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The impact COVID-19 has had upon undergraduate students’ learning
22nd January 2021
Given the unusual circumstances in which we find ourselves, at the end of last semester, led by two members of the BASES Education and Teaching Special Interest Group Steering Group, Dr Matthew Timmis and...
2020 BASES Member Survey
19th January 2021
Thank you to those members who participated in the recent BASES Member Survey which yielded a 9% return rate (238 responses), which is similar to previous years. 109 members entered the prize draw with the lucky...
Update: BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES)
12th January 2021
Further to...
New BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise units
11th January 2021
Last summer, as part of our support to candidates on the Sport and Exercise...
BASES Awards deadline extensions for 2021
5th January 2021
The Awards Committee have decided to extend the application deadlines for the following awards: Masters Dissertation of the Year Award - new deadline Fri 12 Feb 2021 Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award...
BASES Student Conference 2021 - abstract deadline 8 March 2021
22nd December 2020
Student Conference delegates are invited to submit abstracts within the following sport and exercise science themes: Biomechanics and Motor BehaviourPhysiology and NutritionPsychologySport and PerformancePhysical...
BASES Online Workshop - Sport Psychology and Mental Health: Battling the Ultracrepidarians
22nd December 2020
BASES is pleased to announce the online Workshop ‘Sport Psychology and Mental Health: Battling the Ultracrepidarians’ is now live on the BASES website and we are taking registrations. This paid-for training day will...
Masters Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 12 February
22nd December 2020
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 12 February Apply for this award: Click here to...
BASES appoints Dr Adam Gledhill FBASES as Editor of the Sport and Exercise Scientist
21st December 2020
BASES has recently appointed Dr Adam Gledhill FBASES as Editor of The Sport and Exercise Scientist. Adam, a Course Director: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Leeds Beckett University, brings a range of...
British Society of Gerontology Conference 2021
18th December 2020
Dr Theodoros Bampouras, Membership Representative of the Division of Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour has provided some information about the British Society of Gerontology Conference 2021. This online event will be...
Prof Edward Winter Early Career Researcher Award - deadline 1 July 2021
15th December 2020
We are pleased to announce a new award that is now available in honour of Prof Edward Winter FBASES. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Student or Professional member Application...
SEPAR candidates to benefit from the new BASES mental health in sport and exercise units
14th December 2020
Earlier this year, BASES commissioned Drs Paul Gorczynski and Anthony Papathomas to develop a bespoke suite of mental health resources. Designed specifically for the trainee sport psychologist, these educational...
BASES Multi-disciplinary Webinar Series - Overview
3rd December 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES ran a global Multidisciplinary Webinar Series, hosting 13 online webinars as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the COVID-19 crisis and...
Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award - deadline 26 March
1st December 2020
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 26 March Apply for this award: click here to...
BASES Member survey 2020
30th November 2020
BASES is keen to better understand its members and to hear what is important to them. The 2020 member survey will been launched on Tuesday 1 December and will close on Sunday 3 January 2021. This is an opportunity...
The 4th International Conference of Sport Science- AESA
29th November 2020
We have received details from the Asian Exercise and Sport Science Association about their 4th international conference, which is taking place 4 February 2021. The AESA are currently welcoming researchers in the...
Welcome to our new Division representatives
25th November 2020
Congratulations to the new Division representatives who have been appointed by the Remunerations and Appointments Committee. Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour - Deputy Chair - Dr Athanassios Bissas Psychology - Deputy...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
20th November 2020
Have you engaged with an article in a recent issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist? Have your say and win a year’s free BASES membership by writing and submitting a ‘Letter of the issue’ to editor@bases.org.uk by...
European survey on sport culture and experiences
17th November 2020
We have been made aware by Dr Kotryna Fraser, member of the BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, of some research which is looking at experiences of working in competitive sport as support staff. The...
The BASES Statement on ‘Reflecting on re-opening? You are not alone’
16th November 2020
The BASES Board is pleased to publish a Reflective Statement, authored by Drs Andy Smith MBE FBASES, Rita de Oliveira, Mark Faghy, Mark Ross and Neil Maxwell, as a companion piece to the BASES Position Stand on the...
Recruiting for Editor, the Sport and Exercise Scientist
9th November 2020
The BASES Board is seeking applications for Editor of the Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). Details of the candidate pack can be found here. To apply, please attach a current CV (two-page...
Higher education: new national restrictions guidance
5th November 2020
As you may be aware, Dr Andy Smith FBASES and the Authors of the BASES Position Stand on ‘Reopening’ Sport and Exercise Science after lockdown are working with the Education and Teaching Special Interest Group to draft...
The BASES Expert Statement on the Important of Fundamental Movement Skills for Children's Physical Activity and Health
27th October 2020
BASES Launches New Expert Statement on: The Important of Fundamental Movement Skills for Children's Physical Activity and Health produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Prof...
The BASES Expert Statement on Human Performance and Health in Cold Environments
27th October 2020
BASES Launches New Expert Statement on: Human Performance and Health in Cold Environments, produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Profs Greg Whyte OBE, FBASES and Mike Tipton...
Sport, Exercise and Health analytics BASES Special Interest Group article
26th October 2020
Prof Tony Myers, Sport, Exercise and Health analytics BASES Special Interest Group (SIG) Chair, has written and provided an article for BASES Members. This article looks into the overview of the discussions and...
BASES Division of Psychology Journal Club
26th October 2020
The BASES Division of Psychology Journal Club is a new, monthly online Journal club where BASES members can discuss recent literature relating to Sport and Exercise domains collectively. Instructions for Interested...
BASES’ Annual General Meeting 2020
20th October 2020
The BASES’ Annual General Meeting will be held, virtually, via conference call, on Monday 16 November 2020 at 4.30pm. Members will have received an email with details of how to register and attend the meeting on the...
BASES Applied Practitioner Award - deadline 30 Nov
20th October 2020
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Applied Practitioner Award. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Accredited Application Closing Date: 30 November Apply for this award: Click...
Role of sport and exercise professionals in the delivery of the NHS long term plan
20th October 2020
The University of the West of England is undertaking a project on behalf of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is funded by Health Education England. This project aims to understand the role...
BASES Education and Teaching Special Interest Group (E&T SIG)
19th October 2020
Following the recent call for expressions of interest to members of the E&T SIG, the following members have been appointed to form the inaugural Steering Group: Dr Eddie Bradley; Dr Katherine Burgess; Tommy Craig;...
Callout for Division Representatives
16th October 2020
We are inviting members to apply for a number of positions (please see below) within the BASES Divisions. Members can apply for more than one position. However, you can hold only one position at any one time. Five CPD...
BASES Global November 2020 Multidisciplinary Webinar Series
9th October 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES will be running a global Multidisciplinary Webinar Series, hosting 13 online webinars as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the COVID-19...
Call for Research Project Proposals - Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Award for Sports Research
7th October 2020
AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology, are promoting a new sports research award which is now open until 15 February 2021. The Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Award for Sports Research has been...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Richard Buscombe
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Sharon Dixon
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
Update: BASES Annual General Meeting 2020
1st October 2020
Further to the information shared with members at the end of May 2020, the government then passed new legislation (Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020) which provided temporary and permanent measures to...
BASES Laboratory Accreditations
1st October 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 government and local restrictions, it has been decided to extend current BASES Laboratory Accreditations by six months. A further review of this will take place in early 2021. Commenting...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Emma Ross
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Izzy Moore
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Helen Matthews
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Lucinda Abell
30th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Shameema Yousuf
30th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
Important information for attendees and stakeholders: forthcoming BASES events
29th September 2020
The Board of BASES has considered all the current information available to them from Government agencies, and has made the decision not to hold any face to face meetings or events for the next six months or so. ...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr John Fernandes
29th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Tori Sprung
29th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Kotryna Fraser
28th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Savannah Sturridge
28th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020
25th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
The Physiological Society - Online Symposium
18th September 2020
Title: Variability: How to Deal with It, Interpret It, and Learn from It Date: 5 October - 6 October 2020 Registration for this symposium is now open and will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 1 October....
BASES opens its first diversity monitoring survey
17th September 2020
By promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science - and practice-based potential,...
BASES Global November 2020 Multidisciplinary Webinar Series
15th September 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES will be hosting 13 online webinars - commencing on 2nd November and concluding 25th November - as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the...
New BASES Division Chair Appointments
15th September 2020
Congratulations to our new BASES Division Chairs who have been appointed by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee with effect from 16 November 2020 when their appointments will be noted at the AGM / member...
BASES Slack Community
14th September 2020
BASES is committed to improving the member experience and the value that BASES provides to members. As a result, we have created a private (members only) social platform. This is separate and in addition to social...
BASES Expert Statement Grants - deadline 1 Oct
11th September 2020
We are now accepting applications for BASES Expert Statement Grants. Number Offered: Up to 4 each year Value of Grants: Up to a total of £1,000 Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date:...
BASES Annual Report 2019 – 2020
10th September 2020
The Board has pleasure in presenting the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Report 2019-2020 (covering the period 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2020) and the financial statements for the...
Add your courses to the Course Finder - deadline Sept/Oct
2nd September 2020
The BASES Course Finder is a directory of undergraduate and postgraduate sport and exercise science courses offered by universities in the UK. It has been developed to assist students in locating degree courses in...
Awards Committee Representative - deadline 18 September
28th August 2020
BASES wish to appoint a Representative for the BASES Awards Committee. The successful applicant will serve a term of three years. The Appointments and Remuneration Committee will appoint the successful applicant...
BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme - deadline 6 Sept
28th August 2020
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES). BASES endorsement is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science...
SEPAR Confirmation
25th August 2020
The BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) is a programme of professional development, skill acquisition and supervised practice to ensure that...
Student Rep appointments to the BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
21st August 2020
Further to the open recruitment towards the end of July 2020 for Student Representative applications for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, we are pleased to announce the following members have been...
BASES International Conference Grants - deadline 1 September
18th August 2020
We are now accepting applications for International Conference Grants. Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 March and 1 September (each year) Apply for this grant: Click here to...
Autumn Edition of TSES 2020 Now Available
18th August 2020
The Autumn issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist is now available in the BASES Members’ Area and a hard copy will be out for delivery shortly. To sign into the Members’ Area, you will need your username (your...
BASES Member benefit: Save 20% on Human Kinetics books
17th August 2020
Human Kinetics, a leading international publisher in physical activity is now offering a 20% discount exclusively for BASES members. Human Kinetics publishes books and eBooks in a range of subjects including health,...
New BASES Fellowships announced
14th August 2020
Congratulations to our new BASES Fellows. We will be promoting them at the BASES Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtual webinar on Monday 16 November 2020 and they will also be announced in the 2019-20 Annual...
BASES Position Stand - August 2020
12th August 2020
The BASES Board are pleased to publish an excellent position stand on the ‘reopening’ of Sport and Exercise Science departments in Higher Education after lockdown. This position stand was authored by Drs Andy Smith...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 30 September
12th August 2020
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 30 September...
BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
10th August 2020
We are delighted to launch the new BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. www.bases.org.uk/careerguide Our updated Career Guide includes a wealth of guidance and...
Survey on use, knowledge & perceptions of heat acclimation & associated nutritional strategies by professional athletes & practitioners
4th August 2020
Dr Lee Taylor (a BASES accredited member and Chair of the Awards Committee) and colleagues from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, as well as researchers from the Canadian...
BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise training developments
28th July 2020
BASES has commissioned Drs Paul Gorczynski and Anthony Papathomas to develop online core content covering: Mental health overview; Depressive disorders; Addictive behaviours; Mental Health Literacy and Programming;...
Survey on patient compliance with prescribed exercise
23rd July 2020
Professor Stephen Bird FBASES has advised us that researchers at RMIT University, Melbourne are seeking the help of clinical exercise scientists in their research into the facilitators and barriers to patient...
Forthcoming webinars from Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
22nd July 2020
We have been made aware by Dr Rita de Oliveira of some forthcoming webinars from the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) which may be valuable to some BASES members: RMS’s much-anticipated and biggest webinar of all -...
BASES Member benefits: The Routledge Sport & Exercise Science books programme
22nd July 2020
The Routledge Sport and Exercise Science books programme has grown into one of the largest and broadest of any major international academic publisher. Their portfolio includes books at all levels, from textbooks to...
Applications sought for student representatives on BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee
21st July 2020
By promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, BASES will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science- and practice-based potential, irrespective of their background or circumstances. In so...
Vale Professor Edward Winter
20th July 2020
BASES is sad to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Prof Edward Winter. Ed made a sustained and substantial contribution to BASES for more than 35 years; a former Secretary and Director of BASES, he was made...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
15th July 2020
We are encouraging all our members to submit letters to the Editor to be published in our next issue. Letters should include no more than 200 words and be about anything that has stood out to you in our Autumn 2020...
The BASES Expert Statement on Conducting and Implementing Female Athlete Based Research
15th July 2020
NEW BASES Expert Statement launched in the Autumn issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist. Produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Drs Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Emma Ross FBASES,...
Exercise Right Media Release: Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes – Supporting mental and physical health
14th July 2020
Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes – Supporting mental and physical health Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia. Around 1.7 million people live with this condition, and 85–90 per cent of...
Final call for authors: BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines
10th July 2020
The next edition of the BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines has just been commissioned and is due to be handed over to the publishers by the end of 2020. Now in its fifth edition it will continue to be published as...
CSEP Get Active for Pregnancy questionnaire
9th July 2020
CSEP Get Active for Pregnancy questionnaire Dr Victoria Meah, a BASES member, is working alongside CSEP, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, in the development of the Get Active for Pregnancy...
Call to Action: Expressions of interest - BASES Division Chair (x3)
6th July 2020
Three BASES Division Chairs (Dr Adam Grainger (Sport & Performance), Assoc Prof Adam Hawkey FBASES (Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour) and Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES (Psychology)) will all finish their current terms after...
Endurance expert takes on marathon challenge
2nd July 2020
A scientist who has worked with runners, including Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe, is preparing for his own endurance challenge – running his first sub-three-hour marathon at the age of 50. Professor Andrew Jones,...
International Webinar on Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences in Context to COVID-19
1st July 2020
The Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Arts, BHU, Varanasi-India in collaboration with The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) are organising an International Webinar on “Physical...
Updated Government guidance for people who work in or run indoor labs and research facilities and similar environments
25th June 2020
Further to the recent BASES website news items and member emails, the Government has just updated this guidance to reflect the changing situation. We wanted to share this with our members and Heads of Departments. ...
Coronavirus Graduated Return to Play for Performance Athletes: Guidance for Healthcare Practitioners
22nd June 2020
BASES Sport and Performance Division would like to formally endorse the UK Home Country Sports Institutes’ (HCSI) Coronavirus Graduated Return to Play Guidance document for performance sport athletes. This document,...
BASES and BPS Collaborative Webinar
19th June 2020
BASES (Division of Psychology) and BPS (Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology) are pleased to announce a collaborative series of webinars for its members. This exciting joint venture will be delivered by...
Appointments to the BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
18th June 2020
Further to the open recruitment at the end of May for applications for the new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, we are pleased to announce the following members have been appointed by the Appointments...
Update: BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES)
17th June 2020
Further to the update shared on 16 March 2020; These are unprecedented times and many Universities are operating under Emergency Assessment Regulations that are designed to ensure that students are not disadvantaged...
Accreditation/Re-Accreditation/HPSA/CSci - deadline 1 July
16th June 2020
We are now accepting applications for Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA). BASES Accreditation supports the maintenance and enhancement of professional and ethical standards...
Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network
16th June 2020
The Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) conference 2020 is a global virtual event, to discuss the impact of situations like COVID-19 on the exercising female. The event will help to grow, strengthen...
BASES Fellowship applications - deadline 31 July
10th June 2020
We are now accepting BASES Fellowship applications. BASES Fellowship is considered an accolade that individuals aspire to and an honour that people are proud of and is valued. For 'FBASES' to be placed after...
Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) - new fees introduced
10th June 2020
With effect from 1 July 2020 BASES will be introducing an administration fee of £15.00 for all new applications. A fee of £10.00 for renewal applications will commence 1 January 2021. Further details on how to...
Callout for S&C Accreditation Rep - deadline 30 June
10th June 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following position within the BASES Accreditation Committee: Five CPD credits are available for members. Term of Office: Committee members shall normally hold post for a three...
BASES New Chair-Elect
8th June 2020
BASES is delighted to announce that Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES has been voted in as Chair-Elect. Three strong candidates stood for election: Associate Professor Adam Hawkey FBASESProfessor Zoe Knowles FBASESProfessor...
BASES social platform member survey
3rd June 2020
As you may be aware, BASES is, and always will be, committed to improving the member experience and the value that BASES provides to members. As a result, we have been generating ideas on how we might be able to do...
BASES Annual General Meeting
28th May 2020
Due to social distancing measures, BASES will not be able to hold its standard AGM in November 2020. The BASES Articles are non-hybrid, which means that a virtual AGM is not possible; ‘place’ (clause 10.2) is read as...
Coming Soon! BASES Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
27th May 2020
We are pleased to announce that we are updating the BASES Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science; an informative and highly popular resource that provides valuable and up-to-date guidance about study options...
Call to action – new BASES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
26th May 2020
BASES commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) By promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, BASES will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science- and practice-based...
Update: BASES 2020 annual conference
22nd May 2020
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the limited government guidance on safe social distancing measures for mass gatherings, and the unlikelihood of any vaccine by this autumn, the BASES Board and the...
Happy Eid Mubarak
22nd May 2020
We would like to wish Muslim BASES members and those Muslims around the world a very happy “Eid Mubarak”. We appreciate the difficulties that all members have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Callout for CPD Rep for the Physiology and Nutrition Division
22nd May 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following position within the BASES Division: Five CPD credits are available for members. Term of Office: Division members shall normally hold post for a two year period ...