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University of Central Lancashire: Preston, Lancashire, GB

2000-08-01 to present | Professor of Equine and Human Locomotion (Research centre for Applied Sport, Physical Activity and Performance)
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Sarah Jane Hobbs

Education and qualifications (2)

University of Central Lancashire: Preston, Lancashire, GB

2002-09-01 to 2007-03-21 | PhD
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Sarah Jane Hobbs

University of Central Lancashire: Preston, Lancashire, GB

1995-09-01 to 2000-06-01 | BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Technology)
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Sarah Jane Hobbs

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Vertical Movement of Head, Withers, and Pelvis of High-Level Dressage Horses Trotting in Hand vs. Being Ridden

Animals
2025-01-16 | Journal article
Contributors: Hilary M. Clayton; Sarah Jane Hobbs; Marie Rhodin; Elin Hernlund; Mick Peterson; Rosalie Bos; Filipe Serra Bragança
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Unravelling the speed-going relationship: A proof of concept study from British turf flat and jump race meetings

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
2024-12 | Journal article
Contributors: S.J. Hobbs; A. Tatlisulu; A. Johnson; S.D. Rowlands; M. Lucey; J.H. Martin; R.W. Graydon; A.J. Northrop
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Towards a safer sport: Risk factors for cross‐country horse falls at British Eventing competition

Equine Veterinary Journal
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Heather A. Cameron‐Whytock; Tim D. H. Parkin; Sarah J. Hobbs; Charlotte V. Brigden; Euan D. Bennet
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Riders’ Effects on Horses—Biomechanical Principles with Examples from the Literature

Animals
2023-12-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Hilary Mary Clayton; Russell MacKechnie-Guire; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Adaptations in equine axial movement and muscle activity occur during induced fore‐ and hindlimb lameness: A kinematic and electromyographic evaluation during in‐hand trot

Equine Veterinary Journal
2023-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Tijn J. P. Spoormakers; Lindsay St. George; Ineke H. Smit; Sarah Jane Hobbs; Harold Brommer; Hilary M. Clayton; Serge H. Roy; James Richards; Filipe Manuel Serra Bragança
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Towards an Evidence-Based Classification System for Para Dressage: Associations between Impairment and Performance Measures

Animals
2023-08-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Jill Alexander; Celeste Wilkins; Lindsay St. George; Kathryn Nankervis; Jonathan Sinclair; Gemma Penhorwood; Jane Williams; Hilary M. Clayton
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The Development of a Standardized Protocol for Quantifying Equestrian Eventing Cross-Country Ground

Biomechanics
2023-08-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Graydon; Alison J. Northrop; Jaime H. Martin; Mark Lucey; Johannes Peter Schramel; Christian Peham; Lars Roepstorff; Jonathan Sinclair; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Evaluating Overall Performance in High-Level Dressage Horse–Rider Combinations by Comparing Measurements from Inertial Sensors with General Impression Scores Awarded by Judges

Animals
2023-08-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Filipe Manuel Serra Braganca; Marie Rhodin; Elin Hernlund; Mick Peterson; Hilary M. Clayton
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Reliability of surface electromyographic (sEMG) measures of equine axial and appendicular muscles during overground trot

PLOS ONE
2023-07-14 | Journal article
Contributors: L. St. George; Tomoyoshi Komiyama; T. J. P. Spoormakers; S. H. Roy; S. J. Hobbs; H. M. Clayton; J. Richards; F. M. Serra Bragança
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Electromyographic and Kinematic Comparison of the Leading and Trailing Fore- and Hindlimbs of Horses during Canter

Animals
2023-05-25 | Journal article
Contributors: Lindsay B. St. George; Hilary M. Clayton; Jonathan K. Sinclair; Jim Richards; Serge H. Roy; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Hoof Matters: Developing an Athletic Thoroughbred Hoof

Animals
2022-11-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Simon Curtis; Jaime Martin; Jonathan Sinclair; Hilary M. Clayton
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Timing of Vertical Head, Withers and Pelvis Movements Relative to the Footfalls in Different Equine Gaits and Breeds

Animals
2022-11-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Marie Rhodin; Ineke H. Smit; Emma Persson-Sjodin; Thilo Pfau; Vikingur Gunnarsson; Sigridur Björnsdóttir; Ebba Zetterberg; Hilary M. Clayton; Sarah J. Hobbs; Filipe Serra Bragança et al.
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The Olympic motto through the lens of equestrian sports

Animal Frontiers
2022-06-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Hilary M Clayton
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Rider Skill Affects Time and Frequency Domain Postural Variables When Performing Shoulder-in

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Joanna Baxter; Sarah Jane Hobbs; Jill Alexander; Lindsay St George; Jonathan Sinclair; Ambreen Chohan; Hilary M. Clayton
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The Challenges of Equestrian Arena Surfaces: The Unprecedented Use of a Raised Platform at the 2012 Olympic Games

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Alison J. Northrop; Jaime H. Martin; Michael L. Peterson; Lars Roepstorff; Elin Hernlund; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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An exploration of stakeholder perceptions to inform the development of an evidence-based classification system in para dressage

Journal of Sports Sciences
2022-02-16 | Journal article
Contributors: Lindsay St. George; Clare Thetford; Hilary M. Clayton; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Ground Reaction Forces of Dressage Horses Performing the Piaffe

Animals
2021-02-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Hilary Mary Clayton; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Muscle Function and Kinematics during Submaximal Equine Jumping: What Can Objective Outcomes Tell Us about Athletic Performance Indicators?

Animals
2021-02-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Lindsay St. George; Hilary M. Clayton; Jonathan Sinclair; James Richards; Serge H. Roy; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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A Review of Biomechanical Gait Classification with Reference to Collected Trot, Passage and Piaffe in Dressage Horses

Animals
2019-10-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Hilary M. Clayton; Sarah Jane Hobbs
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Sagittal plane fore hoof unevenness is associated with fore and hindlimb asymmetrical force vectors in the sagittal and frontal planes

PLOS ONE
2018-08-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Juan J. Loor; Sandra Nauwelaerts; Jonathan Sinclair; Hilary M. Clayton; Willem Back
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Multi-dimensional, time continuous ground reaction force vector analysis v1

2018-07-27 | Preprint
Contributors: Sarah Jane Hobbs; Mark A Robinson; Hilary M Clayton
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A horse's locomotor signature: COP path determined by the individual limb

PLoS ONE
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85012118604

Contributors: Nauwelaerts, S.; Hobbs, S.J.; Back, W.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Differences in the kinetics and kinematics of supported and un-supported landings of the rugby union lineout

Comparative Exercise Physiology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85018553414

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Smith, A.; Taylor, P.J.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Ground reaction forces of elite dressage horses in collected trot and passage

Veterinary Journal
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85014522941

Contributors: Clayton, H.M.; Schamhardt, H.C.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The role of biomechanical analysis of horse and rider in equitation science

Applied Animal Behaviour Science
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85014669558

Contributors: Clayton, H.M.; Hobbs, S.-J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

An exploration of the influence of diagonal dissociation and moderate changes in speed on locomotor parameters in trotting horses

PeerJ
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84977150537

Contributors: Hobbs, S.J.; Bertram, J.E.A.; Clayton, H.M.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Spatial Variation of the Physical and Biomechanical Properties Within an Equestrian Arena Surface

Procedia Engineering
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84982952685

Contributors: Northrop, A.J.; Hobbs, S.J.; Holt, D.; Clayton-Smith, E.; Martin, J.H.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Functional locomotor consequences of uneven forefeet for trot symmetry in individual riding horses

PLoS ONE
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84922359687

Contributors: Wiggers, N.; Nauwelaerts, S.L.P.; Hobbs, S.J.; Bool, S.; Wolschrijn, C.F.; Back, W.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Postural characteristics of female dressage riders using 3D motion analysis and the effects of an athletic taping technique: A randomised control trial

Physical Therapy in Sport
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84928583327

Contributors: Alexander, J.; Hobbs, S.-J.; May, K.; Northrop, A.; Brigden, C.; Selfe, J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Science in brief: Highlights from the biomechanics and physiotherapy abstracts at the International conference on equine exercise physiology

Equine Veterinary Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84919686299

Contributors: Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The influence of energy return and minimalist footwear on the kinetics and kinematics of depth jumping in relation to conventional trainers

Kinesiology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84934766171

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Toth, J.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of equipment used to measure shear properties in equine arena surfaces

Biosystems Engineering
2015-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Kate Lewis; Alison J. Northrop; Glen M. Crook; John Mather; Jaime H. Martin; Danielle Holt; Hilary M. Clayton; Lars Roepstorff; Michael ‘Mick’ L. Peterson; Sarah J. Hobbs
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Hoof renewal time from birth of Thoroughbred foals

Veterinary Journal
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84902550412

Contributors: Curtis, S.; Martin, J.; Hobbs, S.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Kinematic regulation of time and frequency domain components of accelerations measured at the tibia during heel-toe running

Human Movement
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84902494307

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Taylor, P.J.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Posture, flexibility and grip strength in horse riders

Journal of Human Kinetics
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84908139859

Contributors: Hobbs, S.J.; Baxter, J.; Broom, L.; Rossell, L.-A.; Sinclair, J.; Clayton, H.M.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Preoperative asymmetry in load distribution during quite stance persist following total knee arthroplasty

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84893983648

Contributors: Thewlis, D.; Hillier, S.; Hobbs, S.J.; Richards, J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The effect of centre of mass location on sagittal plane moments around the centre of mass in trotting horses

Journal of Biomechanics
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84896492650

Contributors: Hobbs, S.J.; Richards, J.; Clayton, H.M.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The influence of different force and pressure measuring transducers on lower extremity kinematics measured during running

Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84897386740

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Hobbs, S.J.; Taylor, P.J.; Currigan, G.; Greenhalgh, A.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Three-dimensional kinematic correlates of ball velocity during maximal instep soccer kicking in males

European Journal of Sport Science
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84919847854

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Fewtrell, D.; Taylor, P.J.; Bottoms, L.; Atkins, S.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Tibiocalcaneal kinematics during barefoot and in barefoot-inspired shoes in comparison to conventional running footwear

Movement and Sports Sciences - Science et Motricite
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84893317237

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Hobbs, S.J.; Currigan, G.; Giannandrea, M.; Taylor, P.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Use of surface testing devices to identify potential risk factors for synthetic equestrian surfaces

Procedia Engineering
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84903777413

Contributors: Holt, D.; Northrop, A.; Owen, A.; Martin, J.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Determination of gait events using an externally mounted shank accelerometer

Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875480710

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Hobbs, S.J.; Protheroe, L.; Edmundson, C.J.; Greenhalgh, A.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Differences in tibiocalcaneal kinematics measured with skin- and shoe-mounted markers

Human Movement
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84879102676

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Greenhalgh, A.; Taylor, P.J.; Edmundson, C.J.; Brooks, D.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Digital filtering of three-dimensional lower extremity kinematics: An assessment

Journal of Human Kinetics
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84903633770

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; John Taylor, P.; Jane Hobbs, S.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Sagittal plane ground reaction forces, centre of pressure and centre of mass in trotting horses

Veterinary Journal
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84890887095

Contributors: Hobbs, S.J.; Clayton, H.M.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The effect of two preparation procedures on an equine arena surface in relation to motion of the hoof and metacarpophalangeal joint

Veterinary Journal
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84890871699

Contributors: Northrop, A.J.; Dagg, L.-A.; Martin, J.H.; Brigden, C.V.; Owen, A.G.; Blundell, E.L.; Peterson, M.L.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The influence of barefoot and barefoot-inspired footwear on the kinetics and kinematics of running in comparison to conventional running shoes

Footwear Science
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84874542357

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Greenhalgh, A.; Brooks, D.; Edmundson, C.J.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The influence of footwear kinetic, kinematic and electromyographical parameters on the energy requirements of steady state running

Movement and Sports Sciences - Science et Motricite
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84878122050

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Edmundson, C.J.; Brooks, D.; Hobbs, S.J.; Taylor, P.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

Three-dimensional kinematic comparison of treadmill and overground running

Sports Biomechanics
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84884503234

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Richards, J.; Taylor, P.J.; Edmundson, C.J.; Brooks, D.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier

The test-retest reliability of anatomical co-ordinate axes definition for the quantification of lower extremity kinematics during running

Journal of Human Kinetics
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84878306709

Contributors: Sinclair, J.; Taylor, P.J.; Greenhalgh, A.; Edmundson, C.J.; Brooks, D.; Hobbs, S.J.
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Sarah Jane Hobbs via Scopus - Elsevier
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