Preamble
The department of speech Language sciences is committed to achieve high quality standards through continual improvement in human resource development, Multidisciplinary research, clinical services and public education.
Aims and objectives
- To pursue basic research in speech and language sciences
- To generate trained human resources to carry out clinical and research activities in speech and language sciences.
- To establish uniform guidelines, procedures, protocols for measurement of speech and language parameters.
- To promote collaborative network for research with recognized national and/or international universities and research institutions of higher centers of learning in fields relevant to objectives of the department.
- To disseminate information on aspects relevant to speech and language sciences to the scientific community through publications.
Faculty Members / Staff
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Dr. K. Yeshoda Associate Professor in Speech Sciences and HOD Ph Off : 2255 Email: kyeshoda@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. N. Sreedevi Professor of Speech Sciences Ph Off : 2252 Email: sreedevi@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr Santosh M Professor in Speech Sciences Ph Off : 2523 Email: santoshm@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. T. Jayakumar Associate Professor in Speech Sciences Ph Off : 2253 Email: jayakumar@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. R. Rajasudhakar Associate Professor in Speech Sciences Ph Off : 2724 Email: rajasudhakar@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. N. Hema Assistant Professor in Speech Sciences Ph Off : 2254 Email: hema@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Sindhusha Chandran Assistant Professor in Speech Sciences Email: sindhushac@aiishmysore.in |
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Mr. Reuben Thomas Varghese Scientist - B Ph Off : 2533 Email: reuben@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Sahana V SLP Grade II Ph Off : 2251 Email: sahanaa.venugopa@gmail.com |
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Ms. Jothi S. (On contract) Lecturer in Speech Science (contract) Ph Off : --- Email: jothi.slpa@gmail.com |
Activities
The department of Speech-Language Sciences has multifaceted activities including development of manpower resources at the Diploma, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral level, conducting institutional and collaborative research, offering clinical services to persons with communication disorders, guiding students in their clinical program and disseminating information and resources to other professionals. The vision of the department is to serve the diversified population of India with a thorough understanding of the speech and language mechanisms and its functions. With the advancement in the field of speech and language sciences, the task force in the department is geared towards offering the best possible technical know-how and research-based evidences for training and clinical programs. In addition, the aim of the department is to facilitate better understanding of the disorders of speech and language in children and adults from different socio-cultural and linguistic population of India.
1. Teaching and training
The faculty of the department is involved in teaching various courses for the following academic programs:
- Diploma courses including DHLS
- B.ASLP
- BSEd (HI)
- M. Sc (Speech-Language Pathology)
- M. Sc (Audiology)
2. Clinical services
- Diagnostics & Rehabilitation
- Professional voice care
- Prevention of communication disorders
3. Research
- Extramural Projects
- Projects funded by AIISH Research Fund
- Guidance to doctoral and post-doctoral candidates for doctoral thesis
- Guidance to Masters' students for dissertation
4. Public education
- Orientation programs on communication disorders
- Developing public education pamphlets
- Television/Radio talk
5. Infrastructural Facilities with state-of-the-art equipment / software
Laboratories for
- Speech Sciences
- Language Sciences
- Professional Voice Care
- Speech/Speaker Identification
- Speech Physiology
- Neurophysiology
- Phonology
- Fluency & Prosody
Dissertations
Dissertations Guided by Faculty of the Department
2023-24
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Sl. No. |
Title of the Dissertation |
Name of the Candidate |
Name of the Research Guide |
M.Sc / PG Diploma |
Status (Completed / ongoing) |
| 1 |
Efficacy of parent mediated articulation training in Kannada for children with hearing impairment |
Delcitta Bona Fernandes |
Dr. N. Sreedevi |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 2 |
Efficacy of parent based articulation intervention for children with hearing impairment in Tamil |
Adarshini N |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 3 |
Validation of facilitatory vowel context and phoneme position on correction articulation in Malayalam speaking children with cochlear implants |
Asheena Beevi |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 4 |
Impact of Stuttering on Indian Women Who Stutter: A Mixed-method study |
Harshada Barve |
Dr. M. Santosh |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 5 |
A comparison of tolerance for the perception of stuttered speech in mothers of children who do and do not stutter |
Hani Sulthana |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 6 |
Expectations of Kannada-Speaking Adults Who Stutter from Speech Therapy: A comparative Study of those With and Without Prior Therapy Experience |
Chaithanyanayaka M. |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 7 |
Efficacy of Finger Kazoo Technique on Voice of Speech Language Pathologists Trainees |
Ms. Bhawna Aggarwal |
Dr. K. Yeshoda |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 8 |
Effect of Dialectical Variations on Auditory-Perception of Emotions |
Ms. Sahana Prabhu |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 9 |
Efficacy of Half Swallow Boom and Supraglottic Swallow in Individuals with Glottal Dysfunction: A Comparative Study |
Ms. Sreenath Drishti |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 10 |
CPPS for Hindi speaker with and without voice detection algorithm |
Moksh |
Dr. T. Jayakumar |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 11 |
Breadth group measurement for healthy Hindi speaker for reading and spontaneous speech. |
Muskan Mehta |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 12 |
Acoustic voice quality index in normophonic children for reading tasks. |
Varna K S |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 13 |
Efficacy of Nasal Resistance Technique on Glottal Adduction in Young Phono-normal individuals |
Mr. Muhammed Muddasir |
Dr.R. Rajasudhakar
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M.Sc |
Completed |
| 14 |
Morphometric Parameters of larynx in young normophonic individuals using ultrasonography: A preliminary study |
Ms. Sharon Esther |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 15 |
Effects of two isolated vocal facilitation techniques chewing and yawn-sigh on voice parameters of male speech language pathology students |
Ms. Fathima Mehjabin |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 16 |
Investigating the Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Executive Function and Fluid Intelligence in Neurological Older Adults |
Niranjana J |
Dr. Hema. N |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 17 |
Comparison of nasality between Native and Nonnative Kannada speakers |
Sruthi Das A |
Dr. Irfana. M |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 18 |
Correlation between phonological working memory and speech production in multilingual children |
Sneha Ganesh |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 19 |
Ultrasound Study of tongue contours of tonal words of Manipuri |
L Tomui Dangshawa |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 20 |
Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of the Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory in Hindi (BAMBI-H) |
Ms. Rupapara Devanshi
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Ms. Sindhusha Chandran |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 21 |
Feeding Intervention using Social Stories for children with ASD in Malayalam (FISSA-M) |
Ms. Sniktha Karikkan |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 22 |
Effect of Background Color In Enhancing the Symbol Identification Skills Of Children With Down Syndrome |
Ms. Mizbha Kabeer |
Dr. Reuben T Varghese |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 23 |
Closed Set Versus Corner Spatial Arrangement in the Symbol Identification Skills Of Children With Down Syndrome
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Ms. Chinnu Mariam Cherian
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M.Sc |
Completed |
2022-23
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Sl. No. |
Title of the Dissertation |
Name of the Candidate |
Name of the Research Guide |
M.Sc / PG Diploma |
Status (Completed / ongoing) |
| 1 |
Preparation and validation of a speech and language screening tool in Kannada |
Rhea Vishwanath Pai |
Dr. N. Sreedevi |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 2 |
Efficacy of Parent-Based Articulation Intervention for children with Hearing Impairment in Malayalam |
Hima Jacob |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 3 |
Analysis of cries of infants with Hearing loss and typical infants: A comparative study |
Archana Ramachandran |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 4 |
Kiddy CAT: Adapation and validation of communication attitude test for Kannada- speaking pre school children who do and do not stutter |
Sushmitha H |
Dr. M. Santosh |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 5 |
Effect of Frequency Altered feedback and delayed auditory feedback on lexical tones of Mizo Langauge |
Zothansiami |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 6 |
Prevalence of and risk factors for self reported voice problems in Tibetan monks |
Rashmi R |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 7 |
Analysis of Scholarly Communication on Dysphagia in the Years of 2021 and 2022: A Scientometric Study |
Abida, K. P. Reg.No:21SLP0 |
Dr. K. Yeshoda
|
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 8 |
Investigating Voice Characteristics of Pediatric Hifz Students |
Muhammed Swalih N. A. Reg. No.: 21SLP0
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M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 9 |
Efficacy of SOVTE-Lax Vox in Future Speech-Language Pathologists |
Muskan Katheria Register No.: 21SLP0 |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 10 |
Voice characteristics and vocal problems in Theyyam artists |
Shigha E.M. |
Dr. T. Jayakumar |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 11 |
Voice problems and voice characteristics in Indian Chef who majorly use MSG |
Thejas B |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 12 |
Acoustic vowel space in two dialects of Konkani: A comparative study |
Joyline Ravina Dsliva |
Dr. R. Rajasudhakar |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 13 |
Effect of fluid density in water resistant straw phonation exercise on acoustic voice parameters in young phono-normal males |
Bundele Mansi Nandkishor |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 14 |
Voice range profile in young phono normal Females – A normative study |
Reshma |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 15 |
Investigating the link between Executive Functions and Naming Deficits in Persons with Aphasia |
Shree Volme |
Dr. Hema. N
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M.Sc |
Completed |
| 16 |
Assessment of Executive Functions using Verbal and non-verbal tasks in Persons with Aphasia |
Getcy Bebayal F |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 17 |
Adaptation and Validation of Bedside Western Aphasia Battery |
Kavitha Mariam Abraham |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 18 |
Visual word recognition in Malayalam-Hindi bilinguals using orthographic priming |
Fathima Mariyam |
Dr. Irfana M |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 19 |
A cross linguistic ultrasound study of trills and laterals |
Katkuri Sathya Santhoshini Reddy |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 20 |
Tongue dynamics in typically developing children and adults while swallowing: an ultrasound study |
Tammali Sushma |
M.Sc |
Completed |
2021-22
|
Sl. No. |
Title of the Dissertation |
Name of the Candidate |
Name of the Research Guide |
M.Sc / PG Diploma |
Status (Completed / ongoing) |
| 1 |
Development of Multimedia-based Public Education Material on Communication Disorders in Malayalam for School Teachers |
Delvin Devassia
|
Dr. N. Sreedevi |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 2 |
Articulation abilities of children with hearing impairment using hearing aids and Cochlear implant : A Comparison in Telugu |
A.K.Guru Vignesh |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 3 |
Intervention techniques for Speech Sound Disorder: A systematic Review
|
Ranjeet Gupta |
M.Sc |
Completed |
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| 4 |
Development of a multimedia manual for school teachers on voice and its disorders |
Jeevan R S |
Dr. N. Sreedevi (Co-guide) |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 5 |
Effect of Humming on Voice using EGG Parameters in Young Phononormic Adults |
Amit Shaw |
Dr. K Yeshoda
|
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 6 |
Vocal Fatigue In Speech-Language Pathologists: An Enquiry Using Vocal Fatigue Index-Version 2 (Vfi-2 |
Erica Mavis |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 7 |
Effects of Yoga on Voice – A Systematic Review |
Navya Belpu |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 8 |
Development of a Screening Checklist to Assess Problem Behaviors in Children with Speech-Language Communication Disorders |
Sujisha M S |
Dr. K Yeshoda (Co-guide) |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 9 |
Effect of phonological and morphological factors on stuttering frequency in children who stutter: a systematic review |
Ms. Christabale Jane |
Dr. Santosh M. |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 10 |
Effect of phonological and morphological factors on stuttering frequency in adult who stutter: a systematic review |
Ms. Vijayeshwari |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 11 |
Acoustic analysis of lexical tones in 2 naga languages |
Keneitsolou koza |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 12 |
Vocal symptoms and psychological stress among school teachers – Implication of shifting from offline to online mode |
Akash Chikkaveeriah |
Dr. T Jayakumar |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 13 |
Adaptation and validation of voice disorder outcome profile (V-DOP) in Malayalam Language |
Athira V |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 14 |
Self- perceived speech communication issues in Speech language pathologist (SLP) with and without nose and mouth covering respiratory protective masks |
Alfiya Khaleel P P |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 15 |
“Acceptance, Experience, challenges, and expectancy among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder towards using Augmentative and Alternative communication” |
Swathi C |
Dr. T Jayakumar (Co guide) |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 16 |
Master your concepts in Vocal Fold Paralysis: A question bank for the learners |
Aishwarya Sooraj |
Dr. R. Rajasudhakar |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 17 |
Everything you ought to know on Laryngo Pharyngeal Disease (LPRD)-A question bank for the learners |
Devika Vijayan |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 18 |
Effects of exposure to chemical substances on voice |
Darshitha Kumaresan |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 19 |
Development and Validation of visual scene display dataset for Indian AAC users |
Kale Ankita Deepak Kumar
|
Dr. R. Rajasudhakar (Co-guide) |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 20 |
“Development And Validation Of Visual Scene Image Dataset For Indian AAC Users” |
Kale Ankita Deepakkumar |
Mr. Reuben T Varghese |
M.Sc |
Completed |
| 21 |
“Acceptance, Experience, challenges, and expectancy among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder towards using Augmentative and Alternative communication” |
Swathi.C |
M.Sc |
Completed |
|
| 22 |
Comparative Study between Grid-Based and Visual Scene Display Based AAC Systems in Children with Cerebral Palsy |
Bhavani. V |
Mr. Reuben T Varghese (Co-guide) |
M.Sc |
Completed |
Doctoral Thesis
Doctoral thesis awarded:
|
Sl. No |
Title of Thesis |
Name of the Candidate |
Name of the Research guide |
External/ Internal |
Status (Completed /ongoing) |
|
1. |
Language Contact in Hebron: Semantics Borrowing and Phonological Changes in Bilingual Context |
Ms.Tasnim A. S. Swaitti (Dept. of Linguistics, KIKS, UOM, Mysuru) |
Dr. K. Yeshoda |
Foreign and External |
Awarded on 19th March 2024 |
|
2. |
Role of Cognition in Developing Speaking Skills through use of multimedia |
Ms. Maisaa Jamal Mahmoud Al-Shawawreh |
Dr. Hema. N
|
Foreign and External |
Awarded on March 2024 |
Doctoral Thesis under process
|
Sl. No. |
Name of the Candidate |
Title |
Guide |
External/ Internal |
Status (Completed /ongoing) |
| 1 |
Ms. Ranjitha R |
A Comparative study of phonological representations in native Malayalam speaking typically developing children and children with speech sound disorders. |
Dr. N. Sreedevi |
External |
Ongoing |
| 2 |
Ms Divyashree K N |
Development and Standardization of a |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 3 |
Ms Anusmitha Mathew |
Development of a Prosody Intervention Manual in Malayalam (PRIMA-M) for children with Hearing Impairment |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 4 |
Mr Sabin Sharma |
Articulatory and Prosodic Characteristics in Nepali Children with Cochlear Implant |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 5 |
Ms. Sindusha Chandran |
Development and Validation of Multimedia based Articulation Storybooks for Speech Sound Correction in Malayalam |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 6 |
Mr Gowtham H S |
Comparison of acoustic and articulatory characteristics of Kannada speaking children using cochlear implant of varied implant age with typically developing children |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 7 |
Seema M |
Efficacy of prolonged speech therapy and pause & talk therapy techniques in adults with stuttering: A comparison |
Dr. Santosh M |
External |
Ongoing |
| 8 |
Ms. Jyothi S |
Child directed speech Vs Adult directed speech: comparison of acoustic measures between mothers of typically developing children and children with hearing impairment |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 9 |
Ms. Vasupradaa M |
Code switching and code mixing patterns in Kannada- English bilingual adults who stutter |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 10 |
Ms. Jasper Priencess V |
Standardization of mobile app as a screening tool for stuttering |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 11 |
Ms. Audrey Joyner Dsouza |
Yet to decide the topic |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 12 |
Ms. Ranjitha Kashyap |
Efficacy of eclectic voice therapy program in the treatment of hyperfunctional voice disorders: telepractice vs conventional mode |
Dr. T.Jayakumar |
Internal |
Ongoing |
| 13 |
Mr. Jesnu Jose Benoy |
Development and Validation of Multidimensional Index of Dysphonia (MID) |
Internal |
Ongoing |
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| 14 |
Ms. Geetha M P |
Development and validation of normative score for cepstral spectral index of dysphonia in kannada |
External |
Ongoing |
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| 15 |
Ms. Supreetha L |
Combined and Independent Effect of Systemic and Surface Hydration on Speech-Language Pathologists in India |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 16 |
Ms. Neeraja Sunil |
Development of a Comprehensive Pediatric Voice Screening Tool for school children |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 17 |
Ms. Revathi, R |
Vocal Resonance in Trained Carnatic Classical Singers. A Pre-Post Comparison Study using Resonant Voice Therapy |
Dr. K. Yeshoda |
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| 18 |
Mr. Sumanth, P. |
Efficacy of Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercise – Straw Phonation in Air for Hyper functional Voice Disorders: Individual versus Group Voice Therapy Formats |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 19 |
Mr. Syam Krishna, V. |
Acoustic Characteristics of Voice and Swallow Sound in Individuals with and without Dysphagia: A Comparative Study |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 20 |
Trupti Lata Baral |
To initiate course work |
Internal |
Ongoing |
|
| 21 |
Ms. Devika Vijayan |
Yet to decide the topic (Internal candidate) |
Dr. R. Rajasudhakar
|
Internal |
Ongoing |
| 22 |
Ms. Harshitha Jain K S |
Yet to decide the topic (External candidate) |
External |
Ongoing |
|
| 23 |
Ms. Pooja C |
Cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control in adults with hearing loss |
Dr. Hema N. |
Internal |
Ongoing |
| 24 |
Ms. Yashaswini B C |
Impact of semantic feature analysis and phonological component analysis on linguistic abilities in persons with aphasia – A Treatment approach |
Internal |
Ongoing |
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| 25 |
Ms. Lakshmipriya S M |
Adaptation and development of thought, language and communication (TLC) Assessment for persons with Aphasia and its relationship with cognition on ACE- III |
External |
Ongoing |
Resources and infrastructure
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