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+## Description
+Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed. Please also include relevant motivation and context.
+
+## Type of change
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+
+## Checklist:
+- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
+- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas