SHADI S. GHADBAN Ph.D. in Architecture Associate Professor Department of Architecture Birzeit University- Palestine 1. Personal Data: 1:1- Date of Birth: April 16, 1949. 1:2- Place of Birth: Tulkarem/ Palestine. 1:3- Status: Married. 1:4- Private Address: Ramallah, P.O.Box (1333), Palestine. Tel. (+) 972 2 296 4178 Fax (+) 972 2 296 4788 E-mail: [email protected] 1:5- Business Address: Department of Architecture- Birzeit University Birzeit, P.O.Box 14, Palestine Tel. (+) 972 2 298 2119 Fax (+) 972 2 298 2984 E-mail: [email protected] 1:6- Citizenship: Palestinian, Bulgarian. 2. Education 2:1- Ph.D.: Theory & Design of Public Buildings (1979), Faculty of Architecture, Higher Institute of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Sofia/Bulgaria. “New Approaches in Designing Public Libraries in Jordan, Syria & Iraq”. 2:2- M.Sc.: Architecture (1974), Faculty of Architecture, Higher Institute of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Sofia/Bulgaria. “National Library in Damascus / Syria - Goals & Aspects”. 3. Professional and Academic Experience: 3:1- (June 2012- Present). Director of Engineering- City Architect, Ramallah, Palestine. 3:2- (2010-2012), Faculty staff member, Department of Architectural Engineering/ Birzeit University, Birzeit /Palestine. 3:3- (1994-2008), Associate PETRA-MI’MAR / Architects & Consulting Engineers, Ramallah/ Palestine. 3:4- (1980-1989), Faculty staff member, Department of Civil Engineering/ Birzeit University, Birzeit /Palestine. 3:5- (1989-Present), Faculty staff member, Department of Architectural Engineering/ Birzeit University, Birzeit /Palestine. 3:6- (1979-1980), Senior Architect, MRM Construction Company, Amman / Jordan. 3:7- (1977-1979), Teaching Assistant, Department of Public Buildings - Faculty of Architecture, The Higher Institute for Architecture & Civil Engineering - Sofia/ Bulgaria. 3:8- (1975-1976), Senior Architect Ministry of Public Works & Constructions - Alger/ Algeria. 4. University Administrative Experience: 4:1- Appointed member of Birzeit University Council for the period 1983- 1987. 4:2- Appointed member of Birzeit University Academic Council 1983- 1987. 4:3- Elected member of Birzeit University Academic Council for the periods: 1982- 1983, 19921994, 1996- 1999. 4:4- Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Birzeit University 1983- 1987. 4:5- Chairman of Department of Architecture at Birzeit University 1989- 1997. 4:6- Chairman of Department of Architecture at Birzeit University 2005- 2010. 1 4:6- Chairman and member of more the 25 University, faculty and Department committees. 4:7- Conference Secretary, International Conference "Conservation and Management of Landscape in Conflict Regions", Birzeit University, 29/11- 01/12/2007. 4:8- Coordinator of several joint cooperation programmes between the Department of Architectural Engineering at Birzeit University and international institutions and universities. 5. Fields of Interest: 5:1- Theories & Design of Planning and Architecture. 5:2- Traditional Architecture in Palestine. 5:3- Housing Issues. 5:4- Strategic Planning 6. Affiliation: 6:1- Association of Architects in Palestine (AAP), Founding Member and Outgoing President. 6:2- Association of Jordanian Engineers/ Jerusalem Center. 6:3- General Union of Palestinian Engineers. 6:4- International Council on Monuments and Sites- ICOMOS, Palestine (Founding Member). 6:5- Permanent Conference of the Historical Cities in the Mediterranean. 6:6- International Committee of Historic Towns and Villages- CIVVIH, Associate Member. 7. Publications: 7:1- Refereed Journals and Books: Al-Houdalieh Salah & Ghadban Shadi (2012), Agricultural Watchtowers in the Al-Tireh quarter and ‘Ain-Qinia Village, ramallah, Palestine, International Journal of Architectural Heritage, Taylor and Francis Group, Accepted for publishing. Expected date (May, 2012). Ghadban, Shadi & Ashhab Marwan, (2011), Stone Restoration Practice in Palestinian Territories: A Case Study from Jerusalem, Journa of Architectural Conservation (JAC), Donhead Publishing Ltd, Vol 17, No. 3, pp:75-96. Al-Bishawi, Manal, and Ghadban, Shadi (2011), Methodological Approach for Reading Urban Open Space, International Journal of Architectural Research (IJAR), Archnet, Vol. 5, Issue 1: pp 73-85. Ghadban, Shadi (2008), Architecture in Palestine, Encyclopedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non- Western Cultures, Helaine Selin, ed. 2nd edition. Berlin: Springer Publishers, pp. 225-238. Ghadban Shadi (2003), Minimum Housing & the Concept Of Adaptation, Report of Valladolid- The Right to Housing 2003, Universdad de Valladolid, Escuela de Arquitectura/ Spain, PP. 59-62. Ghadban Shadi (2001), Relationship between Engineering Education and Professional Practice- Case Study of Palestine, Arab Universities Journal of Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering, Baghdad University, Vol. 8, No. 2, PP. 177-208, Iraq. Ghadban Shadi (1998), Contemporary Housing in Palestine: The Potential for Future Adaptation, Open House International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 2, PP. 37-49. Ghadban Shadi (1998), Engineering Education in Palestine- An Analytic Study, The European Journal for Engineering Education (EJEE), Vol. 23, No. 2, PP. 213-232, Paris/France. Ghadban Shadi and Al-Mughani Nihad (1995), The Economical House & the Decisive Factors for its Design, Open House International Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, PP. 33-39. Ghadban Shadi (1994), Endogenous Arab Architecture... Fundamentals of its Urban and Architectural Ingenuity, Tishreen University Journal for studies and Scientific Research, Vol.16, No. 2, PP. 143-161, Latakia/Syria. Ghadban Shadi (1979), History of Libraries in Islamic World, Journal Librarian, Sofia/Bulgaria, Vol. 7-8, PP. 81-83. Ghadban Shadi (1998), Modern Trends in Planning Public Libraries, The Annual Book of Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering , Sofia/ Bulgaria, Vol. 8, 1998, Architecture, PP. 378-387. Ghadban Shadi, Serge Santelli & Others (1997), Maisons de Bethleeem, Maisonneuve & Larose / Institut du Monde Arabe, PP. 5-6 & 49-62, Paris/France. (BOOK) 7:2- Proceedings of International Scientific Conferences: 2 Ghadban Shadi (2008), Landscape Education in Palestine, Proceedings of the International Landscape Architecture Symposium- Istanbul 2008, 16-18 October, p. 18. Manal Al-Bishawi, Karsten Jorgensen and Shadi Ghadban (2008), Women's Behaviour in Public Space and the Influence of Privacy as an Islamic Value, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference "Urban Planning in Palestine- Current Challenges & Future Prospects", Al- Najah University, Nablus, Palestine, 21-23/10/2008, PP. 307- 336. Manal Al-Bishawi, Karsten Jorgensen, Shadi Ghadban,Inger Lise Syversen (2007), Women's Behaviour in Public Space and the Influence of Privacy as an Islamic Value, Proceedings of the International Conference "Conservation and Management of Landscape in Conflict Regions", Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestine, 29/11- 1/12/2007, PP. 197-204. Ahmad Saleh, Faisal Awadallah, Shadi Ghadban & Georges Alaert (2007), Potential Lands for Urban Development and the Challenge of Population Growth, Proceedings of the International Conference "Conservation and Management of Landscape in Conflict Regions", Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestine, PP. 78-89. Ghadban Shadi (2007), Old Town Regeneration with Respect to the Inhabitant's Social and Economic Reality, Proceedings of the 1st Euro- Mediterranean Regional conference "Traditional Mediterranean Architecture- Present and Future", RehabiMed, Barcelona/ Spain, 12-15 July, PP. 273- 275. http://www.rehabimed.net. Ghadban Shadi (2007), Capacity Building and Regional Cooperation in The Field Of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning-Interpretation of Results, Norwegian Programme for Development, Research and Education (NUFU) Conference, Bergen/ Norway, 4-5 June, 2007. http://www.siu.no/en/konferanser_og_publikasjoner/konferanser_semi_narer_og_messer_ 2007/nufu_dissemination_conference. Ghadban Shadi (2006), Architecture of Palestine During the British Mandate, Proceedings of the Symposuim on Teaching Architecture in the Arab World, Association of Arab Architects, Beirut/ Lebanon, 23-25 March, PP. 63-68. Bishawi Manal and Ghadban Shadi (2005), Transformation of the Urban Form of An-Nasser Square in the Old City of Nablus in Palestine, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Norwegian Association for Development Research (NFU): Transforming Landscapes of Poverty- Resources, Rights and Conflicts, NORAGRIC, As- Norway, 20-21 June, http//www.umb.no/noragric/conference/ Ghadban Shadi (2001), Content and Role of the National Traditions and Values in the Architectural Formation, Proceedings of the 11th Conference on Vernacular Architecture Alps Adrea – Results of the Ten Conferences, Ljubljana/ Slovenia, 11-12 October, P.22-23, http://www2.arnes.si/aa/. Ghadban Shadi (2001), The Historical City- A dynamic Factor in the Urban Development of the Modern City- Case Study of the City of Nablus/ Palestine, the Proceedings of the 4th Permanent Conference of the Historical Cities in the Mediterranean-ISPROM, Sparte/ Greece, March 29- April 1, KDTH Books, Larisa, pp: 233-238. Ghadban Shadi (2000), Typology and Composition of the Traditional Palestinian House, Proceedings of the 10th Conference on Vernacular Architecture Alps Adrea – Ten Years of Efforts, Ljubljana/ Slovenia, 5-6 October, Pp71-72, http://www2.arnes.si/aa/ Ghadban Shadi (2000), Engineering Education versus Professional Practice in Palestine, published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Professional Practice, Nablus/ Palestine, 21-26 May. Ghadban Shadi (1996), Adaptation as a Concept for Designing the Contemporary Housing, Proceedings of the International Conference on Affordable Housing in Palestine, The Faculty of Engineering at Birzeit University and the Ministry of Housing/ Palestine, 1-3 November, PP 2.4.2-2.4.30. Ghadban Shadi (1992), Islamic Values in Architectural Context, Proceedings of the Seminar on Islamic Architecture in Palestine and Beit Al-Maqdess, Engineers’ Association- Jerusalem Center, Jerusalem, May, PP 67-70. Ghadban Shadi (1991), Constant Values for Future Development of Architecture in Yemen, Proceedings of the International Conference on Yemeni Architecture- Development and Perspectives, Aden/Yemen, 8-9/1/1991, PP 159-171. Ghadban Shadi And Abdulhaq Abbas (1985), Modern Technology and Construction Methods Versus Islamic Values of Urbanism, Proceedings of the Islamic Architecture Fabric Conference, Manama/Bahrain, pp. 36-38, (Abstract). Published in the Monthly of the Center of Planning and Architecture Studies "ALAM AL-BINA, Cairo/Egypt, Vol. 57, PP. 8-14. Ghadban Shadi (1984), Role of Urban Planning in the National Development of Arab Countries - Goals and Aspects, The Workshop of Mediterranean Research Cooperation 3 Project, Cairo/Egypt, and published in the Monthly of the Center of Planning & Architecture Studies "ALAM Al-BINA", Cairo/Egypt, Vol. 58, PP. 23-26. Ghadban Shadi and Al-Mughani Nihad (1991), Decisive Directions in Designing the Economic House, Proceedings of the 31st Week of Science, organized by Tishreen University, Latakia/Syria. Ghadban Shadi (1989), Rational Adaptability of the Residential Environment, Proceedings of the 29th Week of Science, Alepo University, Syria. 7:3- More than 25 papers presented at Regional and International Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums on different topics of Local Development, Traditional Architecture, Housing and Engineering Education. 8. Research Grants: European Commission Grant for a “Low-Cost Housing Project” (1987), with amount of 10,000.00 U$. This is a joint research project with Dr. Abbas Abdu-Haq at Birzeit University, with a main objective of building an experimental house at Birzeit University Campus using an appropriate local technology. AMIDEAST Grant for a specialized course on “Advanced Architectural Studies on Housing Issues” (October, 1988), The International Academy of Architecture, Plovdiv/ Bulgaria, Duration of the course is 21days. DAAD Grant for 2 Months Research Study (1994), The location of the study was the Northern Area of Germany (Hanover, Hamburg and Bremen). The product of this grant have been two publications in the Journal of “Open House International”. 3 years Joint Research (2003- 2006) within the " Heritage II" program, sponsered by the Euromed/ European Community, 2002-2005, and the participation of 22 institutes and researchers from 14 European and Mediterranean Countries, Closing Meeting: October 2006. Getty Fellowship (2009- 2010), Council for American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), Resear study on “The Ottoman Influence on the Stylization Process in the Architecture of Palestine after the Year 1840”. Turkey- Istanbul and Ankara. Birzeit University Research Grant/ Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research project “ 9. Research Activities: Compositional Transformations in the Architecture of the Vernacular Palestinian House 18501920. Stylization of Palestinian Architecture after 1900. Open Spaces and Greenbelts in East Jerusalem. The Western Influence on Planning and Architecture in Palestine The Self- Help Cooperative Housing Practice in Palestine. Housing Quality Standards in Palestine. Dry Stone Structures and Watching Towers in Palestinian Territories. Agricultural Watchtowers in Al-Tireh Neighborhood and A’in Qinia Village- Ramallah”. 10. Teaching Courses: 10.1- B. Sc. Level: Problems of Local Architecture. Theories of Architecture,and Contemporary Planning and Architecture in the Arab World. Architectural and Urban Design. Graduation Projects. 10.2- M. Sc. Level: 4 Housing in Rural Seminar I & II. Master Thesis. and Urban Areas. 11. Supervision of M. Sc. Thesis: Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Manal Bishawi entitled: "Al-Naser Square- an Archeological and Architectural Study, Nablus, Palestine”, Higher Institute of Islamic Archeology and Architecture, University of Jerusalem, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: January 2000. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Archeologist Waheed Zeidan entitled: "Architecture of Prophet Sites at the Area of Ramallah, Palestine”, Higher Institute of Islamic Archeology and Architecture, University of Jerusalem, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: May, 2000. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Yazeed A’nani entitled: "landscape Trails in PalestineSystem and Applications”, Joint Postegraduate Program between Birzeit University and Agricultural University of Norway. Thesis Disputation: June, 2000. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Lubna Shaheen entitled: " Urbanization Impact on the Palestinian Landscape”, Joint Postegraduate Program between Birzeit University and Agricultural University of Norway. Thesis Disputation: June, 2000. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Anwar A’wadallah entitled: " Wadi Gaza- Palestine, A Landscape Protection area”, Joint Postegraduate Program between Birzeit University and Agricultural University of Norway. Thesis Disputation: June, 2000. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Shaden Qasem entitled: "Old City as a Part of the Present DayDynamic Reality”, Higher Institute of Islamic Archeology/ Rehabilitation and Restoration, University of Jerusalem, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: January, 2006. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Wafa' Abu- Leil entitled: "Planning for a Sustainable Spatial Development: the Role of the Local Level in the Palestinian contex”, M. Sc. Programme in Urban Planning and Design, Birzeit University, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: January, 2009. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Ruba Suboh en entitled: "Sprawl Areas and their Impact On the Urban Development of Palestinian Cities”, M. Sc. Programme in Urban Planning and Design, Birzeit University, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: December, 2009. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Ahmad El- Atrash entitled: "Promoting Sustainable Urban Growth Strategies to Curb Sprawl in the Urban Area of Bethlehem Governorate”, M. Sc. Programme in Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Birzeit University, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: December, 2009. Supervisor of M.Sc. Thesis of Architect Shireen Sahouri entitled: "Doorways of Traditional Houses in Bethlehem”, Higher Institute of Islamic Archeology/ Rehabilitation and Restoration, University of Jerusalem, Palestine. Thesis Disputation: September, 2010. 12. Supervision of Ph.D. Thesis: Supervisor of Ph.D. Thesis of Arch. Ramzi Hassan titled: "Computer Visualization in PlanningCase Study of Nablus in Palestine". Activities were undertaken within the joint venture program between the Department of Architecture/ Birzeit University and the Landscape Department/ the Agricultural University of Norway. Thesis Disputation: November, 2002. Supervisor of Ph.D. Thesis of Arch. Manal al- Bishawi titled: "Women's Use of Public Open Space and the Influence of Islamic Values- Case Study of Nablus in Palestine". Activities were undertaken within the joint venture program between the Department of Architecture/ Birzeit University and the Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning/ The Norwagian University of Life Sciences. Thesis Disputation: May, 2008. Supervisor of Ph.D. Thesis of Eng. Ahmad Saleh: "Urban Structure and Network System in the West Bank- Based on the Population Growth and Possible Reternees", University of Ghent/ Belguim, the Department of Spatial Planning. Thesis Disputation: Thesis disputation, June, 2009. 13. Other Academic and Scientific Activities: External Examiner of M.Sc. Thesis at Al-Najah University/ Palestine, Higher Institute of Islamic Archeology and Architecture- Al-Quds University/ Palestine, Islamic University of Gaza/ Palestine and Agricultural University of Norway. Referee at several scientific journals and conferences. President and Member of more than 20 Juries for Architectural Competitions in Palestine. Member of the International Jury for Hisham Palace Competition, Jericho, Palestine. Organized by UNESCO Office, Ramallah, Palestine. 5 Member of the International Jury for the Architectural Design Competition for "Design of Public Spaces and Urban Facilities in the Old City of Nablus", Nablus, Palestine. Organized by UNESCO Office, Ramallah, Palestine. 14. Training Workshops: Two Training Workshops for Documentation of the Old Houses in Bethlehem/ Palestine, Joint Project between the Departments of Architecture at Birzeit University, Al-Najah University and l’ecole d’Architecture de Paris- belleville, February 1995 & 1996, (Coordinator). Training Workshop for Documentation of Jaser Palace in Bethlehem/ Palestine, Joint Project between the Ministry of Culture, the Departments of Architecture at Birzeit University and AlNajah University, August 1997, (Coordinator). Training Workshop for the Rehabilitation of the Old City in Ramallah/ Palestine, Joint Project between the Municipality of Ramallah, Municipality of Milano, Municipality of Bergamo and Riwaq Center for Vernacular Architecture, August 1999, , (Coordinator). Technical Workshop on "Urban Green Strucures" with the participation of engineers and architects from Palestinian municipalities, Birzeit, Palestine, Joint Project between Birzeit University and the Norwagian University for Life Sciences, August 2006, , (Scientific Coordinator). 15. Rehabilitation Projects: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Offices, Bethlehem/ Palestine, 1995, Senior Architect. Beautification of Al-Shuhada Street in Hebron/ Palestine, Joint Project with Morganti consulting Company and USAid, 1997, Senior Architect. Sakakini Cultural Center/ Palestine, 1997, Project Manager. Supervision works for Rehabilitation of The Central Market and 1 st Phase of Al-Najajreh Street, Bethlehem/ Palestine, Bethlehem 2000 Project, 1998- 1999, Technical Advisor. Al-Madbaseh Square, 2nd Phase of Al-Najajreh Street and Paul Six Street, Bethlehem/ Palestine, Bethlehem 2000 Project, 1999, Project Manager. Milk Grotto Street, 1st and 2nd Phases, Bethlehem/ Palestine, Bethlehem 2000 Project, 1999- 2001, Project Manager. Jamal Abdul-Nasser Square, Tulkarem/ Palestine, 2001, Project Manager. 16. Other Notable Projects: 16:1- Strategic Planning: PROJECT OF Strategic Developmental Planning of Palestinian Cities and Towns, 2011, Center of Continuing Education, Birzeit University, Strategic Planning Expert. 16: 2- Educational Buildings: Beit Fajjar Girls Secondary School, Hebron District/ Palestine, 1996, Project Manager. Ethna Girls Primary School, Hebron District/ Palestine, 1996, Project Manager. Al- Thaheria Girls Secondary School, Hebron District/ Palestine, 1997, Project Manager. Doura Girls Secondary School, Hebron District/ Palestine, 1999, Project Manager. Wadi Al-Hareyeh Boys Secondary School, Hebron District/ Palestine, 2000, Project Manager. 16: 3- Health Buildings: Health Centers at Beit Fajjarm Tarqumia, Saer and Yetma/ Palestine, Project Manager. Jenin Health Center, Jenin District, Palestine, Project Manager. Good Shepherd Community Hospital, Beit Sahour, Bethlehem District/ Palestine, 1999, Project Manager. Orthopedic Surgery Unit, Khalil Abu-Raya Rehabilitation Center, Ramallah/ Palestine, 2001, Project Manager. Salfit Central Hospital, Salfit District/ Palestine, 2002, Project Manager. Rehabiitation Center for Handicapped children up to 15 Years of Age, Khalil Abu-Raya Rehabilitation Center, Ramallah/ Palestine, 2003, Project Manager. Red Cresecent Hospital, Maternity and Delivery Unit, Al-Bireh, Ramallah District/ Palestine, 2003, Project Manager. 16: 4- Administrative Buildings: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Bethlehem/ Palestine, 1996, Senior Architect. 6 Ministry of Education , Ramallah/ Palestine, Health Information Centerm Ministry of 1999, Project Manager. Health, Nablus/ Palestine, 2000, Project Manager. 16: 5- Housing Projects: Wargla Housing Complex (108 Apartments), Ministry of Public Works, Alger/ Algeria, 1975, Senior Architect. Al-Aghouat Housing Complex (98 Apartments), Ministry of Public Works, Alger/ Algeria, 1975, Senior Architect. 17. Languages: Arabic English Bulgarian. 18. References: 18: 1- Dr. Afif Hasan, Professor Dean of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Birzeit University, Birzeit, P.O.Box 14 Palestine. Tel: 00970 2 2982002 Fax: 00970 2 2982984 E-mail: [email protected] 18:2- Dr. Faisal Awadallah, Associate Professor Faculty of Engineering, Birzeit University, Department of Civil Engineering, Birzeit, P.O.Box 14 Palestine. Tel: 00970 2 2982002 Fax: 00970 2 2982984 E-mail: [email protected] 18: 2- Dr. Wael Hashlamoun, Associate Professor Faculty of Engineering, Birzeit University, Department of Electrical engineering Birzeit, P.O.Box 14 Palestine. Tel: 00970 2 2982112 Fax: 00970 2 2982984 E-mail: [email protected] 18: 4- Prof. Karsten Jorgensen, University of Life Sciences (UMB) Department of landscape architecture and Spatial Planning P.O. Box 5029, N-1432, Ås Norway Tel: +47 64947050 Telefax: +47 64948390 E-mail: [email protected] 18: 6- Prof. August E. Rosnes, University of Life Sciences Department of landscape architecture and Spatial Planning P.O. Box 5029, N-1432, Ås Norway Tel: +47 64947050 Telefax: +47 64948390 E-mail: [email protected] 7 19. Address and Correspondence: 1- Business Address: Ramallah Municipality Department of Engineering Ramallah- P.O.Box (3) Palestine Tel: 00970 2 294 5555 Fax: 00970 2 296 3214 E-mail: [email protected] 2- Home Address: Ramallah P.O.Box 1333 Palestine Tel: 00970 2 296 4178 Fax: 00970 2 296 4788 E-mail: [email protected] Jawwal: 00970 599 350374 Birzeit University Department of Architectural Engineering Birzeit- P.O.Box 14 Palestine Tel: 00970 2 298 2119 Fax: 00970 2 298 2984 E-mail: [email protected] 8
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