Mental Health Substance Use

Candace Y. Moore

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Education

Master of Arts in Psychology (Clinical Science) May 2024

American University (AU), Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Major GPA: 4.0/4.0) May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Science, Professional Health Sciences (Major GPA: 3.68/4.0)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA

Research Interests

Intersectional, culturally diverse study and treatment of mental health across the lifespan among vulnerable populations (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low-income, geriatric). An interdisciplinary study that can be used to support the investigation of personality and mood disorders, substance use disorder, trauma-related, anxiety/mood-related mental disorders, and environmental moderators of psychological health outcomes. Investigating factors and antecedents to positive health outcomes to support more cultural competency within psychology, mental health within medicine, and community health.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Tubman, J., Moore, C., Lee, J., Shapiro, A. (2023). Multivariate patterns of substance use, minority stress and

environmental violence associated with sexual revictimization of lesbian and bisexual emerging adult women. Journal of Lesbian Studies. doi: 10.1080/10894160.2023.2240552

Edwards, K., Pattinson, C., Tschiffely, A., Moore, C., Dell, C., Devoto, C. Statz, J., Carr, W., Walker, B.,

LoPresti, M., Ahlers, S., Yarnell, A., Gill, J. (2020). Blast exposure results in tau and neurofilament light chain changes in peripheral blood. Brain Injury, 34. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1797171

Edwards, K.A., Pattinson, C.L., Guedes, V.A., Peyer, Jordan, Moore, C., Davis, T., Devoto, C. Turtzo, C.,

Latour, L., Gill, J. (2020). Inflammatory cytokines associate with neuroimaging after acute mild traumatic brain injury. Frontiers Neurology, 11. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00348

(abstract) Guedes, V., Peyer, J., Pattinson, C., Moore, C., Edwards, K., Turtzo, C., Devoto, C., Lai, C., Zhang,

X., Latour, L., Gill, J.(2019). DBA-07 Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels relate to changes in neuroimaging findings after mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, doi: http://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.29100.abstracts

Manuscripts Under Review

Tubman, J. G., Moore, C., Lee, J., & Shapiro, A. J. (2023). Lifetime trauma and substance use involvement:

Multivariate patterns among sexual minority women. Revised and resubmitted, Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling.

Tubman, J. G., Lee, J., Moore, C., & Shapiro, A. J. (2023). Multivariate relations between lifetime trauma and

substance use involvement: Comparisons between gay and bisexual emerging adult men. Revised and resubmitted, Journal of Bisexuality.

Tubman, J. G., Lee, J., & Moore, C. (2023). Factors associated with sexual revictimization among transgender

emerging adults. Revised and resubmitted, Journal of Interpersonal Violence.

Tubman, J. G., Shapiro, A. J., Lee, J., & Moore, C. (2023). Sexual victimization among gay and bisexual

emerging adult men: Multivariate differences in substance use, minority stress, and contextual violence. Revised and resubmitted, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma.

Featured in Press/News

American University. “Meet Our Student Changemakers” n.d.

American University. “MA Candidate Candace Moore on Overcoming and Excelling” July 25, 2022.

VCU News. “Students Present Research Projects that Merge Academic and Personal Interests During Annual Symposiums” May 8, 2018.

VCU Impact Magazine. “The Trouble with Being First” November 15, 2017.

VCU News. “Students Present Research Projects that Merge Academic and Personal Interests During Annual Symposiums” April 29, 2016.

Other Non-Peer Reviewed Publications and Technical Reports

Moore. C. (2017). Remediation of research: patient advocacy mini documentary. https://vimeo.com/93214713

(unpublished) Moore, C., Calderwood, C. (2015). “Predictors of burnout and performance in employed informal

caregivers.”

(unpublished) Moore, C. (2015). “Psychological detachment from informal caregiving ruminations while at

work.”

Awards and Honors

American University 12th Annual Ebony Eagles of Excellence Awards 2023

American University Maryada F. Buell Scholarship 2022- 2023

American University Merit Award 2021- 2022

Thanksgiving Awards Cosmos Club dedication, Washington, D.C. 2021

American University Barnard Scholarship 2021- 2022

National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program Scholar 2017- 2021

TRIO 4-year SSS Scholarship recipient 2017

VCU Board of Visitors Award Candidate 2017

Korean American Grocers Association of Greater Richmond (KAGRO) 27th Annual Scholarship 2017

VCU Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Preceptor Candidate, Biology 2016-2017

National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Semi-Finalist 2016

VCU Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Summer Fellowship 2016

National Institute of Health Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) Scholar 2016-2017

Virginia Commonwealth University Achievement Award 2014- 2018

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s List 2013-2018

HumanCare Commendation of Achievement, VCU Medical Center 2017

Conference Presentations

Moore, C., Tubman, J. G., Felecan, J., & Zullo, T. (June 2024). Correlates of intimate partner violence among transgender emerging adults: A person-centered approach. Poster submitted to the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Shapiro, A. J., Moore, C., & Lee, J. (June, 2024). Sexual victimization among gay and bisexual emerging adult men: Multivariate differences in substance use, minority stress and contextual violence. Poster submitted to the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Moore, C., & Lee, J. (June, 2024). Sexual revictimization of transgender emerging adults: Descriptive profiles of risk factors. Poster submitted to the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C

Tubman, J. G., Lee, J., Moore, C., & Shapiro, A. (January, 2024). Sexual revictimization of transgender emerging

adults: Descriptive profiles of risk factors. Poster submitted to the 28th Annual Conference for the Society

for Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Moore, C., Lee, J., & Shapiro, A. (January, 2024). Multivariate patterns of substance use, minority

stress and contextual violence associated with sexual revictimization of lesbian and bisexual emerging

adult women. Poster submitted to the 28th Annual Conference for the Society for Social Work and

Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Shapiro, A., Lee, J., & Moore, C. (January, 2024). Sexual victimization among gay and bisexual

emerging adult men: Multivariate differences in substance use, minority stress and contextual violence.

Poster submitted to the 28th Annual Conference for the Society for Social Work and Research,

Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Moore, C., Lee, J., & Shapiro, A. (June, 2023). Multivariate relations between lifetime traumas

and substance use involvement. Comparisons between lesbian and bisexual women. Poster presented at

the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Lee, J., Moore, C., & Shapiro, A. (June, 2023). Multivariate relations between lifetime traumas and substance use involvement. Comparisons between gay and bisexual men. Poster presented at the

31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Moore, C., Lee, J., & Shapiro, A. (June, 2023). Correlates of intimate partner violence among

sexual minority emerging adult women: A person-centered approach. Poster presented at the 31st

Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Tubman, J. G., Lee, J., Moore, C., & Shapiro, A. (June, 2023). Correlates of intimate partner violence among sexual minority emerging adult men: A person-centered approach. Poster presented at the 31st Annual

Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Moore, C., Guedes, V., Gill, J. (April, 2019). Higher exosomal and plasma neurofilament light chain relate to persistent ptsd and post-concussive symptoms in veterans with a history of traumatic Brain Injury.

Poster presented at National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, Bethesda,

Maryland.

Moore, C., Pattinson, C., Gill, J. (June, 2018). Association of mechanism of traumatic brain injury and psychological outcomes. Poster presented at National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing

Research, Bethesda, Maryland.

Moore, C., Dick, D., Adkins, A. (May, 2017). Association between GLP1R and alcohol-related phenotypes among college students. Poster presented at Virginia Commonwealth University Undergraduate Poster

Symposium, Richmond, Virginia.

Moore, C. (July, 2017). Using CRISPR/Cas9 to investigate acute functional tolerance to ethanol.

Oral presentation at VCU Center on Health Disparities Summer Research Symposium, Richmond,

Virginia.

Moore, C., Lahrach, M., Davies, A., Mathies, L., Bettinger, J. (March, 2016). Modification of npr-1using CRISPR/CAS9 to investigate ethanol response in C.elegans. Poster presented at Annual Biomedical

Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) Tampa, Florida.

Moore, C., Lahrach, M., Davies, A., Mathies, L., Bettinger, J. (February, 2016). Modification of npr-1using

CRISPR/CAS9 to investigate ethanol response in C.elegans. Poster presented at the 2017 Ronald E.

McNair Conference. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.

Beachy, K. A., Moore, C, & Smith, M.M. (May, 2015). The effects of part-time work on sleep quality in college

students. Poster presented at Virginia Commonwealth University Undergraduate Poster Symposium,

Richmond, Virginia Poster 137. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/uresposters/137

Beachy, K., Moore, C., Calderwood, C. (May, 2016). Balancing work and school: Evaluating the experiences

of students who work while enrolled. Poster presented at VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate

Research and Creativity, Richmond, Virginia.

Beachy, K., Moore, C., Calderwood, C. (May, 2015). Mastery and control experiences are predictive of sleep

quality in college students who work part-time. Poster presented at VCU Poster Symposium for

Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Richmond, Virginia.

Beachy, K., Moore, C, & Smith, M. (May, 2015). The effects of part-time work on sleep quality in college

students. Poster presented at VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity,

Richmond, Virginia. COMPASS Poster 137. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/uresposters/137

Research Experiences

AU Department of Psychology August 2021- Present

Master’s Thesis Advisor/Principal Investigator: Jonathan Tubman, Ph.D.

Master’s thesis proposal and defend exploratory study among sexual and gender minorities and investigate if racial/ethnic minority status is associated with higher scores for substance use problems, minority stressors, forms of intimate partner violence, and self-perceived health.

Collaborate with colleagues on manuscripts and posters using data from a cross-sectional study of sexual minority emerging adults and associations of substance use scores with other measures of lifetime trauma, consequences of substance use, minority stress, and intimate partner violence.

Investigate how adverse childhood experiences (ACES) are associated with substance use and intimate partner violence in emerging adult LGBTQI+ relationships.

Study intimate partner violence (IPV), substance use, lifetime experiences of trauma, and psychological health outcomes among multiethnic transgender populations.

Review various valid and reliable self-report questionnaires (e.g., DAST, AUDIT, SIP-R) used in a cross-sectional study of sexual minority emerging adults (gay, lesbian, bisexual men and women, and transgender individuals) to investigate the roles of substance use from micro and macro social (individual-, relationship- and community-level) risk factors for their experiences of intimate partner violence, minority stressors, and intersectional framework.

Present lab research findings at national conferences like the Society of Prevention Research.

Review current assessment tools that evaluate adolescents’ risk-taking behaviors, substance use, and antisocial and prosocial behaviors ( i.e., concurrent validity, convergent, and discriminant validity)

National Institutes of Health June 2018- September 2021

Undergraduate Scholarship Program Scholar/IRTA Research Fellow

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)- Tissue Injury Branch (TIB)

Principal Investigator: Jessica Gill, PhD, RN, FAAN

Supervisor: Mary Ley, RN, BSN

Wrote and edited Standard Operating Procedures as directed (SOP) to improve the training of new IRTA research fellows.

Helped write and edit detailed exosome and protein extraction protocols from peripheral blood, saliva, and sweat patches.

Helped write sections of an NIH intramural grant proposal; I was responsible for the abbreviations, literature review, and introduction.

Contributed to writing and editing the introduction, results, and conclusion for two published peer-reviewed manuscripts and replied to reviewer comments after initial submission to journals.

Trained in using structured interviews for research protocols, such as the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID).

Observed neurologist and researcher Dr. Turtzo and research nurse Mary Ley intake clinical study participants, reviewed their medical and psychiatric history, and performed assessments to measure neurological functioning.

Entered data from Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID) given to participants.

Reviewed literature and investigated how biomarkers are associated with clinical outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury in addition to psychological variables, including PTSD, depression, and neurological changes following brain trauma.

Analyzed datasets using SPSS to discover if the mechanism of injury made a difference in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) prognosis.

Pre-screened and scheduled study participants.

Maintained and organized biological samples using FreezerPro.

Collected blood and saliva samples, transported them from the medical center to the laboratory, and then processed them per study protocols.

VCU Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology June 2016- June 2017

Principal Investigator: Jill Bettinger, PhD

Supervisor: Laura Mathies, PhD

Employed CRISPR/Cas9 technology to investigate how allelic variation of genes in C. elegans affects acute functional tolerance to ethanol.

Used ImagePro Plus to measure locomotion of C.elegans during behavioral assays.

Breed and cared for C.elegans by culturing e. Coli colonies for feeding, picking, and separating C.elegans by developmental phase across the lifespan (L1-L4).

Performed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to identify nucleotide changes during CRISPR/CAS9 protocol.

VCU Department of Social Psychology Cross-Domain Relationship Lab January 2015-May 2016

Principle Investigator/Supervisor: Charles C. Calderwood, PhD

Conducted research on meta-analyses of psychological detachment, task performance, well-being, and social behaviors.

Investigated areas of industrial/organizational psychology focused on psychological detachment, task performance, and its association with well-being and social behaviors.

Coded study variables into SPSS

Investigated how post-work activities (psychological detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control over leisure time) were predictive of self-reported sleep quality in college students who work part-time.

Examined how demands and resources in both the work and school domains influence student well-being and performance.

Coded data from video-based research investigating technology usage and performance of college students.

Recruited study participants and trained individuals in the lab as needed.

Independent Study

Spit for Science Lab, VCU Department of Psychology January 2017- May 2017

Principal Investigator: Danielle Dick, Ph.D.

Supervisor: Amy Adkins, Ph.D.

Completed independent gene association study of GLP1R and alcohol-related phenotypes: alcohol consumption, DSM-5 Alcohol Use Disorder Symptomology, and level of response to alcohol, using longitudinal data from Spit for Science.

Analyzed dataset using PLINK, METAL, and SPSS with supervision.

Cross-Domain Relationship, VCU Department of Psychology Lab January 2016-May 2016

Principal Investigator & Supervisor: Charles C. Calderwood, Ph.D.

Studied and presented findings to the lab about how ruminations and psychological detachment are associated with caregivers’ task performance.

Wrote a study proposal seeking to investigate how psychological detachment theory applied to informal caregivers’ ability to balance work with at-home caregiving duties.

Clinical Experiences

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Acute Studies Core, National Institutes of Health June 2018- October 2020

Bethesda, MD

Principal Investigator: Jessica Gill, Ph.D.

Supervisor: Mary Ley, RN

Observed and assisted in documenting neurological examinations to assess functions such as reflexes, sensory perception, strength, and coordination.

Gained insight into the process of conducting clinical research from a medical perspective.

Followed and observed how Dr Turtzo and Mary Ley, RN, communicated with patients, took medical history, and performed examinations specific to Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussive Syndrome (PCS) and research protocols.

Synthesized what I learned to apply to current research objectives and projects related to mild TBI, PCS, Post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or depression in our lab.

Retrieved blood and saliva samples to take to the lab to process and isolate biomarkers from peripheral blood, including exosomes and inflammatory cytokines.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Free Clinic Spring and Summer 2014

Gulfport, Mississippi

Medical Director: J.B. Franklin, MD

Supervisor: Sherry Theroux, RN

Managed food bank and clothes closet distribution.

Received, stored, and managed inventory of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in on-site pharmacy, checked for outdated medications, and notified pharmacists when inventory levels were low.

Cleaned treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Greeted and check-in patients arriving at the clinic ensured patient files were updated and stored appropriately, and performed other general office duties (approximate total: 52 hours)

Obtained, compiled, and recorded patient medical data, including progress notes and results of physical examination (approximate total: 35 hours).

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Primary Caregiver August 2013- December 2016

Richmond, Virginia

Served as power of attorney and primary caregiver for disabled OEF/OIF USMC veteran (average 25 hours per week).

Assisted veterans by providing support for activities of daily living to help manage comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Major Depressive Disorder symptoms, in addition to pain management for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease.

Acted as a patient advocate to ensure veteran received access to medical services.

Transported veteran to medical appointments and urgent care and sat in during medical appointments and emergencies.

Fan Free Clinic December 2009 and December 2011

Richmond, VA

Arranged and coordinated services for the Annual World AIDS Day event, including participant accommodations, signage, displays, and safety requirements.

Met with clinic staff to plan the scope of responsibilities for the volunteer team and event schedule.

Volunteer Experiences

Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW): The Climate Ocean Connection June 2023 National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C

Helped NOAA staff pass out informational flyers to attendees and speakers.

Advocated for sustainability policies that protect BIPOC populations.

Puerto Rico (PR) Alternative Break, American University May 11-May 21, 2023

San Juan, Adjuntas, Ciales, Loiza, Toro Negro, Caño Martin Peña, San Juan, Ponce, Old San Juan

Chosen out of over 200 applicants to join a group of 6 other American University students to address systemic inequities facing Puerto Rico

Served as a social justice advocate for the sustainable development of the island.

Gained a better understanding of systemic and individual inequities for different populations including LGBTQ+ youth, physically victimized and displaced women.

Increased personal cultural competency by interacting with diverse groups of people.

Developed a deeper understanding of PR’s territorial status and acted as a direct advocate to amplify the voice of citizens of Puerto Ricans at the national level.

Expanded tolerance for challenging situations in which intergroup dialogue, direct feedback, and active listening were practiced.

Participated in grassroots initiatives working towards autonomy and sustainability on the island, such as

SENADO visitor con Roundtable: Social Justice and Act 22

Supported ecosystem restructuration by cleaning and picking up litter for El Projecto del Caño Martin Peña with the goal of helping restore mangroves and increase biodiversity and health of the environment.

Puerto Rico Alternative Break Fundraising Co-Director, American University February 2023

Raised over one thousand dollars to donate to grassroots organizations in Puerto Rico, VAMOS and Proyecto ENLACE, Comunidad Toro Negro, Caño Martin Peña, Loiza

Collaborated with co-director to create fundraising efforts.

Coordinated effective fundraising campaigns.

DC Central Kitchen, Washington, D.C. June 2018- January 2020

Served as kitchen staff to help prepare meals for DC metropolitan area homeless shelters, rehabilitation clinics, and after-school programs.

Dress 4 Success, Richmond, Virginia February 2018- May 2018

Empowered women to become successful in the workplace by providing tutoring, coaching, and professional styling.

Randolph Place Senior Living Facility, Richmond, Virginia September 2016

Led seniors in activities like rehabilitative dance and stretching routines.

Spent time in dialogue and listened to seniors share about their lives, hobbies, and general thoughts and feelings.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries Food Bank, Gulfport, Mississippi April 2014- August 2014

Enrolled residents of Harrison County into social services as needed.

Packed and moved food into the storage area.

Pre-packed bags of fresh and non-perishable food for residents who had appointments with mental health and social services providers.

Management and Leadership

Commencement Speaker for VCU, Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Sciences Graduation Ceremony 2018

(Invited Speaker)

Rockstar Studios, Key Make Up Artist 2010-2014

Supervisor: Virgil Odell

M.A.C. Cosmetics, Richmond, Virginia

Assistant Retail Manager & Product Specialist Trainer 2008-2013

Make-Up Artist 2004- 2008

Consecutive achievement within the top 10% of regional sales for percent over LY and stretch goals.

Impact Team Artist for Southern Virginia 2011- 2013

Visited MAC Cosmetic retailers located in Arlington, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Charlottesville, and Nashville to conduct group training for staff and make-up master classes for clients.

Organizational Involvement

American Psychological Association (APA) Member since 2023

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) Member since 2023

APA Services, Inc. (APASI) Member since 2023

Society for Prevention Research (SPR) Member since 2022

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Member since 2022

American University Graduate Black Student Union Member since 2021

National Institutes of Health NINDS Neurology Journal Club 2018- 2021

National Institutes of Health 34th Relay Runner “Gotteman’s Gang” 2019

UGSP Scholar National Institutes of Health Member since 2018

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, VCU Chapter Member since 2015

Golden Key International Honor Society Member since 2017

Alliance for the Low-Income & First-Generation (AL1GN) Member since 2017

Genetics Journal Club 2017-2018

VCU NIH-IMSD Near-Peer Seminar 2016-2018

TRIO Student Support Services 2016-2018

Pre-Med Society, Virginia Commonwealth University 2013-2018

Black Psychology Student Association, Virginia Commonwealth University 2013-2014

Blacks in Government (B.I.G.) 2013-2015

Trainings & Certifications

HIPPA Training 2021

NIH Human Subjects Certification 2021

NIH Responsible Conduct of Research 2021

NIH Information Security Training 2021

NIH Research Ethics Training 2021

NIH Bystander Training 2021

NIH Data Safety Monitoring Board 2021

NIH ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 2021

NIH Protecting Human Research Participant 2021

American Red Cross Adult First Aid, CPR, AED 2021

CITI Human Subjects and Animal Research 2021

VCU, Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Care Management Training 2018

VCU Undergraduate Molecular Biology Lab Skills Bootcamp 2016

Skills

Statistical Suites

Proficient: SPSS, R

Familiar: Plink, METAL

Data Collection Methods

Amazon Mechanical Turk, Qualtrics, Focus Groups, Survey

Other Applications

PRISM

ImagePro

Mendeley

Zotero

Wet Laboratory

IlluminaHumanHap550 quad SNP, SIMOA, Cell culture, PCR, ELISA FreezerPro Management System, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Biosafety Level 3 (BSL- 3) Lab Protocols

Select Measures and Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental health Disorders (DSM-5-TR)

Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID)

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

Composite Abuse Scale Revised Short Form (CASR-SF)

Distress Questionnaire (DQ-5)

Somatic Scale (SSS-8)

Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ)

MacArthur Scale of Subjective Social Status PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C)

Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification Method (OSU TBI-ID)

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI)

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

Short Inventory of Problems- Revised (SIP-R)

Language

Intermediate: Spanish

Beginner: French

Beginner: Wolof

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