/*==================================================
SPECIAL ISSUE HERO
==================================================*/

.special-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 620px;
    background: url("../images/special-issues/hero.jpg") center center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.special-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(7, 29, 61, 0.92) 0%,
            rgba(10, 46, 92, 0.85) 45%,
            rgba(18, 74, 140, 0.55) 100%);
}

.special-hero .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10),
            transparent 45%);
}

.special-hero .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 760px;
    color: #fff;
}

.special-hero span {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.special-hero h1 {
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #fff;
}

.special-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.special-hero .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Primary Button */

.special-hero .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 34px;
    background: #0066cc;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, .35);
}

.special-hero .btn-primary:hover {
    background: #004d99;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Outline Button */

.special-hero .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 34px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.special-hero .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #0b3b75;
}

/* Decorative Bottom Shape */

.special-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    height: 90px;
    background: #fff;
    clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 0, 0 75%);
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media (max-width:991px) {

    .special-hero {
        min-height: 560px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .special-hero .hero-inner {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .special-hero h1 {
        font-size: 42px;
    }

    .special-hero p {
        font-size: 17px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .special-hero .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

}

@media (max-width:768px) {

    .special-hero {
        min-height: 500px;
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .special-hero h1 {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .special-hero p {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .special-hero .btn-primary,
    .special-hero .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
    }

}

@media (max-width:480px) {

    .special-hero h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .special-hero span {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 8px 18px;
    }

}
/*==========================================
BREADCRUMB
==========================================*/

.breadcrumb-area {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 18px 0;
}

.breadcrumb-area .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb-area a {
    color: #0056b3;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-area a:hover {
    color: #003d80;
}

.breadcrumb-area i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

.breadcrumb-area span {
    color: #374151;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Optional Home Icon */

.breadcrumb-area a::before {
    content: "\F425";
    font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-right: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width:768px) {

    .breadcrumb-area {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .breadcrumb-area .container {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .breadcrumb-area a,
    .breadcrumb-area span {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .breadcrumb-area i {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:480px) {

    .breadcrumb-area {
        padding: 12px 0;
    }

    .breadcrumb-area .container {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

}
/*====================================================
ABOUT SPECIAL ISSUES
====================================================*/

.about-special-issues {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-special-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Image */

.about-special-image {
    position: relative;
}

.about-special-image img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transition: all .4s ease;
}

.about-special-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Content */

.about-special-content .section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #eaf3ff;
    color: #0056b3;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-special-content h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-special-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Features */

.special-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.special-features div {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: #f8fbff;
    border: 1px solid #e3edf8;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1f2937;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.special-features div:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #0056b3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
}

.special-features i {
    color: #0d6efd;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: .3s;
}

.special-features div:hover i {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Decorative */

.about-special-image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(13,110,253,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -35px;
    left: -35px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.about-special-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background: rgba(13,110,253,.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    bottom: -25px;
    right: -25px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/*=========================================
Responsive
=========================================*/

@media (max-width:992px){

    .about-special-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:50px;
    }

    .about-special-content{
        text-align:center;
    }

    .special-features{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        text-align:left;
    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .about-special-issues{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .about-special-content h2{
        font-size:32px;
    }

    .about-special-content p{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .special-features{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .about-special-content h2{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .about-special-content .section-label{
        font-size:12px;
    }

    .special-features div{
        padding:14px;
        font-size:15px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
FEATURED SPECIAL ISSUE
====================================================*/

.featured-special-issue {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.special-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    transition: all .35s ease;
}

.special-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/*====================================
Cover Image
====================================*/

.special-cover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0b5ed7,#0a3d91);
    padding: 35px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.special-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transition: .4s;
}

.special-card:hover .special-cover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/*====================================
Content
====================================*/

.special-content {
    padding: 45px;
}

/*====================================
Badges
====================================*/

.special-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.special-badges span {
    background: #eaf3ff;
    color: #0056b3;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .3s;
}

.special-badges span:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
}

/*====================================
Heading
====================================*/

.special-content h3 {
    font-size: 34px;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.special-content p {
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/*====================================
Information Grid
====================================*/

.special-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.special-info-grid div {
    background: #f8fbff;
    border: 1px solid #e3edf8;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: .3s;
}

.special-info-grid div:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.special-info-grid strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #0d6efd;
}

.special-info-grid div:hover strong {
    color: #fff;
}

.special-info-grid span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/*====================================
Buttons
====================================*/

.special-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.special-buttons a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .3s;
}

/* Primary */

.special-buttons .btn-primary {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
}

.special-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
    background: #003f86;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Outline */

.special-buttons .btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid #0056b3;
    color: #0056b3;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: transparent;
}

.special-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media (max-width:1100px){

    .special-card{
        grid-template-columns:320px 1fr;
    }

}

@media (max-width:992px){

    .special-card{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .special-cover{
        padding:50px;
    }

    .special-content{
        padding:35px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .featured-special-issue{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .special-content h3{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .special-info-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .special-buttons{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .special-buttons a{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .special-content{
        padding:25px;
    }

    .special-content h3{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .special-badges{
        gap:8px;
    }

    .special-badges span{
        font-size:12px;
        padding:7px 14px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
TOPICS OF INTEREST
====================================================*/

.topics-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
}

.topics-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:30px;
    margin-top:60px;
}

/* Topic Card */

.topic-card{
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid #e5edf6;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:40px 25px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.topic-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0d6efd,#00b4d8);
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:left;
    transition:.35s;
}

.topic-card:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

.topic-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(13,110,253,.15);
    border-color:#0d6efd;
}

/* Icon */

.topic-card i{
    width:85px;
    height:85px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 25px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d6efd,#0a58ca);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:36px;
    transition:.35s;
    box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(13,110,253,.25);
}

.topic-card:hover i{
    transform:rotateY(180deg) scale(1.08);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#003b95,#0056d6);
}

/* Title */

.topic-card h4{
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1e293b;
    line-height:1.5;
    margin:0;
    transition:.3s;
}

.topic-card:hover h4{
    color:#0d6efd;
}

/* Optional Decorative Background */

.topic-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:120px;
    height:120px;
    background:rgba(13,110,253,.04);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:-50px;
    right:-50px;
    transition:.4s;
}

.topic-card:hover::after{
    transform:scale(1.3);
}

/*====================================================
Responsive
====================================================*/

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .topics-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .topics-section{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .topics-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:25px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .topics-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .topic-card{
        padding:35px 20px;
    }

    .topic-card i{
        width:75px;
        height:75px;
        font-size:32px;
    }

    .topic-card h4{
        font-size:18px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .topics-section{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .topic-card{
        border-radius:15px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
PUBLICATION BENEFITS
====================================================*/

.publication-benefits{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
    position:relative;
}

.publication-benefits::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:120px;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#ffffff,transparent);
}

/*====================================
Benefits Grid
====================================*/

.benefits-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
    gap:30px;
    margin-top:60px;
}

/*====================================
Benefit Card
====================================*/

.benefit-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:40px 30px;
    text-align:center;
    border:1px solid #e6edf5;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    transition:all .35s ease;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.benefit-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0056b3,#00a8ff);
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:left;
    transition:.35s;
}

.benefit-card:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

.benefit-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,86,179,.15);
    border-color:#0056b3;
}

/*====================================
Icon
====================================*/

.benefit-card i{
    width:85px;
    height:85px;
    margin:0 auto 25px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0056b3,#007bff);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:34px;
    transition:.35s;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
}

.benefit-card:hover i{
    transform:rotateY(180deg) scale(1.08);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#003d80,#0056b3);
}

/*====================================
Heading
====================================*/

.benefit-card h3{
    font-size:22px;
    color:#0f172a;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    transition:.3s;
}

.benefit-card:hover h3{
    color:#0056b3;
}

/*====================================
Text
====================================*/

.benefit-card p{
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.8;
    font-size:15px;
    margin:0;
}

/* Decorative Circle */

.benefit-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:140px;
    height:140px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(0,86,179,.04);
    top:-70px;
    right:-70px;
    transition:.4s;
}

.benefit-card:hover::after{
    transform:scale(1.3);
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .benefits-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .publication-benefits{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .benefits-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:25px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .benefits-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .benefit-card{
        padding:35px 25px;
    }

    .benefit-card i{
        width:75px;
        height:75px;
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .benefit-card h3{
        font-size:20px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .publication-benefits{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .benefit-card{
        border-radius:15px;
    }

}
/*==================================================
SUBMISSION PROCESS
==================================================*/

.submission-process{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
    position:relative;
}

.process-timeline{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:15px;
    margin-top:60px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/*===================================
Step Card
===================================*/

.process-step{
    flex:1;
    min-width:180px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e7eef7;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:35px 20px;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;
    transition:.35s ease;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

.process-step:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,86,179,.15);
    border-color:#0056b3;
}

/* Top Border Animation */

.process-step::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0056b3,#00a8ff);
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transition:.35s;
    transform-origin:left;
}

.process-step:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

/*===================================
Step Number
===================================*/

.process-step::after{
    content:counter(step);
    counter-increment:step;
    position:absolute;
    top:-18px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:38px;
    height:38px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#0056b3;
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:15px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
}

.process-timeline{
    counter-reset:step;
}

/*===================================
Icon
===================================*/

.step-icon{
    width:80px;
    height:80px;
    margin:15px auto 25px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0056b3,#0d6efd);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:34px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(0,86,179,.20);
    transition:.35s;
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon{
    transform:rotateY(180deg) scale(1.08);
}

/*===================================
Text
===================================*/

.process-step h4{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#102a43;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.process-step p{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#555;
}

/*===================================
Arrow
===================================*/

.process-arrow{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:#0d6efd;
    font-size:30px;
    margin-top:85px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.process-arrow i{
    animation:arrowMove 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes arrowMove{

    0%{
        transform:translateX(0);
    }

    50%{
        transform:translateX(8px);
    }

    100%{
        transform:translateX(0);
    }

}

/*===================================
Responsive
===================================*/

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .process-step{
        min-width:220px;
    }

    .process-arrow{
        display:none;
    }

    .process-timeline{
        justify-content:center;
        gap:30px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .submission-process{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .process-step{
        flex:0 0 calc(50% - 20px);
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .process-step{
        flex:0 0 100%;
    }

    .step-icon{
        width:70px;
        height:70px;
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .process-step h4{
        font-size:18px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .submission-process{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .process-step{
        padding:30px 18px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
IMPORTANT DATES
====================================================*/

.important-dates{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
    position:relative;
}

.important-dates::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:120px;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#ffffff,transparent);
}

/*====================================
Grid
====================================*/

.dates-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
    gap:30px;
    margin-top:60px;
}

/*====================================
Date Card
====================================*/

.date-card{
    position:relative;
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid #e5edf6;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:40px 30px;
    text-align:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

/* Top Border */

.date-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0056b3,#00b4ff);
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:left;
    transition:.35s;
}

.date-card:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

.date-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,86,179,.15);
    border-color:#0056b3;
}

/* Decorative Circle */

.date-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:130px;
    height:130px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(13,110,253,.05);
    top:-60px;
    right:-60px;
    transition:.35s;
}

.date-card:hover::after{
    transform:scale(1.3);
}

/*====================================
Icon
====================================*/

.date-card i{
    width:85px;
    height:85px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 25px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0056b3,#0d6efd);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:34px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
    transition:.35s;
}

.date-card:hover i{
    transform:rotateY(180deg) scale(1.08);
}

/*====================================
Heading
====================================*/

.date-card h4{
    font-size:22px;
    color:#102a43;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    font-weight:700;
}

/*====================================
Date Label
====================================*/

.date-card span{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    background:#eaf3ff;
    color:#0056b3;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:15px;
    transition:.35s;
}

.date-card:hover span{
    background:#0056b3;
    color:#fff;
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .dates-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .important-dates{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .dates-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .date-card{
        padding:35px 25px;
    }

    .date-card i{
        width:75px;
        height:75px;
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .date-card h4{
        font-size:20px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .important-dates{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .date-card{
        border-radius:15px;
    }

    .date-card span{
        font-size:14px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
GUEST EDITORS
====================================================*/

.guest-editors{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
    position:relative;
}

.editor-card{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:350px 1fr;
    gap:50px;
    align-items:center;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid #e5edf6;
    box-shadow:0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    transition:.35s ease;
}

.editor-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,86,179,.12);
}

/*==================================
Editor Image
==================================*/

.editor-image{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0056b3,#0d6efd);
    padding:40px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    height:100%;
}

.editor-image img{
    width:100%;
    max-width:240px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:8px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transition:.4s;
}

.editor-card:hover .editor-image img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
}

/*==================================
Content
==================================*/

.editor-content{
    padding:45px;
}

.editor-content h3{
    font-size:34px;
    color:#102a43;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.editor-content p{
    font-size:16px;
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.9;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/*==================================
Feature List
==================================*/

.editor-content ul{
    list-style:none;
    padding:0;
    margin:0 0 35px;
}

.editor-content ul li{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
    padding:14px 0;
    font-size:16px;
    color:#334155;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;
}

.editor-content ul li:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.editor-content ul li i{
    color:#0d6efd;
    font-size:20px;
}

/*==================================
Button
==================================*/

.editor-content .btn-primary{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:15px 32px;
    background:#0056b3;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:6px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
    box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(0,86,179,.25);
}

.editor-content .btn-primary:hover{
    background:#003d80;
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/*==================================
Decorative Shapes
==================================*/

.editor-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:180px;
    height:180px;
    background:rgba(13,110,253,.04);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:-80px;
    right:-80px;
}

.editor-card{
    position:relative;
}

/*==================================
Responsive
==================================*/

@media(max-width:992px){

    .editor-card{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .editor-image{
        padding:50px 20px;
    }

    .editor-content{
        padding:35px;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .editor-content ul li{
        justify-content:center;
    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .guest-editors{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .editor-content h3{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .editor-content p{
        font-size:15px;
    }

    .editor-image img{
        max-width:200px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .guest-editors{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .editor-content{
        padding:25px;
    }

    .editor-content h3{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .editor-content .btn-primary{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }

}
/*====================================================
SPECIAL ISSUE STATISTICS
====================================================*/

.special-statistics{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b3b75,#0056b3);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.special-statistics::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:450px;
    height:450px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    top:-180px;
    left:-180px;
}

.special-statistics::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:350px;
    height:350px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    right:-120px;
    bottom:-120px;
}

/*====================================
Grid
====================================*/

.special-statistics .stats-grid{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:30px;
}

/*====================================
Card
====================================*/

.special-statistics .stat-box{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:45px 25px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:all .35s ease;
}

.special-statistics .stat-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
}

/*====================================
Counter
====================================*/

.special-statistics .stat-box h2{
    font-size:52px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#ffffff;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    line-height:1;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

.special-statistics .stat-box p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin:0;
    font-weight:500;
}

/*====================================
Hover Accent
====================================*/

.special-statistics .stat-box::before{
    content:"";
    display:block;
    width:55px;
    height:4px;
    margin:0 auto 25px;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:#4fc3ff;
    transition:.35s;
}

.special-statistics .stat-box:hover::before{
    width:90px;
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media (max-width:1200px){

    .special-statistics .stats-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .special-statistics{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .special-statistics .stats-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:25px;
    }

    .special-statistics .stat-box{
        padding:35px 20px;
    }

    .special-statistics .stat-box h2{
        font-size:42px;
    }

    .special-statistics .stat-box p{
        font-size:16px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .special-statistics{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .special-statistics .stat-box h2{
        font-size:36px;
    }

    .special-statistics .stat-box p{
        font-size:15px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
FAQ SECTION
====================================================*/

.faq-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
    position:relative;
}

.faq-container{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:60px auto 0;
}

/*====================================
FAQ Item
====================================*/

.faq-item{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e4ecf5;
    border-radius:12px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover{
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,86,179,.10);
    border-color:#0d6efd;
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/*====================================
Question Button
====================================*/

.faq-question{
    width:100%;
    border:none;
    outline:none;
    background:#fff;
    padding:22px 28px;
    cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#102a43;
    text-align:left;
    transition:.3s;
}

.faq-question:hover{
    background:#f7fbff;
}

.faq-question i{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#0056b3;
    transition:.35s ease;
}

/*====================================
Answer
====================================*/

.faq-answer{
    max-height:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .4s ease;
    background:#ffffff;
}

.faq-answer p{
    padding:0 28px 24px;
    margin:0;
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.9;
    font-size:16px;
}

/*====================================
Active State
====================================*/

.faq-item.active{
    border-color:#0d6efd;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(13,110,253,.12);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer{
    max-height:300px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question{
    color:#0056b3;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i{
    transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media (max-width:768px){

    .faq-section{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .faq-question{
        font-size:16px;
        padding:18px 20px;
    }

    .faq-answer p{
        padding:0 20px 20px;
        font-size:15px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .faq-section{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .faq-question{
        font-size:15px;
    }

}
/*====================================================
CALL FOR PAPERS
====================================================*/

.call-for-papers{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.call-for-papers::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:420px;
    height:420px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(13,110,253,.06);
    top:-180px;
    left:-180px;
}

.call-for-papers::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:320px;
    height:320px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(0,86,179,.05);
    bottom:-120px;
    right:-120px;
}

/*====================================
Call Box
====================================*/

.call-paper-box{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:1000px;
    margin:auto;
    text-align:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#003f88,#0056b3);
    color:#fff;
    padding:70px 60px;
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

/* Decorative */

.call-paper-box::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:220px;
    height:220px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:-80px;
    right:-80px;
}

.call-paper-box::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:180px;
    height:180px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius:50%;
    bottom:-70px;
    left:-70px;
}

/*====================================
Label
====================================*/

.call-paper-box span{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 18px;
    margin-bottom:25px;
    border-radius:30px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

/*====================================
Heading
====================================*/

.call-paper-box h2{
    font-size:42px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    color:#fff;
    line-height:1.2;
}

/*====================================
Paragraph
====================================*/

.call-paper-box p{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 auto;
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

.call-paper-box strong{
    color:#ffffff;
}

/*====================================
Buttons
====================================*/

.call-buttons{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
    margin-top:40px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.call-buttons .btn-primary,
.call-buttons .btn-outline{
    min-width:220px;
    text-align:center;
    padding:15px 30px;
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:6px;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:.35s ease;
}

/* Primary */

.call-buttons .btn-primary{
    background:#fff;
    color:#0056b3;
    border:2px solid #fff;
}

.call-buttons .btn-primary:hover{
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
}

/* Outline */

.call-buttons .btn-outline{
    border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    color:#fff;
    background:transparent;
}

.call-buttons .btn-outline:hover{
    background:#fff;
    color:#0056b3;
    border-color:#fff;
}

/*====================================
Responsive
====================================*/

@media (max-width:992px){

    .call-paper-box{
        padding:60px 40px;
    }

    .call-paper-box h2{
        font-size:36px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .call-for-papers{
        padding:80px 0;
    }

    .call-paper-box{
        padding:50px 30px;
        border-radius:18px;
    }

    .call-paper-box h2{
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .call-paper-box p{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .call-buttons{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:center;
    }

    .call-buttons .btn-primary,
    .call-buttons .btn-outline{
        width:100%;
        max-width:320px;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .call-for-papers{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .call-paper-box{
        padding:40px 20px;
    }

    .call-paper-box h2{
        font-size:26px;
    }

    .call-paper-box p{
        font-size:15px;
    }

}