Overview
Background
Asad is a methodology expert with over 25 years of research experience in behavioural epidemiology, public health, mental wellbeing, and intervention research. He has established a vibrant multidisciplinary research team with global experts to strengthen his program of research spanning active lifestyles and health equity.
Asad’s research involves epidemiological modelling of large multi-country data to examine the role of physical activity, screen time, social media, and sleep on mental health and wellbeing, especially in children and adolescents. He is also interested in identifying emerging challenges in equitable healthcare access for people with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds including immigrants.
His exceptional publication record includes over 230 articles in high-impact journals [e.g., Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (top in Pediatrics), and British Journal of Sports Medicine (top in Sport Sciences)]. He has attained >AU$13.0 million in competitive research grant funding as a Chief Investigator with >AU$10.0 million from 10 NHMRC/MRFF grants.
Asad has an outstanding track-record of supervision with completion of 16 PhD/MPhil student projects and is currently supervising 15 PhD/MPhil students. He has collaboration with leading universities, renowned organizations and industry partners across Australia and globally, and empowered over 20 early- and mid-career researchers from the Indo-Pacific region to conduct ethical and high-quality research.
Availability
- Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of Dhaka
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Dhaka
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
Research interests
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Active lifestyles and health equity
Physical activity; Screen time; Social media; Mental wellbeing; Health equity; Immigrant health; Health & wellbeing of CALD people.
Research impacts
Asad is an international leader in addressing health inequalities in people with disadvantaged conditions and from low- and middle-income countries. His inter-disciplinary program of research has significant impact on national and international policies and guidelines from key international agencies including World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Analysis and Policy Observatory, Asian Development Bank, Australian Department of Health, Danish Health Authority. In addition, he has prominent appearances in leading media outlets including television (e.g. 9News, 7News), radio (e.g. ABC, SBS) and print (e.g. The Conversation, The Sydney Morning Herald, Smart Parenting, SchoolNews New Zealand, Berkley University Better Good Magazine, Xinhua-China, National Geographic).
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Effectiveness of a parent-focused intervention targeting 24-hour movement behaviours in preschool-aged children: a randomised controlled trial
Feng, Jie, Huang, Wendy Yajun, Sit, Cindy Hui-Ping, Reilly, John J. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2024). Effectiveness of a parent-focused intervention targeting 24-hour movement behaviours in preschool-aged children: a randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity , 21 (1) 98. doi: 10.1186/s12966-024-01650-2
2024
Journal Article
Challenges and strategies for navigating Australian healthcare access: experience from Chinese international students
Men, Qinglin, Li, Wen, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Gillies, Robyn M. (2024). Challenges and strategies for navigating Australian healthcare access: experience from Chinese international students. International Journal for Equity in Health, 23 (1) 189, 189. doi: 10.1186/s12939-024-02273-6
2024
Journal Article
The overflow effects of movement behaviour change interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Feng, Jie, Huang, Wendy Yajun, Zheng, Chen, Jiao, Jiao, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Nisar, Mehwish and Wong, Stephen Heung-Sang (2024). The overflow effects of movement behaviour change interventions for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02113-1
2024
Journal Article
Chronic diseases and their behavioural risk factors among South Asian immigrants in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2024). Chronic diseases and their behavioural risk factors among South Asian immigrants in Australia. Australian Health Review. doi: 10.1071/ah24032
2024
Conference Publication
Sunflower's Sorrow: Health Struggles of South Asian Women in Australia
Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2024). Sunflower's Sorrow: Health Struggles of South Asian Women in Australia. QLD Women’s Health Forum 2024, Brisbane, Australia, 11-12 July 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Intense and problematic social media use and sleep difficulties of adolescents in 40 countries
Khan, Asaduzzaman, Thomas, George, Karatela, Shamshad, Morawska, Alina and Werner-Seidler, Aliza (2024). Intense and problematic social media use and sleep difficulties of adolescents in 40 countries. Journal of Adolescence, 96 (5), 1116-1125. doi: 10.1002/jad.12321
2024
Journal Article
Pre-COVID life expectancy, mortality, and burden of diseases for adults 70 years and older in Australia: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 Study
Ciobanu, Liliana G., Baryshnikova, Nadezhda V., Jawahar, Magdalene Catharine, Toben, Catherine G., Sokolenko, Elysia, Arnet, Victoria Kiriaki, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Adegboye, Oyelola A., Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku, Alam, Khurshid, Alif, Sheikh Mohammad, Ameyaw, Edward Kwabena, Anderlini, Deanna (GBD 2019 Australia Collaborators), Angell, Blake, Ansar, Adnan, Anyasodor, Anayochukwu Edward, Astell-Burt, Thomas, Atorkey, Prince, Ayala Quintanilla, Beatriz Paulina, Ayano, Getinet, Babu, Abraham Samuel, Bagheri, Nasser, Baune, Bernhard T., Bhandari, Dinesh, Bhaskar, Sonu, Boufous, Soufiane, Briggs, Andrew M., Bulamu, Norma B., Burns, Richard A. ... GBD 2019 Australia Collaborators (2024). Pre-COVID life expectancy, mortality, and burden of diseases for adults 70 years and older in Australia: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 Study. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 47 101092, 101092. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101092
2024
Journal Article
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators, Mamun, Abdullah A., Anderlini, Deanna, Chung, Eric, Ferrari, Alize J., Santomauro, Damian Francesco, Kanmiki, Edmund Wedam, Maravilla, Joemer C., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Moni, Mohammad Ali, McGrath, John J. and Sartorius, Benn (2024). Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403 (10440), 2162-2203. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00933-4
2024
Journal Article
Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Ferrari, Alize J, Santomauro, Damian Francesco, Aali, Amirali, Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis, Abbafati, Cristiana, Abbastabar, Hedayat, Abd ElHafeez, Samar, Abdelmasseh, Michael, Abd-Elsalam, Sherief, Abdollahi, Arash, Abdullahi, Auwal, Abegaz, Kedir Hussein, Abeldaño Zuñiga, Roberto Ariel, Aboagye, Richard Gyan, Abolhassani, Hassan, Abreu, Lucas Guimarães, Abualruz, Hasan, Abu-Gharbieh, Eman, Abu-Rmeileh, Niveen ME, Ackerman, Ilana N, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Addolorato, Giovanni, Adebiyi, Akindele Olupelumi, Adepoju, Abiola Victor, Adewuyi, Habeeb Omoponle, Afyouni, Shadi, Afzal, Saira, Afzal, Sina, Agodi, Antonella ... Murray, Christopher J L (2024). Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403 (10440), 2133-2161. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(24)00757-8
2024
Journal Article
A qualitative study of career decision making among African and Asian international medical students in China: process, challenges, and strategies
Li, Wen, Sun, Hong, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Gillies, Robyn (2024). A qualitative study of career decision making among African and Asian international medical students in China: process, challenges, and strategies. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 1-24. doi: 10.1007/s10459-024-10329-z
2024
Journal Article
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators, Kanmiki, Edmund, Maravilla, Joemer, Lalloo, Ratilal, Mamun, Abdullah, Kelly, Jaimon, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Santomauro, Damian (2024). Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403 (10440), 2100-2132. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00367-2
2024
Journal Article
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
GBD 2021 Fertility and Forecasting Collaborators, Anderlini, D., Begum, T., Chung, E., Huda, M., Kanmiki, E., Maravilla, J. C., Khan, A., Moni, M., Lalloo, R., McGrath, J. J. and Mamun, Abdullah (2024). Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403 (10440), 2057-2099. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00550-6
2024
Journal Article
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950-2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators, Begum, Tahmina, Kanmiki, E., Maravilla, J. C., Khan, A., Moni, M., Lalloo, R., McGrath, J. J., Veerman, L. J. and Mamun, A. A. (2024). Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950-2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403 (10440), 1989-2056. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00476-8
2024
Journal Article
The effect of physical activity on vitamin D: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies in humans
Khan, S.R., Claeson, M., Khan, A. and Neale, R.E. (2024). The effect of physical activity on vitamin D: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies in humans. Public Health in Practice, 7 100495. doi: 10.1016/j.puhip.2024.100495
2024
Journal Article
Physical activity, screen time and dietary behaviours in New Zealand adolescents prior to and following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mandic, Sandra, Khan, Asaduzzaman, García Bengoechea, Enrique, Coppell, Kirsten J., Spence, John C. and Smith, Melody (2024). Physical activity, screen time and dietary behaviours in New Zealand adolescents prior to and following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Public Health, 24 (1) 188, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-17688-7
2024
Journal Article
Parental role‐modeling on 24‐hour movement behaviors among preschoolers during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Feng, Jie, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Lau, Patrick Wing Chung and Huang, Wendy Yajun (2024). Parental role‐modeling on 24‐hour movement behaviors among preschoolers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34 (1) e14563, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/sms.14563
2023
Journal Article
Evaluating the relationship between energy poverty and child disability: a multilevel analysis based on low and middle-income countries
Sen, Kanchan Kumar, Singha, Bipasha, Karmaker, Shamal Chandra, Bari, Wasimul, Chapman, Andrew J., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Saha, Bidyut Baran (2023). Evaluating the relationship between energy poverty and child disability: a multilevel analysis based on low and middle-income countries. Energy for Sustainable Development, 77 101331, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2023.101331
2023
Journal Article
Excessive smartphone use is associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality of Australian adults
Khan, Asaduzzaman, McLeod, Geoffrey, Hidajat, Tarissa and Edwards, Elizabeth J (2023). Excessive smartphone use is associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality of Australian adults. Journal of Medical Systems, 47 (1) 109. doi: 10.1007/s10916-023-02005-3
2023
Journal Article
Predictors of real‐world adherence to prescribed home exercise in older patients with a risk of falling: a prospective observational study
Teng, Bernadine, Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hatton, Anna L., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Brauer, Sandra G. (2023). Predictors of real‐world adherence to prescribed home exercise in older patients with a risk of falling: a prospective observational study. Aging Medicine, 6 (4), 361-369. doi: 10.1002/agm2.12270
2023
Journal Article
Anxiety related distractibility deficits: too much smartphone use is not such a smart call
Edwards, Elizabeth J., McLeod, Geoffrey, Vaughan, Robert S. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2023). Anxiety related distractibility deficits: too much smartphone use is not such a smart call. Behaviour and Information Technology, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/0144929X.2023.2274891
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Physical activity, sedentariness and mental wellbeing of children and adolescents
Physical inactivity and sedentariness may be deleterious for health and wellbeing of individuals. Understanding the distribution and determinants (i.e., epidemiology) of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and their interrelationships can have considerable public health implications in societies where sedentary and inactive lifestyles have become more prevalent. Furthermore, it would be useful to examine whether physical activity can attenuate or even eliminate the detrimental effects of sedentary behaviours on individuals’ health and psychosocial wellbeing. This research will explore patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, links with physical and psychosocial wellbeing, and if activity can offset potentially detrimental effects of prolonged sedentariness.
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Analyses of ordinal outcomes
Patient reported outcomes are widely used in health and rehabilitation sciences. These outcomes are often assessed using different rating scales, which result in ordinal outcome data. Although there are demonstrated advantages of Rasch-based modelling, over the classical methods, such modelling has received a little attention in health and medical research in analysing ordinal outcomes. Additional evidence needs to be generated to demonstrate the inferential costs of using classical methods in analysing ordinal outcomes, which in turn can further strengthen the argument for using Rasch-based modelling. This work will also facilitate the development of guidelines for statistical analyses of rating scale ordinal outcomes.
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Health and wellbeing of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and their access to health-care services in Australia
Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries in the world. About half (49%) of Australians were born overseas or had one or both parents born overseas. However, there are apparent disparities in health and wellbeing in people with diverse backgrounds. People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds can face greater challenges when navigating the health-care system, which compromise their equitable access to healthcare services. Language barriers, lower health literacy, and difficulties navigating an unfamiliar system put them at greater risk of poorer quality health care, service delivery and poorer health outcomes compared with other Australians. Understanding patterns of diseases within CALD populations is important to being able to address the health needs of the CALD population. In addition to examining chronic diseases and risk behaviours, this research will explore issues and challenges in accessing health-care services among CALD populations in Australia.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the relationships between physical activity, screen time and dietary diversity with nutritional outcomes among adolescent girls in the northern region of Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr Resham Khatri
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Doctor Philosophy
A longitudinal investigation of effects of physical activity and screen time on physical fitness in Australian children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke, Dr Mehwish Nisar
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Doctor Philosophy
A co-designed family-based intervention to promote healthy screen use among Australian adolescents
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Edwards
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Doctor Philosophy
A Lifestyle Approach to Promote Mental Health among High School Students in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Edwards
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Doctor Philosophy
Service extension and cost minimization in healthcare management of peripheral healthcare organizations in Bangladesh: analysis for service improvement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mohammad Ali Moni
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Doctor Philosophy
Leisure Activities and Mental Health of Australian Adolescents
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Cairney, Dr George Thomas
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Master Philosophy
Impact of Barriers for Perception Dental Care Services of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Mothers on Australian Healthcare System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball, Dr Diep Ha, Dr Sobia Zafar
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Doctor Philosophy
Coloured noise estimation using electroencephalogram data and deep-learning method for improvement of cognitive function
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mohammad Ali Moni
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing health inequalities in culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mansoureh Nickbakht, Professor Piers Dawes
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Doctor Philosophy
Social Perceptions towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A Case Study from Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ian Hardy, Associate Professor Obaid Hamid
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Doctor Philosophy
Robust and Explainable AI to Solve Clinical Problems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mohammad Ali Moni
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Doctor Philosophy
Competency-based teaching of procedural skills for medical students using an evidenced-based pedagogical framework
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marion Tower, Associate Professor Elizabeth Edwards
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Career Development and Career related Choices of China educated International Medical and Nursing Students and Graduates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the pathophysiology of stroke using bioinformatics and statistical genetics approaches
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jian Zeng, Dr Mohammad Ali Moni
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing AI-based Discission Support System utilising multimodal data
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mohammad Ali Moni
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and management of sexuality in women treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandie McCarthy
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Chronic diseases and behavioural risk factors in immigrants: An Australian perspective
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Health-related behaviours of children of immigrant parents in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
A School-based Intervention to Promote Healthy Active Lifestyles among High School Students in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among young adults in Bangladesh: A one-year prospective study
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Addressing work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the Queensland poultry meat processing industry: a company's journey to identify an optimal injury and disability prevention program
Joint Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Research Engagement of Cambodian Academics: Challenges and Opportunities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Obaid Hamid
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Test-takers' contribution to the validation of uses of high-stakes language tests
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies, Associate Professor Obaid Hamid
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The development of a novel method of recording centre of gravity location in bipedal stance in healthy adults.
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Mindfulness, stress and burnout among mental health professionals in Singapore
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Contribution of speech/language difficulties to health-related quality-of-life in Australian children: A longitudinal analysis
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- CALD population
- Children and adolescents
- Immigrants
- Mental wellbeing
- Physical activity
- Screen time
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