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  • Review
  • Open Access
83 Citations
9,339 Views
20 Pages

Data-Driven Tools for Building Energy Consumption Prediction: A Review

  • Razak Olu-Ajayi,
  • Hafiz Alaka,
  • Hakeem Owolabi,
  • Lukman Akanbi and
  • Sikiru Ganiyu

9 March 2023

The development of data-driven building energy consumption prediction models has gained more attention in research due to its relevance for energy planning and conservation. However, many studies have conducted the inappropriate application of data-d...

(This article belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
  • Perspective
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,668 Views
17 Pages

The Role of Education and Science-Driven Tools in Scaling Up Photovoltaic Deployment

  • Ana M. Martínez,
  • Christian Thiel,
  • Sandor Szabo,
  • Imen Gherboudj and ,
  • René van Swaaij,
  • Andreea Tanasa,
  • Arnulf Jäger-Waldau,
  • Nigel Taylor and
  • Arno Smets
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

14 December 2023

Accelerating the deployment of Photovoltaic (PV) systems is a key contributing factor in achieving climate neutrality. Even though solar power is one of the cheapest energy sources and its deployment is growing rapidly around the world, an even faste...

(This article belongs to the Collection Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,580 Views
20 Pages

Hybrid Multi-Domain Analytical and Data-Driven Modeling for Feed Systems in Machine Tools

  • Zaiwu Mei,
  • Jianwan Ding,
  • Liping Chen,
  • Ting Pi and
  • Zaidao Mei

11 September 2019

Position error-compensation control in the servo system of computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools relies on accurate prediction of dynamic tracking errors of the machine tool feed system. In this paper, in order to accurately predict dyna...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
5,487 Views
19 Pages

29 January 2022

There are many ways of machining gears; the world’s manufacturers of machine tools have patented many methods that allow for the production of gears in an accurate and efficient way. In general, the patented methods require the use of kinematic...

(This article belongs to the Collection Machining and Manufacturing of Alloys and Steels)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,089 Views
17 Pages

1 September 2022

Machine tools, as an indispensable equipment in the manufacturing industry, are widely used in industrial production. The harsh and complex working environment can easily cause the failure of machine tools during operation, and there is an urgent req...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis Techniques in Smart Manufacturing)
  • Review
  • Open Access
38 Citations
4,782 Views
20 Pages

5 December 2023

Cities and buildings represent the core of human life, the nexus of economic activity, culture, and growth. Although cities cover less than 10% of the global land area, they are notorious for their substantial energy consumption and consequential car...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability in Energy and Buildings: Future Perspectives and Challenges)
  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,806 Views
21 Pages

Analysis of Dual-Driven Feed System Vibration Characteristics Based on Computer Numerical Control Machine Tools: A Systematic Review

  • Uwayezu Marie Chantal,
  • Hong Lu,
  • Qi Liu,
  • Tao Jiang and ,
  • Min Hu and
  • Gashema Gaspard
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

2 November 2023

Vibration in state-of-the-art machining impacts accuracy by diminishing the machine’s dynamic precision and the workpiece surface quality. The dependability of the cutters and productivity becomes a severe problem for optimizing the computer nu...

(This article belongs to the Section F: Engineering and Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,681 Views
17 Pages

The titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI is most commonly used for medical implant products because it is corrosion resistant, high strength, and lightweight. In actuality, the temperature will be very high during the machining of this material. This will ac...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,604 Views
16 Pages

Big-data analytics are increasingly used in scouting and talent identification, with machine learning (ML) tools applied to evaluate and predict player performance based on match statistics, video tracking, physical and anthropometric tests, psycholo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue AI and Data Science in Sports Analytics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,281 Views
13 Pages

Effects of Process Cutting Parameters on the Ti-6Al-4V Turning with Monolithic Driven Rotary Tool

  • Richard Joch,
  • Michal Šajgalík,
  • Andrej Czán,
  • Jozef Holubják and ,
  • Miroslav Cedzo and
  • Robert Čep
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

26 July 2022

Machining with rotating tools appears to be an efficient method that employs a non-standard kinematic turning scheme. It is used in the machining of materials that we classify in the category of difficult to machine. The titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V, whi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative and Modern Technologies of Material Machining in Cutting and Abrasive Processes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,219 Views
19 Pages

Data-Driven Modeling and Rendering of Force Responses from Elastic Tool Deformation

  • Arsen Abdulali,
  • Ruslan Rakhmatov,
  • Tatyana Ogay and
  • Seokhee Jeon

15 January 2018

This article presents a new data-driven model design for rendering force responses from elastic tool deformation. The new design incorporates a six-dimensional input describing the initial position of the contact, as well as the state of the tool def...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Force and Pressure Based Sensing Medical Application)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,846 Views
20 Pages

26 October 2019

End-user programming may utilize Domain-Specific Modeling Languages (DSMLs) to develop applications in the form of models, using only abstractions found in a specific problem domain. Indeed, the productivity benefits reported from Model-Driven Develo...

(This article belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
  • Article
  • Open Access
335 Views
22 Pages

19 September 2026

Despite advances in digital engineering tools, early-stage sheet metal forming tooling design remains strongly dependent on the tacit knowledge of experienced engineers, making systematic knowledge reuse difficult. This study addresses the need for a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovations and Insights in Sheet Metal Forming)
  • Article
  • Open Access
57 Citations
26,057 Views
28 Pages

7 February 2025

This study evaluates “I Learn with Prompt Engineering”, a self-paced, self-regulated elective course designed to equip university students with skills in prompt engineering to effectively utilize large language models (LLMs), foster self-...

(This article belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
9,298 Views
8 Pages

Optically Driven Mobile Integrated Micro-Tools for a Lab-on-a-Chip

  • Yi-Jui Liu,
  • Yi-Hsiung Lee,
  • Yu-Sheng Lin,
  • Chingfu Tsou and ,
  • Patrice L. Baldeck and
  • Chih-Lang Lin
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

11 April 2013

This study proposes an optically driven complex micromachine with an Archimedes microscrew as the mechanical power, a sphere as a coupler, and three knives as the mechanical tools. The micromachine is fabricated by two-photon polymerization and is po...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human Centered Actuators)
  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,894 Views
17 Pages

Comparison of Three Commercially Available, AI-Driven Cephalometric Analysis Tools in Orthodontics

  • Wojciech Kazimierczak,
  • Grzegorz Gawin,
  • Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska,
  • Marta Dyszkiewicz-Konwińska and ,
  • Paweł Nowicki,
  • Natalia Kazimierczak,
  • Zbigniew Serafin and
  • Kaan Orhan
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

26 June 2024

Background: Cephalometric analysis (CA) is an indispensable diagnostic tool in orthodontics for treatment planning and outcome assessment. Manual CA is time-consuming and prone to variability. Methods: This study aims to compare the accuracy and repe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Emerging Technologies for Dental Imaging)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,053 Views
32 Pages

Empowering Service Designers with Integrated Modelling Tools: A Model-Driven Approach

  • Francisco Javier Pérez-Blanco,
  • Juan Manuel Vara,
  • Cristian Gómez-Macías,
  • David Granada and
  • Carlos Villarrubia

8 December 2025

Service design often involves using diverse business and process modelling notations to represent strategic and operational aspects of services. Although complementary, no modelling environment currently enables integrated use of these notations. Thi...

(This article belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,024 Views
21 Pages

Identification of Bottlenecks in Passenger Handling Processes Using Data-Driven Tools

  • Edina Jenčová,
  • Tatiana Gajdušková,
  • Martin Jezný and
  • Pavol Hudák

7 August 2025

The paper focuses on the identification of “bottlenecks” in the passenger handling process at the airports. In the current era of digital transformation and the emergence of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 concepts, optimizing passenger flows throug...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Wide Range Use of Innovative Technologies in Industry 4.0/5.0 and IoT)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,879 Views
17 Pages

Experimental Study and Verification of New Monolithic Rotary Cutting Tool for an Active Driven Rotation Machining

  • Andrej Czán,
  • Richard Joch,
  • Michal Šajgalík,
  • Jozef Holubják and ,
  • Andrej Horák,
  • Pavol Timko,
  • Jan Valíček,
  • Milena Kušnerová and
  • Marta Harničárová
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

22 February 2022

Forced rotation turning appears to be an effective machining method due to higher tool life, time efficiency and acceptable quality. Several studies have been carried out to investigate the basic characteristics of forced rotation machining. So far,...

(This article belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
  • Opinion
  • Open Access
28 Citations
11,685 Views
7 Pages

Redesigning Primary Care: The Emergence of Artificial-Intelligence-Driven Symptom Diagnostic Tools

  • Christian J. Wiedermann,
  • Angelika Mahlknecht,
  • Giuliano Piccoliori and
  • Adolf Engl

15 September 2023

Modern healthcare is facing a juxtaposition of increasing patient demands owing to an aging population and a decreasing general practitioner workforce, leading to strained access to primary care. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has emphasized t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Transforming Precision Medicine: The Intersection of Digital Health and AI)
  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
7,488 Views
7 Pages

There is a need to improve communication for patients and relatives who belong to cultural minority communities in intensive care units (ICUs). As a matter of fact, language barriers negatively impact patient safety and family participation in the ca...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue 2nd Edition of Epidemiology and Global Health)
  • Review
  • Open Access
269 Views
32 Pages

10 October 2026

This narrative review aims to analyze and highlight the potential of piezoelectric biomedical devices for actuation and sensing tasks, enabling reliable, high-precision results in innovative applications driven by smart digital tools. This encompasse...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research Progress on Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Devices)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
8,295 Views
37 Pages

10 January 2025

Qualitative data analysis (QDA) tools are essential for extracting insights from complex datasets. This study investigates researchers’ perceptions of the usability, user experience (UX), mental workload, trust, task complexity, and emotional i...

(This article belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
  • Article
  • Open Access
50 Views
36 Pages

An IG-LSTM-Based Tool Wear Prediction Method for Cross-Operating-Condition Forecasting

  • Bo Sun,
  • Jian Zhang,
  • Xiangqin Wu,
  • Lixin Zhang and ,
  • Lanbo Wang,
  • Chaoran Liu and
  • Yuntao Wei
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

12 November 2026

Tool wear directly affects the accuracy and reliability of machined workpieces; accurately predicting wear trends is crucial for developing reasonable tool-change strategies and avoiding sudden tool failure. Traditional parametric Inverse Gaussian (I...

(This article belongs to the Section Industrial Sensors)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
17 Citations
8,725 Views
27 Pages

Model-Driven Engineering Techniques and Tools for Machine Learning-Enabled IoT Applications: A Scoping Review

  • Zahra Mardani Korani,
  • Armin Moin,
  • Alberto Rodrigues da Silva and
  • João Carlos Ferreira

28 January 2023

This paper reviews the literature on model-driven engineering (MDE) tools and languages for the internet of things (IoT). Due to the abundance of big data in the IoT, data analytics and machine learning (DAML) techniques play a key role in providing...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in the Internet of Things Section 2022)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,461 Views
34 Pages

The increasing complexity in hospital waste management requires innovative solutions that integrate sustainability and regulatory compliance. This study proposes an AI-based decision tool to support the circular management of healthcare waste. The ap...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environments: 10 Years of Science Together)
  • Article
  • Open Access
66 Citations
17,656 Views
17 Pages

17 February 2022

The advent of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is uncovering the limits of the current CAD systems and, at the same time, is highlighting the potentials of the Topology Optimization (TO) and Generative Design (GD) tools that had not been fully exploited u...

(This article belongs to the Topic Additive Manufacturing)
  • Review
  • Open Access
48 Citations
8,874 Views
23 Pages

Data-Driven Modeling Methods and Techniques for Pharmaceutical Processes

  • Yachao Dong,
  • Ting Yang,
  • Yafeng Xing,
  • Jian Du and
  • Qingwei Meng

13 July 2023

As one of the most influential industries in public health and the global economy, the pharmaceutical industry is facing multiple challenges in drug research, development and manufacturing. With recent developments in artificial intelligence and mach...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for Complex Industrial Processes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
584 Views
36 Pages

From BIM2BEM: A Model-Driven Environment for Dependable Building Energy Models

  • Georg Froech,
  • Alexandra Jaeger,
  • Dominik Pramsohler,
  • Emanuele Goldin and ,
  • Rainer Pfluger,
  • Ruth Breu and
  • Philipp Zech
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

29 July 2026

The growing demand for energy-efficient buildings highlights the need for reliable Building Energy Modeling (BEM) to accurately predict and optimize performance throughout a building’s life cycle. However, current BEM workflows are often hinder...

(This article belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,863 Views
16 Pages

21 January 2021

The continuous evolution of modern software technologies combined with the deluge of available “ready-to-use” data has triggered revolutionary breakthroughs in several domains, preservation of cultural heritage included. This breakthrough...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cultural Heritage Storytelling, Engagement and Management in the Era of Big Data and the Semantic Web)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,822 Views
26 Pages

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for mental health services. However, existing reviews have predominantly focused on algorithmic accuracy, with limited attention to how these technologies are implemented and int...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence in Health Services Research and Organizations)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,491 Views
54 Pages

30 January 2026

Industrial symbiosis and carbon capture are increasingly recognized as critical strategies for reducing emissions and resource consumption in industrial parks. However, existing research remains fragmented across tools, methods, and case-specific app...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Energy, Industry, and Low-Carbon Systems: Science, Technology, and Policy)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,814 Views
19 Pages

Re-Designing Business Process Models for Enhancing Sustainability in Spinach Production Through Lean Tools with Digital Transformation

  • Juan Diego Guerra,
  • Greisy Palomino,
  • Orkun Yildiz,
  • Iliana Araceli Macassi and
  • Jose C. Alvarez

20 June 2025

This study addresses rising sustainability demands in the agro-industry by examining how data-driven approaches can reduce inefficiencies, waste, and poor resource use in spinach production. It investigates the impact of Total Productive Maintenance...

(This article belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
9,649 Views
26 Pages

Electronic health records (EHRs) can be used to make critical decisions, to study the effects of treatments, and to detect hidden patterns in patient histories. In this paper, we present a framework to identify and analyze EHR-data-driven tasks and a...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,880 Views
23 Pages

NOVA Mobility Assistive System: Developed and Remotely Controlled with IOPT-Tools

  • Filipe Moutinho,
  • Rogerio Campos-Rebelo,
  • Carolina Lagartinho-Oliveira,
  • Edna Moreira and ,
  • Bruno Almeida and
  • Luis Gomes
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

In this paper, a Mobility Assistive System (NOVA-MAS) and a model-driven development approach are proposed to support the acquisition and analysis of data, infrastructures control, and dissemination of information along public roads. A literature rev...

(This article belongs to the Section Systems & Control Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
6,519 Views
36 Pages

Geriatric Healthcare Supported by Decision-Making Tools Integrated into Digital Health Solutions

  • Ovidiu Lucian Băjenaru,
  • Lidia Băjenaru,
  • Marilena Ianculescu,
  • Victor-Ștefan Constantin and ,
  • Andreea-Maria Gușatu and
  • Cătălina Raluca Nuță
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

30 August 2024

The aging population requires cutting-edge approaches to geriatric care, with digital health technologies playing a crucial part in meeting the challenging demands of healthcare. Current approaches frequently fall short of the goal of providing compr...

(This article belongs to the Section Systems & Control Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,020 Views
25 Pages

Previous work has suggested that large repositories of data can revolutionize healthcare activities; however, there remains a disconnection between data collection and its effective usage. The way in which users interact with data strongly impacts th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,668 Views
21 Pages

18 December 2024

The 15-minute city concept, designed to ensure that all essential services and amenities are accessible within a 15 min walk or bike ride from home, presents a transformative vision for urban living. This paper explores the concept of a 15-minute cit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,455 Views
28 Pages

Data-Driven Process FMEA for Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Framework and Industrial Case Study

  • Dobri Komarski,
  • Velizar Vassilev,
  • Stiliyan Nikolov,
  • Reneta Dimitrova and
  • Slav Dimitrov

11 April 2026

Flexible automated assembly lines (FAALs) in Industry 4.0 require robust quality management that integrates operational data with systematic risk analysis. However, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents are often developed durin...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interdisciplinary Approaches in Intelligent Engineering and Industrial Processes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,696 Views
21 Pages

Promote Community Engagement in Participatory Research for Improving Breast Cancer Prevention: The P.I.N.K. Study Framework

  • Michela Franchini,
  • Stefania Pieroni,
  • Francesca Denoth,
  • Marco Scalese Urciuoli and ,
  • Emanuela Colasante,
  • Massimiliano Salvatori,
  • Giada Anastasi,
  • Cinzia Katia Frontignano,
  • Elena Dogliotti and
  • Jacopo Nori Cucchiari
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

25 November 2022

Breast cancer (BC) has overtaken lung cancer as the most common cancer in the world and the projected incidence rates show a further increase. Early detection through population screening remains the cornerstone of BC control, but a progressive chang...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
7,749 Views
11 Pages

26 October 2016

Conventionally, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in the mouse is conducted with piezo-drills that use a droplet of mercury for damping. The use of mercury causes concerns of toxicity and contamination. Although Fluorinert can be used as a subs...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomedical Ultrasound)
  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,203 Views
40 Pages

2 January 2026

Achieving precise prediction and intelligent control remains a pivotal challenge in cutting processes. This need is addressed through a comprehensive survey of three critical enabling technologies: cutting force/temperature modeling, tool path planni...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Abrasive and Non-Traditional Machining)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,353 Views
18 Pages

18 November 2023

In the digital era, effective business management relies on dynamic risk analysis and real-time data integration, particularly amid the evolving landscape shaped by technological advancements and external factors such as climate change and global hea...

(This article belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,996 Views
37 Pages

29 September 2020

Model-to-model (M2M) transformations are among the key components of model-driven development, enabling a certain level of automation in the process of developing models. The developed solution of using drag-and-drop actions-based M2M transformations...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Model-Based Systems Engineering: Rigorous Foundations for Digital Transformations in Science and Engineering)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
9,396 Views
18 Pages

15 August 2025

Insects, the most diverse group of animals on Earth, have historically evolved under strong environmental selective pressures, particularly fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen and temperature. During the Anthropocene, rapid climate change, pollution,...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,428 Views
14 Pages

Positive Aspects and Potential Drawbacks of Implementing Digital Teaching/Learning Scenarios in Health Professions Using Nursing Education as an Example: A Research Report from Germany

  • Lydia Pfeifer,
  • Sophia Fries,
  • Alexander Stirner,
  • Lisa Nagel and ,
  • Christian Cohnen,
  • Leona Aschentrup,
  • Marleen Schönbeck,
  • Annette Nauerth,
  • Patrizia Raschper and
  • Kamil J. Wrona
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

22 February 2024

Background: Learning arrangements in health care profession education are increasingly taking place in digital environments. Virtual reality (VR) in nursing education, as a digital element, is the subject of controversial debate. On one hand, it supp...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Trends, Innovations and Issues in Nursing Practice and Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,372 Views
21 Pages

Toward Sustainable Learning: A Multidimensional Framework of AI Integration, Engagement, and Digital Resilience in Saudi Higher Education

  • Basma Jallali,
  • Sana Hafdhi,
  • Alaa Mohammed Eid Aloufi,
  • Bayan Khalid Masoudi and
  • Awatif Mueed Alshmrani

16 January 2026

This study aims to (1) examine the impact of AI-driven learning tools (AI-LTs) on educational sustainability (EDS) and (2) investigate the mediating role of students’ engagement (SE) and the moderating effect of digital resilience (DR) in this...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
6,499 Views
15 Pages

6 October 2025

The adoption of artificial intelligence has risen, yet research on its impact on innovation processes between actual businesses remains sparse. This research fills the present gap by investigating ten workers from a tech startup who utilize artificia...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,102 Views
24 Pages

Climate change, soil degradation, and the disruption of global nutrient cycles are placing unprecedented pressure on agricultural systems and global food security. These challenges are increasingly recognized as central concerns for planetary health,...

(This article belongs to the Section Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Microbiomes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,153 Views
28 Pages

Developing and Validating a Data-Driven Application for Street-Accessible Urban Bench Analysis and Planning to Support Evidence-Based Decision Making in Age-Friendly, Sustainable Cities

  • Agnieszka Ptak-Wojciechowska,
  • Agata Gawlak,
  • Patryk Maciejewski,
  • Dmytro Romaniv and ,
  • Michał Skrzypek,
  • Dariusz Brzeziński and
  • Jerzy Stefanowski
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

14 September 2025

Ageing societies place new demands on urban spaces, such as aligning with the 15 min city concept prominent in the European Union’s strategies for urban planning. Promoting the idea of a supportive open public space for all, reducing inequaliti...

(This article belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)

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