Daytona Beach Campus Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
STRATEGIC PLAN 2023 - 2026
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach aspires to provide transformative discovery and inquiry experiences to all undergraduate students. The team embraces the vision of our campus being an internationally recognized center for excellence in undergraduate research, innovation and scholarship, especially in the fields of aviation/aerospace, science and engineering, where every student engages in scholarly learning throughout their academic careers. In order to achieve this vision, the team has conducted extensive assessment engaging numerous stakeholders. As we conclude our Strategic Plan 2020 - 2023 and reflect upon the outcomes of these assessments, we have developed new approaches and comprehensive plans to usher in the next phase of undergraduate research. This approach, outlined herein as Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026, provides a clear path and associated key performance indicators for the future of the Office of Undergraduate Research as it continues its transition into an internationally recognized hub of innovation, inquiry, research and scholarship. The Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026 is organized around three key themes: superior research and innovation, engagement and outreach, assessment and effectiveness. These themes will guide OUR’s efforts as we continue to support and advance undergraduate research.
Note: This plan was adjusted to include strategic initiatives for FY25.
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THE VISION Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach will be an internationally recognized center for excellence in undergraduate research, innovation and scholarship, especially in the fields of aviation/aerospace, science and engineering, where every student engages in scholarly learning throughout their academic careers.
THE MISSION To provide a diverse set of opportunities for all undergraduate students to enhance their education through engagement in research, inquiry, innovation and/or other scholarly projects.
THE OBJECTIVES To help students: apply critical thinking, ethics and information analyses in decision-making processes, understand the nature of research, investigation and scholarship, and utilize discipline-based inquiry skills in their communities to create or understand knowledge.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and strives to ensure equitable access to all resources and opportunities including providing appropriate training and development to student researchers, their mentors and our staff.
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THE THEMES
SUPERIOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH
ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS
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01 | SUPERIOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION By 2026, the Office of Undergraduate Research will enhance its culture and output of superior student research and innovation by developing faculty mentors, increasing programming and promoting collaboration. Through these transformative experiences, graduates will prepare for roles as leaders and change-makers in a global society where problem-solving through inquiry, research and innovation play a vital role.
ACTION ITEMS
Faculty Development
• Provide a comprehensive suite of faculty development resources including webinars, asynchronous modules, static tools, workshops and short courses including best practices for integrating scholarly learning pedagogies, inquiry and research practices into the curriculum.
Programming
• Develop and facilitate experiential learning and academic enrichment through a variety of comprehensive programs, initiatives and activities that empower students to be holistic professionals, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and experienced researchers. In addition, cultivate programming that increases undergraduate research opportunities within the research enterprise.
Collaboration
• Enhance collaboration with university stakeholders to increase Embry-Riddle’s visibility and position the university as the ultimate resource for industry and research solutions.
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BENCHMARK ACTIVITIES
• Alumni Engagement • Annual Assessment • Annual Reporting • Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal • Conferences • Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) • Cross-Campus Multidiscipline Senior Design/Capstone Projects • Discovery Day Research Symposium • Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Marketing and Outreach • National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Summer • OUR Advisory Board • Peer Mentors • Professional Development • Research Transcript Designation
• Research Database • Scholarly Commons • Spark Grant
• Strategic Partnerships • Student Internal Grant • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows • Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program
• Experiential Learning • Faculty Engagement • Florida Undergraduate Research Association • Grant Funding • Ignite Grant
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02 | ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH By 2026, Embry-Riddle will receive national and/or international recognition as a premier undergraduate research institution. An emphasis will be placed on expanding the scope and breadth of student work, increasing student and faculty publication, and enhancing the image of the Office of Undergraduate Research.
ACTION ITEMS
Engagement
• Increase strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders towards more meaningful and more frequent engagement with the Office of Undergraduate Research. • Provide resources and support to undergraduate students and faculty that can be leveraged to increase publication and presentation of student works. • Develop equitable practices to recruit and support student researchers from under-served populations. • Enhance the research enterprise by cultivating a “research community” through collaborative programming, centralized resources and continuous feedback from stakeholders.
Outreach
• Bolster the image of the Office of Undergraduate Research and the university through prestigious recognitions (e.g., national grants, prestigious award, etc.) • Enhance connection between the regional community and the university through strategic communications and partnerships (e.g., news articles, community panels, etc.)
• Increase total available funding through the receipt of external grants and philanthropic partnerships leveraging university partners.
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BENCHMARK ACTIVITIES
• Alumni Engagement • Annual Assessment • Annual Reporting • Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal • Conferences • Collaborative Grant • Community Collaboration • Cross-Campus Multidiscipline Senior Design/Capstone Projects • Discovery Day Research Symposium • Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Experiential Learning • Grant Funding • Ignite Grant • Marketing and Outreach • OUR Advisory Board
• Peer Mentors • Professional Development • Research Transcript Designation
• Research Database • Research Community • Social Media Marketing • Scholarly Commons • Spark Grant
• Strategic Partnerships • Student Internal Grant • Student Research Symposium • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows • Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program
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03 | ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS By 2026, the Office of Undergraduate Research will develop and employ industry-recognized standards of effectiveness through the creation and implementation of systemized assessment tools including, but not limited to, rubrics, programmatic student learning outcomes and ongoing formal and informal assessment strategies (e.g., CAS). Further, a culture of assessment for scholarly activities within the curriculum will be established.
ACTION ITEMS
• Engage a dynamic team of key stakeholders in regular assessment of current programming for effectiveness and alignment with the department and university mission, vision and strategic goals. • Utilize effective assessment tools within the university arena to continually assess the impact of the Office of Undergraduate Research on student success and research development while tracking research opportunities.
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BENCHMARK ACTIVITIES
• Annual Assessment • Annual Reporting • Conferences • Cross-Campus Multidiscipline Senior Design/Capstone Projects • Discovery Day Research Symposium • OUR Advisory Board • Research Database • Research Transcript Designation • Strategic Partnerships • Student Research Symposium
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OVERVIEW: PROGRAMS + KPIS
STUDENT CENTERED
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
KPIS
Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal
Journal featuring works by undergraduate and graduate students on the Daytona Beach campus
Total submissions, participation of students in editorial and review board, readership
Collaborative Grant
Annual grant funding program providing funding to initiate or expand collaborative efforts across Daytona Beach, Prescott and Worldwide Campuses
Total applicants, total proposals, amount of funding requested, amount of funding awarded, amount of funding spent, review panel participation, rubric scores, pre and post-assessment of participants, participant surveys
Conferences
Regional, national and international conferences focused on student research (e.g., FURC, NCUR, Posters on the Hill, Posters at the Capital) Using academic based competitions to encourage cross-campus multidiscipline senior design/capstone projects
Total submissions, total accepted, total attendees, student awards won
Cross-Campus Multidiscipline Senior Design/ Capstone
Total number of student participants, total number of courses, and number of faculty engagement
Discovery Day Research Symposium
Student research symposium featuring poster and oral presentations with an award ceremony and reception
Total submissions, total participants, total posters, attendance at session(s), attendance at award ceremony, participant feedback survey, faculty/ staff engagement, rubric scores
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Collaborative events between OUR and the Center for Entrepreneurship which encourage turning research and development into entrepreneurial endeavors
Total participants, participant surveys, number of events (e.g., Quick Pitch Competition)
Experiential Learning Programs
Supplemental out of class experiences that enhances the skills of the student researcher (e.g., Honeywell)
Total participants, participant surveys, partner surveys
Fall Student Research Symposium
Student research symposium featuring poster presentations
Total submissions, total participants, total posters, attendance at session(s), participant feedback survey, faculty/ staff engagement, rubric scores
Superior Research & Innovation
Engagement & Outreach
Assessment & Effectiveness
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PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
KPIS
Ignite Grant
Annual grant funding student research endeavors led by team of primarily undergraduate students, up to $10,000
Total applicants, total proposals, amount of funding requested, amount of funding awarded, amount of funding spent, review panel participation, rubric scores, pre and post-assessment of participants, participant surveys
Peer Mentors and Graduate Assistants
Team of experienced undergraduate researchers who mentor students in research
Total mentors, total mentees served, hours of mentorship, participant surveys, Program Coordinator feedback
Research Transcript Designation
Program for students who complete a series of research activities and benchmarks
Total applicants, total participants, participant surveys, applicant reflection/responses, performance evaluations
Scholarly Commons
Open access digital repository for Embry-Riddle scholarly works
Total submissions, total readership
Social Media Marketing
Regular posts from office platforms providing information regarding OUR activities distributed to faculty and students. The office’s Graduate Assistant will conduct marketing Small grants, up to $1,000, primarily for conference travel or small equipment purchases awarded to students on a rolling basis Summer program funding student researchers through stipends and supplemental funds to conduct and communicate their research
Total number of users engaging in content
Spark Grant
Total applicants, total amount requested, total awarded, participant outputs (e.g., publications)
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows
Total applicants, total participants, pre and post-assessment, participant survey, participant outputs (e.g., publications) Total applicants, total proposals, amount of funding requested, amount of funding awarded, amount of funding spent, review panel participation, rubric scores, pre and post-assessment of participants, participant surveys
Student Internal Grant
Annual grant funding students research endeavors for master and undergraduate students up to $7,500
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FACULTY CENTERED
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
KPIS
Faculty Engagement Program
Development of programming that enhances the faculty experience and leads to student success in research endeavors
Total number of programs per semester
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
National organization supporting faculty in undergraduate research mentorship
Total members, total active members, total member attendance at CUR conferences, total member service on CUR committees
Florida Undergraduate Research Association
Statewide organization supporting faculty in undergraduate research mentorship
Total number of student and faculty presenters and/or attendees
OUR Advisory Board
Campus-wide committee of college representatives serving as advocates and liaisons for undergraduate research
Total participants, participant surveys
Research Database
Database through the library to track faculty research profiles
Total numbers of active faculty profiles
Superior Research & Innovation
Engagement & Outreach
Assessment & Effectiveness
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ADMINISTRATIVE + EXTERNAL
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
KPIS
Alumni Engagement
Activities geared towards engaging Embry-Riddle graduates with OUR activities
Total number of initiatives, total number of participants, participant feedback
Annual Assessment
Conducted in the spring, the annual assessment of OUR activities using CAS standards and analyzing strategic plan KPIs Presented at the start of the fall term, an annual report of OUR provided to administration and stakeholders
Final report, KPIs achieved
Annual Reporting
Final report
Grant Funding
All external/extramural funding (e.g., grants, philanthropic support)
Total applications submitted, total projects funded, amount of awards, total funding
Marketing and Outreach
All communications intended to promote awareness of and engagement in OUR
Press releases, promotional items, and page clicks, social media followers, social media post engagement
Professional Development
Staff participation in Undergraduate Research professional development (e.g., URPD)
Total number of professional development activities
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborations between key campus partners (e.g., Center for Entrepreneurship, CTLE, Prestigious Awards, Philanthropy and Development)
Total number of initiatives, participant feedback, initiative outcomes
Superior Research & Innovation
Engagement & Outreach
Assessment & Effectiveness
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PROGRAMMATIC GOALS + KPIS
STUDENT CENTERED
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
2023 - 2024
2024 - 2025
2025 - 2026
Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal
Publish 6th issue in Summer 2024 with 8+ articles
Publish 7th issue in Summer 2025 with 8+ articles
Publish 8th issue in Summer 2026 with 8+ articles
Receive 12+ manuscripts for consideration
Receive 14+ manuscripts for consideration
Receive 15+ manuscripts for consideration
Engage 3+ students as editors/reviewers
Engage 3+ students as editors/reviewers
Engage 4+ students as editors/reviewers
Conferences (Based on availability)
Facilitate attendance of 8+ students to FURC
Facilitate attendance of 10+ students to FURC
Facilitate attendance of 12+ students to FURC
Facilitate attendance of 4+ students to NCUR
Facilitate attendance of 5+ students to NCUR
Facilitate attendance of 6+ students to NCUR
Collaborative Grant
Award (1) Research Teams
Award (1) Research Teams
Award (1) Research Teams
75% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants
80% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants
85% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants
Discovery Day Research Symposium
Display 85 total posters
Display 95 total posters
Display 105 total posters
Host 145+ guests during sessions
Host 155+ guests during sessions
Host 165+ guests during sessions
Host 120+ guests during the awards ceremony
Host 125+ guests during the awards ceremony
Host 130+ guests during the awards ceremony
Feature 2+ oral presentations
Feature 3+ oral presentations
Feature 4+ oral presentations
80% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
82% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
85% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
Entrepreneurship
Host 1+ collaborative event promoting the research to entrepreneurship pipeline
Host 1+ collaborative event promoting the research to entrepreneurship pipeline
Engage 10+ students, faculty and/or staff in the event
Engage 15+ students, faculty and/or staff in the event
Fall Student Research Symposium
Display 75 total undergraduate posters
Display 80 total undergraduate posters
Display 85 total undergraduate posters
Host 100+ guests during sessions
Host 125+ guests during sessions
Host 150+ guests during sessions
80% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
82% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
85% or higher satisfaction rate of participants/attendees based on survey responses
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PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
2023 - 2024
2024 - 2025
2025 - 2026
Ignite Grant
Receive 20+ applications
Receive 22+ applications
Receive 25+ applications
Award $60,000+
Award $62,000+
Award $65,000+
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 5% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 50% or higher
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 10% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 60% or higher
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 12% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 70% or higher
Outreach Presentations
Conduct 5 outreach presentations to the campus community
Conduct 10 outreach presentations to the campus community
Conduct 15 outreach presentations to the campus community
Peer Mentors
Maintain a trained team of 4+ mentors representing 2+ colleges Host 2+ mentor training sessions, including 1 on implicit bias and research in diverse teams Presentation of OUR resources/opportunities at 10+ classes in the fall and 2+ classes in the spring 75% needs resolution for all walk-ins within 6 weeks of initial contact
Maintain a trained team of 5+ mentors representing 3+ colleges Host 3+ mentor training sessions, including 1 on implicit bias and research in diverse teams Presentation of OUR resources/opportunities at 15+ classes in the fall and 3+ classes in the spring 80% needs resolution for all walk-ins within 6 weeks of initial contact
Maintain a trained team of 5+ mentors representing 3+ colleges Host 3+ mentor training sessions, including 1 on implicit bias and research in diverse teams Presentation of OUR resources/opportunities at 20+ classes in the fall and 4+ classes in the spring 85% needs resolution for all walk-ins within 6 weeks of initial contact
Tracking of 100% of all contact meetings
Tracking of 100% of all contact meetings
Tracking of 100% of all contact meetings
Research Transcript Designation
Award 5+ recipients
Award 10+ recipients
Award 15+ recipients
Attendance of 5+ at award ceremonies
Attendance of 10+ at award ceremonies
Attendance of 15+ at award ceremonies
Profile of 1+ research certificate receipt featured on ERAU News
Profile of 2+ research certificate receipt featured on ERAU News
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2023 - 2024
2024 - 2025
2025 - 2026
Spark Grant
Increase applications by 5% from FY23
Increase applications by 10% from FY23
Increase applications by 15% from FY23
75% completion rate of deliverables
80% completion rate of deliverables
85% completion rate of deliverables
Student Internal Grant Receive 8+ applications
Receive 10+ applications
Receive 12+ applications
Award $25,000
Award $25,000
Award $25,000
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 5% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 70% or higher
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 7% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 73% or higher
Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 10% Average score of applicants, per committee rubric scoring, of 75% or higher
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows
Receive 14+ applications
Receive 18+ applications
Receive 20+ applications
Award 12+ Fellowships
Award 16+ Fellowships
Award 18+ Fellowships
80% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 5%
85% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 10%
90% completion rate of program benchmarks by participants Increased overall score between pre and post- assessment of participants by 15%
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FACULTY CENTERED
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
2023 - 2024
2024 - 2025
2025 - 2026
Faculty Focused Program
Engage faculty in 2+ training or presentation events
Engage faculty in 3+ training or presentation events
Engage faculty in 4+ training or presentation events
75% satisfaction rate
80% satisfaction rate
85% satisfaction rate
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Increase member registration under enhanced membership by 5% from FY23 2+ faculty/staff members attendance at CUR conference(s) Participation of 1+ faculty/ staff member as CUR Councilor
Increase member registration under enhanced membership by 10% from FY23 3+ faculty/staff members attendance at CUR conference(s) Participation of 1+ faculty/ staff member as CUR Councilor
Increase member registration under enhanced membership by 15% from FY23 4+ faculty/staff members attendance at CUR conference(s)
Participation of faculty/staff team at 1+ CUR Institute
Participation of 1+ faculty/ staff member as CUR Councilor
OUR Advisory Board
Develop a potential list of advisory board members of 6+ individuals with 2+ representatives from each college
Recruit and retain an advisory board of 8+ individuals with 3+ representatives from each college
Recruit and retain an advisory board of 10+ individuals with representation from all 4 colleges
Host 1+ meeting per semester
Host 1+ meeting per semester
Host 1+ meeting per semester
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ADMINISTRATIVE + EXTERNAL
PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
2023 - 2024
2024 - 2025
2025 - 2026
Alumni Engagement
Co-host 1+ Events with Alumni Relations with six student researchers participating
Co-host 1+ Events with Alumni Relations with eight student researchers participating
Co-host 1+ Events with Alumni Relations with 10 student researchers participating
30 attendees at the event
50 attendees at the event
Annual Assessment (External Office Review)
Conduct the annual CAS assessment, engaging university or external stakeholders Develop action plan to address areas of need identified in the assessment process
Conduct the annual CAS assessment, engaging university or external stakeholders Develop action plan to address areas of need identified in the assessment process
Annual Reporting
Publish the annual report by August 1, 2024
Publish the annual report by August 1, 2025
Publish the annual report by August 1, 2026
Marketing and Outreach
Be featured 4+ times in ERAU News
Be featured 5+ times in ERAU News
Be featured 6+ times in ERAU News
Invite local news outlets, industry partners and
Invite local news outlets, industry partners, and
Invite local news outlets, industry partners, and
community stakeholders to all major events, including SRS and Discovery Day
community stakeholders to all major events, including SRS and Discovery Day
community stakeholders to all major events, including SRS and Discovery Day
Professional Development
80% completion of professional development training by all staff members, including student staff; Student staff professional development must be internal
85% completion of professional development training by all staff members, including student staff; Student staff professional development must be internal Maintain relationship with Philanthropy and Development with semesterly communication
90% completion of professional development training by all staff members, including student staff; Student staff professional development must be internal. Maintain relationship with Philanthropy and Development with semesterly communication
Strategic Partnerships
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Administration Board of Trustees
Office of the President Office of the Provost
Office of the Chancellor, Worldwide Office of the Chancellor, Prescott Institutional Research
Institutional Review Board University Research Council Office of Assessment and Accreditation Office of the Vice President of Research and Doctoral Programs
External Stakeholders Council on Undergraduate Research Florida Undergraduate Research Association Industry Partners
MicaPlex Research Park Industry Advisory Board Professional Organizations Community Organizations
University Teams Associate Deans of Research Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence College Deans College Research Councils Faculty Faculty Senate School of Graduate Studies Research Communications and Marketing Philanthropy and Development Undergraduate Research, Prescott and Worldwide
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Student Services Academic Advancement/Writing Center Career Services First Year Programs Global Engagement Honors Program Jack R. Hunt Memorial Library Registered Student Organizations Student Engagement and Student Union Student Employment
Student Government Association Office of the Dean of Students Office of Awards and Fellowships
ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
Summer Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Climbing Program Budget Allocations Collaborative Grant Strategic Planning and Assessment Review
Summer New Student Orientation ConnectUR Annual Conference
Fall Research Match Day Florida Statewide Symposium for Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Student Research Symposium
Homecoming Open House
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FALL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Spring Discovery Day Student Research Symposium Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Family Weekend Ignite Grant Student Internal Grant Florida Undergraduate Research Conference National Conference on Undergraduate Research Preview Days Spring New Student Orientation Yearlong Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program Research Transcript Designation Honeywell Mentoring and Research Experience Spark Grants
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