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Climate Survey + chance to win a gift card!
by Sirles, Andrea 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

CS Grad Students, Please take this 15 minute survey (only on a laptop or computer) covering campus and department climate, student support, advising, mentorship, and well-being created by the Graduate School! There is an opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of five $20 gift cards as a thank you for your time. The survey is open until May 6, 2025. Follow this link to the Survey: Take the Survey<https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkdTmmSA10iI7GK?Q_DL=oQMWHHi…> Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkdTmmSA10iI7GK?Q_DL=oQMWHHi… Share your thoughts and experiences to help them know what is done well and what could be improved. They have a commitment to you, graduate students, to work toward a climate that fosters an inclusive community and allows all students to be productive and engaged members of our campus communities. Responses are confidential and are maintained by the Director of Assessment and Strategic Data Initiatives in the Graduate School. If you have questions, please visit the FAQ page<https://graduateschool.vt.edu/numbers/climate-survey-home/2025-climate-surv…> or e-mail Kacy Lawrence at klawr5(a)vt.edu. If you do not wish to participate, please open the survey and choose no at the bottom of the first page so you will not be included in any reminder messages. Best, CS Graduate Program Office

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Interested in Yoga Sessions for CS Grad Students?
by Tauhidun Nabi, Syed 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Hi CS Graduate Students, Are you spending long hours at your desk solving hard computer science problems? We believe yoga can help improve focus, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. The CSGC is planning to organize weekly or biweekly yoga sessions starting in Spring 2025. If you’re interested, please fill out this interest form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qKyG7U0-cjo1Bvlx2RGDMW-XB4Az4RiN4xv9gXy3v5…>. We’d love to hear your feedback by February 25th! Thanks, Tauhid Nabi Vice President, CS Graduate Council 2024-25 PhD Student | SPIN Lab Computer Science | Virginia Tech Gilbert Place 4201 Blacksburg, VA, U.S. Portfolio<https://tauhidnabi.github.io/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauhidnabi/> [cid:65e2db3b-7373-49c5-ae44-1fdf23136af2]

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Vote for the 2025-26 CSGC Officers!
by Woo, Wesley 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Hi folks, Voting is now open! Iff you are a CS graduate student, please fill out the following form to vote for the CS Graduate Student Council cabinet for the 2025-26 academic year: https://forms.gle/ERBevBtmAj9jjRpr5 The form will be open for one week (until end of day Wed April 23rd). You will need to fill it out using your VT email so we can confirm that you are a CS Grad Student. YFNCSGCP, Wesley

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CS|Source: (Additional) Events, Announcements, and Opportunities
by Watson, Joan 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

[cid:964ae334-c742-4330-9918-dd78f6241c80] It appears that the application for the Paid Internship with VT CRO x CEED for Summer 2025 that was included in the previous installment of CS|Source: Events, Announcements, and Opportunities is no longer accepting applications. Information about the internship did not include a deadline for applications. Apologies! Seeking BS, MS, MEng, and PhD students in Computer Science! Boeing has won the U.S. Air Force Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) competition and will produce the world’s first sixth generation fighter jet at their facility in St. Louis, Missouri. They are seeking enthusiastic and motivated engineers to contribute to the success of all these programs across most engineering disciplines, including: * Software Engineering * Electrical Engineering * Structural Engineering * Mechanical Systems Engineering * Flight Engineering * Production Engineering * Industrial Engineering * Systems Engineering * Test and Evaluation Engineering Entry level positions are available for undergraduate, masters, and PhD with summer 2025 start dates. The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship is required. The listed deadline is August 31, 2025, but interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Boeing is currently only recruiting from a small number of universities, Virginia Tech being one of them. For more information and to apply, visit: https://boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/INTERN/job/USA---Hazelwood-MO/Boeing-E… Seeking Software Engineer at Allis Innovations! Allis Innovations, an operating room services technology company based in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a driven, independent software developer to collaborate on product design. Allis Innovations was founded in May 2024 by Adam Goode, a general surgeon and engineer by training. We are developing two products: (1) a surgical instrument detection platform and (2) an OR scheduling optimization application. Qualifications: * Ability to create mobile/web-based applications and improve UX/UI design * Open to recent undergraduate/graduate students * Ability to work independently and remotely with regular project benchmarks What’s in it for you: * Experience working with a start-up technology company * 6-month initial contract with opportunity to grow with the company * Payment negotiable based upon performance and experience Please email Dr. Adam Goode at Adam(a)AllisInnovations.com or call at 202-702-2590 with any questions. Let’s get to work! *************** Joan Monahan Watson, Ph.D. Director of Administrative Operations Department of Computer Science Affiliate Faculty Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI) Virginia Tech 3160D Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540.231.8874 Email: jmwatson(a)vt.edu<mailto:jmwatson@vt.edu>

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CS|Source: Events, Announcements, and Opportunities
by Watson, Joan 21 Apr '25

21 Apr '25

[cid:image001.png@01DBB2BE.81CE8F90] Paid Internship with VT CRO x CEED for Summer 2025 VT CRO (the Competitive Robotics Organization at Virginia Tech) and CEED (the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity) are looking for an interdisciplinary team of 4-8 student interns from Engineering/Design disciplines to create an interactive CEED summer camp project for kids interested in STEM. * The start date of the internship is May 1st. * The exact project specifications will be scoped once the team is selected and member skills are evaluated. * Pay: 150-250 hours @ $15/hour ($2,250-$3,750 total) * Apply NOW: https://www.vtcro.org/ceed ATTENTION STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN UNPAID OR UNDERPAID INTERNSHIPS! Career and Professional Development<https://career.vt.edu/> is excited to announce the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund<https://career.vt.edu/resources/ut-prosim-fund/> for Summer 2025. Undergraduate students from any academic major at Virginia Tech may apply for funds to support unpaid or underpaid internships with companies or organizations within the Commonwealth of Virginia that directly contribute to the public good (work that actively benefits society and improves people’s wellbeing, makes a positive impact on others or the broader community), regardless of industry. Experiences that are shadowing-only opportunities, entrepreneurial pursuits, self-employment, and research positions do not qualify for this funding. Students may receive financial assistance for up to $5,000. Funds may be used for: · housing and moving expenses · transportation costs · tuition for enrollment in required internship courses · childcare · required equipment or uniforms For more information and to apply online visit the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund webpage<https://career.vt.edu/resources/ut-prosim-fund/>. Application deadline for Summer 2025 internships is April 30, 2025. For more information, please see the attached flyer. The Software Innovations Lab at Virginia Tech invites you to participate in a research study! Participants will be asked to do the following activities: 1. Complete a baseline exercise. 2. Evaluate and answer questions regarding three instances of a software anti-pattern. Participants will complete this task twice, once unaided and once with an assistance tool. 3. Complete a survey describing your experiences with completing the exercises and using the assistance tool. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and be one of the following: • Computer science undergraduate student • Computer science graduate student • Industry software engineer/developer Participants should have some familiarity with the Java programming language. The entire study is conducted asynchronously via an online survey tool and should take approximately 25 minutes of your time. If you agree to take part in this study, after the survey you may enter your e-mail address into a drawing for one of two $15 Amazon gift cards. The drawing selection will take place within one week of the survey end date. Selection odds are approximately 1:10. If you are interested in participating, please use the following link to access and complete the survey by May 11, 2025: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AaTLXZ56lY If you know anyone else who may be interested in this study and is eligible to participate, please forward this email to them. If you have any questions about this study or would like more information, please contact Leo St. Amour at lstamour(a)vt.edu<mailto:lstamour@vt.edu>. The project is supervised by Dr. Eli Tilevich. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #25-308. Thank you for considering participating in this voluntary research! Explore Opportunities at Deutsche Bank Learn more about Deutsche Bank’s training opportunities and TDI specific training opportunities: Training & Development – Deutsche Bank Careers<https://careers.db.com/this-is-db/training-development> and Developing our Talent – Deutsche Bank Careers<https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/careers-in-technology/women-in-tech…> · This is DB – Deutsche Bank Careers<https://careers.db.com/this-is-db/> · Cary – Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)<https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/locations/americas/cary> · Cary Overview Video<https://vimeo.com/832369333/6526cd98f9?share=copy> · DB Careers Search<https://careers.db.com/professionals/search-roles/#/professional/> · Follow us on LinkedIn: Deutsche Bank Technology, Data & Innovation · Share this Newsletter<https://tinyurl.com/2bp836av> EVENTS THIS WEEK: ColorStack@VT is hosting... · Bowling Night with Capital One on April 22nd · Big O-Show on April 24th For more information and to register for the events, visit the ColorStack events page<https://colorstackvt-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/next-week-s-events-update?_bh…>. ***** Join us for our CS Department Pancake Breakfast to highlight philanthropy and enjoy pancakes! A flyer containing more information is attached. ***** CS Careers is hosting an AI Perspectives Panel on April 24th * Featuring professionals from Apple, Nvidia, Volvo, Discover, and Roku Registration Required! For more information and to register, see the attached flyer. ***** The final, virtual Hume Seminar of the semester is coming up on April 22, 6-7 pm and you should attend if you are interested in any or all of: Cyber, Research, DOD, and Internships/Careers. The speaker, Mr. Maciag, is a senior leader at the DOD's Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. In particular, he oversees cyber research and internship opportunities (perhaps you've heard of VICEROY?). To register, visit: Hume Seminar Series: Forging the Future: VICEROY’s Mission to Establish Deterrence and Enhance Readiness in Defense<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhShcUjzknzo4iOLhuLS7ATySEKRywu_F…> *************** Joan Monahan Watson, Ph.D. Director of Administrative Operations Department of Computer Science Faculty Affiliate Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI) Virginia Tech 3160D Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540.231.8874 Email: jmwatson(a)vt.edu<mailto:jmwatson@vt.edu>

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Participants needed for a software maintenance/quality tool study
by St. Amour, Leo 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

The Software Innovations Lab at Virginia Tech invites you to participate in a research study a software maintenance and quality assistance tool. Participants will be asked to do the following activities: 1. Complete a baseline exercise. 2. Evaluate and answer questions regarding three instances of a software anti-pattern. Participants will complete this task twice, once unaided and once with an assistance tool. 3. Complete a survey describing your experiences with completing the exercises and using the assistance tool. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and be one of the following: • Computer science undergraduate student • Computer science graduate student • Industry software engineer/developer Participants should have some familiarity with the Java programming language. The entire study is conducted asynchronously via an online survey tool and should take approximately 25 minutes of your time. If you agree to take part in this study, after the survey you may enter your e-mail address into a drawing for one of two $15 Amazon gift cards. The drawing selection will take place within one week of the survey end date. Selection odds are approximately 1:10. If you are interested in participating, please use the following link to access and complete the survey by May 11, 2025: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AaTLXZ56lY If you know anyone else who may be interested in this study and is eligible to participate, please forward this email to them. If you have any questions about this study or would like more information, please contact Leo St. Amour at lstamour(a)vt.edu. The project is supervised by Dr. Eli Tilevich. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #25-308. Thank you for considering participating in this voluntary research!

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FW: REMINDER: Amazon - VT Initiative: Call for Research Proposals and Ph.D. Fellowship Nominations!
by Zier, Debbie 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello, This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming deadline for the Amazon - Virginia Tech Initiative for Efficient and Robust Machine Learning<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/> Call for Research Projects<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>, full proposals are due tomorrow, April 18, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please review our FAQ<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>. Additionally, the Call for Fellowship Nominations<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>, nomination packets are also due tomorrow, April 18, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please review our FAQ<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>. ----------------------- Hello, In 2022, Virginia Tech and Amazon announced their partnership to advance research and innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Amazon - Virginia Tech Initiative for Efficient and Robust Machine Learning<https://www.vt.edu/link/partners/amazon-partnership.html> includes machine learning-focused research projects, doctoral student fellowships, community outreach, and an establishment of a shared advisory board. The third set of awards for fellowships and research projects were announced in Fall 2024, you can learn more about the awardees (link to this page: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/amazon-virginia-tech-initiative-announ…) The Amazon-Virginia Tech Initiative for Efficient and Robust Machine Learning (ML) is soliciting proposals<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…> from Virginia Tech faculty in the College of Engineering for research projects with anticipated support beginning Fall Semester 2025 (FY 2026). The objective of this initiative is to advance research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ML, specifically in the areas of efficient and robust machine learning. Virginia Tech faculty members are invited to submit proposals for research projects that work to revolutionize the way ML is developed, evaluated, and embedded in everyday contexts, devices, and applications. Please note, as instructed in the Call for Research Projects<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>, abstracts are due February 20, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please review our FAQ<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>. Additionally, the program invites nominations<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…> for doctoral student fellows with anticipated support beginning Fall Semester 2025. Fellowships will be awarded to Virginia Tech doctoral students that includes one academic year of funding, tuition, travel support to conferences, and an invitation to interview for an Amazon internship intended to provide students a greater understanding of industry and use-inspired research. Students selected for fellowships will be known as Amazon Fellows. The fellowship enables students during the academic year to pursue independent research projects in the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence and the optional paid summer internship at Amazon will enable them to gain valuable industry insight and experience through direct engagement with Amazon researchers. Please note, as instructed in the Call for Fellowship Nominations<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>, nomination packets are due April 18, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please review our FAQ<https://amazon.cs.vt.edu/content/dam/amazon_cs_vt_edu/year-4/Amazon%20-%20V…>. Thanks, Wanawsha Wanawsha Shalaby Manager of Operations UrbComp Program Coordinator Sanghani Center for AI and Data Analytics - Virginia Tech 900 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: (571) 858-3361 E-Mail: wanah92(a)vt.edu<mailto:wanah92@vt.edu>

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Fw: GPSS: Vote by Tonight!! Senate Meeting tomorrow!
by Moussad, Bernard 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hey everyone, Just a heads up that there is a GPSS meeting today (4/17) at 5:30 pm BUT only over zoom so no food provided. Also, please try to fill out the Graduate School Climate Survey. This is your chance to tell the Grad school what is going well and what is going poorly for you during your time here. It is anonymous so don't miss this opportunity to have your voice be heard. I hope you guys have a great rest of the semester. It's been a pleasure being your CS Senator! Sincerely, Bernard Moussad PhD student CS@VT Phone: 256-668-7571 Website: Bernym12.github.io<https://bernym12.github.io/> ________________________________ From: Murphy, Quiyana <qmurphy(a)vt.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:24 PM To: gpss-senator-g(a)vt.edu <gpss-senator-g(a)vt.edu> Subject: [GPSS Senators] GPSS: Vote by Tonight!! Senate Meeting tomorrow! Dear Senators, Please see below for some announcements. A reminder that we have a senate meeting this Tomorrow (4/16/25) that will be held on Zoom only (no in person meeting). Deadline to vote for next year's GPSS Executive Board is tonight at 11:59pm EST. Upcoming GPSS Meeting: Thursday 4-16-25 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm Zoom only: Open forum runs from 5:00pm - 5:30pm. Zoom Link<https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oduGprj8oHdZKaxJ6rzXPYMSni…> | Sign-In Link<https://forms.office.com/r/18QNjsbM4Z> * Agendas, approved minutes, and slides from past meetings can be found on our website: https://gpss.vt.edu/the-senate/senate-meetings-minutes/minutes.html * Minutes to be approved at tomorrow's meeting are attached * Food will be available in Room A of the GLC at 4:30 PM GPSS ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Voting for GPSS Executive Board: Senators, the deadline to vote for next year's board is tonight at 11:59pm EST. You should have received a link to vote in a previous email. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. GRADUATE STUDENT CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY: * Check your VT email for a chance to win one of five gift cards being given away by the Graduate School! On Friday April 11th, Graduate students across all campuses received an invitation in their Virginia Tech email to participate in the Graduate School’s triannual campus climate survey. This survey measures students’ attitudes toward campus climate, department climate, advising, mentoring, well-being and inclusive practices. Virginia Tech is committed to fostering an inclusive graduate community where all students can be productive and engaged members. This survey will provide valuable input to graduate school leaders about the issues students face, enabling them to take meaningful action. The survey will remain open until May 6th. For more information visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/numbers/climate-survey-home/2025-climate-surv… or reach out to Kacy Lawrence at klawr5(a)vt.edu<mailto:klawr5@vt.edu>. 2. SVPE IS HIRING: * SVPE is currently hiring for a graduate assistant and graduate interns. These roles will focus on gender violence prevention and education and will provide the student with the opportunity to support research, program development, and community outreach efforts aimed at addressing gender-based violence. If interested, email a letter of interest and resume to svpe(a)vt.edu by May 9th, 2025 3. FOCUS GROUP ON BELONGING AND INCLUSION: * We invite graduate students to participate in a focus group centered around questions of belonging and inclusion within the graduate school community at Virginia Tech. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and insights on how graduate school can better foster a sense of connection, support, and inclusivity for all students. Your perspective will help shape important conversations around community belonging in higher education. If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/xrMP5Hcvds. 4. AN ALUM INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH/MENTORING STUDENTS: * Mojdeh Nourbakhsh ’21 says, “I don’t have much to offer but I am truly happy to help in any way I can. Just to clarify, I am not licensed to counsel but am happy to mentor and offer advice as a young alum that cares. Here is my background: I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a minor in psychology. I loved being involved with as many student organizations as I could. When I graduated, I got my masters in health sciences from Johns Hopkins concentrating in mental health and getting a certificate in health disparities and health inequalities. I am currently working as a medical assistant at a breast cancer center at VHC Health in Arlington, VA and applying to medical school. As someone who benefited from DEI policies and framework at Virginia Tech, I feel I should offer support or find the right support for students, as I know this is a stressful time for us all. I can be contacted through text, call, or email and happy to offer a listening ear and mentorship as a young alumna.” * Contact information: Mojdeh Nourbakhsh (mojdehn1(a)vt.edu<mailto:mojdehn1@vt.edu>) pronouns: She/Her/Hers 1. Quiyana M. Murphy PhD Candidate Department of Mathematics Email: qmurphy(a)vt.edu<mailto:qmurphy@vt.edu>

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Upcoming Hume Seminar: Cyber Research, DOD Careers, and VICEROY Opportunities – April 22, 6–7 PM
by Cho, Jin-Hee 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Students! The final, virtual Hume Seminar of the semester is coming up on April 22, 6-7 pm and you should attend if you are interested in any or all of: Cyber, Research, DOD, and Internships/Careers. The speaker, Mr. Maciag, is a senior leader at the DOD's Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. In particular, he oversees cyber research and internship opportunities (perhaps you've heard of VICEROY?). Hume Seminar Series: Forging the Future: VICEROY’s Mission to Establish Deterrence and Enhance Readiness in Defense<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhShcUjzknzo4iOLhuLS7ATySEKRywu_F…> Thanks! Jin-Hee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jin-Hee Cho (she/her/hers), Ph.D., IEEE Senior Member Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science Stephen and Cherye Tyndall Moore Junior Faculty Fellow | Computer Science Faculty Fellow | College of Engineering Affiliate Faculty | National Security Institute Virginia Tech 900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203 Email: jicho(a)vt.edu<mailto:jicho@vt.edu> Phone: (703) 538-8302 (ex: 88302) Homepage: http://people.cs.vt.edu/~jicho/ Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wToVkEUAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wToVkEUAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Reminder: CS Grad Council Meeting Tomorrow (April 2 - Wednesday)
by Ibn Arif, Kazi Hasan 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

Hi everyone, This is a quick reminder about our next CS Grad Council meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, at 12 PM in Gilbert 3001 (third floor). We’ll discuss the next grad council election and end of year events! A zoom option is available here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87009667028 We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Hasan -- Kazi Hasan Ibn Arif PhD Student at Virginia Tech Dept. of Computer Science LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazi-hasan-ibn-arif-8b78a61a3?utm_source=share&…> | Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3OhNWLcAAAAJ&hl=en>

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