/* ==========================================================
   IJRCSIT – Home page · Roboto · teal-blue palette · compact
   ========================================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    --ijrcsit-dark: #102b38;
    --ijrcsit-primary: #1e4356;
    --ijrcsit-blue: #4f8eae;
    --ijrcsit-accent: #68a4c4;
    --ijrcsit-light: #eaf4f9;
    --ijrcsit-border: #d4e3ea;
    --ijrcsit-text: #263746;
    --ijrcsit-muted: #5e707d;
    --ijrcsit-white: #ffffff;
    --ijrcsit-soft: #f5fafc;
    --ijrcsit-pale: #f8fbfc;
    --ijrcsit-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 67, 86, .08);
    --ijrcsit-shadow-lg: 0 18px 44px rgba(16, 43, 56, .16);
    --ijrcsit-container: 1180px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================
   1. GLOBAL STYLES AND RESET
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home {
    font-family: 'Roboto', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-text);
    background: #fff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

.ijrcsit-home a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ijrcsit-home img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.ijrcsit-home h1,
.ijrcsit-home h2,
.ijrcsit-home h3,
.ijrcsit-home p,
.ijrcsit-home ul,
.ijrcsit-home ol,
.ijrcsit-home dl,
.ijrcsit-home dd {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.ijrcsit-home ul,
.ijrcsit-home ol {
    list-style: none;
}

.ijrcsit-home h1,
.ijrcsit-home h2,
.ijrcsit-home h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ijrcsit-home :focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ijrcsit-home section[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 70px;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.ijrcsit-home .container {
    width: min(var(--ijrcsit-container), 100% - 40px);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================
   2. SHARED SECTIONS, TYPOGRAPHY AND BUTTONS
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .block {
    padding: 46px 0;
}

.ijrcsit-home .block-soft {
    background: var(--ijrcsit-soft);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
}

.ijrcsit-home .block-head {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .block-head p {
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-muted);
}

.ijrcsit-home .block-head-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ijrcsit-home .h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 44px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ijrcsit-blue), var(--ijrcsit-accent));
}

.ijrcsit-home .text-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    transition: color .2s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .text-link:hover {
    color: var(--ijrcsit-primary);
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn-light:hover {
    background: var(--ijrcsit-light);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn-ghost {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    color: #fff;
}

.ijrcsit-home .btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

/* ==========================================================
   3. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .hero {
    position: relative;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 52px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(55% 80% at 88% 10%, rgba(104, 164, 196, .32), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(40% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(79, 142, 174, .2), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ijrcsit-dark) 0%, var(--ijrcsit-primary) 100%),
        radial-gradient(55% 45% at 50% 42%,rgba(232,183,90,.14),transparent 70%);
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .5;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, #000 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, #000 100%);
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 54px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #dcebf3;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
}

.ijrcsit-home .kicker-dot,
.ijrcsit-home .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2fb67c;
    animation: ping 2s infinite;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero h1 {
    margin: 16px 0 14px;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.05rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero h1 span {
    color: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-lead {
    max-width: 520px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #cfe0ea;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-mail {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: #a9c3d2;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-mail a {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
    transition: border-color .2s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-mail a:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* Hero image, floating labels and quick information card */
.ijrcsit-home .hero-media {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 26px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-photo {
    height: 340px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ijrcsit-blue), var(--ijrcsit-primary));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    animation: zoom 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 43, 56, 0) 50%, rgba(16, 43, 56, .55));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ijrcsit-home .chip {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    top: 18px;
    left: -16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
    animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ijrcsit-home .glance {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    right: -14px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(280px, 82%);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-text);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out -2s infinite;
}

.ijrcsit-home .glance-title {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .glance dl {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px 14px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .glance dt {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-muted);
}

.ijrcsit-home .glance dd {
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

/* Hero and ticker animations */
@keyframes floaty {
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

@keyframes zoom {
    to { transform: scale(1.11); }
}

@keyframes ping {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 182, 124, .55); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(47, 182, 124, 0); }
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    animation: rise .7s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > :nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; }
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > :nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > :nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .25s; }
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > :nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .35s; }
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text > :nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .45s; }

.ijrcsit-home .hero-media {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(24px);
    animation: rise .9s var(--ease) .25s forwards;
}

@keyframes rise {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Moving research ticker */
.ijrcsit-home .ticker {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 13px 0 46px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    background: rgba(8, 28, 38, .35);
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker::before,
.ijrcsit-home .ticker::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 80px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14343f, transparent);
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #17394a, transparent);
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scroll 55s linear infinite;
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker:hover .ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 26px;
    font-size: .86rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #bcd3df;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ijrcsit-home .ticker li::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -2px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    margin-top: -2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
}

@keyframes scroll {
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   4. TRUST CARDS
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .trust {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin-top: -34px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-card svg {
    flex: none;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ijrcsit-blue), var(--ijrcsit-primary));
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .trust-card span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================
   5. WHY IJRCSIT
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 330px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ijrcsit-primary), var(--ijrcsit-dark));
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-body .h2 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-body p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-body .lead {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .why-body .text-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   6. RESEARCH AREAS
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .area-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 120px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ijrcsit-blue), var(--ijrcsit-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    background: var(--ijrcsit-light);
    transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-title {
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 14px;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow);
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card:hover .area-icon {
    background: var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.ijrcsit-home .area-card:hover .area-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   7. LATEST RESEARCH ARTICLES
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .article-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ijrcsit-blue), var(--ijrcsit-primary));
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-card:hover .article-img img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.ijrcsit-home .tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 10px;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-primary);
    background: #fff;
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-body {
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .article-foot {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-muted);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
}

/* ==========================================================
   8. JOURNAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION PROCESS
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .info-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .7fr;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-table {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow);
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border);
    transition: background .2s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row:hover {
    background: var(--ijrcsit-pale);
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row dt {
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-muted);
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row dd {
    font-size: .94rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row dd a {
    color: var(--ijrcsit-blue);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-color: var(--ijrcsit-border);
    transition: color .2s, text-decoration-color .2s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .info-row dd a:hover {
    color: var(--ijrcsit-primary);
    text-decoration-color: currentColor;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process {
    padding: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ijrcsit-primary), var(--ijrcsit-dark));
    box-shadow: var(--ijrcsit-shadow-lg);
}

.ijrcsit-home .process h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process ol {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    counter-reset: s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process ol::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px;
    top: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    width: 1.5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
}

.ijrcsit-home .process li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
    counter-increment: s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process li::before {
    content: counter(s);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ijrcsit-dark);
    background: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
}

.ijrcsit-home .process strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: .92rem;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process span {
    display: block;
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #bcd3df;
}

.ijrcsit-home .process .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================
   9. CALL TO ACTION
   ========================================================== */
.ijrcsit-home .cta {
    padding: 34px 0;
    color: #fff;
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(16, 43, 56, .96) 35%, rgba(30, 67, 86, .82)),
        url('../img/academic-research.jpg') center / cover no-repeat,
        var(--ijrcsit-dark);
}

.ijrcsit-home .cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ijrcsit-home .cta h2 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.ijrcsit-home .cta p {
    margin-top: 6px;
    color: #cfe0ea;
}

.ijrcsit-home .cta p a {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .cta p a:hover {
    color: var(--ijrcsit-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================
   10. SCROLL REVEAL AND READING PROGRESS
   ========================================================== */
@media (scripting: enabled) {
    .ijrcsit-home [data-reveal] {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
        transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home [data-reveal].is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .trust-card.is-visible:hover,
    .ijrcsit-home .area-card.is-visible:hover,
    .ijrcsit-home .article-card.is-visible:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

.read-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4f8eae, #68a4c4);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE TABLET LAYOUT
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 34px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-photo {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .chip {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .glance {
        right: 10px;
    }

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

    .ijrcsit-home .why-grid,
    .ijrcsit-home .info-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .why-img {
        height: 260px;
    }

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

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

/* ==========================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE MOBILE LAYOUT
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ijrcsit-home .container {
        width: calc(100% - 28px);
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero {
        padding-top: 36px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .block {
        padding: 34px 0;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .trust-grid,
    .ijrcsit-home .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .ijrcsit-home .info-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-actions .btn {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================
   13. ACCESSIBILITY: REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ijrcsit-home *,
    .ijrcsit-home *::before,
    .ijrcsit-home *::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text > *,
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-media,
    .ijrcsit-home [data-reveal] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .ticker {
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
}

/* Horizontal research storytelling
   Preserve the existing IJRCSIT fonts and palette. */

#research .area-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(250px, 28%);
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  padding: 12px 3px 22px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

#research .area-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

#research .area-card {
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 230px;
  height: 100%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition:
    transform 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1),
    box-shadow 320ms ease,
    border-color 320ms ease;
}

/* Keep the existing text styling */
#research .area-card .area-title {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

#research .area-card .area-icon {
  transition: transform 350ms ease;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  #research .area-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(30, 67, 86, .12);
  }

  #research .area-card:hover .area-icon {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  }
}

/* Progress, label and navigation */
#research .research-scroll-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

#research .research-scroll-label {
  font: inherit;
  font-size: .85em;
  color: inherit;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

#research .research-progress {
  height: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--ijrcsit-border, #d8e5eb);
}

#research .research-progress span {
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--ijrcsit-blue, #4f8eae);
  transition: width 100ms linear;
}

#research .research-scroll-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

#research .research-scroll-controls button {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ijrcsit-border, #d8e5eb);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ijrcsit-white, #fff);
  color: inherit;
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

#research .research-scroll-controls button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

#research .research-scroll-controls button:focus-visible,
#research .area-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ijrcsit-blue, #4f8eae);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #research .area-grid {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(230px, 76%);
    gap: 14px;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  #research .area-card {
    min-height: 205px;
  }

  #research .research-scroll-footer {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  #research .area-grid {
    grid-auto-columns: 84%;
  }

  #research .research-scroll-label {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #research .area-grid {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  #research .area-card,
  #research .area-card .area-icon,
  #research .research-progress span {
    transition: none;
  }
}

:root{
  --ink:#102b38; --deep:#1e4356; --mid:#4f8eae; --sky:#68a4c4;
  --mist:#eaf4f9; --pale:#d8e5eb; --muted:#9db6c4; --gold:#e8b75a;
  --line:rgba(216,229,235,.14);
  box-sizing:border-box;
  padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);
  padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);
}

/* ---------- Visual ---------- */
.visual{
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(30,67,86,.55),rgba(8,24,33,.9));
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.4),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,229,235,.14);
  opacity:0;animation:fade 1.4s .6s ease forwards}
.visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(55% 45% at 50% 42%,rgba(232,183,90,.14),transparent 70%)}
#globe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.caption{position:absolute;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  padding:16px 20px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(16,43,56,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,229,235,.14)}
.caption small{display:block;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:5px}
.caption b{font:700 .95rem 'Libre Baskerville',serif;color:#fff}
.caption a{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ink);background:var(--pale);transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.caption a:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateX(3px)}
.caption svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.badge{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pale);padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(16,43,56,.6);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,229,235,.16)}
.badge i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#46c98b;animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulse{50%{opacity:.35}}

@keyframes fade{to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-delay:0s!important;transition:none!important}}

/* ==========================================================
   IJRCSIT — PREMIUM, CENTERED HERO CONTENT
   Content styles only — visual and canvas untouched
========================================================== */

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-kicker {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-journal-name {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #dcebf3;
    font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1.1vw, 0.88rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.20em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered h1 {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 2400px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3.1vw, 2.78rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.030em;
    line-height: 1.10;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered h1 span {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 100px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    color: #a9d3e7;
    font-weight: 650;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-abbreviation {
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
    color: #b8d7e7;
    font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-lead {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #d0e0e9;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.85;
    text-wrap: pretty;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 26px;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-mail {
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: #b9ced9;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-mail a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Premium entrance animation */
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > * {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ijrcsit-content-enter 0.7s ease forwards;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.19s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.26s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.33s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.40s;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > :nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 0.47s;
}

@keyframes ijrcsit-content-enter {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-kicker {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.035em;
        padding-inline: 10px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-lead {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-actions {
        align-items: center;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-actions .btn {
        width: min(100%, 280px);
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered > * {
        opacity: 1;
        animation: none;
    }
}
/* Hero: left content + right visual */
.ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
    align-items: center;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-kicker {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered h1 {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-lead {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-mail {
    text-align: left;
}

/* Responsive layout */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered {
        max-width: 720px;
    }
}
/* IJRCSIT HERO — FORCE LEFT/RIGHT LAYOUT */

.ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, 0.95fr) !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 42px !important;
}

/* Content stays on the left */
.ijrcsit-home .hero-grid > .hero-text {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-kicker {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered h1,
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-lead,
.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-mail {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.ijrcsit-home .hero-text-centered .hero-actions {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

/* Existing visual stays on the right; no globe styling changed */
.ijrcsit-home .hero-grid > .visual {
    grid-column: 2 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    justify-self: stretch !important;
    align-self: center !important;
}

/* Mobile layout */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ijrcsit-home .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 28px !important;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-grid > .hero-text {
        grid-column: 1 !important;
        grid-row: 1 !important;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home .hero-grid > .visual {
        grid-column: 1 !important;
        grid-row: 2 !important;
    }
}
/* IJRCSIT — MOBILE RESEARCH CARDS ONLY */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-card {
        min-height: 88px;
        padding: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
        border-radius: 9px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-icon {
        width: 21px;
        height: 21px;
        flex-basis: 21px;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-title {
        padding-right: 4px;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-arrow {
        right: 8px;
        bottom: 6px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Mobile entrance animation */
    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-card[data-reveal] {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition:
            opacity 0.45s ease,
            transform 0.45s ease,
            border-color 0.25s ease;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-card[data-reveal].is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Extra-small phones */
@media (max-width: 340px) {
    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ijrcsit-home #research .area-card {
        min-height: 80px;
    }
}