/* ================================================================
   WJAPS — Academic Navy + Gold Theme
   Replaces: header-theme.css, footer-theme.css, styleddaa.css,
             new-style6482.css, responsive.css
   ================================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --primary:        #005b64;
  --primary-dark:   #00454f;
  --primary-darker: #00343c;
  --primary-light:  #0e7a88;
  --accent:         #f3a812;
  --accent-dark:    #d48e08;
  --bg-main:        #fdf8f1;
  --card-bg:        #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark:      #1a2332;
  --text-muted:     #5a6577;
  --border:         #ead9c8;
  --dark-bg:        #00343c;
  --white:          #FFFFFF;
  --gold:           #f3a812;
  --gold-light:     #fdb813;
  --orange:         #e59400;
  --navy:           #005b64;
  --navy-mid:       #0a6d7a;
  --navy-dark:      #00454f;
  --cream:          #fdf6ea;
  --peach:          #f5e1d2;
  --mint:           #9ccc4c;
  --shadow-sm:      0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:      0 4px 20px rgba(0,91,100,.10);
  --shadow-lg:      0 10px 40px rgba(0,69,79,.14);
  --radius:         6px;
  --radius-lg:      10px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: var(--navy-mid, #0a6d7a);
}

body {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { margin-top: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
p { margin-top: 0; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
ul { padding-left: 1.4em; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TOPBAR — hidden; metadata lives in the navy header
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar { display: none; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   4. SITE HEADER — navy academic masthead
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Header + nav wrapper — scrolls normally; only nav sticks */
.sticky-header-group {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.site-header {
  background-color: #00454f;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,109,122,.72) 0%, rgba(0,91,100,.82) 55%, rgba(0,69,79,.88) 100%),
    url('../images/bg/header-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 35%, rgba(0,40,45,.28) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 18px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-header .header-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 24px 18px 26px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.site-header .logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.site-header .logo-wrap img {
  height: 124px;
  width: 124px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243,168,18,.28), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.site-header .journal-title {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 0;
}
.site-header .journal-title h1 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.title-tagline {
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #b8e05c;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.title-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 22px);
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.gold-rule {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243,168,18,.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.header-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-meta-row i {
  color: var(--gold);
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.header-meta-row strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.header-clock {
  margin-top: 2px;
  padding-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   5. NAVIGATION  — navy bar, gold icons, white links
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.brand-wave {
  line-height: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.nav-banner {
  background: #fdf8f1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 16px 6px;
}
.nav-banner-inner {
  width: min(1100px, calc(100% - 8px));
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: #fff8e7;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00454f 0%, #005b64 50%, #00454f 100%);
  border: 2px solid #f3a812;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 91, 100, .18);
}
.nav-banner-track {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: navBannerScroll 18s linear infinite;
}
.nav-banner-inner:hover .nav-banner-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.nav-banner-item {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@keyframes navBannerScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav-banner-track { animation: none; }
}
.brand-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 28px;
}
.site-nav .nav-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Desktop: links in a flex row */
.site-nav .nav-links-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-nav a.nav-link-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 13px 9px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .15px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.site-nav a.nav-link-item i.nav-ico {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.site-nav a.nav-link-item:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.site-nav a.nav-link-item.active {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.site-nav a.nav-link-item.active i.nav-ico {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* === Sliding indicator (bottom border) === */
.nav-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: left  .32s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
              width .32s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
              opacity .18s ease;
}

.nav-spacer { display: none; }

.site-nav .nav-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Dropdown menus ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.site-nav a.nav-link-item.nav-has-dropdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 9px;
  transition: transform .22s ease;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.open   .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #00454f;
  min-width: 215px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 1001;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  max-height: min(70vh, 520px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition: background .15s, color .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a i {
  width: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover i {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

/* Mobile dropdown */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: 0 8px 6px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* Mobile hamburger — hidden on desktop */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 7px 9px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .28s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
/* Animate hamburger → X when open */
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-darker) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hero-text p {
  opacity: .88;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-btns {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Journal cover box */
.journal-cover-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.journal-cover-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 12px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   7. BUTTONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-theme {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all .22s;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #1f2937;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary-theme {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary-theme:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   8. CARDS / FLOATING SECTION (below hero)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-float {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 32px 16px 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.section-float-single {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.theme-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.theme-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

/* Journal meta list inside card */
.journal-meta {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.journal-meta li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.journal-meta li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.journal-meta li strong { color: var(--text-dark); }
.journal-meta a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }
.journal-meta a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Track article input */
.track-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.track-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   9. ABOUT SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-about {
  padding: 64px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-main);
}
.about-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-inner h2 { color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-inner p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   10. WHY CHOOSE SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-why {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 64px 16px;
}
.section-why h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.why-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-item {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.why-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.why-item i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.why-item h4 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 1rem; }
.why-item p  { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   11. PUBLICATION JOURNEY
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-journey {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #e2e8f0, #f8fafc);
  padding: 64px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-journey h2 { color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.section-journey p  { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.journey-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.journey-step {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
}
.journey-step::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: -16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.journey-step:last-child::after { display: none; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   12. INNER PAGE LAYOUT
   (journal-container, content-layout, main-content — used by
    policy, about, guideline pages via about-us.css section refs)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journal-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 36px auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.main-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sidebar-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Section heading inside inner pages */
.section-title {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Welcome / page-header box */
.welcome-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,91,100,.06) 0%, rgba(243,168,18,.08) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.welcome-box h2 { color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* Inner page content typography */
.main-content h2 { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.main-content h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.main-content p, .main-content li {
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.main-content a { color: var(--primary); }
.main-content a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Sidebar card */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.sidebar-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-card ul li { padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-main); }
.sidebar-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-card ul li a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.sidebar-card ul li a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   13. SECTION UTILITY
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.section-heading h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.section-heading p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; margin: auto; }

.container-theme {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.bg-white  { background: var(--white); }
.bg-light  { background: var(--bg-main); }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-muted-theme { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   14. SITE FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #00454f;
  color: #b8c4d4;
}
.site-footer .footer-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 52px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243,168,18,.35);
}
.site-footer p { margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.65; color: #94a3b8; }
.site-footer a { color: #94a3b8; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.site-footer ul li { padding: 5px 0; }
.site-footer ul li a { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 14px; }
.site-footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.site-footer .footer-brand p { color: #64748b; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 13px; }

.footer-bottom {
  background: #00343c;
  color: #8a96a8;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(243,168,18,.25);
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-cc {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #c9d0da;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.footer-cc i { color: #f5c518; font-size: 16px; }

#visitorCounter {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #dbe5ff;
  text-align: left;
}

#visitorCounter i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   15. CONTACT / FORM PAGES
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.form-group-theme { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group-theme label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.form-control-theme {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form-control-theme:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,91,100,.12);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   16. LEGACY VARIABLE ALIASES
   (inner pages that were built before the unified theme still
    reference these names — map them to current tokens)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --grad-main:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  --grad-soft:      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,91,100,.10) 0%, rgba(243,168,18,.08) 100%);
  --grad-teal:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  --bg-light:       #f3f5f8;
  --light-bg:       #f3f5f8;
  --shadow-light:   0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-medium:  0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --shadow-heavy:   0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --border-color:   #d8dee6;
  --primary-purple: #005b64;
  --primary-indigo: #0a6d7a;
  --primary-blue:   #1a4a73;
  --text-light:     #ffffff;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   17. PAGE BANNER  (navy header for all inner pages)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
  background-color: #00454f;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,109,122,.72) 0%, rgba(0,91,100,.82) 55%, rgba(0,69,79,.88) 100%),
    url('../images/bg/header-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  border-bottom: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 35%, rgba(0,40,45,.28) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-banner-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-banner h1 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.page-banner p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-sep { margin: 0 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.page-banner a.bc-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-banner a.bc-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   18. INNER-PAGE SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.content-section {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.content-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Sidebar quick-link list */
.indexing-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.indexing-list li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-main); }
.indexing-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.sidebar-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* Announcement / news box used in sidebar */
.announcement-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.announcement-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* View-all button */
.view-all-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.view-all-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Journal action buttons (used in home subject section) */
.journal-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.journal-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; }
.journal-btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.journal-btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19a-0. HERO FEATURE BADGES
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-feature-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
}
.hero-fbadge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-fbadge i {
  color: #2dd4bf;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19a-1. TRIO SECTION (About | Current Issue | Important Dates)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trio-section {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 40px 16px;
}
.trio-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.7fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Shared card base */
.trio-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  height: 100%;
}

/* About card — dark teal */
.trio-about {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #042f2e 0%, #0b5e58 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.trio-about .trio-card-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-left: 4px solid #2dd4bf;
  padding-left: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.trio-about p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.trio-about-facts {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}
.trio-about-facts li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.trio-about-facts li i { color: #2dd4bf; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trio-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: #2dd4bf;
  color: #042f2e;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.trio-btn:hover { background: #0a6d7a; color: #042f2e; }

/* Current Issue card — white */
.trio-current {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.trio-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.trio-card-label-light {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  border-left: 4px solid #005b64;
  padding-left: 10px;
}
.trio-view-all {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #005b64;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trio-view-all:hover { color: #005b64; text-decoration: underline; }
.trio-issue-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trio-sep { color: #9ca3af; }
.trio-issue-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.trio-articles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trio-articles li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e5e7eb;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.trio-articles li a {
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.trio-articles li a:hover { color: #005b64; }
.trio-art-author {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.trio-empty { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #9ca3af; }
.trio-btn-light {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.trio-btn-light:hover { background: #005b64; color: #fff; }

/* Important Dates card — white */
.trio-dates {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.trio-dates .trio-card-label-light { display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.trio-date-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.trio-date-item:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.trio-date-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trio-date-blue  { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
.trio-date-red   { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }
.trio-date-green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #16a34a; }
.trio-date-amber { background: #fffbeb; color: #d97706; }
.trio-date-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.trio-date-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
}
.trio-btn-dark {
  display: block;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00343c, #005b64);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 6px;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.trio-btn-dark:hover { opacity: .88; color: #fff; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19a. STATS BAR
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00343c 0%, #005b64 60%, #0a6d7a 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.stats-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.stat-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.stat-pill-num {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2dd4bf;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-pill-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}
.stat-bar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  align-self: stretch;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19b. PUBLICATION PROCESS
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pub-process-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 52px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.pub-process-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.pub-process-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.pub-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 0;
}
.pub-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 130px;
  max-width: 180px;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.pub-step-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pub-step-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.ps-c1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#005b64,#0a6d7a); }
.ps-c2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1d4ed8,#3b82f6); }
.ps-c3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#4338ca,#818cf8); }
.ps-c4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed,#a78bfa); }
.ps-c5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#be185d,#f472b6); }
.pub-step-num {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #d1d5db;
  line-height: 1;
}
.pub-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pub-step p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.pub-step-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 0 4px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19c. WHY PUBLISH / GUIDELINES / STAY CONNECTED
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 52px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.why-section-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.why-card-heading {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #005b64;
}
.why-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.why-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #374151;
}
.why-checklist li i {
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.why-links-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.why-links-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #374151;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s;
}
.why-links-list li a i {
  color: #005b64;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-links-list li a:hover {
  color: #005b64;
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.why-dark-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
  border: 2px solid #005b64;
}
.why-dark-btn:hover { background: #042f2e; color: #fff; }

/* Stay Connected card */
.why-card-connected { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
.stay-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #f0fdf9;
  border: 2px solid #005b64;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.stay-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.stay-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.stay-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.stay-input:focus { border-color: #005b64; }
.stay-subscribe-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.stay-subscribe-btn:hover { background: #005b64; }
.stay-follow-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.stay-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.stay-social {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
}
.stay-social:hover { opacity: .85; transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.stay-social.fb { background: #1877f2; }
.stay-social.tw { background: #1da1f2; }
.stay-social.li { background: #0a66c2; }
.stay-social.yt { background: #ff0000; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19d. INDEXING BADGES BAR
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.index-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  padding: 28px 16px;
}
.index-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.index-bar-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #e5e7eb;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.index-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.index-badge:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.index-badge-seal {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}
.index-badge-ring {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #005b64;
  outline: 2px dashed #005b64;
  outline-offset: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f0fdf9;
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15,118,110,.12);
  transition: background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.index-badge:hover .index-badge-ring {
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,118,110,.25);
}
.index-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}
.index-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.index-badge-text strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #005b64;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  /* Nav */
  .site-nav .nav-inner       { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .nav-toggle                { display: flex; }
  .site-nav .nav-links-wrap  {
    width: 100%;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    margin-top: 4px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .site-nav .nav-links-wrap.open  { display: flex; }
  .site-nav a.nav-link-item       { padding: 11px 12px; width: 100%; }
  .site-nav a.nav-link-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 4px; color: #fff; }
  .nav-indicator                  { display: none; }
  .nav-spacer                     { display: none; }
  .site-nav .nav-cta              { margin: 8px 0 6px 12px; }

  /* Layouts */
  .hero-inner          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .journal-cover-box   { min-height: 200px; }
  .section-float       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .content-layout      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* New sections */
  .stats-bar-inner     { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
  .stat-bar-divider    { display: none; }
  .stat-pill           { min-width: 45%; padding: 12px 8px; }
  .trio-inner          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-section-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-card-connected  { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .pub-steps           { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
  .pub-step-arrow      { display: none; }
  .pub-step            { min-width: 140px; max-width: 45%; }
  .index-bar-inner     { justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
  .index-bar-sep       { display: none; }
  .index-badge         { min-width: 140px; flex: 0 0 45%; }
  .hero-feature-badges { gap: 8px; }
  .hero-fbadge         { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 7px 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .site-header .header-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
  .site-header .logo-wrap img { height: 72px; width: 72px; }
  .site-header .journal-title h1 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .hero-text h2        { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .why-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-footer .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-float       { padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .main-content        { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .stat-pill           { min-width: 100%; }
  .pub-step            { min-width: 80%; max-width: 100%; }
  .index-badge         { min-width: 130px; flex: 0 0 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .trio-card           { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .hero-fbadge         { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 6px 10px; }
  .why-section-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card-connected  { grid-column: auto; max-width: 100%; }
  .pub-step            { min-width: 80%; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ================================================================
   20. ACADEMIC HOMEPAGE — 3-column WJAPS-style layout
   ================================================================ */
.home-wrap {
  background-color: #f4f6fa;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#c5ccd6 0.7px, transparent 0.7px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  padding: 22px 16px 36px;
}
.home-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0, 1fr) 250px;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
}
.home-left,
.home-right {
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Left feature stack --- */
.feat-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.feat-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transition: background .18s, transform .18s;
}
.feat-btn i {
  color: var(--gold);
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.feat-btn:hover {
  background: #0a6d7a;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --- Sidebar widgets --- */
.side-widget {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #d5dce4;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.side-widget-h {
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.side-widget-b { padding: 14px; }

.track-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #c9d2dc;
  background: #f4f6f8;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  outline: none;
}
.track-field:focus {
  border-color: #005b64;
  background: #fff;
}
.track-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: lowercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.track-submit:hover { background: #0a6d7a; }

.mission-box { padding: 4px 2px 0; }
.mission-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.mission-title i { color: #3d8b40; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.mission-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #3a4554;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.lab-art { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* --- Center column --- */
.home-center {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 4px 4px 0;
}
.welcome-brand-logo {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.welcome-brand-logo img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid #f3a812;
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 91, 100, .15);
}
.welcome-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 4px 0 18px;
}
.welcome-heading span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.welcome-heading::before,
.welcome-heading::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold));
  position: relative;
}
.welcome-heading::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold), transparent);
}
.welcome-heading::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.cost-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e36b12 0%, #f08a2a 50%, #e36b12 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  max-width: 420px;
  clip-path: polygon(12px 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 12px) 100%, 12px 100%, 0 50%);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(227,107,18,.35);
}
.cost-ribbon i { font-size: 1.15rem; }

.welcome-copy {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #2d3644;
  text-align: justify;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.welcome-copy a,
.welcome-copy .hl-blue {
  color: #1a56c4;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.welcome-copy a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.welcome-copy .hl-orange {
  color: #c45a12;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.feat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px 22px;
  margin: 8px 0 26px;
}
.feat-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.feat-ico {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  background: #fff;
}
.feat-item h4 {
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #005b64;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.feat-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #5a6577;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.home-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 22px 0 6px;
}
.home-cta-rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f3a812);
  position: relative;
}
.home-cta-rule::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -5px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f3a812;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.home-cta-rule-end {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3a812, transparent);
}
.home-cta-rule-end::after {
  right: auto;
  left: -5px;
}
.home-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a6d7a 0%, #005b64 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 28px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 91, 100, .28);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.home-cta:hover { background: #0a6d7a; color: #fff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.home-cta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.home-cta-top i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.home-cta-sub {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* --- Right column --- */
.submit-card {
  display: block;
  background: #005b64;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,91,100,.22);
  transition: background .2s, transform .18s;
}
.submit-card:hover { background: #0a6d7a; color: #fff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.submit-card-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.submit-card-sub {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #fff;
}
.submit-card-sub i,
.arrow-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.submit-card:hover .arrow-circle { transform: translateX(4px); }
.arrow-circle { transition: transform .2s; }

.cover-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #f5e1d2;
  padding: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,91,100,.10);
}
.cover-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.update-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.upd-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f4;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.upd-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.upd-item i { color: #22a045; font-size: 13px; }
.upd-c1 { color: #1a56c4; }
.upd-c2 { color: #c0392b; }
.upd-c3 { color: #1a7f37; }
.upd-c4 { color: #7b2cbf; }
.upd-c5 { color: #0a6aa1; }
.upd-c6 { color: #c45a12; }

/* --- Indexed strip --- */
.index-strip {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 22px 16px 26px;
}
.index-strip-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.index-strip h3 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005b64;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.index-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.idx-logo {
  width: 150px;
  min-height: 92px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #d5dce4;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #005b64;
}
.idx-logo-frame {
  width: 120px;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.idx-logo-mark {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .92rem;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: center;
  color: #005b64;
}
.idx-logo img {
  max-width: 110px;
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.idx-logo small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.idx-empty {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  color: #6b7280;
}
.idx-cas .idx-logo-mark { color: #0a5c9c; }
.idx-xref .idx-logo-mark { color: #ef7c1a; }
.idx-gs .idx-logo-mark { color: #4285f4; }
.idx-drji .idx-logo-mark { color: #1a7f37; }
.idx-dim .idx-logo-mark { color: #0a6aa1; }
.idx-doi .idx-logo-mark { color: #fcb614; }

/* --- Footer extras --- */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.footer-social {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .18s, opacity .18s;
}
.footer-social:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff !important; opacity: .9; }
.footer-social.fb { background: #1877f2; }
.footer-social.tw { background: #1da1f2; }
.footer-social.li { background: #0a66c2; }
.footer-social.em { background: #c9a227; }

.footer-jinfo { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-jinfo li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #b8c4d4;
}
.footer-jinfo li i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; text-align: center; }

.footer-reach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243,168,18,.28);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-stat-box .stat-number {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fdb813;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.footer-stat-box .stat-label {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.site-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-logo-row img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 52px;
  max-height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3px;
}
.footer-logo-row h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-grid { grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr) 220px; gap: 16px; }
  .site-header .journal-title h1 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .site-nav a.nav-link-item { padding: 12px 7px; font-size: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .home-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-left, .home-right { position: static; }
  .home-left { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .feat-stack { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .home-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }
  .submit-card { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .site-header .header-inner { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .header-meta { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-width: 0; }
  .site-nav .nav-links-wrap { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-left, .home-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .welcome-heading span { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .header-meta { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .welcome-heading { gap: 8px; }
  .welcome-heading span { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .cost-ribbon { font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .8px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

.wjaps-home-extra {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 8px 16px 36px;
}
.wjaps-home-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.wjaps-block-title {
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 28px 0 18px;
}
.wjaps-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.wjaps-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fdf8f1;
  border: 1px solid #ead9c8;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.wjaps-feature-card i { color: #f3a812; margin-top: 2px; }
.wjaps-policy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}
.wjaps-policy-grid article {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ead9c8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 91, 100, .06);
}
.wjaps-policy-grid h3 {
  color: #005b64;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid #f3a812;
  padding-left: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wjaps-policy-grid h3 a {
  color: #005b64;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.wjaps-policy-grid p {
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.wjaps-policy-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 4px 0 22px;
}
.wjaps-policy-links a {
  background: #fdf8f1;
  border: 1px solid #ead9c8;
  color: #005b64;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.wjaps-policy-links a:hover { background: #fff7ea; color: #00454f; }
.wjaps-scope-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.wjaps-scope-grid article {
  background: #fdf8f1;
  border: 1px solid #ead9c8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
}
.wjaps-scope-grid h4 {
  color: #005b64;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.wjaps-scope-grid p {
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.wjaps-mission-note {
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 18px 0 8px;
}
.wjaps-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.wjaps-highlights div {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a6d7a 0%, #005b64 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid #f3a812;
}
.wjaps-highlights strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fdb813;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.wjaps-highlights span {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .wjaps-policy-grid,
  .wjaps-scope-grid,
  .wjaps-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wjaps-policy-grid,
  .wjaps-scope-grid,
  .wjaps-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}