FACULTY of SCIENCE BIMONTHLY BULLETIN VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5 October 2017

1 September — 31 October 2017 FACULTY OF SCIENCE BIMONTHLY BULLETIN VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5 October 2017

EDITORIAL

Welcome our esteemed read- nized by two cabinet ministers ers to a fully-packed Issue during two separate events Faculty of Science, No. 5, Vol. 6, of the Faculty (find out who, what and where, of Science bimonthly bulletin. all in this Issue). On interna- Chancellor College In the period ending 30th tionalization, the Faculty host- September 2017, the Faculty, ed a number of scholars, and its Inside this issue: through its dynamic mem- faculty members also travelled bers, registered significant internationally on scientific Editorial 1 progress in research and dis- missions. The Faculty also semination of research results reached out to its would-be RUFORUM Awardees 1 through exhibitions, project students when some of its launch, conferences, publica- members conducted career 2 Securing Water for Food Grant tions, among other avenues. talks, and when it participated Japanese Ambassador Visit 2 True to its billing in its vision in the commemoration of the of being a centre of excel- Women in Technology Africa Faculty at NCST Conference 3 lence for scientific and tech- Day with participation of sec- nological training and re- ondary school girls. One can Faculty Receives GCRF Grant 4 search for sustainable devel- therefore say without doubt that opment in Malawi and be- the Faculty’s theme 5 Faculty at World Food Day yond, the Faculty got recogni- “Revitalizing training, research Dr. Levis Keliyasi Eneya, Dean GES Receives Geophysics Equip- 5 tion when two of its members and outreach programmes” as received the outstanding indicated in its strategic plan, is of the Faculty of Science. Women in Tech Africa, Faculty 6 young scientists Award by being lived. I trust that you will RUFORUM; and when its once again enjoy this Issue. 6 Dr. Silas Lagat in Chemistry De scientific works were recog- Viva Voce (Who is Who?) 7 Mikeka in IP Policy Validation 7 Editorial Team: Dr. Levis Eneya (Dean), Dr. Chomora Mikeka (Deputy Dean), Carol Mkandawire (Secretary). Email: [email protected]. Tel. +2651524222 / +265888321033 Publications & Announcements 8

Dr. Chomora Mikeka and Dr. Tiwonge Manda Receive the Young Scientist Award Dr. Chomora Mikeka and Dr. Tiwonge Manda were on 26th Octo- ber 2017 awarded RU- FORUM-NCST 2017 Out- standing Young Scientist Award ($1000 cash prize each) at the 2017 RU- FORUM Annual General Meeting which was held at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Li- Pic: The awardees show off certificates, as Chanco Principal, longwe. Prof . R. Tambulasi, left and UNIMA VC, Prof. J.D.K. Saka right look on. In his remarks on the recognition awards, the Mala- wi Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Hon. RUFORUM = Regional Universities Forum (over 66 Unis) Bright Msaka, SC, indicated his pride in all the achievements of these scientists. The Faculty of Science is proud of these achievements. Congratulations! URL: http://www.ruforum.org http://www.science.cc.ac.mw/ FACULTY OF SCIENCE BIMONTHLY BULLETIN Page 2 Securing Water for Food (SWFF) Launched on 23rd October, 2017 The Faculty of Sci- ence received an award for “flask-wall mushroom growing house project through Dr Placid Mpeketula who is the SWFF Innovator and Principal Investigator of this project. The Project is funded by USAID to the tune of $500,000 for three years tranched based on achievements and targets for technical and financial indicators The project was offi- cially launched on 23rd Octo- Pic.: Soon after the launch, delegates pose as Dr. Mpeketula, ber 2017 by the College Prin- seated second from left looks back and cracks a joke about Pic.: Dr Placid Mpeketula, Princi- cipal, Prof Richard Tambulasi the flask wall mushroom house. Seated in red tie is the P, pal Investigator. at Hill Spring Lodge, in Zom- Chancellor College, Prof. Richard Tambulasi. ba.

Japanese Ambassador, Her Excellency, Ms. Kae Yanagisawa Visits Some of the Faculty of Science Departments

At the Physics Quadrangle, the Japanese Ambassador, Her Excellency Kae Yanagisawa points to the solar power assembly as the timely solution for households, institutions and community schools for Prof Changadeya explains what goes on in the Vector Borne instance for indoor lighting and electricity supply. Diseases Lab. The Principal, Prof. R. Tambulasi looks on.

Smiles in the Food Science Lab, as Dr. Victo- Light moments in the Chemistry Department ria Ndolo demonstrates on meat processing.

Vice Principal, Prof Sajidu (left) and Dr. Mwatseteza Dr. Marlene Chikuni Attended the AFRIMAB Meeting in Nigeria seem to crack jokes with Ambassador Yanagisawa. Dr. M. Chikuni attended The reserve has also been select- the 5th session of the General As- ed as a pilot site for the Biosphere Re- sembly of the African Network of serves as model regions of Anti-poaching Biosphere Reserves (AfriMAB) in Africa (BRAPA) project. The research which was held at the Internation- component of the project has one masters al Institute for Tropical Agricul- student who is studying status of poach- ture (IITA) Ibadan, Nigeria from ing of birds in the Lake Chilwa wetland 11-15 September, 2017. She was whom she has been requested to co- invited as a biosphere reserve supervise. Other sites for the BRAPA manager for the Lake Chilwa Wet- project are in Benin, Cameroon, Ghana Dr. Marlene Chikuni with her fellow Biosphere re- land Man & Biosphere reserve. and Uganda. serve managers, 5th General assembly of AfriMAB.

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Faculty of Science Exhibitions at National Commission for Science and Technology Conf., Nkopola The Faculty of Science mobilized all its seven Departments to exhibit at this year’s NCST Conference (27—29th September, 2017) as follows.

 Computer Science: Systems for healthcare, financial trans- actions, video game programming (soccer) and virtual reality for education.

 Biological Sciences: Sewer-system management and fish diet.

 Mathematics: Algorithms for analysing and predicting trends of UN MDGs & SDGs performance indicators.

 Physics: Antennas for digital TV reception and low cost, solar powered incubator design for livestock production.

Hon. Minister of Education, Bright Msaka, SC listens as Dr.  Geography and Earth Sciences: Predictions and trends of Dalitso Kafumbata explains the gist on deep water fishing lake water levels and climate data for weather forecasting. and feeding, one of the Faculty of Science exhibitions.  Chemistry: Equipment for gas spectroscopy and nutrients analysis in food chemistry for example.

 Human Ecology Department: Food products (nutritive and secure), food processing techniques and dietary considerations.

The conference aimed at providing researchers and profes- sionals a platform for disseminating their findings, exchanging con- temporary knowledge and building partnerships and collaborations to advance research and innovation, thereby contributing to sustainable development. The conference also provided an interactive opportunity among researchers, policy makers, industrial practitioners, state and non-state actors, development partners and the general public. The quality of exhibitions by the Faculty of Science were applauded by the Minister of Education as a true evidence of high Dr. Paul Cunningham visits the Faculty of Science Pavilion. academic standards existing at the University. Geography & Earth Sciences Department Receives State of the Art Earth Environmental Observation Equipment Chancellor College through the Department of Ge- ography and Earth Sciences has received a satellite data centre that is capable of monitoring floods, droughts, wild fire and agriculture. The station has been installed by the Southern Africa Devel- opment Community Monitoring for Environment and Secu- rity in Africa (SADC MESA) and was launched by the Dep- uty Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Chomora Mikeka on behalf of the College Principal. The station does space observation and monitoring of agriculture, drought, floods and wild fire which may bring hazards to people’s lives. Launching the station, Dr. Mikeka pointed out that Chancellor College has experts that were trained to help in understanding the interpretation of the data that the satellite station downloads every fifteen minutes in order to guide the nation in terms of disaster risk management and early warn- ing systems. He further said the data will cross cut many aspects The launch team insight of the receiver station mounted on ranging from human ecology, chemistry, physics, biology the roof of the GIS laboratory. and geography and as such they will be offering short cours- es to officials and technicians from other academic institutions and Government departments on how to use it.

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A Surprise Visit to the Mushroom Spawn Laboratory at Chancellor College by American Mushroom Farmers and Business Owners On 22nd September 2017, Dr. Sandra Williams and her husband, Doug Williams from Oklahoma, United States of America visited Chancellor College Mushroom Spawn Laboratory, home to the Flask wall mushroom growing house innovation that won the Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development award this year. Dr. Sandra and Doug are business owners in Shiitake Mushroom enterprising. Sandra has helped many budding mushroom enterprises globally including in Ghana where she helped es- tablish Shiitake mushroom farming. This was her first visit to Malawi, and amazingly she has also supported the estab- lishment of Umodzi Mushroom farmers under a business model in Chipande, Blantyre. Chancellor College also received Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) spawn technology from Dr. Sandra Williams. The spawn laboratory will be sustain- ing the technology for its continued availability to the Shii- Making Shiitake cultivation possible in Malawi. From the take farmers. left Dr. Sandra Williams, Dr. Placid Mpeketula and Doug At Chancellor College, Dr. Sandra Williams held dis- Williams pose after their meeting at the mushroom spawn cussions with Dr. Placid Mpeketula, the SWFF innovator of laboratory, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi. the Flask walled mushroom growing house technology (Flaskmush).

Dr. Mpeketula believes that through innovative solutions, technology development deployable at household farm level, it is possible to transform mushroom farming in Malawi and catalyze economic growth, reach untapped markets and break the vicious cycle of poverty through economic empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Visits to University of Stavanger, Norway, and University of Malawi, on a NORHED Project

As part of imple- Later, from menting the collaborative 9 – 12 October 2017, project “Improving Quality Prof. Arne Jakobsen and Capacity of Mathematics (Team Leader, Nor- Teacher Education in Mala- way) visited Chan- wi” between the University cellor College to of Malawi, Chancellor Col- teach and supervise lege, and the University of masters students on Stavanger (UiS) in Norway, the project, during Dr. Levis Eneya, which period he took Assoc. Prof. Mercy Kazima- some time off to visit Kishindo (Team Leader, Namikhate Primary Malawi), and three PhD stu- School in Zomba NORHED Maths Education Project Meeting at UiS, 21/09/17. dents on the project visited where he and some UiS from 17-23 September of his Norwegian 2017. colleagues of good Besides project will are furnishing planning meetings, the team the school with desks attended a Postgraduate Edu- (not part, but a side cation Conference for Math result of the Teachers that was also held NORHED project). in Stavanger.

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Faculty of Science Participates in Joint Commemorations of the World Food Day and the African Day for Food Nutrition and Security: 26th October, 2017 at Sangadzi F. P. School, Mangochi “Let our light to crop management, post shine” is a magic motto and harvest processes for high it’s a true reflection of the nutrition, and secure varie- “star” Chancellor College. On ties to food processing tech- 26th October, the Ministry of nologies to guarantee food Agriculture, Irrigation and nutrition and security per the Water Development invited theme of the event. Chancellor College to the offi- Considering the cial joint commemoration of pitch and uniqueness of the the 2017 World Food Day and exhibitions at the Chancellor Africa Day for Food and Nu- College pavilion, compound- trition Security at Sangadzi ed by their immediate appli- Full Primary School Ground, cation and benefit to the in Mangochi District. The country if scaled up, the hon- event was presided over by orable Minister invited the Top pic: 4th Year Chancellor College Physics Student, Ms. Com- fort Liwambano explains to the Hon. Minister of Agriculture The Minister of Agriculture, College through the Princi- about the IoT sensor for Smart Agriculture. Irrigation and water Develop- pal to visit his office at Capi- ment, Honorable Joseph tal Hill for an in depth dis- Mwanamvekha, MP. cussion regarding exploita- The Honorable Min- tion and upscaling of the ister and his entourage were innovative systems he saw. excited with the display from Chancellor College, Chancellor College, which represented by the Faculty of ranged from smart (Internet of Science was one of the over Things (IoT) based) soil and 15 exhibiting institutions and environment monitoring sys- UN Organizations at this tems, event. The Faculty of Sci- ence acknowledges the un- <

Bottom pic: Chancellor College team pose in front of their World exhibition stand at Sangadzi, World Food Day event. Food Day

GES Department Receives Geophysics Equipment

The Geography and Earth Sciences (GES) Department in Conjunc- tion with the University of Illinois (USA) is implementing a Capacity Building in Hydrogeophysics (CBHG) Project in the Lake Chilwa Basin with funding support from Geophysists without Borders (GWB). The Pro- ject is being championed by Professor T. Larson (University of Illinois), Dr. Z. Dulanya and Dr. E. Mwathunga (Geography Dept, University of Malawi) and has two main objectives namely:

1) Human benefit:– to provide villagers with increased access to clean drink- ing water; 2) Capacity and institution building:- a. To strengthen the competence and exchange of knowledge amongst the institutions involved b. To support existing Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at Chancel- lor College through Curriculum reviews Geophysics c. To develop capacity in field expertise through the development of an Equipment applied geophysics field program

As part of capacity Building initiative the project is working in con- junction with the Master’s program in water resources modelling and gov- ernance to introduce components of groundwater exploration and geophysics.

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EBAFOSA Conference and ToT in January and February 2018, Respectively

The University of Malawi, through Faculty of Science, is a Secretariat of the Ecosystems Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly (EBAFOSA)- a pan-African institution and framework that seeks to combat food insecurity, climate change, ecosystems degradation and poverty in Africa using innovative approaches. Working with the Polytechnic in the Secretariat, the Faculty of Science is part of the organizing committee for the EBAFOSA conference to be held on 18th January 2018 focusing on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) to be partially supported by Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation (ESPA). This was agreed at an EBAFOSA Bureau meeting held on 9th October 2017 at Livingstonia Hotel in Salima, chaired by EBAFOSA Malawi President, Dr. Yanira Ntupanyama who is Some of the Bureau members pose for a group photo after the also Chief Director in the Ministry of Agriculture. meeting. Standing in the middle (R to L) are Dr. Yanira Ntu- panyama and Prof. Sosten Chiotha. Women in Tech Africa Day at Chancellor College Graced by Ag. CEO for Standard Bank The day’s event was organized by the ICT Department in collaboration with the Faculty of Science at Chancellor College. The guest of honor at this event was the Acting Chief Executive Officer for Standard Bank, Mrs Temwa- nani Simwaka who encouraged the girls to chose S&T programmes where there is a big gap in the representation of women. “The future of the country depends on technology, but where are our girls and women in the much needed space of Technology lead in Malawi?” Queried Mrs Simwaka.

Top pic: Bridget Nyirongo in blue jeans trains girls how to terminate network cables for Inter- net traffic or multimedia data transiting.

In above: Dean of Science, Dr. Levis Eneya gives a career guidance on Science & Tech as Temwanani Simwaka, an eloquent and loquacious speaker, passionately the girls look up on the slides. talks about the need for more girls and women in Tech. She makes a special appeal to the VP while the Dean of Science looks on smilingly.

Dr. Silas Lagat Visits Chemistry Department

Dr. Silas Lagat (left) a chemist lecturer from Masero University, Kenya, visited the Chemistry De- partment at Chancellor College in the University of Malawi as a guest lecturer for one week (1 –7 October, 2017). The trip was funded by the Excellence Centers for Exchange and Development (EXCEED- SWINDON) network program. The EXCEED program is dedicated to education and capacity building in the field of Sustainable Water Management in Developing Countries. During the trip, he delivered lectures to fourth year undergraduate students and had a working session Dr. Silas Lagat (left) with the Dean and Dr. with the masters students. Ephraim Vunain (right).

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Viva Voce and Research Proposal Presentations

PG Studies in Computer Science Science Master Thesis Defense (11 July, 2017 in the Senior Common Room): Informatics 1. Kelvin Mbewe: Investigating usage and acceptance of electronic medical records (EMR) system at KCH, Lilongwe 2. Edmond Kungwalo: Factors affecting adoption of internet banking in Malawi 3. Stevens Thengo: Assessing the impact of IS on academic libraries in Malawi; Case of Kamuzu Col- lege of Nursing Library 4. Florence Matewere: Outsourcing of Government information systems, challenges and opportunities

Mathematics Preliminary Results Presentations (Biostatistics) (18h August, 2017 in the Education Biology Lab.) Nine students made presentations.

Orientation for MSc in Biostatistics and MSc in Mathematics (September 2017 intake) (4th September, 2017 in the Senior Common Room)

Masters in Environmental Sciences (MES) Preliminary Results Presentations (2014 & 2015 cohorts) (4th October, 2017 in the Senior Common Room) Eight out of fourteen students made presentations

Biological Sciences PhD Thesis Defense (1st November, 2017 in the Senior Common Room) Ass. Prof. Dylo Foster Pemba: Utilizing epidemiological and ecological risk management as a decision support tool for indoor residual spray in malaria control Dr. Zuze Dulanya & Associate Prof. Cosmo Ngongondo Attended the 18th WaterNet/WARFSA/ GWP-SA Symposium in Swakopmund, Namibia The meeting was held on 26th October 2017 at Swakopmund Ho- EXTRAS >> tel and Entertainment centre in Namibia. The Geography and Earth Scienc- Associate Prof. Cosmo Ngongondo also attend- es Department was represented by Assoc. Prof. C. Ngongondo and Dr. Z. ed the Waternet MSc in IWRM Coordinators Dulanya while the History Department was represented by Ms. R. Mandala. meeting on 24 October 2017. Served as Sym- The purpose of the meeting was to review Waternet activities for posium Chief Rapporteur where he summarized the 2016/17 financial year, propose and approve a 2018 work plan and the technical sessions. Attended the budget and the venue for the next Waternet Symposium. SANWATCE (Southern African Network of Apart from the annual meeting, a Waternet symposium with the Water Centres of Excellence) Steering Commit- theme “Integrated Water Resources Development and Management: Inno- tee meeting on 28 October 2017, as a post sym- vative Technological Advances for Water Security in Eastern and Southern posium event. The Faculty of Science is a mem- Africa” was also held parallel to the meeting from 25-27th October, 2017 at ber through NAREC and is implementing sev- the same venue. It attracted over 300 delegates from the SADC region and eral projects under SANWATCE. The Dean of international community. Science was among other Deans and adminis- As an affiliated member of Waternet, the department needs to con- trative staff of Chancellor College on a country tinue taking an active role in Waternet activities but should also consider -wide tour on career talks in secondary schools. and start planning for the next Waternet symposium.

Dr. Chomora Mikeka Participates in the Validation of Intellectual Property (IP) Policy Guidelines for African Institutions at ARIPO in Harare (30—31 October, 2017)

This is a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) project, to develop Guidelines on Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy for an ef- fective use of the IP System by Universities and Research and Development Institutions in Africa. Dr. Mikeka represented Malawi and together with over 23 other African country representatives, a draft document developed by consultants was reviewed, validated. And adopted for Africa. This is a very useful document to guide us in Intellectual Property (IP) policy finalization by the University of Malawi among other higher educational institutions in Africa and exploitation of IP for technology development. “Publish or perish” was good for the science while “Patent or perish” is good for technology. Pub- lishing & patenting results into science & technology respectively. The work was possible with the financial support of the Japan Pa- tent Office (JPO) under the arrangements of the Funds-in Trust (FIT) for Dr. Mikeka relaxes after the validation of IP policy. Africa and Least Developed Countries. http://www.science.cc.ac.mw/ FACULTY OF SCIENCE BIMONTHLY BULLETIN Page 8

Recent Publications Articles Peer Reviewed Articles 1. K.K. Mireku, D. Kassam, W. Changadeya and F.Y.K Attipoe, “Characterization of the Production and Dissemination Systems of Nile Tilapia in Some Coastal Communities in Ghana,” Sustainable Agricul- ture Research; Vol. 7, No.1; 2018, E-ISSN 1927-0518, Canadian Center of Science and Education. 2. Felistus Chipungu, Wisdom Changadeya, Aggrey Ambali, John Saka, Nzola Mahungu and Jonathan Mkumbira, “Analysis of micronutrients variations among sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) gen- otypes in Malawi,” Journal of Agriculture Biotechnology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 9(4), pp. 22-35, September 2017, ISSN 2141-2340, Copyright ©2017. 3. Milliward Maliyoni, Faraimunashe Chirove, Holly D. Gaff and Keshlan S. Govinder, “A Stochas- tic Tick-borne Disease Model: Exploring the Probability of Pathogen Persistence,” Bulletin of Mathe- matical Biology, Vol. 79, pp. 1999–2021, 13 July 2017. doi: 10.1007/s11538-017-0317-y 4. Raphael Nyirongo, Solomon Kuonga, Patrick Ali, Levis Eneya and Hyunsung Kim, “Cryptoanalysis and Enhancement of Password Authentication Scheme for Smart Card,” International Journal on Cryp- tography and Information Security (IJCIS), Vol. 7, No.3, September 2017. 5. Cosmo Ngongondo, Samson M.I. Sajidu, Russel C.G. Chidya, Wapulumuka O. Mulwafu. (2017). Promotion of Integrated Water Resources Management Practices in the context of Climate Change and variability in Malawi: a Case Study of Lake Chilwa Basin In: Proceedings of the Expert Workshop “Water Security”, 15.-20.05.2017, Mekelle, Ethiopia (Ed: C. Kowenje, S. Paré, B. Aswaf), Cuvillier Publ., 2017, pp 123-134; ISBN 978-3-7369-9588-6.

Book Chapter

Joshua, Miriam, Ngongondo, Cosmo, Monjerezi, Maurice and Chipungu, Fellistus(2017). Relevance of indigenous knowledge in weather and climate forecasts for agricultural adaptation to climate change and variability in Malawi in Mafogoya, P.L. & Ojayi, O.C. (Ed's). Indigenous Knowledge systems and climate change management in Africa. CTA, Netherlands. ISBN: 978-92-9081-619-5.

Conference Proceedings

1. Cosmo Ngongondo, Zuze Dulanya, Samson Sajidu, Maurice Monjerezi, Mc Pherson Nkhata, Zione Uka. (2017). Comparison of Recent Lake Malawi Level Variations from In-Situ and Satellite Altimetry Data: Implications to Water Availability Monitoring. In Proceedings of the Water Security and Climate Change Conference, 18 to 21 September 2017, Cologne, Germany. 2. Petros Nandolo Zuzani, Cosmo Ngongondo, Faidess Mwalea, Patrick Willem. Examining Trends of Hydro-meteorological Extremes in the Shire River Basin in Malawi. Proceedings of the Waternet/ WARFSA/GWP-SA 18 Symposium, 25 to 27 October 2017, Swakopmund, Namibia.

The Faculty of Science (FoS) Management is working hard to identify and resource funds FoS, Incentives that could be used to incentivize top notch research which would precipitate into concrete For Journal & Patent peer reviewed journal articles and patents. Individuals, private sector, organizations, govern- Publications ment ministries and departments are therefore called upon to partner with us in this en- deavor. Faculty members are therefore encouraged this year to publish and patent.

Faculty of Science Announcements

 Joyous wedding celebration of Dickson Mgangathweni Mazibuko and Tasanga Theodosia Mukala which took place on 28th October, 2017.  Kambombo Mtonga and Thokozani Vallent arrived in Kigali on 1 November, 2017 for PhD studies at the University of Rwanda, African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (IoT).  Dr. Chomora Mikeka with support from the Registrar General (Mr. Chapusa Phiri) has established a national inventors' association called “IAM “ for Inventors Association of Malawi. Already it has been wel- comed by the African Inventors Cooperation Organization (AICO) headquartered in Harare. One immediate benefit IAM has in Malawi is a waver on fees for lodging of ideas or provisional specification as provided in the Patents Act. IAM will be launched at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, in December 2017 (to be con- firmed by the Registrar General). At the right bottom corner is the IAM official logo.  The next Faculty of Science Board meeting will be held on Thursday, 11th January, 2018.

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