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Charge Transfer Complex Enabled Mechanochemical Synthesis of Chalcogenoacetylenes via Alkynyl Radicals

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01827C, Research Article
Open Access
Fang Tan, Chang-Zhen Fang, Bing-Sheng Qiu, He Sheng, Yong-Liang Tu, Xiang-Yu Chen
Mechanochemistry has become an appealing strategy to enable numerous organic transformations. While significant advances have been achieved, the radical coupling reaction under mechanochemical conditions is still in its infancy. In...
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Catalyst-free C–H methylation of heteroarenes enabled by electron donor–acceptor complex photoactivation

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01309C, Research Article
Jiayang Wang, Baoer Shao, Haixia Ge, Huiyu Xue, Xiangyuan Ding, Yuqi Li, Peiyao Sheng
A visible-light-induced direct C–H methylation of heterocycles (including quinoxalinones, pyrazinones, quinolinones and coumarins) with methylamines via EDA complex photoactivation was developed.
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Facile single-step synthesis of pentaaryl-substituted pyrano[3,2-b]pyrrol-5(1H)-ones showing aggregation-induced emission

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01600A, Research Article
Yongfeng Wang, Ruijun Chu, Yanxiao Wang, Mengyuan Zhou, Yuan Chen, Cheng Xu, Jingyu Sun, Guodong Yin
A novel class of heterocyclic AIEgens has been synthesized via a multicomponent reaction of isatins, 2,3-diaryl cyclopropenones, and alkyl bromides.
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Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of chiral sulfilimines via S-C bond formation

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01963F, Highlight
Yingying Shi, Shuiyun Zheng, Jiapian Huang, Fu-Sheng He, Min Yang, Jie Wu
As the aza-analogues of sulfoxides, sulfilimines bearing S(IV) stereogenic centers hold tremendous potential in synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. However, the catalytic asymmetric synthesis of chiral sulfilimines are much less...
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Thiocyanoalkylation of Alkenes via Dual Photoredox and Copper Catalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01864H, Research Article
Xu Wang, Bi-Yin Xiao, Qi-Xuan Jiang, Wei Huang, Feng-Hua Zhang
Organic thiocyanates are commonly used as an essential organic synthesis intermediate and widely present in various drug molecules and bioactive molecules. Herein, a copper and photoredox catalyzed thiocyanoalkylation reaction of...
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Nickel-catalyzed reductive 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes via a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) cascade

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01875C, Research Article
Xi Chen, Qiang Wang, Xiao-Ping Gong, Rui-Qiang Jiao, Xue-Yuan Liu, Yong-Min Liang
A nickel-catalyzed 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes has been developed, leveraging amidyl radical-triggered 1,5-HAT with electrophiles as functionalizing reagents.
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Iridium-catalyzed asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates: enantioselective construction of chiral benzodioxepinones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01771D, Research Article
Bendu Pan, Yunru Wu, Yaqi Zhang, Xiaobo He, Long Jiang, Liqin Qiu
An efficient asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates is achieved. The utilization of chiral-bridged biphenyl phosphoramidite ligand resulted in good results for the construction of a wide range of chiral benzodioxepinones.
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Stereocontrolled synthesis of heterocycles from unactivated alkynes by photoredox/nickel dual-catalyzed cyclization

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01627K, Research Article
Bo-Rong Leng, Feng Yang, Jin-Lian Bai, Yu-Wen Huang, Qing-Quan Liu, Ping Wei, De-Cai Wang, Yi-Long Zhu
We report a nickel/photoredox dual catalysis method for synthesizing heterocyclics from unactivated alkynes and aryl iodides, offering a direct, selective, and green alternative to traditional synthesis with potential in medicinal chemistry.
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Metal–ligand cooperation and synergistic palladium catalysis for the dual ligand system [2,2'-bipyridin]-6(1H)–one/PCy3: milder conditions for the undirected C–H arylation of arenes

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01877J, Research Article
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Cintya Pinilla, Mario García-Zarza, Ana C. Albéniz
The mixture of Pd(OAc)2 and two ligands segregate into distinct active species working synergistically for the C–H arylation of simple arenes.
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Palladium-catalyzed cascade decarboxylative cyclization of alkyne-tethered aryl iodides with o-bromobenzoic acids for the synthesis of fused isoquinolinones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01573H, Research Article
Zhaolin Quan, Yubo Duan, Zhengkai Chen
A straightforward approach for the preparation of fused isoquinolinone derivatives via palladium-catalyzed cascade decarboxylative cyclization of alkyne-tethered aryl iodides with o-bromobenzoic acids is described.
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Transition-metal-free skeletal editing of benzoisothiazol-3-ones to 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01714E, Research Article
Ke Yang, Qin Li, Yanqi Luo, Dan Yuan, Chunjian Qi, Zhengyi Li, Bijin Li, Xiaoqiang Sun
Transition-metal-free ring expansion of benzoisothiazol-3-ones has been established to construct various 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-ones via single-carbon insertion.
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Rh-Catalysed Hydroacyloxylation of Cyclopropenes: Regio- and Diastereoselective Synthesis of Acyloxycyclopropanes

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01810A, Research Article
Ángel Manu Martínez, Gema Domínguez, Ines Alonso, Marta Palaín, Javier Perez-Castells
Cyclopropyl carboxylates are essential building blocks in biological and medicinal chemistry. However, their accessibility is severely limited by the need to pre-synthesise highly reactive cyclopropane derivatives. Herein, we report an...
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PIFA-Mediated cyclization of methyl(2-(1-phenylvinyl)phenyl)sulfane for the concise, flexible, and scalable de novo synthesis of C3-arylated benzo[b]thiophenes

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01589D, Research Article
Xinya Liu, Olivier Provot, Christine Tran, Jean-Francois Soule, Abdallah Hamze
The well-decorated arylated benzo[b]thiophene scaffold is a pivotal structural motif with diverse applications in medicinal chemistry. This paper outlines a de novo synthesis of C3-arylated benzo[b]thiophenes, showcasing its flexibility and...
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Influence of hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking on the self-assembly of aryldipyrrolidones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01577K, Research Article
Open Access
Pedro Ximenis, Llorenç Rubert, Heike Ehmann, Bartolome Soberats
We report on the self-assembly behaviour in solution and solid-state of two newly designed bisdendronized aryldipyrrolidones (BDP and NDP) dyes with two free N-H at the lactam positions. Interestingly, while...
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Hemilabile P,N-Ligand-Assisted Gold Catalyzed Hiyama Allylation to Access Allylarenes and 1,4-Dienes Derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01879F, Research Article
Yuanhao He, Wanping Ma, Yu Zhong, Yanfei Hu, Mingou Li, Fen Zhao, Zhonghua Xia, Baomin Fan
Oxidant-free gold-catalyzed reactions are emerging as a novel synthetic tool for organic transformations. Here in, we reported a hemilabile P,N-ligand-assisted gold-catalyzed Hiyama cross coupling reaction of aryl and alkenyl iodides...
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Rhodium-catalyzed synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylpyrroles from enaminones and vinylene carbonate

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01816H, Research Article
Sheng-Jiao Yan, Jian-Bo Ma, Yi-Mai Yin, Xing-Mei Hu, Bi-Na Shao, Kun Huang, Qing-Sheng Zhao
Skeletal editing is a highly efficient strategy for modifying the core scaffolds of drug molecules, with multi-atomic editing as an emergent approach. Herein, we present a protocol for constructing N-substituted...
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π-extended regioisomeric dithienoacenes fused pyrenes: structures, properties, and application in field-effect transistors

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01592D, Research Article
Bin Lu, Shiqian Zhang, Dong Liu, Wendong Jin, Dalin Li, Zhiqiang Liu, Tao He
The development of π-conjugated semiconducting molecules with fused rings has been a focus of research in organic electronics. In this study, optoelectronic and field-effect transistors (FET) properties of two novel...
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Mechanistic insights into rhodium-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation using vinyl acetate to access cinnolines and cinnolin-4(1H)-ones

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01734J, Research Article
Yuqin Wang, Yiling Zeng, Ya-Nan Tian, Zheng Liu, Jinhua Wang, Shuyou Chen, Shiqing Li
Transition metal-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation involving vinyl acetate remains a significant challenge, and the mechanistic process following vinyl insertion is ambiguous. Herein, we report the Rh(III)-catalyzed two-fold C−H activation...
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Intermolecular Defluorinative 1,2-Diamination of Fluoroalkenyl Iodides with Sulfonamides: Synthesis of Acyclic and Cyclic Fluorinated 1,2-Enediamines

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01913J, Research Article
Xue-Qiang Chu, Yu-Lan Chen, Chi Zhang, Xue-Ying Huang, Yu Ding, Danhua Ge, Zhi-Liang Shen
Alkene diamination represents one of the most straightforward strategies for 1,2-diamine derivatives synthesis. However, transition-metal-free 1,2-diamination of fluoroalkenes has been less studied. Here we report an intermolecular defluorinative vicinal diamination...
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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducts digital awareness campaign for senior citizens




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‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ movie review: Earnest but far from engrossing

Director Komal R Bharadwaj’s Telugu indie ‘Rahasyam Idham Jagath’ is ambitious in using science, technology and stories from the Indian epics for an adventure drama, but falls short in its execution




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India vs New Zealand: Will Young shines in New Zealand’s historic Test series win in India

His biggest contributions came in the third Test at Mumbai when Young’s 71 and 51 across the two innings helped New Zealand become the first team ever to beat India 3-0 in their own backyard




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India vs South Africa 1st T20: Scintillating Samson headlines India’s comfortable 61-run win against Proteas

Often panned for not realising the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs.




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Learning Japanese in Japan

Interactive classes, exposure to traditional cultural aspects, and more… GEETHANJALI RAJAN writes about her experience.




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The calmness of Kamakura

The Kotoku-in temple for Buddha is known for its historical and architectural splendour, writes Lakshmi Venkatraman



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Graphene-supported organoiridium clusters catalyze N-alkylation of amines via hydrogen borrowing reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35163-35171
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06595F, Paper
Open Access
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Tsun-Ren Chen, Siang-Yu Chiu, Wen-Jen Lee, Yi-Siou Tsai, Yu-Sheng Huang
Graphene-supported organic iridium clusters (GSOIC) exhibit excellent N-alkylation on various substrates under green processes.
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An electrochemiluminescence device for visualized detection of lead in practical samples

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35232-35238
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05742B, Paper
Open Access
Huaanzi Hu, Cheng Wang, Chen Qian, Chengqi Li, Yulin Li, Jianbin Pan, Xinye Ni
An up-response ECL imaging system is designed for visualized Pb2+ detection with high selectivity.
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A mild and convenient protocol for the synthesis of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones and benzimidazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35386-35390
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06887D, Paper
Open Access
Zhenbiao Luo, Mingyuan Wang, Guidong Jiang, Xinye Wang, Liang Zhao, Zhihui Hu, Honghe Li, Qing Ji
We present a mild and simple method for the cyclization of N-protected o-phenylenediamines with carbonyl compounds in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid.
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Correction: Luminescence properties of Bi3+/Sm3+ co-doped K3Gd5(PO4)6 phosphors for self-referencing optical thermometry

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35447-35447
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90130D, Correction
Open Access
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Jing Wang, Mingjun Song, Junpeng Xue, Shala Bi, Hyo Jin Seo
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DFT investigation of the mechanism and role of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in constructing asymmetric organosilanes using NHC-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35475-35489
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03676J, Paper
Open Access
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Batoul Alipour
The mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity for the synthesis of asymmetric organosilanes using NHC are theoretically investigated.
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Reaction of unsymmetrical α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas: regioselective access to 2-(N-arylamino)-5-acyl-4-methylthiazoles and/or rearranged 2-(N-acylimino)-3-N-aryl-4-methylthiazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35585-35600
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05436A, Paper
Open Access
Ranjana Aggarwal, Shilpa Sharma, Naman Jain, Dionisia Sanz, Rosa M. Claramunt, Patricia Delgado, M. Carmen Torralba
Hantzsch's [3 + 2] cyclic condensation of α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas.
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Harnessing the UiO-67 metal–organic framework for advanced detection of cadmium ions in water bodies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35618-35627
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06811D, Paper
Open Access
Bhuvaneswari Selvaraj, Lakshmi Priya G., Selva Balasubramanian
Heavy metal ions are hazardous pollutants that pose serious threats to ecosystems and human health, making it imperative to detect and monitor their presence in water for environmental protection.
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Preparation and antioxidant properties of tannic acid/copper ion nanozyme hybrid nanofibrous membranes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35743-35753
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05314A, Paper
Open Access
Qiao Wu, Jingshu Xiao, Hu Zhuang, Fenghai Zhao, Ruoxi Li, Duntie Zhang
A Cu/TA nanosheet was prepared by Cu2+ -mediated oxidative coupling inducing the self-assembly of a Cu-TA coordination complex network, which exhibits multienzyme like activity and enables the preparation of antioxidant membranes by electrospinning.
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Staines murder: Supreme Court seeks Odisha’s reply on remission plea by convict Dara Singh

Dara Singh, the main accused in the triple murder, was convicted and sentenced to death by a CBI court in 2003




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U.S. FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medicines

An agency review of the available data determined that oral phenylephrine, a major component of popular products such as Benadryl, Advil and Tylenols was not effective against nasal congestion




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New guidelines for treatment of Type 2 diabetes from International Diabetes Federation soon

The guidelines are aimed at ensuring that while the science is not lost, they can be applied on to the environment in specific countries, by placing patients in the middle of the care model, said Peter Schwarz, president, IDF




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Ahead of COP29, India to emphasise Paris Agreement red lines on climate finance

India is expected to stick to its stance of getting developed countries to increase climate finance, with a highly placed official saying, “We are flexible and open to different kinds of finance.” The official told The Hindu, “A key concern is that developed countries are trying to include developing countries (China and India) using new terms such as ‘major economies’ in a bid to get them to be part of NCQG.”




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Shipping lines invoke force majeure due to US East Coast port strike

Denmark’s Maersk and COSCO have announced a local Port Disruption Surcharge due to a strike, which commenced on October 1




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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bombing survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo

We wish to honour all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace, says Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee




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At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding, landslides in Philippines

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas




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Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at several border points on Diwali

The ties between the two Asian giants had nosedived following the clash




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Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 9 people

Authorities raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Monday, following a series of eruption that last week




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North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says

While warning aircraft and vessels near western border areas, South Korea's military did not specify how North Korea was interfering with GPS signals or detail the extent of disruptions




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Overseas Pakistani group Al Nihang offers to acquire debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines

Earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab’




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A ‘symphony’ of young Chinese aspirations behind gold’s rise to record

China gold reserves went up for 16 months in a row till Feb 2024; its central bank bought the precious metal covertly



  • Gold & Silver

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RBI’s gold holding increases by 27.46 metric tonnes in FY24, reaching 822.10 metric tonnes mark

The report noted that the ratio of short-term debt to reserves has decreased, and foreign exchange reserves covering imports have increased to 11 months



  • Gold & Silver

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RBI brings back 100 tonnes of gold reserves from UK vaults

Most countries keep their gold in the vaults of the Bank of England or some such location and pay a fee for the privileges



  • Gold & Silver

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RBI moves 100 tonnes of gold back home amid global uncertainty

Since late last year, all the major central banks are moving their gold reserves back home given the volatile global developments, including the unrest in West Asia and conflict between Iran and Iraq



  • Money & Banking

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The purity paradox: Why gold’s fineness matters in your investment 

The precious metal’s brilliance lies not just in its physical form, but also in its adaptability to diverse investment strategies



  • Gold & Silver

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Home Ecology Tips in English and Chinese

Our friend and colleague Catherine ZHOU kindly translated some introductory sections from Karen Christensen's  in-progress book Home Ecology. Versions of these tips were included in some of her previous books, and she is busy compiling and writing a new guide that will focus on preparing for climate change, but also deal with other issues close

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