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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🐝 May 20 marked World Bee Day – a moment to reflect on the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems, food systems, and everyday lives. 🔗 New blog post has been published on #BSC website: lnkd.in/dyrA4A2W 🔗 Take a look at the #RestPoll #policybrief here: lnkd.in/dVxt6xB4 #HorizonEurope

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Submissions are now open! #BSC is co-organising the 4th Baltic Conference on Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences. Abstract deadline: 15 June 2026 | Free attendance Submit a paper/poster: lnkd.in/dknckEUQ Submit a panel/group session: lnkd.in/dudcxPXc Learn more on our blog: lnkd.in/dkEtKDk8

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🌱 #BSC is featured in "Mapping the development of agroecology in Europe – Vol. 3"! Latvia's chapter highlights our interdisciplinary & participatory approach to agricultural research. 🔗 Full story on our website: lnkd.in/dzR-qqCV 🔗 The full third volume is available on Zenodo: lnkd.in/d2r7SgGC

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

📢 Call for Papers | BALTEHUMS IV: Worlds in Relation 1–3 Dec 2026, Riga, Latvia #BSC is co-organising the 4th Baltic Conference on the Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences. ⏰ Deadline: 15 June 2026 | Free attendance 🔗 Submit and learn more in our latest blog: lnkd.in/dkEtKDk8 #BALTEHUMS

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

On this sunny spring day, #BSC team traded office chairs for an active outdoor retreat by the sea, together with "Abi divi pārgājieni"! 🎉 A small break from everyday responsibilities is necessary. This time, with plenty of fresh air and 15,000 steps, it came at just the right time! 🐾

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📢 #BSC Latvijas zinātnisko institūciju starptautiskajā novērtējumā atzīts kā spēcīgs starptautisks spēlētājs, saņemot vērtējumu "4" no "5"! 🔗 Pilnais raksts pieejams mūsu jaunākajā blogā: lnkd.in/d-M98A7A #SocialSciences | #Latvia | #InternationalEvaluation2025

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

This week, #BSC researchers E.Ķīlis and S.Šeiko are at the #CORDiALL Conference in Montpellier, France!🌍 Bringing together leading digital agriculture research labs from across the world. The goal: build convergences across continents, disciplines, and generations of researchers. #CODECS | #DigitAg

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

♻️ On March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste reminds us that waste is not just an environmental issue – it reflects how we produce, consume & value resources. This year, the focus is on food systems. Read and learn more on our #LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ZeroWasteDay #BSC

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📢In our latest blog, #BSC researcher S.Šeiko shares insights from his #PhD journey – from the initial research idea to exploring how different social groups perceive the moral status of animals & how these perceptions shape discussions on animal rights and policies. 🔗Read more here: lnkd.in/dTVTXnYP

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📢This May, a #COSTActionFoodWaStop Training School will take place in Cēsis, Latvia, organised by Jessica Girardi, Working Group 4 Leader within the Action and research assistant at #BSC. 🔗Read more in our blog: lnkd.in/dpbJANWz #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#BSC researcher Neringa Vilkaitė-Vaitonė shares first insights from the #CIRCIPATE project! The article presents initial stage of a systematic literature review exploring how citizen participation in the circular bioeconomy has been studied in scientific research so far. 🔗Read more: lnkd.in/dUCwXdbK

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

📌 On 11 February, #BSC researchers E.Dāce & A.Danenberga participated in a cooperation meeting of water research projects dedicated to river basin and water body management issues within the territory of Latvia. Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/baltic... #ENGAGE #Water4All #WaterManagement

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🎉Today our colleague Staņislavs Šeiko successfully defended his thesis "Contested moral status: confronting volunteers' and veterinary professionals' perspectives on stray animals in Latvia" and was awarded a doctoral degree in sociology from the University of Latvia! Read more: lnkd.in/druv9-UY

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Welcoming Alessandro Monaco to #BSC as a researcher and principal investigator of project #CROSSPRO! 🎉 At BSC Alessandro explores how regulation shapes food innovation and alternative proteins in Europe. 🔗Read his full story on our website: lnkd.in/dg8XufXa #NewColleague

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

#BSC launches its first podcast series within the #PREMIERE project! 🎉 The podcast format creates space to explore not only what works, but why it matters, preparing #multi-actor project proposals. 🎙️Listen to the podcast: lnkd.in/d3tNczgf 🔗Read more on our blog: lnkd.in/dEg4saTe #MAA | #EUProjects

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Just a gentle reminder about our ongoing survey – your input matters 👋 Have you evaluated #HorizonEurope proposals in 2025? 📝 Your insights will help improve future EU project assessment practices. ⏱️ 15–20 minutes | Survey open until 20 February 2026. 📅 🔗 lnkd.in/eRqHSh8w #PREMIERE | #Survey

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Have you evaluated #HorizonEurope proposals in 2025? 📝 We invite you to take part in a short, anonymous #survey on the evaluation process. Your insights will help improve future EU project assessment practices. ⏱️15–20 minutes | Survey open until 20 February 2026. 📅 🔗 lnkd.in/eRqHSh8w #PREMIERE

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

What does it take to prepare a multi-actor proposal under #HorizonEurope?🔍 #PREMIERE video testimonials share real-world experiences and advice from actors involved in multi-actor proposal preparation. 🔗Watch on YouTube – lnkd.in/dFnAmuN8 (PREMIERE Partner Testimonials & Multi-actor Testimonials).

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🔍How can multi-actor teams collaborate more effectively in #HorizonEurope proposals? The #PREMIERE project’s #PathwayCartoons visualise four contrasting approaches to multi-actor collaboration, based on real experiences. 🔗Read and see more on #BSC blog: lnkd.in/dj35auN8 #MAA #CoCreation #EUProjects

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Meet our new researcher Neringa at #BSC – Neringa Vilkaitė-Vaitonė! 🎉 🔍Neringa is implementing her postdoctoral research project focusing on citizen participation in the circular bioeconomy in the Baltic States. 🔗Read more about Neringa on our blog: lnkd.in/e6rTezN4 #NewResearcher | #SocialSciences

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🎁 Holiday greetings from Baltic Studies Centre team! ✨ From all of us at Baltic Studies Centre, we extend our heartfelt Season’s Greetings and warm wishes for a successful and fulfilling New Year. #BSC | #NewYear | #MerryChristmas

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

📢 BSC researchers at 4th #PREMIERE consortium meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia! The three-day meeting brought together partners from across Europe to review progress, strengthen collaboration & jointly shape the next project period! Read more in our latest blog: lnkd.in/dfF9hVtV #MAA | #HorizonEurope

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🎉Iepazīstinām ar BSC jauno pētnieku – Staņislavu Šeiko, kura darbs savieno sociālās zinātnes, vides ilgtspēju un starpdisciplināru skatījumu uz sabiedrības un dabas mijiedarbību. 🔗Vairāk iepazīsti mūsu kolēģi jaunākajā bloga rakstā: lnkd.in/eVDnbJmB #HorizonEurope | #FoSSNet | #BalticStudiesCentre

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

📢 Register now for the project #PREMIERE Online Brokerage Event on 10 December 2025. 💡This event is designed to help organisations prepare strong, multi-actor proposals for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and Soil Mission calls in 2026. 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/eCVacbdK #MAA | #HorizonEurope

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

📢BSC researchers T. Tisenkopfs & M. Brasliņš joined #SynergyDays2025 and #Data4Food2030 consortium meeting in Rotterdam – sharing insights on building an inclusive, transparent data economy for sustainable food systems. 🔗Read more: lnkd.in/dBswvTyd #FoodSystems | #DataSpaces | #HorizonEurope

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

📢French PhD candidate Mattis Cherdon (ENSFEA Toulouse) visited the #RestPoll case study area in Vidzeme to explore stakeholder views on wild pollinators. He observed interview practice on site and showed how collected data will be analysed. 🔗Read more in our blog entry: lnkd.in/dh9bM7eD #Pollinators

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

5. novembrī #BSC pētnieki E.Dāce & T.Tisenkopfs uzstājās #LAEF sesijā “Pārtikas aprites risinājumi”. Pētnieki dalījās #CIRCLE projekta atziņās par blakusproduktu izmantošanu un par pārtikas atkritumu mērījumiem tirdzniecībā. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #LAEF | #apritesforums | #pārtikasaprite

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

24.10. Rīgā #FoSSNet darbseminārā #BSC pulcēja pētniekus no #RSU, #LLU, #LU, Dārzkopības institūta un #LZP. Diskutētas sadarbības idejas pārtikas sistēmu pētniecībā no semināriem līdz kopprojektiem. Kā potenciāla kopīgā tēma izcelta bērnu pārtikas izglītība skolās!💡 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Kā mazināt pārtikas atkritumus un stiprināt aprites pārtikas sistēmas Latvijā? ♻️ Elīna Dāce no #BSC dalījās ar pētījuma atziņām no #CIRCLE un #LIFE projektiem par pārtikas pārpalikumu izmantošanu projekta “Social Food Webs” pirmajā sanāksmē. 🔗Vairāk lasi: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #FoodWaste

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📢Our colleagues Annija Danenberga & Tinotenda Mangadze represented #BSC at the LIFE GoodWater IPconference – where water, land & people meet. 🌿 They shared insights from #ENGAGE project on nutrient governance in the Gauja–Koiva basin. 🔗Join the network: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #Water4All

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A warm welcome to Tinotenda Mangadze, joining our #BSC team this autumn! 🎉 💡From South Africa to Latvia, her journey connects ecology, sustainability, and people in the #ENGAGE project here in the Baltics! 🔗Read the blog entry: lnkd.in/dQMB7A8i #NewBlog | #NewResearcher | #EUProjects

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🎉This September Researcher Madara Dobele joined #BalticStudiesCentre team! Currently she's involved in the #NatureScape project where she studies sustainable, nature-based solutions to improve urban environments. 🔗Read more in our latest blog: lnkd.in/dmEBKbRN #NewColleague | #NewBlog

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🎉Jauna publikācija no #BSC pētniekiem žurnālā "Frontiers in Sustainability"! 💡Analizējot 107 iniciatīvas, pētījums atklāj, ka arī nebioloģiskās nozares ir būtisks virzītājspēks aprites bioekonomikas attīstībā. Raksts pieejams šeit: lnkd.in/dxWcH3Qw #CircularEconomy | #Bioeconomy | #BSC

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🐝 From 7-9 October BSC researchers Anda Ādamsone-Fiskoviča & Lūcija Ceicāne joined the #RestPoll consortium meeting in Barcelona, focusing on the study of wild pollinators and their habitat protection. 🔗Read more in our blog: lnkd.in/d7DTZYNS #WildPollinators | #Agroecology | #Biodiversity

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📢 Last week, our colleagues Emīls Ķīlis & Anda Ādamsone-Fiskoviča joined the #AgroecologyEuropeForum2025 in Malmö – a landmark event under the theme “Transformation in Action!” 🔗Read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #AEEUForum25 | #Agroecology | #BalticSeaRegion | #Agroecology

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🎉In September, BSC researchers Elīna Dāce, Annija Danenberga and Tinotenda Mangadze traveled to Évora, Portugal, for the first #ENGAGE (Water4All) project meeting. 🔗Read more in our blog entry: lnkd.in/d4ppzEnM #NutrientManagement | #BalticStudiesCentre | #CoDesign

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🎉 Proud of our colleague Jessica Girardi, who represented #BalticStudiesCentre at #NanoInnovation2025 in Rome with 2 talks on the COST Action FoodWaStop & her PhD research on sustainable food systems. 🌍 🔗Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #COST #WWOOF #Research #Innovation #Sustainability

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🐝Šovasar LU Bioloģijas 3. kursa studente, BSC praktikante Aleksandra Koliņa kopā ar zinātnisko asistenti Džesiku Girardi darbojās projektā #RestPoll, pētot apputeksnētāju daudzveidību Vidzemes lauku saimniecībās. 🔗Bloga raksts par praktikantes pieredzi: lnkd.in/dCbvJZ8J #EUProjects #WildPollinators

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🎉We are proud! Congrats to Raimonda Soloha (LU) & Elīna Dāce (BSC) on their article in prominent environmental science journal "Resources, Conservation & Recycling". It reviews methods for quantifying food loss & waste in Europe – key for reaching SDG 12.3 by 2030. 🔗Learn more here: lnkd.in/dKedxYFZ

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

💡 Baltic Studies Centre 26.09.2025. piedalījās LR IZM seminārā par Latvijas rezultātiem ES programmā Apvārsnis Eiropa. BSC ir starp 🇱🇻 TOP10, īpaši izceļoties klāsteros: 🔹6. Pārtika, bioekonomika, vide – 2. vieta 🔹5. Klimats, enerģētika, mobilitāte – 9. vieta 🔗Vairāk: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🎉We thank our intern Eva Āboliņa for five inspiring months at BSC! In out latest blog entry, she shares how collaboration, trust & support shaped her growth during the internship. 🔗Read her story here: lnkd.in/d64UEAEK #BalticStudiesCentre #Internship #Research #InternationalExperience

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🌱This summer assistant Mārcis Juris Fricbergs joined BSC through #RestPoll project to explore how farmers, society & policymakers in Vidzeme view wild pollinators. 💡Key insight: biodiversity = human well-being 🔗Full story here: lnkd.in/dgjpy8hY #BalticStudiesCentre | #EUProjects | #HorizonEurope

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

📢 New blog post: “Science in the market? A conversation with the founder of SkeptiCafe and why it works”. Featuring the 3 July event “Diet Battles: SkeptiCafe on Nutrition at Āgenskalns Market” within #IN-HABIT & #FoSSNet. 🔗 lnkd.in/dejVHZJg #EUHorizon | #Science | #SkeptiCafe | #Interview

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📢 On 27Aug, Baltic Studies Centre joins the Latvian Council of Science seminar on the Multi-Actor Approach in #HorizonEurope. Insights from the Baltic researchers on stakeholder engagement & proposal design. 🔗Info in Latvian: lnkd.in/dNpFeakT #MAA | #BalticStudiesCentre | #EUProjects | #BalticStates

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

How can we better protect wild pollinators in Latvia? At a recent #RestPoll workshop, farmers, NGOs & researchers discussed barriers, trust, & action for restoring habitats. 🐝🌾 Thanks to all who joined! Learn more in our blog: lnkd.in/ef8x4SVG #Biodiversity #Agroecology #GrassLIFE2 #Pollinators

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

📢 BSC researchers took part in the 30th #ESRS2025 Congress in Riga 7-11 July – presenting research papers, leading excursions & co-organising sessions on rural futures, food systems & digitalisation. 🔗Read more in our blog: lnkd.in/d_EJD8tn #RuralStudies #Agroecology #Digitalization #SocialSciences

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

📢 We are pleased to announce that Baltic Studies Centre has joined three influential European networks: EIT Food, Agroecology Europe and Bio-based Industries Consortium! 🔗 Read our latest blog entry: lnkd.in/dCvYAWhN #FoodSystems #Agroecology #Bioeconomy #Research #Sustainability #Innovation

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

BSC senior researcher Anda Adamsone-Fiskovica contributed to a factsheet providing practical guidance on applying the Multi-Actor Approach in Horizon Europe projects (RIA, IA, CSA), released as part of the #PREMIERE project to support proposal writers and initiative outcomes. 🔗 lnkd.in/dKNJs5nK

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

🌱 Reflecting on a successful 30th ESRS Congress in Riga. BSC led a field trip to Dobele’s Institute of Horticulture, co-moderated the agroecological transitions group with international colleagues, and shared research insights on engaging stakeholders. Sincere thanks to all participants! #ESRS2025

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Baltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

On June 14, the University of Latvia's Sustainability Week concluded with the event “Sadzīves Simpozijs” – highlighting the role of community gardens in sustainable urban development. Read the full story in our blog post: lnkd.in/dxXBdcsM #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #NbS #NatureScapeProject

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