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aksaha@ru.ac.bd

Room no. 215, Department of Zoology, 3rd Science Building,


ANANDA KUMAR SAHA
PROFESSOR
Zoology

Education Summary  
M.Sc. (Raj), M.S. (U.K), Ph.D. (India)
Research Interest  
Environmental Microbiology
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Ph.D.)		 Department of Microbiology, University of Pune, India 2001
Masters
(MS.)		 University of Newcastle Upon Tyne,UK. 1991
Masters
(M.Sc.)		 Rajshahi University 1980
Bachelor/Honors
(B.Sc.(Hons.))		 Rajshahi University 1979
Higher Secondary
(H.S.C.)		 Rajshahi Education Board 1974
Secondary
(S.S.C.)		 Binodpur B.K. High School, Magura 1972

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2002-11-01 to 2016-06-30 Department of Zoology PROFESSOR
1996-10-09 to 2002-11-01 Department of Zoology ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
1990-07-01 to 1996-10-08 Department of Zoology ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
1987-07-01 to 1990-06-30 Department of Zoology Lecturer

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
1984-05-31 to 1987-05-31 Food-Fibre-Fuel Research Project, Rajshahi University Scientific Officer

Book

1. Prof. Ananda Kumar Saha "The Photograph Speaks History (ছবি কথা বলে), A photo album of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman" Borno Prokash. 103/1, Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka.

Published: January 2016

Journal

1. Roy,D.C., Biswas,S.K., Saha, A.K., Sikdar,B., Rahman,M., Roy, A.K., Prodhan, Z.H. & Tang, S.S. 2018. "Biodegradation of crystal violet dye by bacteria isolated from textile industry effluents." Peer.J. 6: 1-15.

Published: June 2018
2. Nushair, A.M., Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.K. & Haque,F.H. 2017. "Characterization of Indigenous Rhizobium Strain Isolated from lentil in Rajshahi, Bangladesh." Asian J. Adv. Basic.Sc. 5(1): 21-25

Published: July 2017
3. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS). 31: 163-175. "Identification and characterization of Azo Dye Decolourizing Bacterial Strains, Alcaligenes faecalis E5.Cd and A. faecalis Fal.3 Isolated from Textile Effluents." 31: 163-175.

Published: June 2017
4. Mohanta,M.K., Islam, M.S. and Saha, A.K. 2016 "Antibiogram profiles of bacterial isolates from poultry feeds and moribund hens in Rajshahi, Bangladesh" . Imperial journal of interdisciplinary research (IJIR). 2(5): 41-46

Published: September 2016
5. Saha,A.K., Rahman, S.M.A.R., Mohanta, M.K., Haque, M.H., Naz,S. and Ruhi,R. 2016. "Isolation and Characterization of Arsenic Resistant Bacteria from Contaminated Soil. Asian J.Adv. Basic Sci.:" Asian J.Adv. Basic Sci.: 4(2): 104-113.

Published: September 2016
6. Chowdhury, M., Mostofa, M.G., Biswas, T.K., Mandal, A & Saha, A.K. 2015. "Characterization of the effluents from leather processing industries." DOI 1o.1007/s40710-015-0065-7.

Published: December 2015
7. Roy, A.K., Mohanta, M.K. Pervin,R.,Saha, A.K., Das,B. & Khan,A.S. 2014. "Hematological and Histopathological Effects of Hydros on the Hepatic, Renal and Cardiac Tissues of Albino Rat." Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 33: 25-32

Published: May 2015
8. Islam, M.S., Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Mondol, A., Hoque, M.M. and Roy, A.K. 2014. "Carbofuran-Induced Alterations in Body Morphometrics and Histopathology of Liver and Kidneys in the Swiss Albino Mice Mus musculus L." 2(9): 308-322.

Published: December 2014
9. . Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A., Islam, M.S., Mannan, K.S.B and Fakruddin, M. "Characterization of Klebsiella granulomatis pathogenic to silkworm, Bombyx mori L." 3 Biotech, 4pp. DOI 10.1007/s13205-014-0255-4

Published: December 2014
10. Roy, A.K., Mohanta, M.K. Pervin,R.,Saha, A.K., Das,B. & Khan,A.S. "Hematological and Histopathological Effects of Hydros on the Hepatic, Renal and Cardiac Tissues of Albino Rat" Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 33: 25-32

Published: December 2014
11. Rahman,M.M., Hossain,M.D.< Saha, A.K. and Islam,M>S. "Effects of euglenophytes supplemented food on the growth and carcass composition of common carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis)." Res.J.Agric.Environ.Manage.3(2):137-144.

Published: June 2014
12. Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A. and Hasan, M.A "Bioefficacy of some plant extracts against pathogenic bacteria isolated from diseased silkworm larvae." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi. Univ. 32: 09-14.

Published: June 2014
13. Rahman, A., Nahar, N., Nawani, N.N., Jass, J., Desale, P., Kapadnis, B.P., Hossain, K., Saha, A.K., Ghosh, S., Olsson, B. and Mandal, A. "Isolation and characterization of a Lysinibacillus strain B1-CDA showing potential for bioremediation of arsenics from contaminated water." 49(12): 1349-1360.

Published: June 2014
14. Chowdhury, M. Mostofa, M.G., Biswas, T.K. and Saha,A.K. "Treatment of leather industrial effluents by filtration and coagulation process." Water Resources and Industry.3:11-22

Published: June 2013
15. Saha, A.K., Roy, A.K., Khan, A.S. Mohonta, M.K. and Das, V. "Histopathological and histochemical effects of melamine on the renal and hepatic tissues of rabbit (Orytolagus cunuculus)." J. Adv. Zool. 32(1): 1-8.

Published: November 2011
16. Das, B., Ferdousi, Z., Roy, A.K., Mollah, H. and Saha, A.K. "Changes in rat blood profile and blood chemistry after repeated inhalation of endosulfan" J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh,Sci. 37(1): 75-79.

Published: July 2011
17. Saha, A. K. and Mohanta, M. K. "Brancroftian Elephantiasis in Nilphamari, Bangladesh." Maymansing Medical Journal .20(1): 40-44.

Published: March 2011
18. Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A. and Saha, A.K. "Effects of tannery effluents on germination and seedling growth of some crops." Indian.J.Bio.Sci. 17: 30-36.

Published: March 2011
19. Mohanta, M.K., Salam,M.A., Saha, A.K., Hasan, A. and Roy, A.K. "Effects of tannery effluents on survival and histopathological changes in different organs of Channa punctatus." ASIAN J. EXP.BIOL.SCI. 1(2): 294-302

Published: October 2010
20. Mohanta, M. K., Salam, M.A., Saha, A.K. and Mandal, A. "Microbial bioremediation of effluents from tanning industry in Bangladesh." Int. J. Env.Sci. 1(2): 155-167.

Published: June 2010
21. B. Das, Kawser Pervin, A.K. Roy, Z. Ferdousi and Saha, A. K. "Toxic effect of prolonged endosulfan exposure on some blood parameters in Albino rat." J.Life Earth Sci. 5: 29-32

Published: June 2010
22. Saha, A. K., Haque, M.F., Karmaker,S. and Mohanta, M.K. "Antibacterial effects of some antiseptics and disinfectants." J.Life Earth Science. 3-4:19-21.

Published: December 2009
23. Saha, A. K and Mohanta, M.K. "Histo-Hematological changes in lung of albino rats following exposure to wood smoke." Indian Journal of Biological Sciences.15:56-62

Published: December 2009
24. Saha, A.K., Haque, M.F. and Rhaman, M.M. "Abundance of earthworms in differtent habitats of Rajshahi University and Sugar mill areas." Bangladesh J. Zool. 37(1):69-74

Published: November 2009
25. Das,B., Ferdousi,Z., Roy,A.K., Mollah, H. and Saha, A.K. "Effects of inhaled endosulfan on the renal and hepatic tissues of albino rat." Bangladesh J. Zool. 37(2): 313-318.

Published: November 2009
26. Saha, A.K, M.K.Mahanto and R.Laz. "Histopathological and Histochemical Effects of Chlropyriphos on the Renal and Hepatic Tissues of Albino Rat." j.genet.biotechnol. 7 (1&2): 61-64

Published: October 2006
27. Saha, A.K., Akhter, M.A., Haque, M.F., Salam, M.A.Rahman,M.A. and Laz, R. "A Comparative account of the seasonal variation of circulating blood cells of toad, Bufo melanostictus and wall lizard Hemiductylus flaviviridis." Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi Univ. 24:39-42

Published: October 2005
28. Saha, A.K., Mohonta, M.K., Rahman, A. and Salam, M.A. "Plasmid mediated degradation of carbofuran by bacteria." Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 6 (1&2):29-32

Published: July 2005
29. Saha, A.K. and Haque, F. "Effect of inoculation with Rhizobium on nodulation and growth of bean, Dolichos lablab." J.Life Earth Science. 1(1):71-74

Published: June 2005
30. Saha, A.K., Zaman,R. and Khatun,R. "Influence of family size relationship of blood pressure with circumferences in the female students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh." Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 22: 33-39.

Published: October 2004
31. Khalequzzaman,M, Saha, A.K, and Begum,R. "Cypermethrin Inhalation Induced Renal Lesions in Albino Rats." Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 5: 69-72.

Published: June 2004
32. Saha, A.K. and Kapadnis, B.P. "Effect of adhesives on population of green fluoresence protein (gfp) marked Rhizobium on legume seeds and their germination." Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 2: 133-141.

Published: October 2002
33. Saha, A.K. and Haque, M.F. "Effect of soil quality on the viability of GFP marked Rhizobium." Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 21: 59-61.

Published: October 2002
34. Saha, A.K. and Kapadnis, B.P. "Green fluorescent protein as marker to monitor the fate of Rhizobium sp. released into the rhizosphere of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp] and Green gram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilezeck]." Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech & Env. Sc. 4(3):309-316.

Published: June 2002
35. Saha, A.K., Despande, M.V. and Kapadnis, B.P. "Studies on survival of Rhizibium in the carriers at different temperatures using green fluroscent protein marker." Current Science. 80(5), 669-671.

Published: June 2001
36. Saha, A.K and Kapadnis, B.P. "Effect of inoculam density on survival rate of Rhizobium carrying reporter gene gfp in different soils." Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. & Env.l Sc.3(6), 20-25.

Published: June 2001
37. Saha, A.K and Kapadnis, B.P. "Reporter gene, gfp for monitoring survival of Rhizobium in soils." Indian J. Microbiol.3(41),153-156

Published: June 2001
38. Saha,A.K., Sabuj,S.A. and Gazi,M.R. "Nutritive effects of ascorbic acid supplemented on some economic characters of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi Univ. 20:49-52.

Published: June 2001
39. Chowdhury, A.H., Mossadik, M.A., Bhuyan, S.A., Rahman, M.H., Saha, A.K. and Hossain, M. "Plasmid mediated degeneration of phenol by two bacterial strains, Pseudomonas sp. and Staphylococcus sp." Pakistan J. Bio. Sci. 3(6) 939-942.

Published: June 2000
40. Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S. and Mondal. T. "A preliminary note on haematological studies on person engaged in different occupation." Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 13, 71-84.

Published: June 1995
41. Saha, A.K., Saha, B.N. and Uddin, M. "Effect of proline and leucine on the growth and development of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 13, 75-79.

Published: June 1995
42. Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S., Saha, B.N., Alam, R.A., Mandal, S.P. and Yasmeen, F. "Effect of antibiotics on lipid and water contents of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Pakistan J. Zool. 27(4), 291-294.

Published: June 1995
43. Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S., Saha, B.N., Rahman, M. and Das, B.K. "Effect of antibiotics on the growth and rearing performance of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L" J. Asiatic Soc. Bangladesh (Sc.) 21(2), 289-292.

Published: June 1995
44. Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S. and Das, R.R. "Detection of amino acids in the silkgland of the Eri-Silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini (Boisd.) in Bangladesh." Bull. Sericult. Res. 5, 73-76.

Published: June 1994
45. Haque, R., Saha, A. K. and Nargis, S. "Biochemical changes in protein composition due to parental aging in Drosophila melanogaster" Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 12, 121-125.

Published: June 1993
46. Haque, R., Rahman, M.S., Saha, A.K. and Ahsan, S. "Developmental variability in the distribution of free amino acids in haemolymph of inbreed lines in Bombyx mori" Pakistan J. Zool. 22(3), 217-222.

Published: June 1990
47. Rahman, M.S., Saha, A.K. and Hossasin, I. "Haematological Studies on Pigeon, Columba livia L. (Columbidae , Columbiformes) and Fowl, Gallus domesticus (L.) (Gallacidae,Galliformes)" Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 7, 57-59.

Published: June 1988
48. Rahman, M.S. and Saha, A.K. "Detection of amino acids in the Silkgland of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 4, 21-25.

Published: June 1985
49. Rahman, M.S. and Saha, A.K. "Water and Lipid content in fifth instar larva of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 3, 67-70.

Published: June 1984

Conference

1. Saha, A.K. "Biological control." Proceedings of first symposium on Inter organizational cooperation for research and development in northern region of Bangladesh. Organized by BAAS Local Chapter, Rajshahi, October 22. 1, 18-20.

Published: June 1992
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রাজনৈতিক পরিচিতি


সভাপতি (ছাত্রলীগ):                

বিনোদপুর বি.কে. হাইস্কুল (মাগুরা) ৮ম শ্রেণীর ছাত্রাবস্থায় ইউনিয়ন ছাত্রলীগের সভাপতি (১৯৭২ সাল)।

কনভেনর (২০১২-২০১৫):         

মুক্তিযুদ্ধের ও চেতনা ও মূল্যবোধে বিশ্বাসী প্রগতিশীল শিক্ষক সমাজ,   রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়।

স্টিয়ারিং কমিটির সদস্য:           

গত ২৫ বছর যাবত রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রগতিশীল শিক্ষক গ্রুপের সক্রিয় সদস্য।

দপ্তর সম্পাদক (প্রতিষ্টাকালীন):    

বঙ্গবন্ধু পরিষদ, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (২০০১ থেকে ২০১০)।

সদস্য:                                   

১৯৭১-এর  মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধকালীন  রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে মানবতাবিরোধী ও যুদ্ধাপরাধ বিষয়ক কর্মকান্ডের সাথে জড়িত ব্যক্তিবর্গ সম্পর্কেতথ্য অনুসন্ধান ও প্রতিবেদন প্রদান সংক্রান্ত কমিটি।

শিক্ষক সমিতি:                         

সভাপতি-২০১৫, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক সমিতি।

সাধারণ সম্পাদক-২০১০, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক সমিতি।                

যুগ্ম সম্পাদক-১৯৯৪,  রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক সমিতি।

সিনেট সদস্য:                           

রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (নির্বাচিত)।

সিন্ডিকেট সদস্য:                      

রাজশাহী প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (২০১০-২০১৪)।

খুলনা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (২০১০-অদ্যাবদী)।

সদস্য:                                   

বঙ্গবন্ধু পরিষদ ।

Book:

 

1.      The Photograph Speaks History (ছবি কথা বলে), A photo album of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Edited by Prof. Ananda Kumar Saha and Published by Borno Prokash. 103/1, Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka. January 2016.

 

2.      Sources of metal pollution status and conventional bioremediation practices. Chapter 1.3. Metal-microbe interactions and Bioremediation: Principles and applications for toxic metals. Ed. Surajit Das, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis.

 

Website:

Website on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (www.ourmujib.blogspot.com) created by Prof. Ananda Kumar Saha on March 2010. Total page visits till 15 November, 2016 is 3, 54,224.

 

Scientific Bengali Article Published in Magazine and Daily Newspaper:

Biogas, Cancer, Rajshahi Zoo, SARS, Bird Flue, Anthrax, Preservation of fruits in formalin and human health.

 

Awards (Academic):

1.   Awarded second prize basing on presentation of paper entitled “Plasmid involvement in the degradation of phenol by bacteria” organized by National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi, held on 25-27 October, 2005 at Hyderabad, India.

2. Awarded first prize basing on poster presentation entitled" Severe infestation by armyworm on mustard and vegetables crops at Tarash and Singra upazila   Bangladesh" in the Sixteenth Biennial International Zoological Conference, held in 27-29 february,2008 at Department of Zoology, Rajshahi University

 

Awards (Sports):

1.   Awarded the Best Football player (Magura District) in the Interschool Football Tournament, 1972

2.   Champion and Runner up in the Inter Department Badminton Tournament, Rajshahi University (1979 and 1980 respectively)

 

 

Radio Talk:

About 50 talks in different National issues (15 August, 3 November, 16 December, 26 March etc.) at Rajshahi Radio Centre.

 


অনলাইন পত্রিকা 'দ্য ক্যাম্পাস টুডে' তে প্রকাশিত প্রবন্ধসমূহের তালিকা

  1. Spanish Flu
  2. Coronavirus-19
  3. কেমন আছে মতিহারের সবুজ চত্ত্বর
  4. এশিয়ান ফ্লু
  5. জীবনের জন্য জীবন, মানবিক আবেদন
  6. করোনা যোদ্ধাদের কৃতজ্ঞতা ও শ্রদ্ধা জানাই
  7. প্যারিশ রোড-রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
  8. আজ বিশ্বকবি রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের জন্মজয়ন্তী
  9. যেখানেই থাকো, ভালো থাকো রাসেল
  10. মতিহার ক্যাম্পাসের গাছগুলো কেমন আছে?
  11. রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ক্যাম্পাসের পাখি
  12. রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শহীদ মিনার
  13. ক্যাম্পাস থেকে ক্যাম্পাসে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের স্মৃতি
  14. অনলাইন ক্লাস, অতীতে সেশন জট কমাতে পেরেছি, ভবিষ্যতে পারবো
  15. গৌরবের ৬৭ বছর
  16. শতবর্ষে শতপ্রাণ
  17. রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে বঙ্গবন্ধু ও একজন নীরব মুক্তিযোদ্ধা
  18. ভাষা আন্দোলনে বঙ্গবন্ধু
  19. নতুন প্রজন্মের প্রেরণা রাবির ‘শহীদ স্মৃতি সংগ্রহশালা’
  20. বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব
  21. বঙ্গবন্ধু হত্যাকাণ্ড
  22. বঙ্গবন্ধুর অন্তিম-শয়ন



Ph.D./M.Phil Degree Awarded Under my Supervision:

 

1.         Microbial Degradation of Effluents from Tanning Industry in Bangladesh.

        (Dr. Moni Krishno Mohonta, 2009)

 

2.         Morpho-histolohy of gut and microbiological study on gut content of earthworms of Rajshahi University campus.

(Dr. M. Fazlul Haque, 2009)

 

3.         Hematological and Histopathological Effects of Endosulfan on the Renal and Hepatic Tissues of Albino Rat.

(Dr. Bharati Das, 2010)

 

4.         Study on the Leather Industries Effluents: A conventional and Microbial Approach to Control Pollution.

(Dr. Manjushree Chowdhury,2013)

 

5.         Management of euglenophytes bloom in fish pond and its effect on the growth of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) as an algal meal.

(Dr.  Mahabubur Rahman, 2014).

 

6.      Impact of municipal waste dumping on soil and water around a dump site in Rajshahi city.

(Mohammad Zakir Hossain Khan, 2014).

 

7.      Biodegradation of Carbofuran by naturally occurring soil borne bacteria.

(Akter-E-Ekram, M.Phil., 2014)  

 

8.      Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Bacteria from Diseased Farm Fish.

( Md. Kamrul Ahsan,  Ph.D. June 2015)

 

9.       Ecological Characterization of Indigenous Rhizobium Populations in Rajshahi Area. (Md. Ali Muhammad Nusair, October, 2016)

 

Ongoing research (Ph.D.):

1.      Potential of Naphthalene and its combined action with some insecticides against the rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae.

(Meherunnessa Meri, Session, 2015-2016)

2.      Bioremediation of Textile Effluent Dyes by Indigenous Bacteria.

( Sk. Md. Atiqur Rahman, session 2016-2017)

3.      Decolourization of sugar mill effluents by microorganisms.

( Rukhsan Ara Ruhi, Session, 2016-2017)

Members of Learned Bodies/Association:

1.      Life member, The Zoological Society of Bangladesh (ZSB)

2.      Life member, The Genetical Society of Bangladesh

3.      Life member, National Environmental Science Academy, India

4.      Life member, Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh (BRGB)

5.      Life Member, Microbiological Society of Bangladesh

6.      Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BASS)

7.      Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh

8.      Member, Microbiological Society of India

9.      Member, Indian Science Congress

 

Responsibilities :

1.      House tutor: Sayed Amir Ali Hall, 1996

2.      Regional Secretary: Zoological Society of Bangladesh, 2002

3.      Joint Secretary: Zoological Society of Bangladesh, 2004

4.      Joint Secretary: Rajshahi University Teachers Association, 1994

5.      General Secretary: Rajshahi University Club (2002-2004)

6.      Senate member:  Rajshahi University (2007-2015)

7.      General Secretary: Zoology Department Alumni Association (RUZDAA), 2008-2012

8.      General Secretary: Rajshahi University Teachers Association 2010

9.      President: Rajshahi University Teachers Association 2015

10.  Member: Governing Body, Jessore Education Board ( 2012-2015)

11.  Syndicate member: Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (2012-2015) and Khulna  University (2012-    )

12.  Vice president: Zoological Society of Bangladesh 2014-2015

13. Senate Member: Khulna University, 2018------ till now

14.Executive Member: Society of Microbiology. 2018----Till now


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