Mamello Thinyane

Research Interests

Cybersecurity Human Factors Information and Computing Sciences National security

APrf Mamello Thinyane

Optus Chair of Cybersecurity

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Mamello Thinyane is the Optus Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Science and an Associate Professor in the STEM unit at Adelaide University.
 
Mamello is a computer science academic, inter-disciplinary researcher, and information technology professional with an interest in collective intelligence, societal cyber resilience, human-centric cybersecurity, and critical data studies. He has over 15 years experience working with governments, industry, academia, and civil society organizations on digital development projects in Africa and Asia. He previously served as the Senior Research Advisor and Principal Research Fellow at the United Nations University institute in Macau, a Director of the Telkom Centre of Excellence in ICT for Development and an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, and a Visiting Researcher at the Australian Centre for Cyber Security at the University of New South Wales – Australian Defence Force Academy.
Mamello is passionate about the role of scientific research and technology innovation to advance sustainable good life for all.

Date Position Institution name
2023 - ongoing Associate Professor | Optus Chair of Cybersecurity University of South Australia

Date Institution name Country Title
2006 Rhodes University South Africa Doctor of Philosophy

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2024 Thinyane, M. (2024). Aspectual human performance variability in social engineering attacks. Journal of Information Warfare, 23(1).
2024 Thinyane, M. (2024). Unpacking the complex socio-technical systems assemblages in cybersecurity. Proceedings of the 23rd European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, ECCWS 2024, 23(1), 562-571.
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2022 Liu, J., Gatzweiler, F., Hodson, S., Harrer Puchner, G., Sioen, G. B., Thinyane, M., . . . Camprubi, A. (2022). Co-creating solutions to complex urban problems with collaborative systems modelling - insights from a workshop on health co-benefits of urban green spaces in Guangzhou. Cities & Health, 6(5), 868-877.
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2022 Christine, D. I., & Thinyane, M. (2022). Erratum: Citizen science as a data-based practice: A consideration of data justice (Patterns (2021) 2(4), (S2666389921000386), (10.1016/j.patter.2021.100224)). Patterns, 3(8).
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2021 Thinyane, M., & Christine, D. I. (2021). Dimensioning data marginalization: social indicators monitoring. Development, 64(1-2), 119-128.
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2021 Christine, D. I., & Thinyane, M. (2021). Citizen science as a data-based practice: a consideration of data justice. Patterns, 2(4, article no. 100224), 100224.
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2020 Thinyane, M. (2020). Standardizing social justice in digital health: an HDI-informed health informatics architecture. International Journal of Standardization Research, 18(1), 24-43.
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2020 Thinyane, M., Bhat, K., Goldkind, L., & Cannanure, V. K. (2020). The messy complexities of democratic engagement and empowerment in participatory design-an illustrative case with a community-based organisation. CoDesign, 16(1), 29-44.
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2019 Marcovecchio, I., Thinyane, M., Estevez, E., & Janowski, T. (2019). Digital government as implementation means for sustainable development goals. International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age, 6(3), 1-22.
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2018 Thinyane, M., Goldkind, L., & Lam, H. I. (2018). Data collaboration and participation for sustainable development goals-a case for engaging community-based organizations. Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, 3(1), 44-51.
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2018 Marcovecchio, I., Thinyane, M., Estevez, E., Fillottrani, P., Marcovecchio, I., & Estevez, E. (2018). Capability Maturity Models as a Meansto Standardize Sustainable DevelopmentGoals Indicators Data Production. Journal of ICT Standardization, 6(3), 216-244.
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2018 Thinyane, M. (2018). Towards Informing Human-centricICT Standardizationfor Data-driven Societies. Journal of ICT Standardization, 6(3), 179-202.
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2018 Adigun, M. O., Kabanda, S. K., & Thinyane, M. (2018). Sitbuce: A small data-driven generalization strategy for technology maturity status mapping. JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 15(Special Issue 2), 171-181.
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2018 Goldkind, L., Thinyane, M., & Choi, M. (2018). Small Data, Big Justice: The Intersection of Data Science, Social Good, and Social Services. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 36(4), 175-178.
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2014 Muranganwa, R., & Thinyane, M. (2014). Design of a multi-agent opportunistic grid computing platform. Multiagent and Grid Systems, 10(4), 199-212.
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2011 Thinyane, M., & Terzoli, A. (2011). Dimensioning cultural diversity in eServices architectures. Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 13(3), 322-339.
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2025 Khene, C., Siebörger, I., & Thinyane, M. (2025). Critical design in civic tech in Southern Africa. In G. Onyango, & G. Karuri-Sebina (Eds.), Source details - Title: Digitalisation and Public Policy in Africa (pp. 39-59). Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan.
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2023 Jacquet, C., & Thinyane, M. (2023). Mobilizing collective intelligence and diversity toward sustainable development goals: from global innovation labs to collective intelligence assemblies for sustainable development. In S. Boucher, C. A. Hallin, & L. Paulson (Eds.), Source details - Title: The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intelligence for Democracy and Governance (pp. 407-414). UK: Routledge.
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2022 Christine, D. I., & Thinyane, M. (2022). Socio-technical cyber resilience: a systematic review of cyber resilience management frameworks. In J. M. Gomez, & M. R. Lorini (Eds.), Source details - Title: Digital Transformation for Sustainability: ICT-supported Environmental Socio-economic Development (pp. 573-597). Switzerland: Springer.
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2022 Marcovecchio, I., Thinyane, M., Estevez, E., & Janowski, T. (2022). Digital Government as Implementation Means for Sustainable Development Goals. In Research Anthology on Measuring and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (Vol. 1, pp. 204-226).
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2017 Moorosi, N., Thinyane, M., & Marivate, V. (2017). A critical and systemic consideration of data for sustainable development in Africa. In IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (Vol. 504, pp. 232-241). Springer International Publishing.
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2014 Kogeda, O. P., Mhlana, S., Mamello, T., & Olwal, T. (2014). An implementation of isixhosa text-to-speech modules to support e-services in marginalized rural areas. In Public Administration and Information Technology (Vol. 9, pp. 113-133). Springer International Publishing.
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2025 Uhongora, U., Thinyane, M., & Law, Y. W. (2025). Development of an SDN-based Space System Simulation Framework for Intrusion Detection. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Security and Resilience Csr 2025 (pp. 524-529). US: IEEE.
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2025 Dissanayake, B., & Thinyane, M. (2025). Challenges and Opportunities for Cross-Domain Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Towards Whole-of-Society Resilience. In Proceedings of the 24th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security Vol. 24 (pp. 753-761). UK: Academic Conferences International Limited.
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2025 Kriesten, M., Thinyane, M., & Ormrod, D. (2025). Measures, Metrics, and a Scale for Appraisal of Cyber Threat Intelligence-Informed Decision-Making. In Proceedings of the 24th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security Vol. 24 (pp. 284-292). UK: UK Academic Conferences International Limited.
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2025 Kriesten, M., Thinyane, M., & Ormrod, D. (2025). Structured process for scenario-based gamification of cyber threat intelligence for space system security. In 2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) (pp. 413-418). US: IEEE.
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2024 Kriesten, M., Thinyane, M., & Ormrod, D. (2024). Leveraging gamification for cyber threat intelligence for resilience in satellite cyber supply chains. In M. Lehto, & M. Karjalainen (Eds.), Proceedings of the 23rd European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, ECCWS 2024 Vol. 23 (pp. 712-719). UK: Academic Conferences International Limited.
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2024 Thinyane, M. (2024). Unpacking the Complex Socio-Technical Systems Assemblages in Cybersecurity. In European Conference on Information Warfare and Security Eccws (pp. 562-571).
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2024 Kriesten, M., Thinyane, M., & Ormrod, D. (2024). Leveraging Gamification for Cyber Threat Intelligence for Resilience in Satellite Cyber Supply Chains. In European Conference on Information Warfare and Security Eccws (pp. 712-719).
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2023 Uhongora, U., Plotnek, J., Mulinde, R., Thinyane, M., & Slay, J. (2023). Analyzing threats to SDN-based space systems using SPARTA framework. In Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery Conference, ASCEND 2023 Vol. 1 (pp. 1-9). US: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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2020 Thinyane, M., & Christine, D. (2020). SMART Citizen Cyber Resilience (SC2R) Ontology. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 1-8). ACM.
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2020 Thinyane, M., & Goldkind, L. (2020). A Multi-Aspectual Requirements Analysis for Artificial Intelligence for Well-being. In Proceedings 1st International Workshop on Requirements Engineering for Well Being Aging and Health Rewbah 2020 (pp. 11-18). IEEE.
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2020 Irene Christine, D., & Thinyane, M. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Cyber Resilience Strategy in Asia-Pacific Countries. In Proceedings IEEE 18th International Conference on Dependable Autonomic and Secure Computing IEEE 18th International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing IEEE 6th International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing and IEEE 5th Cyber Science and Technology Congress Dasc Picom Cbdcom Cyberscitech 2020 (pp. 71-78). IEEE.
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2019 Thinyane, M. (2019). Operationalizing Data Justice in Health Informatics. In 11th Academic Conference ITU Kaleidoscope ICT for Health Networks Standards and Innovation ITU K 2019 (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
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2018 Thinyane, M., Bhat, K., Goldkind, L., & Cannanure, V. K. (2018). Critical participatory design. In Proceedings of the 15th Participatory Design Conference: Full Papers - Volume 1 (pp. 1-10). ACM.
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2017 Thinyane, H., & Thinyane, M. (2017). The use of sentiment analysis and topic modelling to understand online communicative ecologies in MobiSAM. In 2017 Ist Africa Week Conference Ist Africa 2017 (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
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2017 Thinyane, M. (2017). Small data and sustainable development - Individuals at the center of data-driven societies. In Proceedings of the 2017 ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference Challenges for A Data Driven Society ITU K 2017 Vol. 2018-January (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
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2017 Mthethwa, S., Barbour, G., & Thinyane, M. (2017). An Improved Smartcard for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA): A Proof of Life Based Solution. In Iciss 2016 2016 International Conference on Information Science and Security (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
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2017 Marcovecchio, I., Thinyane, M., Estevez, E., & Fillottrani, P. (2017). Capability maturity models towards improved quality of the sustainable development goals indicators data. In Proceedings of the 2017 ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference Challenges for A Data Driven Society ITU K 2017 Vol. 2018-January (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
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2017 Thinyane, M. (2017). Investigating an architectural framework for small data platforms. In Proceedings of the European Conference on E Government Eceg Vol. Part F129463 (pp. 220-227).
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2016 Thinyane, M., & Masikisiki, B. (2016). AUGMENTING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING WITH TEMPORALLY-FRAMED EXPERTISE ASSESSMENT (TEA). In EDULEARN proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 4922-4928). IATED.
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2016 Thinyane, M. (2016). WALKING THE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY-ENGAGEMENT TIGHTROPE: DYNAMICS, REFLECTIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED. In INTED proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 172-178). IATED.
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2016 Masikisiki, B., & Thinyane, M. (2016). COUPLING PERSONA MAPPING AND PERSONALIZED TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED LEARNING IN A COMMUNITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT. In EDULEARN proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 4954-4962). IATED.
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2016 Chindenga, E., Gurajena, C., & Thinyane, M. (2016). Towards an adaptive ontology based model for interoperability in internet of things (IoT). In 2016 Ist Africa Conference Ist Africa 2016 (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
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2015 Kapfudza, M., Moorosi, N., & Thinyane, M. (2015). GA optimization of Hybrid Energy Systems for telecommunications in marginalised rural areas. In IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology Icast Vol. 2015-January.
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2014 Mthethwa, S., Barbour, G., & Thinyane, M. (2014). An Improved Smartcard for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) A Proof of life Based Solution. In 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SECURITY (ICISS) (pp. 60-63). THAILAND, Pattaya: IEEE.
2014 Nyambi, P. B., & Thinyane, M. (2014). Persona Mapping for Usability of ICTD Services. In S. Misra, C. Ayo, N. Omoregbe, B. Odusote, & A. Adewumi (Eds.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 IEEE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADAPTIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ICAST 2014) (pp. 7 pages). NIGERIA, Covenant Univ, Dept Comp & Informat Sci, Ota: IEEE.
2014 Thinyane, M., Twele, N., & Sibewu, W. (2014). IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTEXTUALIZED INTERACTION MODALITIES FOR A VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martinez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN14: 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND NEW LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES (pp. 6435-6443). SPAIN, Barcelona: IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT.
2014 Thinyane, M. (2014). EMBEDDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING AND LEARNING. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martinez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN14: 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND NEW LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES (pp. 2158-2167). SPAIN, Barcelona: IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT.
2014 Thinyane, M. (2014). INSIGHTS FROM E-SKILLING AT THE "BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID". In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martinez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), INTED2014: 8TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (pp. 4139-4148). SPAIN, Valencia: IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION A& DEVELOPMENT.
2013 Maema, M., Terzol, A., & Thinyane, M. (2013). A look into classification: Towards building an indigenous knowledge platform for educational use. In 2013 Ist Africa Conference and Exhibition Ist Africa 2013.
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2013 Jere, N. R., Thinyane, M., Boikhutso, T., & Ndlovu, N. (2013). An assessment of ICT challenges in rural areas: ICT experts vs rural users views: A case of the Siyakhula Living Lab. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 233-241).
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2013 Scott, M. S., & Thinyane, M. (2013). The e-Judiciary system: Obliteration of the digital divide through ICT4D in traditional justice systems. In IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology Icast.
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2013 Yalezo, S., & Thinyane, M. (2013). Architecting and constructing an SOA bridge for an MVC platform. In Proceedings 2013 4th World Congress on Software Engineering Wcse 2013 (pp. 45-49). IEEE.
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2011 Jere, N. R., Thinyane, M., & Terzoli, A. (2011). Development of an ICT road map for eservices in rural areas. In International Telecommunication Union Proceedings of the 2011 ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference the Fully Networked Human Innovations for Future Networks and Services K 2011.
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2010 Hlungulu, B., Kunjuzwa, D., Ndlovu, N., Samalenge, J., Sikhumbuzo, N., Thinyane, M., & Terzoli, A. (2010). Technology solutions to strengthen the integration of marginalized communities into the global knowledge society. In 2010 Ist Africa.
2009 Thinyane, M., & Terzoli, A. (2009). Universal digital inclusion: Beyond connectivity, affordability and capability. In International Telecommunication Union Proceedings of the 2009 ITU T Kaleidoscope Academic Conference Innovations for Digital Inclusion K Idi 2009 (pp. 75-82).
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2009 Thinyane, H., & Thinyane, M. (2009). iCanSee: A sim based application for digital inclusion of the visually impaired community. In International Telecommunication Union Proceedings of the 2009 ITU T Kaleidoscope Academic Conference Innovations for Digital Inclusion K Idi 2009 (pp. 143-148).
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2009 Thinyane, M., Terzoli, A., & Clayton, P. (2009). eServices provisioning in a community development context through a JADE MAS platform. In 2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development Ictd 2009 Proceedings (pp. 320-327). IEEE.
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2008 Thinyane, M., Terzoli, A., & Clayton, P. (2008). Transitions towards a knowledge society: Aspectual pre-evaluation of a culture-sensitive implementation framework. In IFIP International Federation for Information Processing Vol. 281 (pp. 271-278).
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2008 Thinyane, M., Terzoli, A., & Clayton, P. (2008). Transitions towards a knowledge society. In M. Kendall, & B. Samways (Eds.), LEARNING TO LIVE IN THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY (pp. 271-278). ITALY, Milan: SPRINGER.
2007 Thinyane, M., Dalvit, L., Slay, H., Mapi, T., Terzoli, A., & Clayton, P. (2007). An ontology-based, multi-modal platform for the inclusion of marginalized rural communities into the knowledge society. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series Vol. 226 (pp. 143-151). ACM.
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Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Stephen Hindle
2025 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Alfredo Veron
2025 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Shane Bennett
2024 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Anura Wasantha Bandara Dissanayake Mudiyanselage
2024 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Chathura Abeydeera
2023 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Uakomba Uhongora
2023 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Mona Kriesten
2023 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Surani Manique Warnakula
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