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Prof. (Dr.) MASF. Saadiya

Professor in Tamil
Dept. of Languages
Faculty of Arts and Culture

(On Study Leave)

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: : saadhiyaf@seu.ac.lk,saadhiyaf@gmail.com


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Basic Information
Prof. (Dr.) MASF. Saadiya
Designation Professor in Tamil
Department / Unit Dept. of Languages
Faculty Faculty of Arts and Culture
Tp 0672255180
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Email saadhiyaf@seu.ac.lk,saadhiyaf@gmail.com
Qualifications
  • PhD in Tamil (UPDN)
  • M.Phil. (Peradeniya)
  • M.A.(Peradeniya)
  • B.A. (Hons.) (Peradeniya)
  • PGDE (Merit) (NIE)
  • CTHE (Peradeniya)
Teaching Areas
  • Literature
  • Islamic Tamil Literature
  • Modern Poetry
  • Classical Poetry
  • Grammar
Research Interest
  • Classical Poetry
  • Modern Poetry
  • Islamic Tamil Literature
Editorial works
  • Saved as a Co – Editor of International Symposium Abstract on “Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Saved as a Co – Editor of Pravaham Magazin Volume 1(June – December 2016) refereed journal of the department of Languages, SEUSL. ISSN:2550-2573
Journal Articles
  • “ Thamilil Pira Molikkalappu” Published In Athirvu Magazine, SEUSL
  • “Tholil Reethiyaha Maliyyahap Pengal Athirnookkum Piratchinaihal- Maliyyahak Kavithaihalai Adippadaiyyahak Konda Paarvai” Published in Kalavetti Magazine, Thamilccangam, SEUSL in 2009
  • “ Malaiyahak Kavithaihal Siththirikkum Malaiyahach Chiruvarhal” Published In Kalam, Faculty Journal, SEUSL– 2012
  • “Maliyyahap Pengal Kudumba Reethiyaha Athirnookkum Piratchinaihal- Maliyyahak Kavithaihalai Adippadaiyyahak Konda Ayvu” Panpaadu Magazin 2011
  • “Thamilooviyan Kavithaihal – Oor Aayvu” ‘ Pooval’, international Tamil conference Proceeding,Published by Colombo Thamilchchangam, Colombo, 2012
  • “Dowry system and its practice among Srilankan Muslims – with special reference to Ampara district.” Published in Kalam, Faculty Journal, SEUSL– 2013
  • “Malaiyahach Chiruvarhalin Kalvi Nilai - Maliyyahak Kavithaihalai Adippadaiyyahak Konda Ayvu” Published in Kalam, Faculty Journal, SEUSL– 2013
  • Published an article on “தோட்டத் தொழிலாளர்களின் பிரஜாவுரிமைப் பிரச்சினையும் இந்தியாவுக்கு மீண்டும் திருப்பி அனுப்பப்படலும் : மலையகக் கவிதைகளை மையமாகக் கொண்டதோர் ஆய்வு” in Kalam journal 2014.
  • Published an article on “இஸ்லாமியத் தமிழ் இலக்கியத்தில் நவீன இலக்கியங்கள்” in world Islamic conference journal, December, 2016.
  • Published an article on “மலையக தோட்டத் தொழிலாளர்களும் அடிப்படைத் தேவைகளும் : மலையகக் கவிதைகளை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டதோர் ஆய்வு” in Pravaham Magazine published by department of Languages, SEUSL, 2016.
  • Published a research paper on “அல்குர்ஆனின் இலக்கிய நயம்” at second international symposium proceeding of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held in 2016.
  • Published a joint paper on “அல்குர்ஆன் சிங்கள மொழிபெயர்ப்புகள் ஓர் ஆய்வு” at second international symposium proceeding of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Published a joint paper on “தாயுமானவரும் குணங்குடியாரும் ஓர் ஒப்பீடு” at second international symposium proceeding of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Published a joint paper on “அறபு ஒலிகளுக்கான தமிழ் வரிக்குறியீடுகளை உருவாக்குதல்” at second international symposium proceeding of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Published a research paper on “இஸ்லாமியத் தமிழ் இலக்கியத்தில் நவீன இலக்கியத்தின் இடம்” at international Islamic Conference Magazin, held in 2016.
  • Published a research paper on “இஸ்லாமியத் தமிழ் இலக்கியத்தில் நவீன இலக்கியம் ஒரு விமர்சன நோக்கு” Kalam Magazin, 2018
  • Published a joint paper on “புதூகுஷ்ஷாம் காப்பியத்தில் சமய சமரச நோக்கு” at International symposium proceeding of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2018.
Conference Papers
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “The Society Reflected in Puratchikkamaals Poems “At A Seminar Organized by The Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya- 1998
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “The Socio View of Puratchikkamaals Poems” In The Seminar “On Thamil Ilakkiyaththil Thadampathiththa Kilakkilangaiyyar” Organized by Department of Languages, SEUSL.1999
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “Thamilukkup Pangatriya Mooththa Kilakkilangai Aringarhal” In The Seminar “On Thamil Ilakkiyaththil Thadampathiththa Kilakkilangaiyyar” Organized by Department of Languages, SEUSL.1999
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “Puratchikkamaal Kavithaihalil Pulappaduththappadum Thaththuvak Karuththukkal” at the International Symposium on “Language Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “Asanaar Lebbaip Pulavarin Sarusaru Padaippoor – O: r A: yvu” at the International Symposium on “Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “Shaairul Islaam Allaama Iqbaal Avarhalin Kavithaihaludu Pulappaduththappadum Islaamiyap Pirasaram” at the International Symposium on “Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Participated and presented a research paper on “Dowry system and its practice among Srilankan Muslims – with special reference to Eastern Province” at the annual session of Royal Asiatic Society, Colombo
  • Participated and presented a research paper on ‘Employment of Muslim Women in Middle East’ at international symposium in Subaragamuwa University, Belihuloya 2010
  • Participated and presented a research paper on ‘Naavannan Kathai – Kanneer – Kavithai Oor Aayvu” ’ at World International Tamil Conference, organized by Colombo Thamilch Changam on June 2012
  • Participated and presented an Abstract on “ஈழத்துப் பெண் போராளிக் கவிஞர்களின் கவிதைகள் ஓர் ஆய்வு” at undergraduate colloquium organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language collaborate with Faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL 2014
  • Participated and presented an Abstract on “மலையக தமிழ் சிங்கள நாட்டார் தொழிற்பாடல்கள் சித்திரிக்கும் தொழிலாளர் பிரச்சினைகள்” at undergraduate colloquium organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language collaborate with Faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL 2014
  • Participated and presented a joint paper on “தாயுமானவரும் குணங்குடியாரும் ஓர் ஒப்பீடு” at second international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Participated and presented a joint paper on “அறபு ஒலிகளுக்கான தமிழ் வரிக்குறியீடுகளை உருவாக்குதல்” at second international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Participated and presented a paper on “அல்குர்ஆனின் இலக்கிய நயம்” at second international symposium of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held in 2016.
  • Participated and presented a joint paper on “கவி காமு ஷரீப் கவிதைகளினூடே புலப்படுத்தப்படும் சமூக மேம்பாடு” at second international symposium of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Participated and presented a joint paper on “அல்குர்ஆன் சிங்கள மொழிபெயர்ப்புகள் ஓர் ஆய்வு” at second international symposium of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 4th March 2015.
  • Participated and presented a paper on “ஈழத்து இஸ்லாமிய இலக்கியத் தொகுப்பு முயற்சிகள்” at Departmental seminar on “ஈழத்து இலக்கியத் தொகுப்பு முயற்சிகள்” organized by Department of Languages, faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL held on 27th December 2016.
  • Participated and presented a joint paper on “rpq;fs khztu;fs; ,uz;lhk; nkhopahfj; jkpio fw;gjpy; cs;s rpf;fy;fSk; mtw;Wf;fhd jPu;TfSk;” at 5th international symposium of faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL held on 2017.
  • Participated and presented a paper on “சமூகநெறிப்படுத்தலில் புதூகுஷ்ஷாம் காப்பியம்” at the international symposium of faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL held on 10th January 2019.
  • Participated and presented a paper on “இஸ்லாமியத் தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களில் தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களின் செல்வாக்கு” at the international symposium of faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL held on 10th January 2019.
  • Participated and presented a paper on “இஸ்லாமியத் தமிழ் இலக்கிய ஆய்வு நூல்கள் - ஒரு மதிப்பீடு” at the international symposium of faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL held on 10th January 2019.
Fellowships, Awards, Distinctions, etc.
  • HETC Scholarship for PhD
Memberships in Professional Bodies:
  • Member of Faculty Board, SEUSL
  • Elected Member of Senate, SEUSL, From 2009 - 2011
  • Committee member of South Eastern University Teacher’s Association 2010
  • Committee member of Invitation & Certificate Committee and Publication & Proceedings Committee of the International Symposium on “Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Committee member of Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) South Eastern University of Sri Lanka 2009 Committee member of International Symposium on “contemporary Social Issues and Development” held on 10th – 12th of November 2008 organized by Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Member of editorial board of ‘Kalam’ Journal, published by faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL, 2014
  • Member of editorial board of ‘Kalam’ Journal, published by faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL, 2015
  • Member of selection committee to the post of Sub – Warden (Full Time) (Male/Female) on assignment basis held on 20/04/2017 at SEUSL
  • Member of selection committee to the post of Sub – Warden (Full Time) (Male/Female) on assignment basis held on 27/10/2016 at SEUSL
  • Member of selection committee to the post of Lecturer Probationary in Sinhala Language Department of Languages, SEUSL held on 23/08/2017 at SEUSL
  • Member of selection committee to the post of Lecturer Probationary in English Language Department of Languages, SEUSL held on 2018 at SEUSL
  • Committee member of preparing a comprehensive report on program review for BA degree of the faculty of Arts and Culture of SEUSL
  • Member of Senate, SEUSL, From 2017
  • Saved as a committee member of board of study of external degree program from 2017 to 2019
  • Member of Food committee from 2016
  • Member of Inquiry committee in 2018
  • Standing Committee Member on Sexual and Gender Based Violence from 2018
Conferences and Workshops
Participated
  • Participated four days Workshop on “Strategic Planning” - Conducted by SEUSL –18th to 21st January 2001
  • Participated a seminar on “How to be A Good Teacher”, conducted by Prof. V.K. Ganesalingam, organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL., Oluvil 2002
  • Participated a seminar on “How to be A Good Academic”, conducted by Prof. V.K. Ganesalingam, organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL., Oluvil in 2002
  • Participated a seminar on “How to be A good Researcher”, conducted by Prof. V.K. Ganesalingam , organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL., Oluvil in 2002
  • Participated a seminar on “How to be A Good Examiner”, conducted by Prof. V.K. Ganesalingam, organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL., Oluvil in 2002.
  • Participated a seminar on “How to be A Good Administrator”, conducted by Prof. V.K. Ganesalingam, organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL., Oluvil in 2002.
  • Two days workshop on “contemporary social issues in SriLanka”, conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL. on 15th and 16th of September 2003.
  • Participated in A Three Days Workshop on “Training for Proposal Writers for Batch 11 Of QEF II Grants” under the IRQUE project conducted by PPDU, Ministry of Higher Education, At Hotel Topaz, Kandy - 2004
  • Participated in A Three Days Workshop on Information Technology (IT) Conducted by The Staff Development Center of SEUSL in Collaboration with The Computing Centre, Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya On 2005
  • Participated at the workshop on “academic and administrative norms and practice in the universities and university administrative procedures and guidelines” 19th & 20th of December 2009 organized by Staff Development Centre of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Participated in One Day Workshop on “Peer Observation” Conducted by The Staff Development Center of SEUSL-2010
  • Participated in One Day Workshop on “Right Attitudes for Better Performance” Conducted by Staff Development Center of SEUSL-2010
  • Participated in two Days Workshop on “Preparing Corporate Plan” Conducted by SEUSL-1st &2nd June 2010
  • Participated two days Workshop on “Writing Research Articles” and “Curriculum Development” Conducted by Career Guidance Unit, SEUSL-4th and 5th of April 2012
  • Participated the Workshop on “Curriculum Development” Conducted by Career Guidance Unit, SEUSL-5th of April 2012
  • Participated the Workshop on “UGC Reforms and Guidelines on Curriculum Development for External Degree Program II” Conducted by Career Guidance Unit, SEUSL-10th of June 2013
  • Participated the Workshop on “UGC Reforms and Guidelines on Curriculum Development for External Degree Program II” Conducted by Career Guidance Unit, SEUSL-30th of August 2013
  • Participated one-day workshop on “Action Plan -2014” Conducted by SEUSL-5th of February, 2014.
  • Participated one-day workshop on “Mentoring Skills” Conducted by staff Development Center of SEUSL-11th of June, 2014.
  • Participated in the workshop on “How to cut down unnecessary medical bills” by practicing healthy lifestyle in Islamic way?” conducted by staff development center of SEUSL, held on 6th January 2014
  • Participated a training workshop on “How to Prepare cause manuals” conducted by staff development center of SEUSL, held in 2016
  • Participated a training workshop on “ICT Training Program for Academic Staff – IDAS/FAC” conducted by FAC of SEUSL, held on 13th March 2016
  • Participated a training workshop on “Training Program for Academic Staff – E Learning” conducted by CEDPL of SEUSL, held in 2th March 2016
  • Participated in the workshop on “equity and equality of gender issues in higher education on female leadership” conducted by UGC, held on 11TH TO 13 OF January 2016
  • Participated in the workshop on “Action Plan for Financial Year 2018” conducted by SEUSL on 10TH August 2017
  • Participated in the workshop on “Strategic Plan and Action Plan” conducted by SEUSL
  • Participated in the Consultative workshop on “Creating Conducive Learning Environment in State Universities” conducted by UGC, held on 19TH August 2019
Resource Person
  • Organized a workshop with Indian scholars (Prof. Arasu, university of Chennai and his Team) and staff and students of department of Languages and intellectuals of Ampara District to share the knowledge at SEUSL on Wednesday 9th of May 2018
Departmental and University Activities and Responsibilities
Administrative Post
  • Part Time Academic Sub Warden for Female Hostel, SEUSL, 2000 - 2005 & 2006
  • Academic Warden (Part Time) Female Hostels of SEUSL from 1st of March 2009 to 31 December 2010
  • Academic Warden (Part Time) Female Hostels of SEUSL from 1st of January 2010 to 31 December 2014
  • Mentor, SEUSL, 2014
  • Volunteer Student’s Counselor at SEUSL, Oluvil in 2000 & 2001
  • Student Counselor at SEUSL, Oluvil from 1st of August 2008 to 31st of July 2009
  • Academic Warden (Part Time) Female Hostels of SEUSL from 1st of January 2016 to 31 December 2016
  • Academic Warden (Part Time) Female Hostels of SEUSL from 1st of January 2017 to up to date
  • Acting head, department of Languages from 27/05/2017
  • Head Department of Languages from 27/06/2017
  • Mentor to FAC students of SEUSL from 2018
Contribution to University Development
  • Task Force on Writing The IRQUE Proposal QEF – I Grant
  • Task Force on Writing The IRQUE Proposal QEF – II Grant
  • Written A Proposal for “Diploma in Multi Languages” Course, In SEUSL- 2009 under IRQUE project
  • Person in Charge of Language Study Program Under IRQUE Project QEF II Grant – 2008
  • Person in charge of Quality Assurance IRQUE Project QEF - II Grant 2005
  • Senior Treasurer of “Thamil Changam”, SEUSL – 2010
  • Co - Secretary of the International Symposium on “Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking
  • Muslims” held on 24th – 26th of October 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • In charge for undergraduate and postgraduate exam papers (Tamil) printing in Department of languages.
  • Conduct couching classes for second year external students 2014 December
  • Conduct couching classes for third year external students 2017
  • Treasurer of the international symposium of faculty of Arts and culture 2016 (SEUARS 2016)
  • Senior Treasurer of Tamil Changam of SEUSL 2017
  • President of Tamil Changam from 2017
  • Organized several Field trips for special Degree students of Department of Languages of SEUSL.
  • Organized a workshop with Indian scholars (Prof. Arasu, university of Chennai and his Team) and staff and students of department of Languages and intellectuals of Ampara District to share the knowledge at SEUSL on Wednesday 9th of May 2018
  • Conduct couching classes for third year external students 2019
Reviewer and Chairperson in International Conference
  • Reviewer of 3rd international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 2011
  • Reviewer of first international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 5th January 2014.
  • Reviewer of second international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2015.
  • Chairperson of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 22th December 2015
  • Reviewer of 3rd international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 2015
  • Reviewer of 6th international symposium of SEUSL held on 2016
  • Chairperson of 6th international symposium of SEUSL held on 2016
  • Chairperson of world Islamic Tamil Literary Conference held in Colombo on 11,12 and 13th of December 2016.
  • Reviewer of third international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2016
  • Reviewer of Undergraduate Research Conference of faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 29th January 2016
  • Chairperson of Undergraduate Research Conference of faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 29th January 2016
  • Reviewer of 7th international symposium of SEUSL held on December 2017
  • Reviewer of 4th international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2017
  • Chairperson of 4th international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2017
  • Reviewer of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 17th January 2017
  • Chairperson of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 17th January 2017
  • Reviewer of international symposium of SEUSL held on 7th & 8th of December 2017
  • Chairperson of international symposium of SEUSL held on 7th & 8th of December 2017
  • Reviewer of 5th international symposium of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of SEUSL held on 2018
  • Chairperson of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 26th June 2018
  • Reviewer of international symposium of SEUSL held on 17th & 18th of December 2018
  • Chairperson of international symposium of SEUSL held on 17th & 18th of December 2018
  • Reviewer of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 10th January 2019
  • Chairperson of international symposium of the faculty of Arts and culture of SEUSL held on 10th January 2019
  • Reviewer on Original Youth Literature for State Literary Awards 2018, Organized by Department of Cultural Affairs
Curriculum Development
  • Participated to revise undergraduate internal and external syllabus 2013/2014
  • Prepared curriculum Blue Print for Tamil Language for external degree students of faculty of Arts and Culture 2013
  • Prepared curriculum Blue Print for Tamil Language for external degree students of faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language 2015
  • Prepared course manuals for external degree program (Tamil) of SEUSL
  • Upload course manuals and teaching materials in Moodle for external degree students of SEUSL
  • Prepared curriculum Blue Print for Tamil Language for Internal students of faculty of Arts and Culture 2017
  • Revising curriculum for Tamil and Trilingual Studies for Internal students of faculty of Arts and Culture 2019 Under AHEAD project
Supervision
  • Supervisor for 18 M.Phil students of department of Languages , Tamil Unit of SEUSL.
  • Supervisor for 02 M.A students of department of Languages, Tamil Unit of SEUSL.
Coordinator
  • Course coordinator for Post Graduate Dip in Tamil and MA in Tamil up to 1st of June 2014
  • Track Coordinator of 6th international symposium, SEUARS, 2017
Resource Person
  • Visiting lecturer of post graduate Dip in Tamil and MA in Tamil of Department of Languages, SEUSL from 2015
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for Tamil as Second Language for first year students of faculty of Engineering, SEUSL, 2014
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for TLA 12020 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2014/2015
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for TLA 11020 – Tamil Language II, department of Accountancy and Finance (BBA AND BCOM), at faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL 2016
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for CCT 11021 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2015/2016
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for CCT 11021 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2016/2017
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for TLA 11020 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2017
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for CCT 11021 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2018
  • Resource person for inter faculty teaching for TLA 11020 – Tamil Language I, for 1st year students of faculty of Technology in 2019
  • Panel Resource Person of National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET) IN 2016
  • Conduct couching classes for second year external students 2014 December
  • Conduct couching classes for third year external students 2017
  • Resource Person for Seminar Series and Examination for 3rd year External Degree program 2015/16 of SEUSL 2019
National Contribution
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2011
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2012
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2013
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2014
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2015
  • Chief Examiner for the GCE A/L Evaluation panel in 2016 up to now

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