size with one-and-half spacing with a margin of 1” on all sides, composed in MS word with references in APA Style and should be sent by e-mail to: skkarnindian(a)gmail.com/ bkdasignou(a)gmail.com/ ashish1077(a)yahoo.co.in to reach us by 10*th** August, 2014. *A declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/have not been sent elsewhere for publication (in the Copyright form attached herewith)(Scanned copy to be sent with the paper). The decision of the Editorial team will be final and will be intimated to the first author in due course of time. *Editors:* 1. Dr. Ashish Sharma,Asst. Librarian, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarkhand. 2. Mr.Sanjay Kumar Karn, Asstt. Librarian, Central Library, Ranchi University, Morabadi Campus, Ranchi, India, PIN-834008.(Ph. 09431104313) 3. Mr.Basanta Kumar Das, Academic Counsellor & Sr. Staff, IGNOU Regional Centre, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, India, PIN-834022.(Ph. 09431359491) -- BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU -- BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NMEICT open licensing policy
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Friends: NMEICT is, according to me, HRD Ministry's flagship project. NPTEL is a very well-run programme under NMEICT. NPTEL has made hundreds of high quality courses in engineering and sciences available for free through Youtube and DVDs. They have come up with an open licensing policy for all open educational resources as part of NMEICT. Now friends at the Centre for Internet & Society have offered their comments on the policy. Please see http://cis-india.org/a2k/blog/comments-on-open-licensing-policy-guidelines-… Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Missing Issues
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange to announce the following request in LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad SRELS, Bangalore. ******** Dear Professional colleagues : The Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore is creating an online database of the articles published in SRELS Journal of Information Management (including the articles from its former titles). SRELS doesn’t hold the following issues in its present collection. If any of the libraries possess the following issues, kindly send them to us. They will be returned immediately after the articles in them are scanned and included in the databases. Library Science with a slant in Documentation. Volume 3, issue 1; 1966 Volume 3, issue 6, 1966 Volume 9, issue 1, 1972 Volume 10, issue 3, 1973 Volume 11, issue 1, 1974 Volume 11, issue 2, 1974 Volume 11, issue 3, 1974 Volume 11, issue 4, 1974 Volume 12, issue 2, 1975 Volume 12, issue 3, 1975 K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Ph: 080-23305109 ; E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for two articles
by hamsa kalyani 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Dear Friends, I am writing to request for the following two articles in English. 1. A semantic study of compound verbs in persian language Journal of the faculty of letters and humanities(Kerman) MORADI EBRAHIM,KARIMI DOOSTAN GHOLAMHOSSEIN Spring-Summer 2013 16(33): 305-325 http://www.sid.ir/en/ViewPaper.asp?ID=359905&vDate=SPRING-SUMMER%202013&vEn… 2. Teaching farsi compound verbs to non-persian speakers MOHAMMAD EBRAHIMI JAHROMI Z.*,FORGHANIFARD MARZIEH Pizhuhish-Zaban va adabiyyat-I Farsi Spring 2010 16: 135-154 http://www.sid.ir/en/ViewPaper.asp?ID=180379&vDate=SPRING%202010&vEnd=154&v… Thank you and regards, Hamsa Kalyani National Institute of Advanced Studies Library Indian Institute of Science Campus Bangalore 560012 INDIA Tel: 91-080-22185022 Fax: 91-080-22185028 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: SJSU information school offers new future-focused MOOC
by Shamprasad Pujar 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Dear All, This could be of interest to some of you. Please see details in forwarded message. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ----------------------------------------------- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nicole Purviance <nicole.purviance(a)sjsu.edu> Date: Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 1:06 AM Subject: [IFLA-L] SJSU information school offers new future-focused MOOC To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Information Professionals Explore Technology Trends in New Emerging Future MOOC Your opportunities for professional development at the San Jose State University (SJSU) School of Library and Information Science continue to expand with the addition of a new and future-focused Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The new MOOC, entitled, “Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends,” aims to explore the impact of new technologies while introducing participants to important issues, emerging trends, and the skills necessary to plan effectively for the future. It begins this fall, and registration is now open. As a participant, you will experience an interactive online learning environment via a wide range of tools and diverse materials (e.g., freely accessible readings, recorded presentations, and online videos), and you’ll have an opportunity to: Explore the current technological environment Become immersed in the literature and practices of current futurists Select appropriate resources to use in planning for new technologies Discuss key impact factors and trends affecting our personal and global existence Engage with peers and instructors, heightening their learning and taking full advantage of this professional development opportunity Earn badges and MOOC certification on completion of activities related to each of the modules Dr. Sue Alman, a lecturer at the SJSU information school and an expert in both futurism and online learning, created the “Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends” MOOC based on her “Exploring Future Technologies” LIBR 281 seminar offered to graduate students in the school’s 100% online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. She is co-teaching with Jen Jumba, a public librarian who also teaches courses in the school’s MLIS program. According to Alman, “There are dozens of categories that have been targeted for major research initiatives, and the results will have theoretical and practical effects on the ways in which libraries and archives strategically plan for the future. Some of these areas include astrophysics, big data, cybersecurity, transportation, robotics, agriculture, and many more.” The rapid development of new technologies also has enormous impact on the future of individuals and information organizations. Alman added, “Professionals who have traditional library and archives roles must be aware of the information and technological advances in order to assist users, and they must be prepared for exciting new positions in all types of organizations.” Knowing who and what to watch will keep you informed on the latest technology issues and trends that will impact the future. Reserve your spot for this future-focused MOOC. Sign Up Now The “Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends” MOOC is open to everyone as a professional development opportunity. The MOOC does not offer academic credit. The class will run from Sept. 22, 2014 to Nov. 2, 2014. Enrollment is capped at 500 students, and participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. About The School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University (SJSU) prepares individuals for careers in the information professions. Graduates work in diverse areas, such as website design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, and librarianship. The SJSU information school offers several online educational programs, including a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association, a Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science. All programs are delivered online, and the SJSU information school is a recognized leader in online education. For more information about the school, please visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu Contact: Nicole Purviance Director of Marketing and Communications School of Library and Information Science San José State University One Washington Square, Clark Hall 420A San José, CA 95192-0029 Direct: 408-924-2465 Nicole.Purviance(a)sjsu.edu slisweb.sjsu.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CODATA/WDS: SciDataCon2014 ::Announcement of programme tracks CODATA Prize 2014: & Call for Nominations for Outstanding Achievement in the World of Scientific and Technical Data
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jun '14

03 Jun '14

Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 14:52:15 +0530 From: Usha Munshi <umunshi(a)gmail.com> Dear All!Please find some important information about the forthcoming International SciDataCon2014 conference. SciDataCon 2014, co-organised by CODATA and the ICSU World Data System. SciDataCon 2014 has announced programme tracks and extended the deadline for submissions to 16 June. The International Conference on Data Sharing and Integration for Global Sustainability (SciDataCon http://www.scidatacon2014.org/) is motivated by the conviction that the most significant research challenges - and in particular the pressing issues relating to global sustainability - cannot be properly addressed without due attention to various issues relating to data. SciDataCon aims to make explicit the connection between concrete and specific challenges to ensure environmental protection, economic prosperity and social well being along with the research questions that arise from these challenges and the necessary role of data policy, management and analysis in addressing these research questions. The effectiveness and credibility of research findings rely on the widest possible availability of quality-assessed and interoperable datasets. To achieve these aims, the SciDataCon programme will be structured around four 'tracks': (A) Dynamic Planet, (B) Global Development, (C) Transformations Towards Sustainability, and (D) Data Science and Services. This structure is intended to bridge cross-cutting data themes and the research themes of Future Earth futureearth.info an international research programme on global sustainability coordinated by ICSU, the International Council for Science, and other partners. By focusing on the intersection of data issues and scientific research challenges--and by advancing data science and developing international data services--SciDataCon will also amplify the message of like-minded global data initiatives promoting data sharing and interoperability, such as the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and the recently established Research Data Alliance (RDA). *See http://www.scidatacon2014.org/submissions <http://www.scidatacon2014.org/submissions> for further details of the tracks and topics in scope, and to submit a proposal for a session or paper. The deadline for proposals has been extended to 16 June.* SciDataCon 2014 will take place on 2-5 November in New Delhi; it is being organised by the Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) http://www.codata.org/blog/ and the World Data System (WDS) http://www.icsu-wds.org in collaboration with the Indian National Science Academy http://www.insaindia.org/ CODATA Prize 2014: Call for Nominations for Outstanding Achievement in the World of Scientific and Technical Data CODATA has announced the CODATA Prize 2014. The CODATA Prize is a major biennial award which: * acknowledges outstanding achievement in the world of scientific and technical data; * is given in recognition either of a one time achievement or of an achievement over time; * is given, in preference, to an individual; * recognizes work carried out in fields of importance to scientific and technical data, such as data management, evaluation, dissemination, access issues, international cooperation, knowledge discovery, archiving or related subjects. The deadline for nominations is 20 July 2014 Further details are available at http://codata.org/blog/2014/05/26/codata-prize-2014-call-for-nominations-fo…

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