TIKRIT JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE (TJVS)

AUTHOR GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

College of Veterinary Medicine, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq

Revised editorial draft based on the requirements provided by the author.

  1. General Formatting Requirements

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the following formatting requirements:

  1. Page margins must be 2.5 cm on all sides.
  2. Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word and submitted in an editable format.
  3. The main text must be written in Times New Roman, size 12.
  4. Line spacing must be set to (1.15), with no additional paragraph spacing.
  5. Main section headings, such as ABSTRACT, INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, and REFERENCES must be size 14 and bold.
  6. Subheadings must be size 12 and bold.
  7. The journal uses a two-column layout, except for the abstract page, which must use a single-column layout.
  8. Paragraph indentation: The first line of each paragraph in the main text must be indented by 1 cm. This requirement applies to the INTRODUCTION, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, and CONCLUSIONS sections. Headings, subheadings, table titles, figure captions, references, and numbered or bulleted lists are exempt from first-line indentation unless otherwise specified by the journal.
  9. Authors must follow the official TJVS manuscript template for page layout, author information, and article details.
  10. Tracked changes, comments, placeholder information, and incorrect sample data must be removed before submission.
  11. The manuscript must be carefully checked for English language accuracy, scientific terminology, and consistency.
  1. Types of Manuscripts

The journal may accept the following manuscript types, subject to approval by the Editorial Board.

Article Type

Description

Original Research Article

Reports original experimental, laboratory, clinical, field, or observational research.

Review Article

Provides a structured and critical synthesis of published scientific literature.

Short Communication

Presents concise scientific findings or a focused research observation.

Case Report

Describes a documented veterinary case with relevant clinical, diagnostic, and scientific details.

Letter to the Editor

Presents a brief scientific comment, discussion, or response concerning a published article or scientific topic.

Editorial

An editorial contribution prepared or approved by the Editorial Board.

Note: The maximum word count, number of references, tables, figures, and specific structural requirements for each article type must be determined by the TJVS Editorial Board.

  1. Manuscript Structure

The recommended structure for an original research article is as follows:

  1. Title
  2. Authors and Affiliations
  3. Article Information
  4. Abstract
  5. Keywords
  6. Introduction
  7. Materials and Methods
  8. Results
  9. Discussion
  10. Conclusions
  11. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  12. Declarations
  13. References
  14. Tables and Figures

The structure may vary according to the type of manuscript.

  1. First Page Layout

The first page of the manuscript must follow the official TJVS template.

4.1. Article Title

The title must:

  • Be clear, specific, and concise.
  • Accurately reflect the subject and design of the study.
  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and vague expressions.
  • Include important study variables or the study design when appropriate.
  • Use Title Case: The first letter of each major word in the article title must be capitalized. Minor words, including articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, or, but), and short prepositions (of, in, on, to, for), should remain lowercase, unless they appear at the beginning or end of the title.
  • The entire article title must be formatted in Times New Roman, 14 pt, and bold.

4.2. Authors and Affiliations

The manuscript must include:

  • Full names of all authors.
  • Superscript numbers linking authors to their institutional affiliations.
  • Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, university, city, and country.
  • Correct institutional affiliation for each author.

The spelling and order of authors’ names must be checked carefully before submission.

4.3. Article Information

The first-page template may include an Article Info section containing:

  • Received
  • Received in Revised Form
  • Accepted
  • Available Online

These fields should be completed by the journal or editorial office when applicable. Authors must not insert unofficial dates or placeholder information.

4.4. Corresponding Author

The corresponding author information should include:

  • Full name.
  • Institutional email address.
  • Telephone number, if required.
  • Accurate institutional affiliation.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and publication.

  1. Structured Abstract

Maximum Length: 300 Words

The abstract must not exceed 300 words and must follow the structure specified in the TJVS template.

The abstract must be presented on a single-column page, while the remaining manuscript uses the journal's two-column layout.

The abstract must include the following headings:

  • Background
  • Aim
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions

The abstract must be self-contained and consistent with the full manuscript. References, tables, and figures must not be included.

5.1. Background

The Background section should briefly explain the scientific problem, research context, and rationale for conducting the study.

Authors should:

  • Identify the relevant scientific or veterinary issue.
  • Explain why the study is needed.
  • Avoid lengthy literature reviews.
  • Focus on information directly related to the research question.

5.2. Aim

The Aim section must state the primary objective of the study in a clear and direct manner.

Example:

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a dietary supplement on selected hematological and biochemical parameters in rabbits.

The stated aim must correspond to the actual research design and objectives.

5.3. Materials and Methods

This section should briefly summarize:

  • Study design.
  • Number and type of animals or samples.
  • Main experimental procedures or diagnostic methods.
  • Principal laboratory analyses.
  • Statistical analysis, when relevant.

The description must be concise but sufficient to identify the nature of the study.

5.4. Results

The Results section should report the principal findings.

Authors should:

  • Present the most important results.
  • Include relevant numerical findings where appropriate.
  • Report statistical significance accurately.
  • Ensure consistency with the tables and main text.

Results must not be invented, exaggerated, or reported as statistically significant without supporting analysis.

5.5. Conclusions

The Conclusions section must provide a concise conclusion directly supported by the study findings.

Authors should avoid:

  • Unsupported generalizations.
  • Claims that exceed the study design.
  • Therapeutic or clinical recommendations not supported by the data.
  1. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–8 keywords, unless the journal specifies a different number.

Keywords must:

  • Be directly related to the research topic.
  • Use recognized scientific and veterinary terminology.
  • Support indexing and discoverability.
  • Avoid unnecessarily broad or irrelevant terms.
  • Not simply repeat the entire title.

Example:

Rabbit; Citrus limon; Hematology; Liver enzymes; Platelet indices

  1. INTRODUCTION

The Introduction must establish the scientific background and rationale for the study.

It should include:

  1. The relevant scientific, clinical, or veterinary problem.
  2. A focused review of previous research.
  3. The research gap or unresolved question.
  4. The rationale for conducting the current study.
  5. The study aims or hypothesis at the end of the section.

Authors should avoid:

  • Including the results of the current study.
  • Repeating extensive background information.
  • Citing irrelevant or unverifiable sources.
  • Presenting conclusions before describing the research.

The Introduction should be supported by relevant and reliable scientific references.

  1. MATERIALS AND METHODS

The Materials and Methods section must provide sufficient detail to enable readers to understand the study and, where appropriate, reproduce it.

8.1. Study Design and Location

Describe:

  • Study type and experimental design.
  • Location of the research.
  • Study period.
  • Relevant environmental or laboratory conditions.

8.2. Animals and Samples

Include:

  • Animal species and breed, where applicable.
  • Number of animals or samples.
  • Age and sex.
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  • Group allocation and experimental groups.
  • Sampling methods and sample size justification, where applicable.

8.3. Experimental Procedures

Describe:

  • Doses and routes of administration.
  • Duration of treatment or observation.
  • Sampling schedule.
  • Laboratory and clinical procedures.
  • Anesthesia and euthanasia procedures, where applicable.

8.4. Materials and Equipment

Identify important:

  • Reagents and chemicals.
  • Diagnostic kits.
  • Laboratory instruments.
  • Manufacturers and model numbers, where necessary.
  • Reference standards and preparation procedures.

8.5. Laboratory and Histopathological Methods

Provide sufficient information about:

  • Sample collection and preservation.
  • Sample preparation.
  • Staining procedures.
  • Microscopic examination.
  • Measurement methods.
  • Diagnostic tests and interpretation criteria.

For histopathological studies, authors should describe tissue preparation, staining techniques, examination methods, and scoring criteria where applicable.

8.6. Ethical Approval

Where applicable, authors must provide:

  • Name of the ethics committee or approving institution.
  • Ethical approval number.
  • Approval date, when available.
  • Relevant animal welfare procedures.

Ethical approval information must be accurate and correspond to the actual study.

  1. Animal Research Ethics

Research involving animals must comply with applicable institutional and ethical requirements.

Authors must:

  1. Obtain ethical approval before conducting the study when required.
  2. Report the approving institution and approval number.
  3. Describe measures used to minimize pain, distress, and suffering.
  4. Explain anesthesia and euthanasia procedures when applicable.
  5. Consider the principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement (3Rs).
  6. Report humane endpoints when relevant.
  7. Ensure that reported ethical approval was genuinely granted for the study.

For veterinary case reports, authors should follow applicable requirements for owner consent and protection of identifiable information.

Important: Ethical approval must not be fabricated, misrepresented, or attributed to an institution that did not approve the research.

  1. Statistical Analysis

The statistical analysis must be appropriate for the research design and type of data.

Authors must clearly describe:

  • Statistical software and version, where relevant.
  • Statistical tests used.
  • Significance level.
  • Data presentation format.
  • Sample size and experimental unit.
  • Relevant statistical assumptions.
  • Multiple-comparison procedures when applicable.

10.1. Statistical Test Selection

The selected statistical test should reflect:

  • Type of variable.
  • Number of groups.
  • Independence or pairing of observations.
  • Distribution of the data.
  • Study design and repeated measurements.

Where relevant, authors should report assessments of normality and variance homogeneity.

10.2. Data Presentation

Authors must identify whether data are presented as:

  • Mean ± Standard Deviation (SD).
  • Mean ± Standard Error (SE).
  • Median (Interquartile Range, IQR).
  • Percentages or other appropriate summaries.

The selected format must be defined in the Methods section or table footnotes.

10.3. P-values and Effect Estimates

Authors should:

  • Report statistical significance accurately.
  • Define the significance threshold.
  • Explain statistical symbols and abbreviations.
  • Consider confidence intervals and effect sizes where appropriate.
  • Avoid selecting analyses solely to obtain statistically significant results.

Important: Statistical results must be consistent across the Abstract, Results, tables, figures, and Discussion.

  1. RESULTS

The Results section must present findings in a logical sequence that follows the study objectives.

Authors should:

  1. Organize findings according to the research questions.
  2. Provide numbered tables and figures with clear titles.
  3. Refer to every table and figure in the main text.
  4. Highlight the principal findings without repeating all numerical data.
  5. Use consistent units and decimal places.
  6. Ensure that all values in the text correspond to the original data and tables.

The Results section should primarily report findings. Detailed interpretation and comparisons with previous studies should generally be presented in the Discussion.

  1. DISCUSSION

The Discussion must interpret the main findings in relation to the study objectives and existing scientific literature.

It should:

  • Explain the principal results.
  • Compare findings with relevant previous studies.
  • Discuss possible reasons for agreement or disagreement.
  • Distinguish demonstrated findings from proposed explanations.
  • Identify important limitations.
  • Avoid unsupported generalizations.

Potential limitations may include sample size, study duration, experimental conditions, measurement methods, and the absence of particular analyses.

The Discussion must not simply repeat the Results section without providing scientific interpretation.

  1. CONCLUSIONS

The Conclusions section must be concise and based on the actual findings of the study.

Authors should:

  • Directly address the research aim.
  • Avoid unsupported clinical or therapeutic claims.
  • Avoid generalizing beyond the study population or design.
  • Present recommendations only when supported by the evidence.

For preliminary studies or studies with limited sample sizes, conclusions should be expressed cautiously.

  1. Tables

The following requirements apply to tables submitted to TJVS.

14.1. Number of Tables

A single research paper is limited to a maximum of 5 tables.

14.2. Table Numbering and Titles

  1. Table numbering and title: The table number and title must be placed above the table. The table number (e.g., Table 1.) must be written in bold, Times New Roman, font size 12 pt. The table title must also be written in Times New Roman, font size 12 pt. The remaining title text should be written in regular font unless otherwise specified by the journal.
  2. Table title: The title must be clear, concise, and informative. It should describe the content of the table, including the study population, parameters, experimental groups, or observation periods, where applicable.
  3. Table layout: Tables must be clearly organized, with appropriate column headings, row labels, units of measurement, and statistical information. The table layout should be simple, readable, and consistent throughout the manuscript.
  4. Line spacing: The line spacing within the table rows must be set to 1.15 to ensure adequate readability and consistent spacing between the table entries.
  5. Statistical information: Statistical abbreviations, symbols, significance levels, and footnotes must be explained below the table. For example, * indicates a statistically significant difference at P < 0.05, while NS indicates a non-significant difference.

14.3. In-text References to Tables

References to tables within the text must appear in parentheses.

Required format:

  • (Table 1)
  • (Table 2)
  • (Table 3)

Example:

The treated group showed a significant increase in platelet count compared with the control group (Table 1).

14.4. Table Formatting

Authors must ensure that:

  • All abbreviations are explained in the footnotes.
  • Units of measurement are provided.
  • Statistical symbols and significance indicators are defined.
  • Data are presented consistently.
  • Tables do not unnecessarily duplicate information already presented in the text or figures.

Editorial note: The exact table title format, font, and spacing should follow the official TJVS manuscript template.

  1. Figures and Images

The following requirements apply to figures submitted to TJVS.

15.1. Number of Figures

A single research paper is limited to a maximum of 15 figures.

15.2. Figure Numbering and Captions

  1. Figure numbering: The figure number must be written in bold and placed below the image. The required numbering format is Fig. 1., Fig. 2., and so forth.
  2. Figure captions: Figure captions or legends must clearly and concisely explain the content of each figure, including relevant labels, symbols, arrows, and other annotations. Figure captions must be written in Times New Roman, font size 11 pt. The figure number (e.g., Fig. 1.) must be written in bold, while the remaining caption text must be written in regular font. Figure captions must be placed below the corresponding figure.

Example: (Fig. 1. Photomicrograph of the spleen in a two-week-old puppy. (A) Shows the position of the spleen (S) on the left side of the abdominal cavity, stomach (G), liver lobes (LL), jejunum (J), and colon (C). The image labels and arrows were embedded using image-editing software (H & E 100×).

  1. Figure placement: Figures must be placed across the two-column layout, spanning both columns rather than being restricted to a single column.
  2. Figure dimensions: Figures should have a height of approximately 5.5 cm and a width of 8 cm, unless a different size is scientifically or technically justified.
  3. Image labels and annotations: All labels, arrows, symbols, and annotations must be permanently incorporated into the image using appropriate image-editing software before the figure is inserted into the manuscript.
  4. Fixed annotations: Authors must not add movable labels, arrows, annotations, text boxes, floating objects, or editable shapes within the Word document. All annotations must be fixed and embedded directly into the image.
  5. Image preparation: Authors must prepare and finalize the annotated image using suitable image-editing software, save the completed image, and then insert the final version into the manuscript.
  6. Image quality: Figures must be clear, legible, and of sufficient resolution to ensure that all labels, symbols, and relevant scientific details remain visible after insertion into the manuscript.

15.3. In-text References to Figures

References to figures within the text must appear in parentheses.

Required format:

  • (Figure 1)
  • (Figure 2)
  • (Figure 3)

Example:

Histopathological examination revealed inflammatory cell infiltration in the treated tissue (Figure 1).

The journal's specified numbering convention must be applied consistently throughout the manuscript.

15.4. Histopathological Images

Histopathological figures should include, where applicable:

  • Staining technique.
  • Magnification. (H & E 100×), (H & E 200×) in bold font.
  • Scale bar.
  • Relevant labels or arrows.
  • A clear explanation of the findings.

Images must be clear and must not be manipulated in a way that changes their scientific interpretation.

  1. In-text Citations

In-text citations must follow the author–date format specified by the journal.

According to the provided requirements:

  • In-text citations must appear in bold.
  • The expression et al., must be italicized.
  • Single-author, two-author, and multiple-author citations must follow the formats below.

16.1. One Author

Required format:

(Ali, 2026)

Example:

The prevalence of the disease varies according to geographical and environmental conditions (Ali, 2026).

16.2. Two Authors

Required format:

(Ali and Qussai, 2026)

Example:

The infection was associated with changes in selected biochemical parameters (Ali and Qussai, 2026).

16.3. More Than Two Authors

Required format:

(Ali et al., 2026)

The expression et al., must be italicized.

Example:

The treatment was associated with changes in hematological parameters (Ali et al., 2026).

  1. Position of In-text Citations

Authors must distinguish between citations placed at the end of a sentence and citations in which the author names form part of the sentence.

17.1. Citation at the End of a Sentence

When the author names are not part of the sentence, the citation must be placed at the end of the sentence in parentheses.

Example:

The treatment significantly reduced serum cholesterol levels (Ali et al., 2026).

Additional examples:

  • One author: (Ali, 2026).
  • Two authors: (Ali and Qussai, 2026).
  • More than two authors: (Ali et al., 2026).

17.2. Citation at the Beginning of a Sentence

When the author names are part of the sentence, they should be incorporated into the sentence, followed by the publication year in parentheses.

Example:

Ali et al. (2026) reported a significant reduction in serum cholesterol levels.

For two authors:

Ali and Qussai (2026) reported a significant reduction in serum cholesterol levels.

For one author:

Ali (2026) reported a significant reduction in serum cholesterol levels.

Important Formatting Note

The author names and year should follow the journal's specified bold formatting. The expression et al. must remain italicized.

Authors must apply the same citation style consistently throughout the manuscript.

  1. Reference List Formatting

References must be formatted according to APA style, with the additional TJVS-specific requirements provided below.

18.1. General Requirements

  1. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically according to the surname of the first author.
  2. The author-and-year portion at the beginning of each reference must be bold.
  3. The journal name must be italicized.
  4. The DOI must be written without the https:// prefix.
  5. The DOI must be formatted using the specified journal style: doi:org/ followed by the DOI identifier.
  6. References must be checked against the original publication.
  7. Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list.
  8. Every reference in the reference list must be cited in the manuscript.
  9. Reference details must be accurate and consistently formatted.

18.2. Reference Example

The following example illustrates the required formatting:

Jang, C. K., Cho, K. C., Son, N. H., Kim, J. H., & Oh, J. (2026). Morphological vessel analysis of intracranial basal ganglia hemorrhage on computed tomography angiography image. BMC neurology, 26(1), 276. doi:org/10.1186/s12883-026-04811-x

 

 

Formatting Components

Component

Requirement

Reference list

alphabetically according to the surname of the first author

Author names and year

Bold

Article title

Regular font

Journal name

Italicized

Volume

Italicized according to APA conventions

Issue

In parentheses

Pages or article number

Regular font

DOI

doi:org/ format without https://

Editorial note: The journal should confirm the precise DOI formatting convention before the guidelines are officially published, as the specified doi:org/ form differs from the standard DOI URL presentation.

  1. Ethical Approval and Animal Welfare

Authors conducting research involving animals must comply with applicable institutional and ethical requirements.

The manuscript should include:

  • Name of the ethics committee or approving institution.
  • Ethical approval number.
  • Approval date, when available.
  • Relevant animal welfare procedures.
  • Information concerning anesthesia, euthanasia, or humane endpoints when applicable.

Authors must not claim ethical approval that was not actually granted.

The principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement (3Rs) should be considered where applicable.

  1. Declarations

The relevant declarations should be included according to the article type and study design.

20.1. Ethics Approval

Provide information about the approving committee or institution and the approval number, where applicable.

20.2. Consent to Participate or Publication

Include consent statements where applicable, particularly for identifiable cases, personal information, or other circumstances requiring consent.

20.3. Funding

Authors must state the source of funding.

Example:

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

This statement should be used only when it accurately reflects the funding situation.

20.4. Competing Interests

Authors must disclose any relevant competing interests.

Example:

The authors declare no competing interests.

This statement must accurately reflect the authors' circumstances.

20.5. Data Availability

Authors should explain whether the data supporting the findings are available and how they can be accessed, when applicable.

20.6. Author Contributions

Each author's contribution must be reported honestly and according to the journal's authorship policy.

20.7. Acknowledgments

Individuals or institutions that provided assistance but do not qualify for authorship may be acknowledged when appropriate.

  1. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and scientific content of their manuscripts.

The following principles should apply:

  1. AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, results, references, or experimental observations.
  2. Authors must review and verify AI-assisted text, translations, and analyses.
  3. Where required by the journal's policy, authors must disclose substantial use of AI tools in manuscript preparation.
  4. AI tools must not be listed as authors.
  5. Human authors retain full responsibility for the submitted manuscript and its scientific claims.

The TJVS Editorial Board should establish a formal policy specifying when AI use must be disclosed and where the disclosure should appear.

  1. Research Integrity and Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with accepted standards of research integrity.

The following practices are prohibited:

  • Plagiarism.
  • Fabrication of data.
  • Falsification of results.
  • Undisclosed duplicate publication.
  • Inappropriate manipulation of images.
  • Unethical authorship practices.
  • Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals when prohibited.
  • Use of fabricated or unverifiable references.

Authors should disclose relevant prior publications, preprints, or overlapping datasets when applicable.

The Editorial Board may request original data, analysis files, ethical approvals, or supporting documents when necessary for verification.

  1. Submission and Peer Review

23.1. Manuscript Submission

Authors should submit their manuscripts through the journal's designated submission system.

The following information must be checked:

  • Manuscript title.
  • Author names and affiliations.
  • Corresponding author details.
  • Abstract.
  • Keywords.
  • Article type.
  • Required supplementary files.

All information entered into the submission system must correspond to the submitted manuscript.

23.2. Cover Letter

When required, the cover letter should briefly explain:

  • Manuscript title.
  • Article type.
  • Scientific relevance.
  • Originality of the work.
  • Confirmation of compliance with the journal's submission requirements.

23.3. Responses to Reviewers

Authors responding to reviewer comments should:

  1. Address each comment individually.
  2. Identify the page, paragraph, or line where changes were made.
  3. Provide the original and revised text when requested.
  4. Explain scientifically justified responses when a suggested change is not adopted.
  5. Maintain a professional and respectful tone.

A clean revised manuscript and a marked version should be provided if requested by the Editorial Office.

  1. Editorial Approval and Future Amendments

This document is a revised editorial draft based on the formatting and citation requirements provided for the Tikrit Journal of Veterinary Science.

Before publication as the official Author Guidelines, the Editorial Board should formally review and approve:

  1. Article-specific word limits and structural requirements.
  2. The official reference style and citation examples.
  3. The journal's peer review and appeals policy.
  4. Ethical approval and animal welfare requirements.
  5. AI use and disclosure policy.
  6. Publication ethics, corrections, and retraction policies.
  7. Copyright and licensing requirements.
  8. Supplementary materials and data availability requirements.
  9. The final Word template and technical formatting specifications.

The approved version published on the official TJVS website shall serve as the authoritative reference for authors.

  1. Publication Fee

The publication fee is 125,000 Iraqi dinars (IQD) per accepted manuscript. The publication fee must be paid after the manuscript has received an official acceptance decision.

  1. Arabic Abstract Formatting Guidelines

Title: The Arabic research title must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 14 pt.

Authors’ Names: Authors’ names must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 12 pt, and colored blue.

Affiliation: Authors’ institutional affiliations must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 12 pt, and colored red.

Abstract Heading: The heading «الملخص» must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 14 pt.

Abstract Text: The Arabic abstract text must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 12 pt, using the same font throughout the abstract.

Abstract Structure: The Arabic abstract should follow the same structure as the English abstract, including the background, aim, materials and methods, results, and conclusions.

Section Headings: The section headings, including Background, Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions, must be written in purple, using Simplified Arabic font, 12 pt, and bold formatting. Each heading should be placed at the beginning of its corresponding paragraph, followed by the paragraph text on the same line. The remaining text must be written in black.

Keywords: Arabic keywords must be written in Simplified Arabic font, 12 pt, using the same font as the abstract text.

Text Direction: The Arabic abstract must be formatted using a right-to-left text direction, with consistent alignment and spacing throughout the section.

Consistency: Font type, font size, and formatting must be applied consistently to all Arabic abstract elements, according to the specifications above.

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