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Oliver Li is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (CRS) and Department of Theology, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion division. His interdisciplinary work merges theological inquiry with cutting-edge artificial intelligence ethics, establishing him as a distinctive voice at the technology-religion intersection. Li's research traverses Theology , Philosophy of Religion , Ethics , and Artificial Intelligence , with specialized focus on panentheism and process theism. He critically examines how these frameworks address contemporary AI challenges including artificial suffering, moral development in human-AI systems, and consciousness implications. His investigations extend to literary analysis of AI subjectivity in works like Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun , alongside philosophical explorations of infinity and mathematical theology. Analysis of Li's 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced trajectory toward technology-theology dialogue, particularly through 2023-2024 works interrogating AGI development ethics. Recurring themes include the morality of creating sentient machines, theological responses to AI-induced cognitive changes, and reimagining divine action in computational contexts. This cohesive body of work positions him at the vanguard of emerging academic discourse on spiritual dimensions of technological advancement. Li actively contributes to Uppsala University's interdisciplinary ecosystem through the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (CRS), where he engages in cross-departmental projects examining religion's evolving societal role. His collaborative publications with scholars like Johan Eddebo demonstrate substantive engagement with research teams addressing technology's anthropological and ethical implications, particularly through media interventions like the 2023 Aftonbladet debate on AI's cognitive impacts.

• Theology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Ethics
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Anna Näppä is a Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Industrial Economics, specializing in industrial marketing and employer branding. She actively contributes to research projects like ACCENT, focusing on cultural tourism development, and has extensive experience in tourism/hospitality industry studies. Research Focus: Employer branding, consumer behavior, sustainable tourism Teaching: Marketing, service marketing, cross-cultural management Current Projects: ACCENT project (2025-2028) analyzing cross-border cultural tourism networks Her work bridges academic research with industry applications, particularly examining how employer branding affects workforce dynamics and how place identity influences tourism sector employment. Recent publications focus on strategic decision-making in marketing organizations, workplace learning in transient environments, and co-created employer brand dynamics.

• Industrial Marketing
• Employer Branding
• Consumer Behavior
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Kristen Snyder is a Professor at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Management and Information Systems (KKI). She serves as Program Coordinator for the Master's in Quality Management and Leadership and focuses on four core research areas: Leadership and Culture (LC), Total Quality Management Systems (QM), Innovation (I), and Quality Services (QS). PhD in Organizational Development (1997, University of South Florida) Specializes in bridging theory-practice gaps in organizational transformation Developed theories on leadership and change based on chaos/complexity theory Conducts cross-sector research in education, healthcare, and manufacturing Her research explores systemic quality development through projects like SIMPLY LEAN (value-based leadership models) and SQMA Measurement Index (collaboration with Chalmers University). She employs methodologies such as storytelling and appreciative inquiry to create sustainable leadership frameworks. Kristen's recent publications focus on educational transformation (2025), arts-based organizational interventions (2025), and preschool quality assurance (2024). Her work consistently emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration and digital innovation in quality management. At Mid Sweden University, she teaches doctoral courses in Scientific Philosophy, Ethics, and Research Writing, while supervising Master's theses in quality management. Her collaborations span public health initiatives and private sector innovation projects across Sweden and international contexts.

• Leadership and Organizational Culture
• Total Quality Management
• Innovation
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Sara Planting-Bergloo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Stockholm University's Faculty of Social Sciences. She works within the research group Encountering Subject Matter Didactics and Post-Theoretical Approaches , which explores how post-theoretical approaches can be used for critical and creative analysis of teaching and learning. Her office is located in Room E269 at Svante Arrhenius väg 20 A in Stockholm. Planting-Bergloo's research primarily focuses on sexuality education in Swedish schools, particularly examining how post-theoretical frameworks can transform traditional approaches to teaching about sexuality, consent, and relationships. She utilizes theoretical positions offered by Karen Barad and Donna Haraway in her analysis of teacher and student discussions on various phenomena related to sex and sexuality. Her work challenges conventional medical and biological perspectives in sexuality education, advocating for approaches that incorporate cultural, religious, historical, and societal perspectives. Her research projects include Enacting Sex Education , which investigates interdisciplinary knowledge content in Swedish secondary schools; Sexuality, consent and relationships in the early years of primary school , which explores how knowledge areas can be constructed for teaching younger children (5-13 years old); and UNKA - Teaching About the Nature of Science and Scientific Practices , which examines how high school teachers can develop teaching about the nature and practices of science. Planting-Bergloo's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on transforming sexuality education through innovative theoretical frameworks. Her work shows a progression from examining specific topics like virginity concepts and contraceptive education toward more comprehensive analyses of how sexuality education can be reimagined through post-qualitative and material-discursive approaches. She has made significant contributions to understanding how to make sexuality education more student-centered, affirmative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives beyond traditional medical frameworks. Through podcasts, films, and educational models she has developed, Planting-Bergloo has actively engaged with educators and policymakers to improve sexuality education practices in Swedish schools. Her work connects theoretical insights with practical classroom applications, creating resources that support teachers in addressing complex topics related to sexuality, consent, and relationships.

• Sexuality Education
• Didactics
• Post-Theory
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Mara Westling Allodi is Professor of Special Education at Stockholm University's Department of Special Education. She coordinates the Research School in Special Education on Early Interventions in Early Childhood Education and is a member of the Applied Developmental Science (ADS) Research Group, which focuses on practical applications of human development knowledge to improve people's lives. Her work spans multiple research projects including the Stockholm Preterm Interaction-Based Intervention (SPIBI), interventions supporting social play in inclusive preschools, and development of classroom observation instruments. Her research interests center on special and inclusive education, with particular focus on social interaction, play development, language acquisition, and learning environments for children with special educational needs. She has extensively studied evidence-based interventions in preschool settings, examining how structured approaches can enhance social engagement between children with and without special needs. Her work integrates developmental science with practical educational applications, emphasizing the importance of positive classroom climates and whole-child development approaches. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing and validating assessment tools for social interaction in inclusive settings, implementing peer-based interventions to support children with special educational needs, and examining the relationship between classroom climate, well-being, and academic outcomes. Her research consistently bridges theory and practice, with numerous studies testing interventions in real-world educational contexts. Professor Westling Allodi has contributed significantly to understanding how educational organizations can create environments that foster both academic and social-emotional development. Her work on accountability measures in education systems has highlighted how simplistic performance metrics can disadvantage schools serving diverse student populations, advocating for more nuanced approaches that recognize the complex challenges faced by educators working with children who have special educational needs. Her research on early interventions for extremely preterm infants through the SPIBI project demonstrates her commitment to applying developmental science across the lifespan, from infancy through school years. She has also been instrumental in adapting internationally developed interventions like PATHS® for the Swedish context, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance in evidence-based practice.

• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
• Early Childhood Intervention
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Katarina Ellborg is a Researcher at the Linnaeus University within the School of Business and Economics . Her work focuses on entrepreneurship education in higher education and cultural entrepreneurship . She collaborates with multiple educational programs and provides commissioned education for elementary schools and SMEs. Research Groups : Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship; Centre for Leadership in Småland Projects : HPC for SME, InKuiS (Innovative Cultural Entrepreneurship), IoT lab for SME 2.0, Experimental Cultural Heritage and Entrepreneurship Her research explores the intersection of entrepreneurship , visual learning , and didaktik frameworks . She employs photographic analysis , audio essays , and collaborative workshops to enhance entrepreneurial competencies. Publications address entrepreneurship theories , educational tools , and policy-driven pedagogy . She contributes to value-creating educational methods and interdisciplinary projects , particularly for student-centered learning in SME contexts. Her work often bridges artistic expression and business innovation through co-creative research .

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Cultural Entrepreneurship
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
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Hanna Sjögren is an Associate Professor in Educational Science at Malmö University, working within the Faculty of Learning and Society, Department of Childhood, Education and Society. She serves as a Senior Lecturer in pedagogy with a background spanning political science and technology and science studies. Her research centers on the complex relationship between state, family, and school systems, with particular emphasis on critical perspectives informed by sociological theories. Current investigations focus on how municipal officials and guardians navigate the tension between individual freedom and equal opportunities within school placement and choice systems. She leads the Swedish Research Council-funded project 'Primary School Placement through School Choice: How Municipal Officials Organize for Freedom of Choice and Equal Opportunities' (2024-2027). Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational policy, school choice mechanisms, and critical theoretical approaches to understanding educational systems. Her work examines how parents are positioned as both citizens and consumers within educational frameworks, explores the philosophical underpinnings of educational rights, and investigates the value of critical research methodologies in educational science. Hanna Sjögren holds significant administrative responsibilities, serving as chair of the nominating committee at the Faculty of Learning and Society and as a member of the management team for the Malmö Research Centre for Imagining and Co-Creating Futures (2025-2030). She also serves as editor for Malmö University's journal series 'Critical-Vitalist Studies in Childhood, Education and Society.' Principal investigator for Swedish Research Council project (2024-2027) Editor of Critical-Vitalist Studies in Childhood, Education and Society Management team member of Malmö Research Centre for Imagining and Co-Creating Futures Her teaching spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with courses focused on the history of pedagogy and critical perspectives on education. She actively contributes to scholarly discourse through her publications in educational science, pedagogy, and policy analysis.

• Educational Science
• Pedagogy
• School Choice
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Pernilla Ingelsson is an Associate Professor and Head of Department at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems (KKI). She specializes in quality management, leadership, and sustainable organizational culture development. Current Projects : Collaborative initiatives with Sundsvall Municipality (team-based working methods, functional teams) and a Kamprad Research Foundation-funded project applying the Magnet Model in special housing sectors. Teaching : Leads the master's program in Quality and Leadership Development and develops industry-specific training programs for public and private organizations. Research Interests center on creating sustainable quality cultures through values, behaviors, and team dynamics. She explores how top management teams drive organizational change, with applications in healthcare and education. Her work bridges Lean methodologies with sustainability goals, emphasizing employee engagement and customer value creation. Publications cover topics like value-based leadership, transitional care quality, preschool assessment models, and team collaboration frameworks. Her research often employs mixed-method approaches, including interactive design, systematic reviews, and scoping studies. Collaborations span healthcare (ICU transfers, nursing homes), municipal services, and private sector quality initiatives, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus on organizational and regional development.

• Quality Management
• Leadership Development
• Teamwork and Collaboration
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Klara Bolander Laksov is Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Education and Director of the Centre for the Advancement of University Teaching (CEUL). She leads the Higher Education Learning Practices (HELP) research group at Stockholm University and directs a research group on learning in clinical contexts at Karolinska Institutet. Her work focuses on developing conditions for learning for both students and staff through collaboration across the university. Professor Bolander Laksov's research centers on higher education and medical education with emphasis on educational leadership, faculty development, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She investigates how to create effective learning environments in university and clinical settings, examining collegial learning, pedagogical competencies assessment, and sustainable educational development. Her work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application across educational contexts. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent focus on collaborative learning practices, educational leadership challenges, and the integration of theory and practice in academic development. Recent work addresses AI's impact on assessment practices, gender perspectives in teaching awards, and sustainable educational development approaches. Her research demonstrates how educational innovations can be successfully implemented and sustained within university structures. Director, Centre for the Advancement of University Teaching (CEUL) Director, Higher Education Learning Practices (HELP) research group Researcher in higher education and medical education Teaches educational leadership seminars and international leadership courses Conducts workshops on leading change, team-based learning, and research supervision Professor Bolander Laksov leads multiple research projects including assessment of pedagogical competencies, pandemic teaching experiences, medical education doctoral programs, gender perspectives on teaching awards, and clinical environment teaching. She collaborates closely with department heads to foster sustainable educational development across Stockholm University. She directs the HELP research group that engages in theoretical and empirical research on higher education aspects and collaborates with Karolinska Institutet on clinical education research, creating vital connections between higher education theory and medical practice.

• Higher Education
• Medical Education
• Educational Leadership
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Katja de Vries is a Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law and affiliated with the Institute of Legal Informatics (SU). Her work bridges legal scholarship with technological innovation, focusing on the societal implications of artificial intelligence within European regulatory frameworks. Dr. de Vries holds a doctorate in law (Jur. dr.) and has developed an interdisciplinary research profile centered on the legal dimensions of emerging technologies. Her academic trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with the evolving relationship between law and computational systems since her early work on profiling algorithms (2009-2010). Her research program critically examines AI's impact on fundamental rights, with current emphasis on AI-created data and voices. She leads the Swedish Research Council-funded VOICE project (2025-2030) investigating legal and societal perspectives of synthetic speech. Key thematic clusters include algorithmic transparency (counterfactual explanations in ADM systems), data governance (synthetic data and European data commons), and regulatory responses to AI (EU AI Act implementation, digital right to repair). Her scholarship uniquely combines doctrinal legal analysis with insights from computer science, ethics, and social theory. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals intensifying focus on practical regulatory challenges in EU digital policy, particularly regarding AI-generated content and sustainable technology. Her work demonstrates methodological evolution from theoretical explorations of profiling (2010) toward solution-oriented research addressing contemporary legislative gaps, while maintaining critical theoretical engagement with legal personhood and algorithmic power structures. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Dr. de Vries directs the VOICE research environment (Swedish Research Council 2025-2030), which examines legal frameworks for AI-generated voices through interdisciplinary collaboration. She previously contributed to EU projects including USEMP (User Empowerment for Enhanced Online Presence Management). Her policy impact is evidenced through formal opinions like the 2023 Uppsala Law Faculty statement on the EU repair directive, demonstrating translation of academic research into legislative discourse. She maintains active collaboration with researchers across computer science, social sciences, and humanities. The VOICE initiative represents her primary research infrastructure, assembling legal scholars, technologists, and social scientists to study AI voice synthesis implications. This environment facilitates her distinctive approach to technology regulation that prioritizes societal values alongside technical feasibility, particularly regarding embodiment in synthetic media and legal personhood questions emerging from creative AI applications.

• Law and Artificial Intelligence
• AI Policy
• Synthetic Data
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John Jeansson serves as a Senior Lecturer in Business Informatics at Linnaeus University's School of Business and Economics, where he also functions as subject manager for Business Informatics within the Department of Management. His academic work bridges teaching and research with a strong emphasis on practical applications in the digital economy. The School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University holds prestigious AACSB accreditation, reflecting its commitment to high-quality business education. Jeansson's research focuses on how organizations create and capture value from information systems investments and digital transformation initiatives. His work spans multiple sectors with particular attention to healthcare digitization and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) digital transformation. He examines benefit realization processes, channel expansion strategies, and the complex dynamics of organizational change in digital contexts. His theoretical approaches incorporate activity theory, actor-network theory, and systems thinking to understand digital transformation as a multifaceted phenomenon. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward applied AI and IoT solutions for business problems, with increasing focus on energy forecasting, digital ecosystems, and regional digital development. The publication pattern shows consistent academic output since 2003, with recent intensification in practical applications and collaborative industry-academia projects. Jeansson actively contributes to regional development through several major research initiatives including DigIT Hub Sweden (a national digital innovation hub), HPC for SMEs (providing AI capabilities to small businesses), and IoT lab for SMEs 2.0 (developing regional IoT expertise networks). These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating academic research into practical business value. As an educator, Jeansson teaches digital commerce, marketing, tourism, and strategic information systems at both undergraduate and graduate levels for Swedish and international students. He also supervises bachelor's and master's theses, helping develop the next generation of digital business professionals.

• Digitalization
• E-commerce
• Business model development
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Mats Fred is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Lund University and an Affiliated Researcher at CIRCLE. His academic work focuses on understanding the organization of the public sector, with particular emphasis on reform initiatives and public sector innovation. His research interests include the organization of public sector/services, public sector innovation, projectification and temporary forms of organization, the organization of knowledge, expertise and learning, and Political- and Organizational Ethnography. Fred has conducted extensive research on social investments and social impact bonds in Swedish municipalities and regions over more than 10 years, examining how these initiatives create new roles, actors, and coalitions. He also studies public transport and the development of traveling apps, analyzing how public authorities transition from procuring off-the-shelf products to building internal capacity and how this affects both internal organization and relationships with citizens. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital sovereignty, integrated urban mobility, collaborative governance in European social funds, and the projectification of public administration. Fred's research often employs ethnographic methods to understand organizational practices in the public sector, with particular attention to how temporary and experimental forms of organization function in practice. George Jones Prize (2022) Mats Fred is actively involved in multiple research projects, including NavRisk (2024-2027) which examines sustainability through risk-taking in urban planning, and 'Vi vill bli bäst på att vara kommun' (2024-2025) focused on evidence-based preparation processes. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Dalia Mukhtar-Landgren, Alexander Paulsson, and Lina Berglund-Snodgrass. His work contributes to understanding sustainable development goals related to governance and public institutions, and he participates in the NOOS - Swedish Network on Public Organization and Management.

• Public Sector Organization
• Public Sector Innovation
• Projectification
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Alessandro Bertoni serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) since April 2025, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Karlskrona campus. He leads research in value-driven design methodologies and product-service systems development, collaborating extensively with aerospace and civil engineering industry partners. His research interests span value-driven design, product-service systems (PSS), and data-intensive technologies for engineering decision support. Bertoni's work focuses on developing methods and tools to support early phases of product and system development, particularly through value visualization techniques and changeability assessment frameworks. He actively investigates how data mining and machine learning can create predictive models that address reliability issues in deterministic engineering models, with applications in aerospace, civil engineering, and construction machinery sectors. His publication record demonstrates consistent growth in impact, with recent work emphasizing digital twin applications, changeability frameworks for circular systems, and data-driven approaches to value assessment. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of artificial intelligence techniques with traditional systems engineering approaches, particularly in the context of sustainable product development and resilient system design. Bertoni teaches across all academic levels, including systems engineering, research methodology in engineering design, and innovative sustainable product development courses. His educational approach incorporates value-driven design principles into engineering education, preparing students to address complex design challenges through quantitative and qualitative assessment methods. As part of the Product Development Research Lab at BTH, he collaborates with researchers like Marco Bertoni, Tobias Larsson, and other international partners on projects addressing challenges in high-variety, low-volume manufacturing contexts, sustainable design, and digital transformation of engineering processes.

• Value-Driven Design
• Product-Service Systems
• Systems Engineering
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Elin Uppström is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Campus Gotland since January 2019. Her expertise spans data science, machine learning, and digital innovation with a focus on public sector applications. With a doctoral degree from Stockholm University and a civil engineering background from the Royal Institute of Technology, she brings both academic rigor and practical experience to her teaching and research. Education: Ph.D. in Data and Systems Science, Stockholm University (2017) Civil Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Royal Institute of Technology (2006) Elin Uppström's research focuses on digitization in the public sector, value creation, and design. She investigates how IoT, AI, and digital technologies can transform government services and create public value. Her work explores boundary object theory, value co-creation and co-destruction in e-government, and design science artifacts. She has extensive experience with public sector innovation projects across Sweden, examining how digital solutions can address complex societal challenges while ensuring effective collaboration between citizens and government entities. Uppström's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on digital innovation in the public sector. Her recent work examines cultural heritage digitization and incubators for digital innovation, while her earlier research explored ERP systems, cloud computing, and mobile government solutions. Across her publications, she applies theoretical frameworks like boundary object theory to understand value creation in digital government services. Her research trajectory shows an evolution from technical ERP systems toward broader digital transformation and public value creation in the public sector. No specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. Uppström has advised numerous students in data science, machine learning, and innovation courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research has been supported by multiple competitive grants including projects funded by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, EU Horizon2020, Vinnova, and NordForsk. She has led and participated in over 10 research projects focusing on digitalization, IoT, and AI in the public sector, demonstrating her ability to secure funding for impactful research. Uppström collaborates extensively with public sector organizations across Sweden, including municipal governments, county administrative boards, and national agencies. She works closely with Governo on expert sessions for public leaders and has contributed to projects with the Swedish Tax Agency, Statistics Sweden, and the Swedish National Heritage Board. Her research often involves interdisciplinary teams combining technical expertise with public administration knowledge.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Internet of Things
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Simon Ceder is an Associate Professor in Education at Konstfack, University of Arts, Crafts and Design, where he is affiliated with the Department of Art and Craft Education. He teaches courses on education and research methodology while maintaining an active research program focused on posthumanist theory and its applications in educational contexts. Dr. Ceder's research primarily explores two interconnected areas: sexuality education in Swedish schools and knowledge production about human evolution in museum settings. His major ongoing projects include 'Co-created sex and cohabitation education,' funded by the Swedish Research Council (2021-2024), which examines interdisciplinary approaches to sexuality education in primary schools, and 'Man exposed – knowledge production on human evolution at natural history museums,' which investigates how visual and material representations shape public understanding of human evolution. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent application of posthumanist and new materialist theoretical frameworks to educational questions, particularly focusing on how knowledge is produced, embodied, and enacted in educational settings. Recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on participatory methodologies, embodied learning approaches, and the material dimensions of educational practices. His research often bridges theoretical innovation with practical implications for teaching and curriculum development in sensitive subject areas. Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) network coordinator for Post-approaches to Education Coordinator for Educational Science Network for Sexuality and Relations (UnSeR) Assistant supervisor for doctoral students at multiple Swedish universities Dr. Ceder has secured research funding from the Swedish Research Council and collaborates with institutions including Linköping University (LiU), the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), and Dalarna University. His work has significant implications for educators seeking to develop more inclusive, embodied, and materially responsive approaches to teaching, particularly in areas like sexuality education where traditional approaches often struggle with complex value questions.

• Posthumanist Theory
• Sexuality Education
• Educational Research
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