New Information Technology, Forensics, Security and Business Improvement eBooks catalog July, August, September 2015
Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasure Selection, Second Edition Thomas L. Norman, CPP/PSP/CSC EBook ISBN: 9781482244205 PRINT ISBN: 9781482244199 July 2015 | 254 x 178 | 483pp | Hb | $105.00 | illus: 76 b/w, NetBASE: FORENSICnetBASE/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Homeland Security Click image for more information
This new edition of Risk Analysis and Security Countermeasure Selection presents updated case studies and introduces existing and new methodologies and technologies for addressing existing and future threats. It covers and evaluates the risk analysis methodologies approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and applies them to other organizations, public and private. It also helps you understand which methodologies are best to use for a particular facility and demonstrates how to develop an efficient security system. Key Features:
Explains the five core principles of the risk analysis lifecycle: determining assets, threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and countermeasures Covers and evaluates commonly used Department of Homeland Security approved risk analysis methods Presents a risk analysis methodology that can conform to DHS standards and is applicable to public and private industries Demonstrates how to estimate the efficiency of security countermeasures and how to budget according to relative risk and effectiveness Teaches concepts in a conversational tone while using case studies for easy understanding Thomas Norman is an internationally acclaimed security and antiterrorism consultant with expertise in risk management, security program development, security technology, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Audience: CSOs/security directors, risk management professionals, law enforcement and loss prevention experts; military, homeland security, and private industry sectors tasked with government mandated risk assessments; security consultants; and physical and electronic security system designers and installers. Related titles: 21st Century Security and CPTED 9781439880210 Threat Assessment and Management Strategies 9781420087314 Information Security Risk Analysis, Third Edition 9781439839560
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Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Logistics and Transportation Security A Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Guide to Resilience Maria G. Burns, Texas Southern University, Houston, USA EBook ISBN: 9781482253085 PRINT ISBN: 9781482253078 September 2015 | 254 x 178 | 336pp | Hb | $105.00 | illus: 119 b/w, 35 tables NetBASE: BUSINESSnetBASE/MANAGEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Business & Management Click image for more information
In a world increasingly exposed to terrorism, piracy, and the trafficking of humans and narcotics, companies must ensure their supply chains and transportation networks ensure an efficient flow of goods, without compromising security. This new book on logistics and transportation security addresses the many regulatory, political, and technological developments not covered in existing books. Examining sea, land, and air transportation systems and linkages, this book includes coverage of hazardous material handling, securing transportation networks, logistics essentials, supply chain security, risk assessments, the regulatory framework, strategic planning, and innovation through technology. Key Features:
Outlines strategic, tactical and operational factors to ensure supply chain and transport security and resilience Provides solutions to maintain resilient, sustainable security protection despite economic and market fluctuations Examines the role and necessary collaboration of the public and private sectors in security investment and the availability of resources Assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of security strategies, policies, and tools at both a national and global level Takes a global approach to transportation and security logistics with many international case examples
Audience: Logistics and the supply chain industries, transportation agencies, corporations, manufacturers and commodity traders. Also for logistics and transport professionals in all industries and departments, throughout all levels of authority. Security professionals, consultants, policy makers and law enforcement will also benefit from this book. Is suitable in academic programs of security, Homeland Security, maritime academies, international trade and transport, energy, economics and logistics. Related titles: Lean Logistics 9781563272967 Principles of Supply Chain Management 9781420091076 Principles of Supply Chain Management, Second Edition 9781482212020 Introduction to Transportation Security 9781439845769
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Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Maritime Security Protection of Marinas, Ports, Small Watercraft, Yachts, and Ships Daniel J. Benny, Ph.D, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA EBook ISBN: 9781498706612 PRINT ISBN: 9781498706605 September 2015 | 235 x 156 | 280pp | Hb | $120.00 | illus: 106 b/w, 5 tables NetBASE: FORENSICnetBASE/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Homeland Security Click image for more information
Threats against the maritime community have never been greater. They can occur at the marina or against small watercraft, yachts and ships when underway or in port. While other texts cover commercial maritime security, no current text deals with the security of all areas within the maritime community. This book is designed and written for the primary purpose of providing a single, comprehensive source of information necessary for insuring the protection of marinas, ports, small watercraft, yachts and ships. Key Features:
Identifies threats against marinas, ports, small watercraft, yachts and ships Provides guidance in assessing threat crimes, piracy, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction Identifies the physical security measures that can be used to protect the maritime community Outlines the information to develop marina, port and vessel security plans
Audience: Private marina, small watercraft/yacht owners, commercial ports and ship owner/crew. Also a basic guide for security professionals looking for a reference on maritime security. Related titles: Terrorist Recognition Handbook 9781466554573 The Counterterrorism Handbook 9781439846704 Counterterrorism for Emergency Responders, Second Edition 9780849399237
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Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Bombs, IEDs, and Explosives Identification, Investigation, and Disposal Techniques Paul R. Laska EBook ISBN: 9781498714501 PRINT ISBN: 9781498714495 August 2015 | 235 x 156 | 275pp | Hb | $135.00 | illus: 149 b/w, NetBASE: FORENSICnetBASE/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Forensics & Criminal Justice Click image for more information
This is an indispensable guide on procedures, administration, and equipment for the bomb technician. The book introduces concepts, basic knowledge, and necessary skill sets. It covers topics such as training resources, bomb threat and incident response, legal aspects of bomb disposal, explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), bomb technology, bomb disposal equipment, and explosive evidence handling. It details specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various bomb threat and response scenarios and emphasizes broader and more efficient inter-organizational cooperation between public safety departments. Key Features: Details specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various bomb threat and bomb response scenarios
Offers protocols for requesting and supporting bomb squad response Addresses legal and forensic aspects of handling bombs, explosive material, and the associated recordkeeping required Advocates inter-organizational cooperation among public safety departments Includes case studies on historical incidents relevant to several topics in bomb threat response References the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) services and their recommended best practices Chapters 1 and 5 reference historical international incidents of bombings and global/regional wars that lead to the British Army’s development of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
Audience: First responders including police and fire personnel, bomb technicians, special forces, SWAT personnel, K9 handlers, fire and bomb making investigators, Emergency management personnel, forensic laboratories, crime scene and evidence response team personal, HAZMAT personnel Related titles: Practical Bomb Scene Investigation, Second Edition 9781439819593 Forensic Investigation of Explosions, Second Edition 9781420087253 Practical Military Ordnance Identification 9781439850589
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Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Policing Terrorism Research Studies into Police Counterterrorism Investigations David Lowe, Liverpool John Moores University School of Law, UK EBook ISBN: 9781482226843 PRINT ISBN: 9781482226836 August 2015 | 235 x 156 | 227pp | Hb | $135.00 NetBASE: FORENSICnetBASE/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Terrorism and Criminal Justice Click image for more information
Based upon information from the UK Special Branch Counterterrorism unit and several other sources, this book take readers through the mechanics of a counterterrorism investigation—from legal definitions to admissibility at trial. Through observations, group interviews and focus groups, the author examines surveillance, intelligence gathering, and the problem of lack of discretion at lower ranking levels. The book covers radicalised methods to recruit terrorist individuals, information obtained from informants both in and out of police custody, integrity issues, risk assessment of informants, and police interrogation of suspects. Key Features:
Contains empirical data from elusive police agencies based upon the UK Special Branch Counterterrorism Unit Demonstrates the differences and similarities among police investigations worldwide Points out legal issues involved in counterterrorism investigations Delineates the different roles that police and national security agents have in counterterrorism investigations
Audience: Law enforcement and policing agencies involved in counterterrorism investigations; academics and students researching and studying counterterrorism, terrorism and political violence; and attorneys. Related titles: Terrorism and Organized Hate Crime 9781439867594 The Counterterrorism Handbook 9781439846704 Counter Terrorism Issues 9781466571921
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Forensics, Law & Homeland Security Introduction to Executive Protection, Third Edition Dale L. June, National University, Los Angeles, California, USA EBook ISBN: 9781498717618 PRINT ISBN: 9781498717595 August 2015 | 254 x 178 | 438pp | Hb | $120.00 | illus: 58 b/w, NetBASE: FORENSICnetBASE/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Security Management
In a time when hostage taking is on the rise internationally, this book is even more important than when it was first published. It provides the tools required to be responsible for the safety and lives of others. Using his experience from both the U. S. Secret Service and his private training, the author includes examples of political and religious assassination attempts. He also provides practical advice on physical defence, surveillance, building and computer security, and dealing with wounded. In the eight years since the last edition the field has been transformed. Key Features:
Includes latest on protection in light of increased terrorist activities worldwide Covers the first response for natural events such as heart attacks and choking Discusses both residential and business security Provides diagrams and illustrations showing various protection methods
Audience: All executive protection specialists, bodyguards, corporate, private and public Related titles: Protection, Security, and Safeguards: Practical Approaches and Perspectives, Second Edition
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Software Networking & Security Just Ordinary Robots Automation from Love to War Lamber Royakkers, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands and Rinie van Est, Rathenau Institute, Eindhoven, The Netherlands EBook ISBN: 9781482260151 PRINT ISBN: 9781482260144 September 2015 | 235 x 156 | 368pp | Hb | $104.93 | illus: 37 b/w, 1 table NetBASE: ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, PublicADMINISTRATIONnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, COMPUTERSCIENCEnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Computer Science & Engineering Click image for more information
A social robot is an autonomous robot that interacts and communicates with humans or other autonomous physical agents by following social behaviors and rules attached to its role. This book provides a socially involved but at the same time sober insight into the questions of robotics. Which robot technologies are coming? What are they capable of? Which ethical and regulatory questions will they consequently raise? The authors examine the social significance of the new generation of robots in five areas: home robot, care robot, auto robot, police robot, and military robot. Key Features:
Considers the technical promises and societal expectations of robotics on the major target areas and what is possible right now in terms of new robotic technologies and what becomes possible in the short and medium term Discusses what social and normative questions loom, according to experts, in the shorter and longer term Considers what regulatory issues are brought up by these social and ethical issues, and what points should be publicly discussed or put on the agenda by politicians and policy makers Considers issues surrounding incoming robot technologies, what are they capable of, and which ethical and regulatory questions will they consequently raise Surveys robotics developments in five different areas: home, health care, traffic, the police, and the military
Audience: Wide audience of individuals that have a background in robotics, computer science, artificial intelligence, philosophy, ethics, theology, biology, physiology, cognitive science, neurosciences, law, sociology, psychology, and industrial design Useful in a graduate level course such as a course on human robot interaction (HRI) Policymakers and politicians Related titles: Governing Lethal Behavior in Autonomous Robots 9781420085945 Human Robot Interaction in Social Robotics 9781466506978 Creation of a Conscious Robot 9789814364492
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Software Networking & Security Understanding Spectrum Liberalisation Martin Sims, PolicyTracker, Toby Youell and Richard Womersley EBook ISBN: 9781498705035 PRINT ISBN: 9781498705028 August 2015 | 235 x 156 | 272pp | Hb | $105.00 | illus: 25 b/w NetBASE: ENGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, PublicADMINISTRATIONnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Public Administration & Public Policy Click image for information
Until the 1990s, almost all spectrum licenses were given away practically for free – even the first mobile licenses which laid the foundation for multibillion dollar companies that dominate stock markets around the world. This book identifies the successes and failures of the main policy initiatives of the past decade and explains in layman’s terms the technical and policy background needed to understand these debates. It also serves as a primer for people who have just become involved in the spectrum field whether in industry, government or at a regulator. Key Features:
Identifies the successes and failures of spectrum liberalisation, the dominant policy force in this sector over the past decade Explains in layman’s terms the technical and policy background needed to understand the liberalisation debate Examines individual liberalization initiatives in detail Explains the thinking behind the next phase of spectrum policy Helps non-specialists climb the formidable learning curve, but also makes substantive contributions to ongoing policy debates Authors based in London
Audience: Researchers in the field of wireless communications, especially those working with standardization and policy issues, as well as industry and regulatory professionals concerned with radio spectrum management and the general development of wireless communications. Related titles: CRC Handbook of Modern Telecommunications, Second Edition 9781420078008 Introduction to Communications Technologies 9781420046847 Telecommunication Networks 9781439846360
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Software Networking & Security MultiCarrier Communication Systems with Examples in MATLAB® A New Perspective Emad Hassan EBook ISBN: 9781498735346 PRINT ISBN: 9781498735322 September 2015 | 235 x 156 | 304pp | Hb | $180.00 | illus: 125 b/w, 18 tables, NetBASE: ENGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Engineering Electrical Click image for more information
This book covers multicarrier communication and discusses its advantages and limitations with solutions for these limitations. It addresses the two primary drawbacks OFDM communication systems: the high sensitivity to carrier frequency offsets and phase noise, and the high peak to average power ratio (PAPR) of the transmitted signals. It presents a new interleaving scheme for multicarrier communication. It discusses the application of continuous phase modulation (CPM) to multicarrier communication systems such as OFDM and SCFDMA systems. It also discusses image transmission with Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) based SCFDMA system using continuous phase modulation. Key Features:
Evaluates the performance of multicarrier systems such as OFDM, SCFDE and SCFDMA using continuous phase modulation (CPM) Provides a new interleaving scheme, called Chaotic interleaving using Baker map for CPMOFDM and CPMSCFDE systems Studies the performance of DCTSCFDMA system using CPM with image transmission Details a new way to solve one of the main problems of multicarrier systems which is, PAPR using CPM Provides simulation programs for all the above mentioned topics Author from Faculty of Engineering, Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Audience: Engineers and developers of multicarrier systems and researchers and graduate students involved in analysis of digital communications Related titles: MIMO System Technology for Wireless Communications 9780849341908 Distributed Antenna Systems 9781420042887 Performance Evaluation of Computer and Communication Systems 9781439849927
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Software Networking & Security Touchless Fingerprint Biometrics Ruggero Donida Labati, Vincenzo Piuri and Fabio Scotti EBook ISBN: 9781498707626 PRINT ISBN: 9781498707619 August 2015 | 235 x 156 | 248pp | Hb | $225.00 | illus: 90 b/w, 22 tables, NetBASE: ENGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, ITECHnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Engineering Electrical Click image for more information
Touchless fingerprint recognition systems are recent biometric based enabling technologies that are able to achieve less constrained and accurate person recognition. This book overviews the related state of the art, and describes relevant industrial applications. In addition, it presents original techniques to efficiently and effectively implement advanced solutions based on touchless fingerprinting. Key Features:
Reviews and discusses the research literature and the most relevant industrial applications in touchless fingerprinting. Describes and evaluates original systems based both on two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques Provides exhaustive descriptions of hardware and software methods for all the steps of the biometric recognition process
Audience: Researchers Primary audience and professionals working in biometrics Related titles: Practical Forensic Digital Imaging 9781420060126 Fingerprints 9781420068641 Lee and Gaensslen's Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Third Edition 9781420088342
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Software Networking & Security Vehicle Scheduling in Port Automation Advanced Algorithms for Minimum Cost Flow Problems, Second Edition Hassan Rashidi and Edward Tsang, University of Essex, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, United Kingdom EBook ISBN: 9781498732543 PRINT ISBN: 9781498732536 September 2015 | 235 x 156 | 256pp | Hb | $195.00 | illus: 62 b/w, 31 tables, NetBASE: BUSINESSnetBASE/MANAGEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, ITECHnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Information Technology
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An examination of the optimisation problems faced by today’s modern container terminals, this book provides advanced algorithms to tackle the scheduling of automated guided vehicles. The research reported in this book developed a complete package for the scheduling problems of Automatic Guided Vehicles imports, which was formulated as a Minimum Cost Flow Model, the techniques are very general to adapt other areas. This book is useful for port authorities and researchers, including specialists and graduate students in operation research. Key Features:
Introduces a complete package for the scheduling problems of Automatic Guided Vehicles in ports developed by the authors Focuses on optimisation problems faced by today’s modern container terminals Discusses advanced algorithms to tackle the scheduling of automated guided vehicles were provided Provides a comprehensive survey and rigorous formulation of the problems in port automation were given
Audience: Researchers working on scheduling, optimization and operation research Related titles: Production Planning and Industrial Scheduling 9781420044201 Building a Project Work Breakdown Structure 9781420069693 Portfolio Optimization 9781420085846
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Software Networking & Security Oracle Case Management Solutions Léon Smiers, Capgemini, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Manas Deb, Oracle, Joop Koster, Capgemini, Utrecht, The Netherlands and Prasen Palvankar, Oracle EBook ISBN: 9781482223842 PRINT ISBN: 9781482223828 September 2015 | 254 x 178 | 376pp | Hb | $105.00 | illus: 261 b/w, 45 tables, NetBASE: SciTECHnetBASE, HEALTHCAREnetBASE, ITECHnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Information Technology Click image for more information
Case management is an umbrella phrase that covers planning and execution of planned and unplanned activities by an organization with a goal to resolve a value yielding outcome for end customers. Oracle recently completed its BPM technology stack with broad case management functionality and is now able to deliver case management capabilities in a variety of flavors that combine packaged applications and middleware technology. The book translates case management from a business problem perspective into appropriate Oracle product usage–explaining how to conceptualize and implement quality case management solutions with these products. Key Features:
Translates case management from a business problem perspective into appropriate Oracle product usage Shows how to conceptualize and implement quality case management solutions with these products Details a solution architecture and a roadmap for case management implementation and adoption Covers the key Oracle technologies that support case management solution components Includes tutorials with step-by-step instructions on building case management solutions using Oracle Siebel and Oracle BPM suites Lead author’s based in the Netherlands
Audience: Oracle case management users and IT executives. Related titles: The Decision Model 9781420082814 HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g 9781420084122 Developing Essbase Applications 9781466553309
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Business Improvement Leading Healthcare Transformation A Primer for Clinical Leaders Maulik Joshi, Health Research & Educational Trust, Chicago, Illinois, USA and Rishi Sikka, Advocate Health Care, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA EBook ISBN: 9781498700191 PRINT ISBN: 9781498700184 July 2015 | 235 x 156 | 232pp | Hb | $75.00 | illus: 24 b/w, 18 tables NetBASE: BUSINESSnetBASE/MANAGEMENTnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HEALTHCAREnetBASE, MEDICINEnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Healthcare Click image for more information
A succinct and practical primer on healthcare transformation, this book is a key resource for all clinicians in leadership positions. It summarizes high-profile healthcare topics and includes a synopsis of the evidence, examples, lessons learned, and key action steps for each topic covered. Providing cutting-edge insights from the quality and physician perspectives, the book focuses on the most critical topics in the field today, including the issues of quality, cost, value, and new models of care.. Key Features:
Summarizes high-profile healthcare topics and includes a synopsis of the evidence, examples, lessons learned, and action steps for each topic covered Provides cutting-edge insights from both the quality improvement and physician perspectives Focuses on the most critical topics in the field today, including the emerging issues of quality, cost, value, and new models of care Blends the perspectives of administrators, nurses, and physicians to produce a text that is both insightful and practical Includes a Foreword by Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, FACP, FACMI This topic is important in any healthcare facility where physicians and other clinicians are asked to take a leadership role in quality improvement initiatives.
Audience: Chief Medical Officers; Chief Nursing Officers; Physician and nursing leaders of service lines and departments; chief clinical quality officers, chief medical information officers; senior management leaders and administrators; academic programs, specifically physician MBA programs; healthcare consultants. Related titles: Transforming Health Care 9781563273759 Lean Hospitals 9781439870433 Achieving STEEEP Health Care 9781466565371
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Business & Public Admin Vladimir Putin and Russia’s Imperial Revival David E. McNabb, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, USA EBook ISBN: 9781498711999 PRINT ISBN: 9781498711982 September 2015 | 235 x 156 | 248pp | Hb | $105.00 | illus: 33 b/w, 17 tables NetBASE: BUSINESSnetBASE/MANAGEMENTnetBASE, PublicADMINISTRATIONnetBASE, SciTECHnetBASE, HomelandSECURITYnetBASE, InformationSCIENCEnetBASE, STMnetBASE Market: Public Administration & Public Policy Click image for more information
This book argues that Russia’s recent overtly aggressive actions and foreign policy doctrines have signaled a possible, if not likely, renewal of the Cold War. It begins with a description of what was a policy of rapprochement apparent immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union and continues the story as it has morphed into a revanchist foreign policy characterized by actual or threatened aggressive, armed interventions designed to re-establish Russia as a military and political force. Key Features:
Provides a fascinating, accessible chronicle of Russian foreign policy and military since WWII Explores the nuances and global implications of recent antagonism in the region Presents foreign policy from a strong national security perspective, discussing border issues, cyberwar, global alliances, weapons including energy, territory control and armed forces Puts a special focus on Putin’s policy
Audience: Global foreign policy practitioners in America and Europe and national security experts for the region. Related titles: Handbook of Globalization, Governance, and Public Administration 9780849337260 Globalism and Comparative Public Administration 9781439854587 Public Administration in Post-Communist Countries 9781439861370
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