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Contact SSSS at thesociety@sexscience.org or
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Edda I. Santiago-Rodríguez, DrPH, MPH, MA (she/her)

Adjunct Professor

Center for Research and Sociomedical Evaluation

School of Public Health, Medical Science Campus

University of Puerto Rico


Dr. Edda I. Santiago-Rodríguez is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Health at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. With a DrPH in Social Determinants of Health and postdoctoral education in HIV prevention research, she is interested in understanding the way social determinants of health influence people’s health, including sexual health, and wellbeing. For the past 10 years, she has worked with populations made vulnerable and communities in Puerto Rico and the United States. She has focused on a series of HIV-related projects working to examine intersectional stigma, housing instability, and psychosocial factors affecting sexual minority men, transgender women and other Latino people living with HIV and their HIV care and treatment outcomes. She has blended her academic training and research experience in public health, social-community psychology, and HIV research, and leveraged her skills and insights in conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. Her long term research plan is to focus on understanding and eliminating the health inequities that influence the health of frequently marginalized populations, specifically the LGBT health disparities in Latino communities in the United States and Puerto Rico.


Heather Tillewein, PhD, MCHES (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor

Communications Chair for LGBTQ Health Caucus of APHA



Austin Peay State University

Health & Human Performance


Dr. Heather Tillewein is an Assistant Professor in Public Health at Austin Peay State University. She also serves on the Executive Committee as Communication's Chair for the LGBTQ Health Caucus for the American Public Health Association. She recently was appointed, by the President and Executive Director of APHA, to serve on the Committee on Women’s Rights for APHA. She also serves as Master Editor for the HPHR Journal (formerly known as the Harvard Public Health Review). Dr. Tillewein serves on the Continuing Education Committee and is the SIG Leader for Queer Sexualities/ Trans* Experience/ Identity for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Recently, Dr. Tillewein was appointed to serve as Co-Chair for the SSSS Scientific Program. She collaborates on several research projects with the Kinsey Institute, SIU School of Medicine, the California Institute of Integral Studies, and others. Dr. Tillewein's research focuses on sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, LGBTQIA+ health, and reproductive health.



Davondra Brown, MEd, MCHES (she/her/hers)

Director of Expansion

Upstream USA


Davondra Brown is a consultant, speaker, author and nationally certified Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®). Mrs. Brown is the CEO of Davondra I Brown Services, a consultancy company which works with established health professionals to integrate sexual wellness into their practice. She is also honored to serve as a Regional Director of Expansion with Upstream USA, a national non-profit, dedicated to increasing equitable access to contraceptive care through training and technical assistance. Her most recent publication comes as the author of a chapter in Black Women's Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach, released by APHA Press in August 2023. Davondra's commitment to sexuality, health education, and equity even extends to her volunteerism as she serves Moms of Black Boys (M.O.B.B.) United, Dialogue on Race Louisiana (DORLA), the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and other organizations in various capacities. As a native New Orleanian, she is proud to serve SSSS as the 2023 Local Liaison. 


Thank You #SSSS2023 Sponsors!
For more information about our sponsors, go to the bottom of this page and click on their logos.


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Agenda
Agenda

Agenda_2023_10.29.2023

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Plenary Speakers
Plenary Speakers
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Award/Grant Recipients
Award/Grant Recipients
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Registrant, Presenter & Presentation Information
Registrant, Presenter & Presentation Information
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Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact SSSS Today!
Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact SSSS Today!

Interested in becoming a #SSSS2023 Sponsor?


Visit:

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities



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Continuing Education
Continuing Education


Continuing Education Registration and Rates

For continuing education registration and rates, refer to the conference registration in-person and virtual sections of the conference website.   


Additional Continuing Education Information

For continuing education information about certificate of attendance, to include requirements, reporting of hours, and approval by professional organization(s), select the button below.


Click Here for Continuing Education Information

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Hotel Information - Reserve Your Room Today!
Hotel Information - Reserve Your Room Today!

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

601 Loyola Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70113

USA


Please plan to stay at the host hotel and support SSSS! To hold our conference at the hotel, the SSSS organization is contracted with the hotel, and SSSS is penalized if the room block is not met. Your room nights will only go towards the room block if you reserve your room directly through the link that SSSS provides (link below). Reservations made by a third-party hotel booking site and/or accommodations made off-site will not support the SSSS organization. We appreciate and thank you for your support!


The group rate(s), plus taxes and fees, is available to SSSS attendees from Monday 11/13/2023 until Tuesday 11/21/2023.


All reservations, in support of SSSS, must be made, via the link below or by calling the hotel directly at (504) 561-1234 or 877-803-7534.


Reservations for rooms accessible to guests with disabilities and/or with special requests may be made, via the link below or by calling the hotel directly at (504) 561-1234 or 877-803-7534.


To modify your reservation, call the hotel directly at (504) 561-1234 or 877-803-7534.


Use event code G-SS23 when contacting the hotel directly.


Room Rates*

Run of House King or Run of House Queen/Queen

$189.00+ USD** Single Rate

$214.00+ USD** Double Rate

$239.00+ USD** Triple Rate

$264.00+ USD** Quad Rate


*Reservations must be made on or before Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

*Limited availability at the rates above. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

**Taxes, Fees, and Services are not included.


Click Here to Make your Reservation



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Renew/Join SSSS Today - Reduced Conference Rates for SSSS Members!
Renew/Join SSSS Today - Reduced Conference Rates for SSSS Members!

If you are not a SSSS member, renew/join today and your membership will continue through December 31, 2023 - - member benefits include reduced conference rates!


Member benefits also include:


  • Access to SSSS journal, the Journal of Sex Research (online access starts with Vol.1, Issue 1 in 1965 to current Issue)
  • Members can contribute to the Sexual Science News page (publications, promotions, projects, awards, events, and more)
  • Opportunities to Receive Grants and Nominate/Receive Awards
  • Special Interest Groups (SIG) – An opportunity to network and connect with other members who share your same areas of interest!
  • Member Directory – Share your information to network with other members!
  • Sex Expert Directory – Share your information with the public for networking, press, media, and marketing!
  • Event Archives - Access the recordings of select live events, such as Mentorship and SIG presentations.
  • And More!



Join/Renew Today!


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Financial Assistance Programs
Financial Assistance Programs

SSSS Family Support Financial Assistance Program


The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) is a “professional family” to many in the sexual science community. The Family Support Program provides an opportunity for SSSS to support "your family" so you can attend the conference in person.


The support is not intended for routine childcare, routine long-term care, or routine care due to disability, but is focused on both professionals and students who will incur additional expenses while attending the conference for childcare, eldercare, and/or care due to disability (for yourself and/or for a family member).


If you are eligible and would like to be considered to receive financial assistance to offset the cost of registration, we invite you to apply to the SSSS Family Support Financial Assistance Program.


The number of people assistance will be provided for is limited.


There is a limit of one SSSS scholarship/award/grant per individual, per year.


Notification of assistance will be sent by September 15th and the deadline for presenters has been EXTENDED to Friday, September 22, 2023.


Submit your application today!


Application is Closed


Family Support Application



Please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.





Equity and Justice in Sexuality Research Financial Assistance Program


If you identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color community (BIPOC; e.g., Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latina/e/o, Middle Eastern of North African) and would like to be considered to receive financial assistance to offset the cost of registration, we invite you to apply to the Equity and Justice in Sexuality Research Financial Assistance Program.


The amount, number, and type of assistance provided is dependent upon funding.


There is a limit of one SSSS scholarship/award/grant per individual, per year.


EXTENDED -- Notifications of assistance will be sent by Friday, September 15, 2023. The deadline for presenters to register is Friday, September 22, 2023.


Application Deadline: Thursday, August 24, 2023


Application is Closed



Equity & Justice in Sexuality Research Application



Please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.

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Conference Registration: In-Person
Conference Registration: In-Person

Conference Registration Rates (member/non-member): There are member rates and non-member rates to attend/present at the conference. If you are interested in registering for the conference at the member rate, you MUST process and complete the payment for your membership BEFORE you register.


Join SSSS Today!


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Financial Assistance Programs: Financial assistance is available to offset registration. Before you register, go to the Financial Assistance Programs section for more information. If you submit an application for financial assistance, please do not register for the conference until you receive a response about your application.


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Presenter Registration Deadline: Friday, September 15 Changed to September 22 - The Conference Planning Committee will need to finalize the 2023 Conference Program, so all presenters will need to be registered by September 15. If SSSS does not receive your registration by September 15, we will assume you will not be attending the conference and we will remove your presentation from the 2023 Annual Conference Program. 


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Continuing Education Registration (additional fee): There is an additional fee to earn continuing education credit hours (CECH) during the conference. After you register to attend the conference, refer to your registration confirmation email for more information. See rates below.


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Special Instructions for Non-Member Student Registrants: If you have registered as a STUDENT (in-person or virtual), you must complete the conference student status form (below) within one week of registering.


2023 Conference Student Status


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SSSS Code of Conduct: Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the statement (starting on page 3), prior to registering for the conference.


Statement of Values & Expectations


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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:


Please note: You save money by purchasing a SSSS membership & registering as a member! You must process the membership in full before you register for the conference.


All amounts below are in USD.


What is included with In-Person Registration?

  • Refer to the Preliminary Schedule - from Thursday 11/16/2023 at 3:45pm until Sunday 11/19/2023 at 10:00am - is included with your registration.
  • Over 240 presentations - Plenaries, CE, Symposia/CE, Oral, Briefs, and Posters
  • Additional fee for those who are interested in earning continuing education credit hours (see additional information below).
  • Many opportunities to network, network, network!
  • Access to the mobile/web app so you can plan your schedule in advance.


On or Before October 3, 2023:

Extended! On or Before October 8, 2023:

SSSS Member

$555 Professional

$355 Student


Non-Member

$795 Professional

$475 Student


From October 4 to November 7

From October 9 to November 7:

SSSS Member

$625 Professional

$425 Student


Non-Member

$865 Professional

$545 Student


November 8 to November 20 (All Registrants)

SSSS Member and Non-Member / Professional and Student

$900


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CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REGISTRATION:


If you are attending the CE workshops/sessions to earn CE credit hours (CECH) and to receive a certificate, there is an additional fee. After you register for the conference, check your confirmation email for information on registering for CE.


The CE workshops/sessions are open to all attendees. If you need to earn CE credit hours (CECH), please see additional information above.


All amounts below are in USD.


SSSS Member

$49

Non-Member

$69


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PRINTED COPY OF OFFICIAL PROGRAM:


All conference registrants will have access to the mobile/web app, which will include all information for the conference and a PDF version of the Official Program. If you would like a printed copy of the Official Program, there will be an additional fee of $10.00.


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CANCELLATION POLICY (In-Person Registration):


All 2023 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email is received on or before October 6, 2023, your full in-person registration will be refunded. If the email is received between October 7, 2023 and November 1, 2023, your in-person registration will be refunded minus a $100.00 (USD) administrative fee. There will be no refunds as of November 2, 2023. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your registration, and a statement from you with a request to remove your presentation from the Annual Conference Program. Please include presentation title and co-authors (if applicable) in the email. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2023 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options.


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Click Here to Register for #SSSS2023 - In-Person



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Conference Registration: Virtual
Conference Registration: Virtual

Conference Registration Rates (member/non-member): There are member rates and non-member rates to attend the conference. If you are interested in registering for the conference at the member rate, you MUST process and complete the payment for your membership BEFORE you register.


Join SSSS Today!


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Continuing Education Registration (additional fee): There is an additional fee to earn continuing education credit hours (CECH) during the conference. After you register to attend the conference, refer to your registration confirmation email for more information. See rates below.


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Special Instructions for Non-Member Student Registrants: If you have registered as a STUDENT (in-person or virtual), you must complete the conference student status form (below) within one week of registering.


2023 Conference Student Status


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SSSS Code of Conduct: Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the statement (starting on page 3), prior to registering for the conference.


Statement of Values & Expectations


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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:


All amounts below are in USD.


What is included with Virtual Registration (Live Stream)?

  • 5 Plenary Sessions - including live Q&A (live only - no recorded plenary presentations)
  • Additional fee for those who are interested in earning continuing education credit hours (see additional information below).
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Membership Business Meeting
  • Access to all presentation abstracts (no live or pre-recorded concurrent or poster presentations)


SSSS Member

$80 Professional

$60 Student

Non-Member

$120 Professional

$ 90 Student


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CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REGISTRATION:


If you are attending the Plenary sessions virtually to earn CE credit hours (CECH) and to receive a certificate, there is an additional fee. After you register for the virtual conference, check your confirmation email for information on registering for CE.


A CE registrant who is attending the conference virtually can earn CECH for the Plenary sessions. The CE sessions that are offered during the concurrent sessions will not be live streamed and will not be available for CECH.


The Plenary sessions are open to all registrants. If you need to earn CE credit hours (CECH), please see additional information above.


All amounts below are in USD.


SSSS Member

$49

Non-Member

$69


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CANCELLATION POLICY (Virtual Registration):


All 2023 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email to cancel your virtual registration is received on or before November 1, 2023, your virtual registration will be refunded. There will be no refunds as of November 2, 2023. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your virtual registration. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2023 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options. 


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Click Here to Register for #SSSS2023 - Virtual




FAQs


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When & Where
When & Where

The SSSS 2023 Annual Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 USA) from November 16-19, 2023.


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Special Services & Accommodations
Special Services & Accommodations


SSSS is committed to individuals who require special services per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations in order to participate in the conference, please inform SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.


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Registration
Registration

Am I eligible for the member rate?

Anyone with a current 2023 SSSS membership will receive the member registration rate. When you become a member for the discounted rate, it is a two step process, so be sure to process both to receive the member rate option during registration. If you have any questions about your membership, contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.

Do co-authors have to register?

Anyone attending/presenting at the conference must register.

 

How do I earn CEs?

The CE registration link can be found in your conference registration confirmation email. If you did not receive your confirmation email, contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org.


How do I let you know if I am attending the breakfasts/luncheon(s)/receptions?
An email will be sent to all registrants in late-October to collect attendance for networking/special events. The full conference is included with registration, with the exception of earning continuing education credits (additional registration, additional cost).

I'm receiving an award, so my partner wants to attend the Awards Ceremony. Can we pay for only that event?
Contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org for guest ticket information.

If I am a presenter, do I have to register? Is there a special rate?

Yes, all presenters must register by the presenter registration deadline. We do not offer presenter rates, but we do offer member rates and an early rate. Refer to the "Conference Registration" section for more information.

 


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'Cancellation Policy (in-person & virtual)
Cancellation Policy (in-person & virtual)

What is the cancellation policy for the in-person conference?

All 2023 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email is received on or before October 6, 2023, your full in-person registration will be refunded. If the email is received between October 7 and November 1, 2023, your in-person registration will be refunded minus a $100.00 (USD) administrative fee. There will be no refunds as of November 2, 2023. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your registration, and a statement from you with a request to remove your presentation from the Annual Conference Program. Please include presentation title and co-authors (if applicable) in the email. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2023 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options.

What is the cancellation policy for the virtual conference?

All 2023 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email to cancel your virtual registration is received on or before November 1, 2023, your virtual registration will be refunded. There will be no refunds as of November 2, 2023. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, hone number, reason for cancellation, the name/email address of the credit card that was used when purchasing your virtual registration. If SSSS must cancel or relocate the 2023 Annual Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to all registrants with details and refund options.


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Sessions & Workshops
Sessions & Workshops
Can I see what sessions will be offered before I arrive?
All registrants will receive access to the web/mobile app a few days before the conference with the schedule of presentations.

How do I get the AV equipment I will need?
The breakout rooms during the concurrent sessions will be equipped with a projector, PC laptop and screen. Contact the SSSS office prior to November 7 with any additional AV needs so we can forward your email to the AV company. Presenters are responsible for the cost of any additional AV needs.

Are there any requirements for presentations?
All presentations must include a "Conflict of Interest" statement on their slide/poster. If there is no conflict of interest, please list "N/A" on the slide/poster.


I am presenting an oral  presentation, Symposium/CE, and/or a CE workshop. How should I prepare my slides for presentation?
All presenters are asked to bring their slides on a USB Flash Drive for their presentation. This allows for easy flow between presentations and to ensure there are no disruptions with presentations and/or WIFI.


I am presenting a poster. What is the size for the posters?
The space allotted for each poster is 3.5' (width ) x 4' (height). Please plan accordingly.

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Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Can I attend the CE sessions if I didn't register for CE?
T
he CE workshops are open to all conference registrants, but CE registrants will have priority if the maximum room capacity is reached.

If a participant is interested in earning CECH and plans to receive a certificate for the CE workshops/sessions they attended, pre-registration is required (additional cost). Refer to your conference registration confirmation email for the link to register or contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org for the link. 


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Travel, Transportation & Visas
Travel, Transportation & Visas
I am an international participant and need a letter of invitation before I can receive my visa. What is the process?
Send the information you need to SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org. If you are presenting during the conference, the request will need to be sent to SSSS as soon as you receive your presentation acceptance email to ensure your conference registration is processed before the presenter registration deadline. Refer to the "Conference Registration" section for the presenter deadline. 

Please allow 5 business days for the letter to be produced.

When should I book my flight?
We recommend booking your flight as soon as possible. We highly recommend purchasing flight insurance. If the conference moves to virtual or relocates because of unforeseen circumstances, SSSS is not responsible for flight cancellation fees. When planning your travel, arrive early on Thursday and depart later on Sunday to allow time to attend the plenary sessions. Students and first-time attendees also have an opportunity to meet SSSS leaders on Thursday before the opening plenary.

How can I get from the airport to the hotel?
Refer to the hotel website for more information.

What is the local transportation?
Refer to the hotel website for more information.


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Host Hotel
Host Hotel
Where is the conference hotel?
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
USA
Hotel Website


What are the room rates for the conference hotel?
See the "Hotel Information" section above for rates.

How can I reserve a room? How long can I get the group reservation rate?
See the "Hotel Information" section above for information and for the link to reserve a room(s). The rooms available at the conference rates are limited. They are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made on or before Wednesday, October 18, 2023 to receive the group rate(s).

What dates are covered at the group reservation rate?
Rates will be available from three days prior to the conference, and three days after the conference, subject to availability.

When can I check into the conference hotel?

Refer to hotel website for the check in and check out times. 

What is the parking rate at the hotel?
Refer to the hotel website for more information.


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