/* Premium Preloader CSS */
p {
  text-align: justify !important;
}

.efurm-preloader-v2 {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

.efurm-preloader-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.efurm-preloader-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  padding: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}

/* Animated Logo */
.efurm-logo-wrapper {
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 60px;
}

.efurm-logo-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.efurm-logo-path {
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  animation: drawLogo 2s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86) forwards;
}

@keyframes drawLogo {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

/* Progress Bar */
.efurm-progress-track {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 30px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.efurm-progress-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: progressLoad 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.785, 0.135, 0.15, 0.86) forwards;
}

@keyframes progressLoad {
  0% {
    width: 0%;
  }

  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Typography Animation */
.efurm-loading-text {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.efurm-loading-char {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--char-index) * 0.1s);
}

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

/* Particle Animation */
.efurm-particles {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.efurm-particle {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: floatParticle 15s infinite linear;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -1s);
}

.efurm-particle:nth-child(1) {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  top: 10%;
  left: 20%;
}

.efurm-particle:nth-child(2) {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  top: 70%;
  left: 80%;
}

.efurm-particle:nth-child(3) {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  top: 20%;
  left: 70%;
}

.efurm-particle:nth-child(4) {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  top: 80%;
  left: 10%;
}

.efurm-particle:nth-child(5) {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  top: 60%;
  left: 50%;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(50px, -30px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(20px, -50px);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(-30px, -20px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}

/* Tagline */
.efurm-tagline {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1s forwards 1.5s;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

/* Hide when loaded */
.efurm-preloader-v2.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.efurm-preloader-v2.loaded .efurm-preloader-container {
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #007B8D;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;

}

.header .header-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0px 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
}

.scrolled .header .header-container {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.header .logo img {
  max-height: 50px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.header .logo h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #222222;
}

.header .btn-getstarted,
.header .btn-getstarted:focus {
  color: white;
  background: #007B8D;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  margin: 0 0 0 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid #007B8D;
}

.header .btn-getstarted:hover,
.header .btn-getstarted:focus:hover {
  color: white;
  background: #00929E;
  border-color: #00929E;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header {
    padding-top: 10px;
  }

  .header .header-container {
    margin-left: 10px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    padding: 10px 5px 10px 15px;
  }

  .header .logo {
    order: 1;
  }

  .header .btn-getstarted {
    order: 2;
    margin: 0 10px 0 0;
    padding: 6px 15px;
  }

  .header .navmenu {
    order: 3;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu - Enhanced
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */
.navmenu {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  position: relative;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Styles */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: #444;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .navmenu a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .navmenu a:hover::before,
  .navmenu li:hover>a::before,
  .navmenu .active>a::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .navmenu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .navmenu a:hover::after,
  .navmenu li:hover>a::after,
  .navmenu .active>a::after {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu li:hover>a,
  .navmenu .active>a {
    color: #007B8D;
  }

  .navmenu a i {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .navmenu li:hover>a i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
    min-width: 240px;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown:hover>.dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu a:hover {
    color: #007B8D;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05);
    padding-left: 25px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    opacity: 0;
    background: #007B8D;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Mobile Navigation Styles - Improved */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    position: fixed;
    right: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    z-index: 9999;
    border: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
    color: #333;
    font-size: 24px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    color: #007B8D;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    background: #007B8D;
    color: #fff;
  }

  body.mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 9997;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  }

  body.mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-overlay {
    display: block;
  }

  .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    padding-top: 70px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    /* Prevents override */
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active>a,
  .navmenu .dropdown.active>a {
    color: #007B8D;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: none;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.03);
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.2);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown.active>.dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown-menu a {
    padding-left: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    background-color: #006875;
  }

  .navmenu .has-dropdown i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown.active>a>i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

* {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  color: #495057;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 50px 20px 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-brand {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 32px;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.footer-logo-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #212529;
}

.footer-about {
  color: #6c757d;
  max-width: 350px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #e9ecef;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #007B8D;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #212529;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #dee2e6;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #6c757d;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-right: 10px;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #e9ecef;
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #007B8D;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .footer-about {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: #007B8D;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: white;
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: white;
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  bottom: 15px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section - Enhanced
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 180px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05) 0%,
      rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.03) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,
      rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.08) 0%,
      transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: gradient-move 15s infinite alternate;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: #222;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero .hero-content h1 .accent-text {
  color: #007B8D;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero .hero-content h1 .accent-text::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.3);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero .hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 150px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    max-width: 80%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
  }

  .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero .company-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .company-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  background-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
}

.hero .company-badge i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: #00929E;
}

.hero .hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.hero .btn-primary {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  border-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.875rem 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero .btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
      transparent);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #006875;
  border-color: #006875;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.hero .btn-link {
  color: #222;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero .btn-link:hover {
  color: #007B8D;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero .btn-link i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-left: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .btn-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.hero .hero-image {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out 0.6s both;
}

.hero .hero-image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.hero .hero-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero .customers-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  max-width: 320px;
  animation: float-badge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero .customers-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero .customers-badge .customer-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero .customers-badge .avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero .customers-badge .avatar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .customers-badge .avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.hero .customers-badge .avatar.more {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero .customers-badge p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero .customers-badge {
    position: static;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    max-width: 280px;
  }

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

.hero .stats-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 6rem;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

.hero .stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.hero .stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.hero .stat-item .stat-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.hero .stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  transform: rotate(5deg);
}

.hero .stat-item .stat-icon i {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.hero .stat-item:hover .stat-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.hero .stat-item .stat-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.hero .stat-item .stat-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
}

.hero .stat-item .stat-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .stat-item {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero .stat-item .stat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .hero .stat-item .stat-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@keyframes float-badge {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes gradient-move {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(50px, 50px);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section - Enhanced
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about .about-meta {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.about .about-meta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1rem;
  height: 3px;
  background: #FBB040;
}

.about .about-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222222;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
}

.about .about-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .about-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .about .about-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.about .about-description {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: #555555;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about .feature-list-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about .feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.about .feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: #444444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.about .feature-list li:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.about .feature-list li i {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .feature-list li:hover i {
  color: #F37021;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about .profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .profile:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.about .profile .profile-image {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .profile:hover .profile-image {
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
}

.about .profile .profile-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222222;
}

.about .profile .profile-position {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about .contact-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about .contact-info::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
}

.about .contact-info:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about .contact-info i {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .contact-info:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #F37021;
}

.about .contact-info .contact-label {
  color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about .contact-info .contact-number {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #222222;
}

.about .image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .image-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.about .image-wrapper .small-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 45%;
  border: 8px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about .image-wrapper .small-image:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .image-wrapper .small-image {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 0;
  }
}

.about .image-wrapper .experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D, #00929E);
  color: white;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 220px;
  animation: experience-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about .image-wrapper .experience-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00929E, #00ABC5);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .image-wrapper .experience-badge {
    position: static;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
  }
}

.about .image-wrapper .experience-badge h3 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about .image-wrapper .experience-badge h3 span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about .image-wrapper .experience-badge p {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@keyframes experience-float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .about .about-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about .about-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .about .feature-list li {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .about .profile {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about .contact-info {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about .about-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about .about-meta {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .about .image-wrapper .experience-badge {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    min-width: 180px;
  }

  .about .image-wrapper .experience-badge h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Yellow Accent Elements */
.btn-accent {
  background-color: #F37021;
  border-color: #F37021;
  color: white;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: #F04E23;
  border-color: #F04E23;
}

.highlight {
  background-color: #FBB040;
  color: white;
}

.alert-warning {
  background-color: rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
  color: #F04E23;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# PhD Services Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.phd-services {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006875, #00929E);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.phd-services::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.3), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.phd-section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.phd-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #FBB040;
}

.phd-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.phd-service-card {
  background: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.phd-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1), transparent);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.phd-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.phd-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.phd-service-card .card-body {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

.phd-service-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.phd-service-card:hover .phd-service-icon {
  color: #F37021;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.phd-service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222222;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.phd-service-card:hover .phd-service-title {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.phd-service-description {
  color: #555555;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .phd-services {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .phd-section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .phd-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .phd-services {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .phd-service-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .phd-service-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .phd-service-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .phd-section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .phd-service-card .card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Mission & Vision Section - Alternative Design */
.mv-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fbfd 0%, #f0f5fa 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(25, 119, 204, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.mv-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(25, 119, 204, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.mv-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mv-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a3e6f;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.mv-title .title-decoration {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1977cc 0%, #5ab1f3 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Tab Navigation - Modern Style */
.mv-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mv-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mv-tab-item {
  margin: 0 5px;
}

.mv-tab-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6c757d;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mv-tab-link:hover {
  color: #1977cc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mv-tab-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1977cc 0%, #5ab1f3 100%);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(25, 119, 204, 0.3);
}

/* Tab Content - Card Style */
.mv-tab-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mv-tab-pane {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-tab-pane:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mv-content-header h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #1a3e6f;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.mv-content-header h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1977cc 0%, #5ab1f3 100%);
}

.mv-content-header .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #6c757d;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Feature List - Modern Icons */
.mv-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.mv-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 25px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f5fa;
}

.mv-feature-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mv-feature-icon {
  flex: 0 0 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 119, 204, 0.1) 0%, rgba(90, 177, 243, 0.1) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 20px;
  color: #1977cc;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.mv-feature-content h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #1a3e6f;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mv-feature-content p {
  color: #6c757d;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Image Container */
.mv-img-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.mv-img-container img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mv-img-container img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(-1deg);
}

.mv-img-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 119, 204, 0.1) 0%, rgba(90, 177, 243, 0.1) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.mv-img-decoration-1 {
  top: -20px;
  left: 0;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.mv-img-decoration-2 {
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mv-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .mv-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mv-img-container {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .mv-feature-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .mv-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .mv-title h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .mv-tab-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .mv-tab-item {
    margin: 5px 0;
  }

  .mv-tab-link {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .mv-tab-pane {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .mv-content-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .mv-feature-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mv-feature-icon {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
}

/* Academic Support FAQ Section - Updated Color Scheme */
.academic-faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040e0f 0%, #00929E 100%);
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.academic-faq-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  color: white;
}

.academic-faq-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -15px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #FBB040;
  /* Yellow accent */
}

.academic-faq-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.academic-faq-accordion {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-faq-card {
  background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.academic-faq-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.6);
  border-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.5);
}

.academic-faq-card.academic-faq-active {
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.7);
  border-color: #F37021;
  /* Orange accent */
}

.academic-faq-question {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 30px;
  color: white;
}

.academic-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.academic-faq-active .academic-faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.academic-faq-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 25px;
  top: 25px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FBB040;
  /* Yellow accent */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.academic-faq-active .academic-faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: #F37021;
  /* Orange accent on active */
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .academic-faq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .academic-faq-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .academic-faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .academic-faq-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .academic-faq-subheading {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .academic-faq-card {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .academic-faq-question {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .academic-faq-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .academic-faq-question {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-right: 25px;
  }

  .academic-faq-toggle {
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}

/* Call To Action Section */
.call-to-action {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F9FA 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.call-to-action h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.call-to-action p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 35px;
  background: #F04E23;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(240, 78, 35, 0.3);
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #F37021;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(240, 78, 35, 0.4);
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00929E 100%);
  color: white;
}

.contact h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #FBB040;
}

.contact p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.info-box {
  background: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.2);
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.info-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-box {
  flex: 0 0 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 20px;
  color: #FBB040;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.info-item .content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.info-item .content p,
.info-item .content a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.info-item .content a:hover {
  color: #FBB040;
}

.contact-form {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-form h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.contact-form p {
  color: #666;
}

.form-control {
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #00ABC5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.2);
}

textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 150px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #F37021;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #F04E23;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Form Status Messages */
.loading,
.error-message,
.sent-message {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.loading {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.error-message {
  color: #dc3545;
}

.sent-message {
  color: #28a745;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .call-to-action {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .contact {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .call-to-action h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .info-box {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .call-to-action {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .call-to-action h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .contact {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .info-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .icon-box {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
}

/* ============================================= */
/* === Banner Section Styles === */
/* ============================================= */

.bannersection {
  background: url("assets\img\Efurm-Home-page-about-us-1.jpg") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.phd-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  margin-top: -80px;
  padding-top: 140px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.banner-overlay {
  background: url("../img/Efurm-Home-page-about-us-1.jpg") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.7;
}


.academic-elements {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.banner-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.3);
  line-height: 1.2;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.banner-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--nav-font);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.banner-features {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--secondary-accent-color);
  font-family: var(--nav-font);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(240, 78, 35, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.banner-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00ABC5, #F04E23);
  color: var(--default-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  font-family: var(--nav-font);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.6s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.banner-cta svg {
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.3);
}

.banner-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .banner-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .feature-item {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }

  .banner-cta {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .phd-banner {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .banner-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .banner-features {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .feature-item {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 250px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .banner-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .banner-cta {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Journal Writing Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Introduction Section */
#introduction p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Timeline Process Section */
.journal-writing-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Header Styles */
.header-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Content Box */
.journal-writing-content {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Highlight Box */
.highlight-box {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border-left: 4px solid #3a86ff;
}

/* Guidelines List */
.guideline-item {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.guideline-item:hover {
  background-color: #e9ecef;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.guideline-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Conclusion Box */
.conclusion-box {
  background-color: #f1f8fe;
  border-left: 4px solid #8338ec;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guideline-item {
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }
}

.academic-value-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Header Styles */
.academic-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.journal-writing-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.card h2,
.card h3 {
  color: #2c3e50;
}

.list-group-item {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.list-group-item::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #3a86ff;
  font-weight: bold;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .card h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Benefit Cards */
.benefit-card {
  background: white;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 3px solid #3a86ff;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.benefit-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Requirement Box */
.requirement-box {
  border-left: 4px solid #ffc107;
}

.requirement-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .benefit-card {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

.academic-value-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Icons */
.academic-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
}

.benefit-icon,
.requirement-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Cards */
.benefit-card {
  border-top: 3px solid #3a86ff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.requirement-card {
  border-left: 5px solid #ffc107;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Color Classes for Potential Use */
.color-blue-dark {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.color-blue-medium {
  color: #00929E;
}

.color-blue-light {
  color: #00ABC5;
}

.color-yellow-dark {
  color: #F04E23;
}

.color-yellow-medium {
  color: #F37021;
}

.color-yellow-light {
  color: #FBB040;
}

.bg-blue-dark {
  background-color: #007B8D;
}

.bg-blue-medium {
  background-color: #00929E;
}

.bg-blue-light {
  background-color: #00ABC5;
}

.bg-yellow-dark {
  background-color: #F04E23;
}

.bg-yellow-medium {
  background-color: #F37021;
}

.bg-yellow-light {
  background-color: #FBB040;
}

/* Indexes Section */
#indexes {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.dark-card {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.dark-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  background-color: #00929E;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #FBB040;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dark-card p {
  color: #f0f0f0;
}

/* Guide Section */
#guide {
  background-color: white;
}

.guide-subtitle {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #F37021;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.guide-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.guide-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #555;
}

/* Accordion Styles */
.accordion {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: white;
}

.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-button {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: white;
}

.accordion-button:hover {
  background-color: #00ABC5;
}

.accordion-button:after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23FBB040'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.accordion-body {
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  color: whitesmoke;
}

.accordion-body ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.accordion-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #555;
}

/* Journal Section Styles */
.journal-section {
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-icon {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.journal-section h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-content p {
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Feature Grid */
.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature-card {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-card h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-icon {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

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

  .accordion-button {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Bootstrap Icon Fallback */
.bi {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: -.125em;
}

/* Comparison Section */
.comparison-section {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.comparison-section h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.comparison-section h3:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.comparison-table {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.comparison-row {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.comparison-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-row.header {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
}

.comparison-row:not(.header) .comparison-col:first-child {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  color: #007B8D;
}

.comparison-row:not(.header) .comparison-col {
  background-color: white;
}

/* Web of Science Section Enhancements */
.content-highlights {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.content-highlights h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.content-highlights ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.content-highlights li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #555;
}

.content-highlights strong {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.index-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: white;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Scopus Quartile System */
.quartile-system h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quartiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.quartile {
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.quartile h5 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.quartile p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.q1 {
  background-color: #007B8D;
}

.q2 {
  background-color: #00929E;
}

.q3 {
  background-color: #00ABC5;
}

.q4 {
  background-color: #6c757d;
}

/* Annexure Section */
.requirements {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
}

.requirements h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.requirements ol {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.requirements li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #555;
}

.resource-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.resource-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #007B8D;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-link:hover {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
}

.resource-link i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* UGC CARE Expertise Cards */
.expertise {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.expertise-card {
  background-color: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-top: 4px solid #00929E;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.expertise-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.expertise-card h5 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.expertise-card p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .comparison-row.header {
    display: none;
  }

  .comparison-col {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }

  .comparison-col:first-child {
    background-color: #007B8D !important;
    color: white !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .quartiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .resource-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* Main Section Styling */
.specialization-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Cards */
.specialization-card,
.pricing-card,
.results-card,
.testimonial-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.specialization-card:hover,
.pricing-card:hover,
.results-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Icon Wrappers */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Lists */
.specialization-list,
.pricing-list,
.results-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.journal-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.bullet-point {
  color: #3a86ff;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process-steps {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}


.step-content {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #495057;
}

.testimonial-author {
  color: #6c757d;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

/* Icons */
.process-icon,
.faq-icon,
.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Highlight Boxes */
.pricing-highlight,
.cta-box {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-steps {
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .step-number {
    left: -30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .icon-wrapper {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .process-icon,
  .faq-icon,
  .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Thesis Writing Support Styles */
.thesis-section {
  background-color: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.thesis-section-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.thesis-section-title:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Features Grid */
.thesis-feature-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #00ABC5;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.thesis-feature-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Process Steps */
.thesis-process-step {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ddd;
}

.thesis-process-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.thesis-process-step h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.thesis-process-step p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Discipline Cards */
.thesis-discipline-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border-top: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.thesis-discipline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.thesis-discipline-card .card-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.thesis-discipline-card .card-text {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.thesis-text-accent {
  color: #F37021;
}

/* Benefits Section */
.benefits-section .d-flex {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefits-section h5 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefits-section p {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Testimonials */
.thesis-testimonial-card {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  height: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.thesis-testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.thesis-testimonial-author {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.thesis-testimonial-role {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.thesis-faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 25px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.thesis-faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.thesis-faq-question {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.thesis-faq-answer {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Section */
.thesis-cta-section {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.thesis-cta-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: white;
}

.thesis-cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.thesis-cta-btn {
  background-color: #F37021;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.thesis-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #F04E23;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thesis-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .thesis-feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .thesis-cta-section {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .thesis-section {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .thesis-section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .thesis-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Container styling */
.thesis-tools-container {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}


/* Tool card grid */
.thesis-tools-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Tool card */
.thesis-tool-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  width: 280px;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.thesis-tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Image styling */
.thesis-tool-image {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Tool title */
.thesis-tool-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #006666;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Tool description */
.thesis-tool-description {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Footer text */
.thesis-tools-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #333;
}

/* Abstract writing  */

/* General Structure */
.process-card {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.process-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-number {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #3f51b5;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.process-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
}

.process-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-body ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.process-body ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Nested UL */
.process-body ul ul {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.process-body ul ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* Images */
.process-body img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Section Subtitle (in benefits section) */
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4a148c;
}

.process-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Intro Card */
.process-intro-card {
  background-color: #fdfbff;
  border-left: 4px solid #4a148c;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(74, 20, 140, 0.05);
}

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

#abstract-summary-section .differences-card {
  border-left: 6px solid #0d6efd;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#abstract-summary-section .differences-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

#abstract-summary-section .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

#abstract-summary-section .differences-table th,
#abstract-summary-section .differences-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

#abstract-summary-section .differences-table thead th {
  background-color: #e9f5ff;
  color: #0d6efd;
  font-weight: 600;
}

#abstract-summary-section .table-footer {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}


.header-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #006d77, #83c5be);
  margin: 15px auto;
}

/* Thesis Defender */
/* Main Container */
.thesis-defense-container {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
}

/* Section Titles */
.section-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #F04E23;
}

.section-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Introduction Section */
.defense-intro-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

/* Why Defense Important Section */
.defense-importance-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.importance-point-card {
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.importance-point-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.point-title {
  color: #00929E;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.point-text {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.point-list {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.point-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.point-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1em;
  margin-left: -1em;
}

.point-conclusion {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.service-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-text {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-list {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.service-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1em;
  margin-left: -1em;
}

.service-icon img {
  border: 3px solid #00ABC5;
  padding: 5px;
}

/* Framework Section */
.framework-table {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.framework-table thead {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
}

.framework-table th {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.framework-table td {
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.framework-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
}

.framework-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.2);
}

/* Disciplines Section */
.discipline-item {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.discipline-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.discipline-name {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.discipline-item img {
  border: 3px solid #00ABC5;
  padding: 5px;
}

/* Packages Section */
.package-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.package-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.package-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.package-suitable-for {
  color: #555;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.package-includes-list {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.package-includes-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.package-includes-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1em;
  margin-left: -1em;
}


/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .defense-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }



  .avatar-lg {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
}

/* Research Article Writing Section */
.research-article-writing {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.research-article-writing {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.article-writing-section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.article-writing-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3498db, #9b59b6);
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.research-article-writing-para {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #495057;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.research-article-writing-para:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.research-article-img {
  max-width: 220px;
  border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.research-article-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .article-writing-section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .research-article-writing-para {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .research-article-img {
    max-width: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-writing-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .research-article-img {
    max-width: 150px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

/* researchpapermodification-section */

#researchpapermodification-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Card Styling */
.researchpapermodification-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Description */
.description {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-icons {
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.book-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.book {
  display: flex;
  width: 80%;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0px 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
}

.page {
  width: 50%;
  padding: 30px;
  background: #f8f1e4;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.left-page {
  border-right: 2px solid #ddd;
  border-top-left-radius: 15px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 15px;
}

.right-page {
  border-top-right-radius: 15px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 15px;
}

.page-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.book-image {
  width: 90%;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* 3D Effect */
.book:hover .left-page {
  transform: rotateY(-5deg);
}

.book:hover .right-page {
  transform: rotateY(5deg);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .page {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .left-page {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
}

/* Topic Selection Section Styling */
.topic-selection-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.academic-service-section .service-content-block {
  padding: 30px;
}

.service-description-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-action-buttons {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.service-primary-btn {
  background: #3498db;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-right: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-secondary-btn {
  border: 2px solid #3498db;
  color: #3498db;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-visual-wrapper {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-visual-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Literature Review Section Styling */
/* Literature Review Section - Modern Design */
.literature-review-service {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.lr-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.lr-content-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.lr-text-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.lr-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.lr-subtitle {
  display: block;
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.lr-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lr-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #3498db;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.lr-description p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lr-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.lr-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2c3e50;
}

.lr-icon {
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.lr-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.lr-primary-btn {
  background: #3498db;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
}

.lr-primary-btn:hover {
  background: #2980b9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lr-secondary-btn {
  border: 2px solid #3498db;
  color: #3498db;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lr-secondary-btn:hover {
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.lr-visual {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  position: relative;
}

.lr-image-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.lr-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.lr-image-box:hover .lr-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.lr-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.lr-badge i {
  color: #f39c12;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lr-content-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .lr-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .lr-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .lr-primary-btn,
  .lr-secondary-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Importance of Research Design Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.importance-research-design {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.importance-research-design::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.03) 0%, rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.02) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.importance-research-design .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}



.section-para {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.section-list li {
  background-color: white;
  padding: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-left: 4px solid #007B8D;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.03), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}

.section-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.section-list li strong {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-list li p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #495057;
  position: relative;
}

/* Context-specific accents */
.section-list li:nth-child(1) {
  border-left-color: #007B8D;
}

/* PhD Theses */
.section-list li:nth-child(2) {
  border-left-color: #00929E;
}

/* Journal Papers */
.section-list li:nth-child(3) {
  border-left-color: #00ABC5;
}

/* Conference Papers */

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .section-para {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .section-list li {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .importance-research-design {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .section-list li {
    padding: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .section-para,
  .section-list li p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .section-list li strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
        # Research Methodology Challenges Section
        --------------------------------------------------------------*/
.research-methodology-challenges {
  background-color: #f9fbfd;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.research-methodology-challenges::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.04) 0%, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.02) 70%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.challenges-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.challenges-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.challenge-item.card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-top: 3px solid #F37021;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.challenge-item.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.03) 0%, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.02) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.challenge-item.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.challenge-item.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-title.challenge-item-title {
  color: #1a2a3a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card-title.challenge-item-title::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021 0%, #FBB040 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 12px;
}

.card-text.challenge-item-desc {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4a5568;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.challenges-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.challenges-cta-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.challenges-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021 0%, #FBB040 100%);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.challenges-cta-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.challenges-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.4);
}

.challenges-cta-btn:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .challenges-container {
    max-width: 900px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .research-methodology-challenges {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .challenges-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .challenge-item.card {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .research-methodology-challenges {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .challenges-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .challenges-intro,
  .challenges-cta-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .research-methodology-challenges {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .challenges-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .challenges-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .challenge-item.card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .card-title.challenge-item-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .card-text.challenge-item-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .challenges-cta-btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Research Methodology Support Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.methodology-support {
  background-color: #f8fafd;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.methodology-support::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.03) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.03) 0%, transparent 30%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Header Styles */
.methodology-title {
  position: relative;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.methodology-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 5rem;
  height: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021, #FBB040);
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.methodology-intro {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Feature Cards */
.methodology-feature-card {
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: white !important;
}

.methodology-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-0.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.feature-icon {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.methodology-feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.feature-title {
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 0.15rem;
  background: #F37021;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.methodology-feature-card:hover .feature-title::after {
  width: 3rem;
}

.feature-description {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Process Section */
.methodology-process {
  border-top: 4px solid #F37021;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: white !important;
}

.methodology-process::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.02) 0%, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.01) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-heading {
  position: relative;
}

.process-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3rem;
  height: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021, #FBB040);
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.process-description {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Button Styles */
.btn-orange-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021, #FBB040);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 1rem rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.25);
}

.btn-orange-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-0.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.5rem rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.35);
  color: white;
}

.btn-orange-gradient::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.btn-orange-gradient:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .methodology-support {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .methodology-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .methodology-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .methodology-support {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .methodology-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .methodology-process {
    padding: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .methodology-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .feature-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .methodology-process {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .btn-orange-gradient {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
        # Research Methodology Support Section
        --------------------------------------------------------------*/
        /* Research Process Section - Custom CSS */
.efurm-research-process {
    background-color: #f9fbfd;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.efurm-research-process::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path fill="%23e6f0f5" d="M0,0 L100,0 L100,100 Q50,80 0,100 Z"/></svg>') no-repeat;
    background-size: 100% auto;
    background-position: bottom;
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}

.efurm-process-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.efurm-process-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a365d;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.efurm-process-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.efurm-process-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Process Steps */
.efurm-process-steps {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.efurm-process-step {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.efurm-step-number {
    flex: 0 0 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    height: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
}

.efurm-step-content {
    flex: 1;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-left: -20px;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid #007B8D;
}

.efurm-step-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}


.efurm-step-description {
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Connector lines */
.efurm-process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    left: 35px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Conclusion Box */
.efurm-process-conclusion {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid #00ABC5;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.efurm-conclusion-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Disciplines Section */
.efurm-disciplines {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.efurm-disciplines-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}



.efurm-disciplines-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.efurm-disciplines-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.efurm-discipline-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 4px solid;
}

.efurm-discipline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.efurm-discipline-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.efurm-discipline-list {
    list-style-type: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.efurm-discipline-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #4a5568;
}

.efurm-discipline-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #007B8D;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Color variants for cards */
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(1) { border-color: #F37021; }
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(2) { border-color: #007B8D; }
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(3) { border-color: #6f42c1; }
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(4) { border-color: #28a745; }
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(5) { border-color: #ffc107; }
.efurm-discipline-card:nth-child(6) { border-color: #dc3545; }

/* Footer */
.efurm-disciplines-footer {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.efurm-footer-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.efurm-cta-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
}

.efurm-cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .efurm-process-step {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .efurm-step-number {
        margin-bottom: -20px;
        z-index: 2;
    }
    
    .efurm-step-content {
        margin-left: 0;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    
    .efurm-process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        left: 35px;
        top: 70px;
        height: calc(100% - 70px);
        width: 2px;
    }
    
    .efurm-disciplines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes efurmFadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.efurm-process-step {
    animation: efurmFadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.efurm-process-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.efurm-process-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.efurm-process-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.efurm-process-step:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.efurm-process-step:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }


/* Button Styles */
.btn-orange-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F37021, #FBB040);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.3);
}

.btn-orange-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.4);
  color: white;
}

.btn-orange-gradient::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.btn-orange-gradient:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .process-step {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .step-number {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .step-content {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid #F37021;
  }

  .process-step:hover .step-content {
    transform: translateY(5px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

.trending-topics-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.trending-topics-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.03) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.03) 0%, transparent 30%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
        # Life Sciences & Medicine Section
        --------------------------------------------------------------*/
.life-sciences-section {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.life-sciences-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05) 0%, transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.life-sciences-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.life-sciences-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.life-sciences-title {
  font: 700 2.5rem/1.2 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  color: #1a365d;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.life-sciences-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 6rem;
  height: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.life-sciences-intro {
  font: 1.125rem/1.7 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  color: #4a5568;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Research Topics Grid */
.research-topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Individual Topic Cards */
.research-topic-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 4px solid;
}

.research-topic-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-0.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.research-topic-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.research-topic-title {
  font: 600 1.5rem/1.3 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.research-topic-desc {
  font: 1rem/1.7 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Topic-specific styling */
.genomics-research {
  border-top-color: #007B8D;
}

.genomics-research .research-topic-icon {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.precision-medicine {
  border-top-color: #00929E;
}

.precision-medicine .research-topic-icon {
  color: #00929E;
}

.ai-healthcare {
  border-top-color: #00ABC5;
}

.ai-healthcare .research-topic-icon {
  color: #00ABC5;
}

.regenerative-medicine {
  border-top-color: #F04E23;
}

.regenerative-medicine .research-topic-icon {
  color: #F04E23;
}

.public-health {
  border-top-color: #F37021;
}

.public-health .research-topic-icon {
  color: #F37021;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .life-sciences-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .life-sciences-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .life-sciences-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .life-sciences-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .life-sciences-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .life-sciences-title::after {
    width: 4rem;
    bottom: -0.5rem;
  }

  .research-topic-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.research-section {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #007B8D;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.research-section:hover {
  background-color: #a2ceff;
  border-left-color: #0056b3;
}

.research-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #343a40;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.research-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.research-section-alt {
  border-left: 6px solid #007B8D;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.research-section-alt:hover {
  border-left-color: #000c19;
  background: #f8fdf8;
}

.research-section-alt h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #222;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-number {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #28a745;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.research-section-alt p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left: 6px solid #0d6efd;
  padding-left: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.social-section {
  border-left: 4px solid #0d6efd;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.social-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -9px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background-color: #0d6efd;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px white;
}

.topic-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #0d6efd;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
}


.social-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
  max-width: 850px;
}

.social-box {
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
  background-color: #FBB04020;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.social-box:hover {
  background-color: #FBB04040;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.2);
}

.social-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: -11px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: #F04E23;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #00929E;
}

.social-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00929E;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.social-box p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.arts-header {
  border-bottom: 3px solid #3d5a80;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.arts-box {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.arts-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.arts-title {
  color: #3d5a80;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ee6c4d;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.zigzag-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.zigzag-item.accent {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.topic-box {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.topic-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.digital-transformation {
  border-left: 6px solid #0d6efd;
}

.sustainable-practices {
  border-left: 6px solid #198754;
}

.fintech-innovation {
  border-left: 6px solid #6f42c1;
}

.digital-marketing {
  border-left: 6px solid #fd7e14;
}

.hybrid-work {
  border-left: 6px solid #20c997;
}

/* Section base */
.efurm-solution-section {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, #ffffff);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* Heading */
.efurm-solution-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #0d6efd;
}

/* Feature Steps */
.efurm-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border-left: 5px solid #0d6efd;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.efurm-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* Step content */
.efurm-step-content h5 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #333;
}

.efurm-step-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA */
.efurm-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.efurm-cta p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #444;
}

.efurm-cta .btn {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 10px 30px;
  background-color: #0d6efd;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-cta .btn:hover {
  background-color: #0a58ca;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .efurm-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .efurm-step-number {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}

.highlight-box {
  background-color: #FBB040;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-box {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border-left: 5px solid #00ABC5;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Strategy Section Styles */
.strategy-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}



.strategy-section .list-unstyled {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.strategy-section .list-unstyled li {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Strategy Cards */
.strategy-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.strategy-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e9ecef;
}

.strategy-card p {
  color: #495057;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.strategy-card ul {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.strategy-card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #495057;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Example Box */
.example-box {
  background-color: #f1f8fe;
  border-left: 4px solid #3498db;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.example-box em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Footer Note */
.footer-note {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #495057;
  padding: 1rem;
  background-color: #e9f5ff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-note strong {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .strategy-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .strategy-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .strategy-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .strategy-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* Research Services Section */
.research-services {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.research-services-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}


/* Service Cards */
.service-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.service-card-header {
  background: #2c3e50;
  color: white;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.service-feature {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-feature-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.service-feature-list {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.service-feature-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #495057;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .research-services {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .research-services-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.research-methodology {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* Benefit Cards */
.benefit-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.benefit-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #3498db;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.benefit-list {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.benefit-list li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #495057;
}

/* Research Gap Identification Methodology - Custom CSS */



.methodology-steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.methodology-step {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.methodology-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.step-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2d3748;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.step-content h3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #F37021;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.step-content p {
  color: #4a5568;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-features {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.step-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #4a5568;
}

.step-features li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Connector lines between steps */
.methodology-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1rem;
  left: 35px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .methodology-step {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .step-number {
    flex: 0 0 50px;
    width: 50px;
    margin: 1rem auto -25px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .step-number::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .step-content {
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .methodology-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.methodology-step {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.methodology-step:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.methodology-step:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.methodology-step:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.methodology-step:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.methodology-step:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.domain-topics {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* Domain Table */
.domain-table {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.domain-table th {
  background-color: #2c3e50;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.domain-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

.domain-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.05);
}

.domain-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
}

.domain-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .domain-table {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .domain-table th,
  .domain-table td {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }
}


.tools-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tool-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.tool-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #3498db;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.tool-category {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tool-item p {
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.tools-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.tools-image-wrapper img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tools-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.8);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .tool-item {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .tool-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Tools Section Styles */
.tools-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.tools-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tool-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.tool-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #3498db;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.tool-category {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tool-item p {
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.tools-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.tools-image-wrapper img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tools-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.8);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .tool-item {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .tool-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Mistakes Timeline - Custom CSS */
.mistakes-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.mistake-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Cards styling */
.mistake-card,
.solution-card {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.mistake-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15) !important;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Card headers */
.mistake-card .card-header {
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc3545 0%, #bb2d3b 100%) !important;
}

.solution-card .card-header {
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #198754 0%, #157347 100%) !important;
}

/* Content styling */
.mistake-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid #dc3545;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

.solution-list,
.mistake-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.mistake-list li {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #6c757d;
}

.mistake-list li::before {
  content: "✖";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.5rem;
  color: #dc3545;
}

.solution-list li {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #6c757d;
}

.solution-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.5rem;
  color: #198754;
}

.example-box {
  border-left: 3px solid #198754;
  background-color: rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.05) !important;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Timeline connectors */
.timeline-connector {
  position: relative;
}

.connector-line {
  width: 2px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #dc3545, #198754);
  position: relative;
}

.connector-line::before,
.connector-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.connector-line::before {
  top: -6px;
  background-color: #dc3545;
}

.connector-line::after {
  bottom: -6px;
  background-color: #198754;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mistake-item {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .mistake-card,
  .solution-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .mistake-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  }

  .solution-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }

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

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
  }

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

.mistake-card {
  animation: fadeInLeft 0.6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.solution-card {
  animation: fadeInRight 0.6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.mistake-item:nth-child(1) .mistake-card,
.mistake-item:nth-child(1) .solution-card {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.mistake-item:nth-child(3) .mistake-card,
.mistake-item:nth-child(3) .solution-card {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.mistake-item:nth-child(5) .mistake-card,
.mistake-item:nth-child(5) .solution-card {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.mistake-item:nth-child(7) .mistake-card,
.mistake-item:nth-child(7) .solution-card {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.success-text p {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.success-text p mark {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #3a3973;
}

.success-text .btn-bar {
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.success-text .btn-bar a {
  min-width: 150px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.success-list {
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.success-list .media {
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.success-list label {
  color: #3a3973;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 88px;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.success-list label:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 11px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #3a3973;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  margin: auto;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.success-list p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.success-img {
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .success-img {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

.counter-section {
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.counter-section .count-data {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counter-section .count {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.counter-section p {
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fe4f6c;
}

.theme-color {
  color: #fe4f6c;
}


.gray-bg {
  background-color: #ebf4fa;
}

.px-btn.theme {
  background: #fe4f6c;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #fe4f6c;
}

.px-btn {
  padding: 0 20px;
  line-height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  transition: ease all 0.35s;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.px-btn.theme-t {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #fe4f6c;
  color: #fe4f6c;
}

.our-process-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.our-process-section h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.our-process-section ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.summary-section {
  background: #fdfdfd;
}

.table thead th {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.table tbody td {
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Journal Support Section */
.journal-submission-support {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.journal-support-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.journal-support-title {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.journal-support-title:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 150px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #3498db;
}

.journal-support-subtitle {
  color: #495057;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Service Cards */
.journal-service-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.journal-service-header {
  background: #2c3e50;
  color: white;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.journal-service-header i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.journal-service-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Card Type Variations */
.journal-formatting-card .journal-service-header {
  background: #3498db;
}

.journal-language-card .journal-service-header {
  background: #2ecc71;
}

.journal-reference-card .journal-service-header {
  background: #1abc9c;
}

.journal-selection-card .journal-service-header {
  background: #f39c12;
}

.journal-submission-card .journal-service-header {
  background: #e74c3c;
}

/* Feature List */
.journal-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.journal-feature-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  color: #495057;
}

.journal-feature-list li:before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #3498db;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Special Elements */
.journal-reference-styles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journal-reference-styles span {
  background: #ecf0f1;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.journal-quality-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.1);
  color: #27ae60;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journal-support-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .journal-support-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .journal-service-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Main Section Styling */
.submission-workflow {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.workflow-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.workflow-main-title {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.workflow-subtitle {
  color: #495057;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Workflow Step Container */
.workflow-step-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.workflow-step-container:not(:last-child):after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #3498db;
}

/* Step Card */
.workflow-step-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem;
  padding-left: 4rem;
}

.step-number-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.5rem;
  top: 2rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: #3498db;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Step Content */
.step-content-container {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.step-title {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-description {
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Step Details */
.step-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.detail-icon {
  color: #3498db;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Analysis Features */
.analysis-features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.analysis-column {
  flex: 1;
}

.analysis-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.analysis-icon {
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.analysis-item h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

/* Formatting Grid */
.formatting-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.formatting-category h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.formatting-category ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.formatting-category li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #495057;
}

/* Language Editing */
.language-editing-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.editing-aspects {
  flex: 1;
}

.editing-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.editing-icon {
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.editing-item h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.editing-visual {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.editing-visual img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Reference Styles */
.reference-styles-container {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.style-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.style-badge {
  background: #e9f5ff;
  color: #2c3e50;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.reference-details {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.reference-column {
  flex: 1;
}

.reference-column h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.reference-column ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.reference-column li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-used {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tools-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.tool-item {
  background: #f1f8fe;
  color: #2c3e50;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Cover Letter */
.cover-letter-features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.letter-column {
  flex: 1;
}

.letter-feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.metadata-section {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.metadata-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.meta-tag {
  background: #e9f5ff;
  color: #2c3e50;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.metadata-note {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #6c757d;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Submission Steps */
.submission-steps {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.submission-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.step-marker {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #3498db;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-info h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.submission-note {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #6c757d;
}

/* Post Submission */
.post-submission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.support-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.support-icon {
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.support-card h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.final-note {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2c3e50;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Summary Box */
.step-summary-box {
  background: #f1f8fe;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid #3498db;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .workflow-step-card {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    padding-top: 4rem;
  }

  .step-number-badge {
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .analysis-features,
  .language-editing-container,
  .reference-details,
  .cover-letter-features {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .editing-visual {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .workflow-main-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .step-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-submission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Deliverables Card */
.deliverables-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
}

.deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.deliverable-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: #e9f5ff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #3498db;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliverable-content h4 {
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.deliverable-content p {
  color: #6c757d;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Tools & Journals Cards */
.tools-journals-wrapper {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tools-card,
.journals-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.card-title {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-title:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #3498db;
}

/* Tools Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.tool-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-item:hover {
  background: #f1f8fe;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.tool-item img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.tool-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2c3e50;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Journals Grid */
.journals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.journal-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.journal-item:hover {
  background: #f1f8fe;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.journal-item img {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.journal-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2c3e50;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .deliverable-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .deliverable-content h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {

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



/* Service Cards */
.service-main-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-main-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Cover Letter Specific */
.coverletter-card .service-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff, #4cc9f0);
}

/* Review Response Specific */
.reviewresponse-card .service-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8338ec, #b5179e);
}

.service-card-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Content Lists */
.service-feature-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.service-feature-item {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.service-feature-item:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #ff006e;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Highlight Boxes */
.service-benefits-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);
  border-left: 4px solid #ff006e;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Icon Styling */
.service-icon-container {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 1rem;
}

/* Main Container */
.publication-process-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Heading Styles */
.process-heading {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #7f8c8d;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.process-comparison {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.process-comparison table {
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.process-comparison th {
  background-color: #3498db;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.process-comparison td {
  padding: 1rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border: 1px solid #ecf0f1;
}

.process-comparison tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.process-comparison tr:hover {
  background-color: #f1f8fe;
}

.process-note {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #7f8c8d;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Trust Section */
.process-trust {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.process-check-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: #2ecc71;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.process-trust-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.process-trust-text {
  color: #34495e;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Services Section */
.process-services {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.process-service-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #3498db;
}

.process-service-title {
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-service-list {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: #34495e;
}

.process-service-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-service-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #3498db;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: -1rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.process-cta {
  background-color: #3498db;
  color: white;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
}

.process-cta-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: white;
}

.process-cta-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-cta-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.btn-cta {
  background-color: white;
  color: #3498db;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.revision-support-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.revision-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.revision-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #7f8c8d;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.revision-intro {
  background-color: #e9ecef;
  border-left: 4px solid #3498db;
}

/* Reasons List */
.reasons-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.reasons-list li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.reasons-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #dc3545;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Support List */
.support-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.support-list li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.support-list li:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #007bff;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Option Cards */
.option-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.option-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.option-card-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.option-list {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.option-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #495057;
}

.options-conclusion {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #6c757d;
}

/* FAQ Section Styles */
.faq-section h2 {
  color: #2c3e50;
}

.accordion-button {
  background-color: black;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: #0d6efd;
  background-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
}

.accordion-body {
  background-color: black;
}

.publisher-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Testimonials Styles */
.star-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  top: -1rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
}

.underline {
  height: 3px;
  width: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d6efd, #6f42c1);
  bottom: -10px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: white;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 3px solid #0d6efd;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.quote-icon {
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  color: #495057;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  color: #6c757d;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .star-icon {
    left: -1rem;
  }
}

.conference-paper-services {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.hero-section {
  border-top: 4px solid #3a86ff;
}

.highlight-box {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.offer-list,
.importance-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}


.cta-section {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .icon-wrapper {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .display-5 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* Reseach propsal writing  */
.proposal-services {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.research-process {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Vertical Timeline */
.research-process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4F46E5, #10B981);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.research-steps {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.research-phase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.phase-content {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(50% - 4rem);
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.phase-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.phase-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #10B981);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
  z-index: 3;
  top: 0;
  border: 4px solid white;
}

.phase-left .phase-content {
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-left: 4rem;
}

.phase-right .phase-content {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 4rem;
}

.phase-content h4 {
  color: #111827;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.phase-content h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F46E5, #10B981);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.phase-content p {
  color: #6B7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .research-process::before {
    left: 2rem;
  }

  .phase-content {
    width: calc(100% - 6rem);
    margin-left: 4rem !important;
    margin-right: 2rem !important;
  }

  .phase-number {
    left: 2rem;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes phaseAppear {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.research-phase {
  animation: phaseAppear 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.research-phase:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.research-phase:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.research-phase:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.research-phase:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.research-phase:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}
.efurm-review-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.efurm-review-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path fill="%23e6f0f5" d="M0,0 L100,0 L100,100 Q50,80 0,100 Z"/></svg>') no-repeat;
    background-size: 100% auto;
    background-position: bottom;
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}



.efurm-review-type {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid #007B8D;
}

.efurm-review-type:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.efurm-review-type h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.efurm-review-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.efurm-review-type p {
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.efurm-review-type ul {
    list-style-type: none;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.efurm-review-type li {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.efurm-review-type li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.6em;
    width: 0.5em;
    height: 0.5em;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #007B8D;
}

.efurm-review-ideal {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.efurm-review-tools {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2d3748;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
 

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .efurm-review-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .efurm-review-type {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .efurm-review-type h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes efurmReviewFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.efurm-review-type {
    animation: efurmReviewFadeIn 0.6s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.efurm-review-type:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.efurm-review-type:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.efurm-review-type:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.efurm-review-type:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.efurm-review-type:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* literature review  */
/* Fields We Cover Section */
.fields-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.fields-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.field-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.field-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.field-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.field-description {
  color: #6c757d;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.subfields h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.subfield-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.subfield-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #495057;
}

.subfield-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4e73df;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

.field-footer {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.field-footer strong {
  color: #2c3e50;
}

.field-footer p {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Research Process Timeline */
.main-timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.main-timeline:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4F46E5, #10B981);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.date-content {
  width: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.date-outer {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.date {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #4e73df;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(78, 115, 223, 0.3);
}

.month {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.year {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Value Section */
.value-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: white;
}

.value-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.table-row {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.table-row.header {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.table-cell {
  padding: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  color: #495057;
}

.addon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.addon-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.addon-icon {
  margin-right: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #4e73df;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.question-mark {
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-right: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: white;
  color: #495057;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
  border-top: none;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-answer ul {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-answer li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #10B981);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: white;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-button {
  background: white;
  color: #4e73df;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

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

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .field-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

/* Timeline Design */
.research-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.research-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 60px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #6366f1, #10b981);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.research-phase {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}


.research-phase:hover .phase-content {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.phase-title {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.phase-details {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.phase-checklist {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.phase-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.phase-checklist li:before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .research-timeline {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .research-timeline::before {
    left: 40px;
  }

  .research-phase {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .phase-marker {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .phase-content {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .phase-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .phase-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}



.importance-points {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.importance-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.importance-points li:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -1px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.bibliometric-importance img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.bibliometric-importance img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Services Section */
.bibliometric-services {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.bibliometric-services h2 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4361ee, #10b981);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
  font-size: 1.25em;
}

.service-features {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-features li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -5px;
}

/* Tools Section */
.tools-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.tools-section h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tools-section h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
}

.badge-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.database-badge,
.tool-badge,
.metric-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: white;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.database-badge:hover,
.tool-badge:hover,
.metric-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #4361ee;
  border-color: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.3);
}

/* Why EFURM Section */
.why-efurm {
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.why-efurm h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-efurm h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #f6c23e;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}


.process-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.process-section h2 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.process-section h2 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
}

.process-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.process-steps {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 70px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}



.step-number span {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #10b981);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.4);
}

.step-connector {
  flex-grow: 1;
  width: 4px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.step-content {
  flex: 1;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-content {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.step-content h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.step-content p {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.follow-up-note {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.follow-up-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #4361ee;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.follow-up-note h4 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Future Section */
.future-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.future-section h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.future-section h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
}

/* ===== Tools Analysis Services Section ===== */
.tools-analysis-services {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: white;
}

.tools-analysis-services h2 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tools-analysis-services h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #4361ee, #10b981);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.tools-analysis-services h2 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
}

.section-intro {
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tools Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.tool-category {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-left: 4px solid #4361ee;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-category:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.tool-category h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.tool-category h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #4361ee;
}

.tool-category ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.tool-category li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tool-category li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Service Categories */
.service-category {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-category:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-category h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.service-category ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.service-category li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-category li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Qualitative Section */
.qualitative-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.qualitative-services {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.qualitative-services li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.qualitative-services li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Mixed Methods Section */
.mixed-methods-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mixed-methods-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.mixed-methods-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mixed-methods-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Statistical Techniques */
.statistical-techniques {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.techniques-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.technique-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.technique-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.technique-card h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.technique-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Report Writing Section */
.report-writing-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.deliverables-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.deliverables-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.deliverables-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.deliverables-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Visualizations Section */
.visualizations-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.visualizations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.viz-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.viz-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.viz-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #4361ee;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.viz-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Challenges Section */
.challenges-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.challenges-table {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.table-header {
  display: flex;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #4361ee, #6366f1);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.header-cell {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.table-row {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.table-row:nth-child(even) .cell {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.cell {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: white;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Ethical Standards Section */
.ethical-standards {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.standards-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.standards-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.standards-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

/* Expertise Section */
.expertise-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.discipline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.discipline-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.discipline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.discipline-card h3 {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.discipline-card h3 i {
  margin-right: 12px;
  color: #10b981;
}

.discipline-card ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.discipline-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.discipline-card li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #4361ee;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -3px;
}

.empowering-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4361ee, #10b981);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.2);
}

.empowering-section h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.empowering-section p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .bibliometric-overview h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .bibliometric-overview .lead {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .process-steps {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .process-steps::before {
    left: 45px;
  }

  .process-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .step-number {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: auto;
    gap: 1.5rem
  }
}

/* editing and the proff reading  */
/* Editing and Proofreading Services Section */
.editing-proofreading-main {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.editing-hero-container {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.editing-main-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.editing-hero-content {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.editing-highlight-text {
  color: #00929E;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Services Overview */
.editing-services-overview {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.editing-services-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Service Cards */
.editing-service-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.editing-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.editing-service-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 25px;
}

.editing-service-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #FBB040;
}

.editing-service-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: white;
}

.editing-service-tagline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.editing-service-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.editing-service-subtitle {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editing-feature-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.editing-feature-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.editing-feature-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1em;
  margin-left: -1em;
}

.editing-feature-list strong {
  color: #00929E;
}

/* Publisher Logos */
.editing-publisher-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.editing-publisher-item {
  background: #f0f8fa;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #007B8D;
}

.editing-publisher-item i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: #F37021;
}

/* Process Section */
.editing-process-container {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 50px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.editing-process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.editing-process-step {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  background: #f0f8fa;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.editing-step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  background: #F37021;
  color: white;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.editing-step-content h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.editing-step-content p {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTA Section */
.editing-cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.editing-cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editing-cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.editing-cta-button {
  background: #FBB040;
  color: #333;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
}

.editing-cta-button:hover {
  background: #F37021;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Comparison Section */
.editing-comparison-container {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.editing-comparison-hero {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.editing-comparison-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.editing-comparison-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editing-comparison-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editing-comparison-highlight {
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.editing-comparison-image {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.editing-comparison-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Service Comparison Sections */
.editing-service-comparison {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.editing-service-comparison.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.editing-service-image {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editing-service-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.editing-service-comparison-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.editing-service-comparison-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editing-service-comparison-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editing-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.editing-key-components {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.editing-key-components h3 {
  color: #00929E;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.editing-key-components ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.editing-key-components li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 30px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.editing-key-components li i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: #F37021;
}

.editing-ideal-for {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.editing-ideal-for h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.editing-ideal-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.editing-ideal-item {
  background: white;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.editing-ideal-item i {
  color: #00ABC5;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Decision Cards */
.editing-decision-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.editing-decision-card {
  flex: 1 1 250px;
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.editing-decision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.editing-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #F37021;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.editing-decision-card h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.editing-decision-card p {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.editing-service-note {
  background: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.editing-comparison-table-container {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.editing-comparison-table {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.editing-table-header {
  display: flex;
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
}

.editing-header-cell {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.editing-header-cell.feature-cell {
  flex: 1.5;
  text-align: left;
}

.editing-header-cell i {
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.editing-table-row {
  display: flex;
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.editing-table-row:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.editing-row-cell {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.editing-row-cell.feature-cell {
  flex: 1.5;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.editing-success-icon {
  color: #28a745;
}

.editing-error-icon {
  color: #dc3545;
}

/* Tone and Style Section */
.editing-tone-style-container {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.editing-tone-definition,
.editing-style-definition {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.editing-tone-definition h3,
.editing-style-definition h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.editing-tone-definition ul,
.editing-style-definition ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.editing-tone-definition li,
.editing-style-definition li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.editing-tone-definition strong,
.editing-style-definition strong {
  color: #00929E;
}

.editing-example-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.editing-bad-example,
.editing-good-example {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.editing-bad-example {
  background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #dc3545;
}

.editing-good-example {
  background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #28a745;
}

.editing-bad-example h4,
.editing-good-example h4 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.editing-bad-example h4 i {
  color: #dc3545;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.editing-good-example h4 i {
  color: #28a745;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Best Practices */
.editing-best-practices {
  margin: 50px 0;
}

.editing-practice-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.editing-practice-card {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.editing-practice-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #F37021;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.editing-practice-card h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.editing-practice-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.editing-practice-card li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.editing-voice-examples {
  background: #f0f8fa;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.editing-voice-examples p {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.editing-voice-examples strong {
  color: #00929E;
}

/* Refinement Section */
.editing-refinement-section {
  margin: 50px 0;
}

.editing-refinement-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.editing-refinement-item {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.editing-refinement-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.editing-refinement-item i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #00ABC5;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.editing-refinement-item h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.editing-refinement-item p {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mistakes Table */
.editing-mistakes-container {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.editing-mistakes-header {
  display: flex;
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
}

.editing-mistakes-header .header-cell {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}

.editing-mistakes-row {
  display: flex;
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.editing-mistakes-row:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.editing-mistakes-row .row-cell {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .editing-comparison-hero,
  .editing-service-comparison {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .editing-service-image,
  .editing-comparison-image {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .editing-decision-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .editing-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .editing-comparison-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .editing-example-box {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .editing-table-header,
  .editing-table-row,
  .editing-mistakes-header,
  .editing-mistakes-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .editing-header-cell,
  .editing-row-cell,
  .editing-mistakes-header .header-cell,
  .editing-mistakes-row .row-cell {
    padding: 10px 15px;
  }
}

/* EFURM Advantages Section */
.efurm-advantages-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 60px 0;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.efurm-section-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.efurm-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #F37021;
}

.efurm-section-title i {
  margin-right: 15px;
  color: #F37021;
}

/* Why Choose Section */
.efurm-why-choose {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.efurm-advantages-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.efurm-advantage-item {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-advantage-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.efurm-advantage-item i {
  color: #00ABC5;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Packages Section */
.efurm-packages-section {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.efurm-packages-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.efurm-packages-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.efurm-packages-table th {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.efurm-packages-table td {
  padding: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  background-color: white;
}

.efurm-packages-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.efurm-packages-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f0f8fa;
}

/* Specialized Services Section */
.efurm-specialized-services {
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.efurm-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.efurm-service-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.efurm-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-top-color: #F37021;
}

.efurm-service-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-service-card h3 {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .efurm-section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .efurm-advantages-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .efurm-packages-table th,
  .efurm-packages-table td {
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .efurm-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .efurm-service-card {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .efurm-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* data collection */

/* EFURM Data Section */
.efurm-data-section {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 60px 0;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.efurm-data-hero {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.efurm-data-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.efurm-data-hero-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Data Collection Section */
.efurm-data-collection {
  margin: 60px 0;
  padding: 30px 0;
}

.efurm-data-collection-header h2,
.efurm-data-analysis-header h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-collection-header i,
.efurm-data-analysis-header i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-collection-content,
.efurm-data-analysis-content {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.efurm-data-goals,
.efurm-analysis-steps {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.efurm-data-goals li,
.efurm-analysis-steps li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.efurm-data-goals li::before,
.efurm-analysis-steps li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -5px;
}

.efurm-data-collection-img,
.efurm-data-analysis-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Data Analysis Section */
.efurm-data-analysis {
  margin: 60px 0;
  padding: 30px 0;
}

/* Combined Value Section */
.efurm-data-combined {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 50px 0;
}

.efurm-data-combined h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: white;
}

.efurm-combined-benefits {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.efurm-combined-benefits li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.efurm-combined-benefits li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: #FBB040;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Section */
.efurm-data-why-choose {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.efurm-data-why-choose h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-why-choose i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-advantages {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.efurm-data-advantage-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.efurm-data-advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.efurm-data-advantage-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #00ABC5;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-advantage-card h4 {
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Services Table Section */
.efurm-data-services {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.efurm-data-services h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-services i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-services-table {
  margin-top: 30px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.efurm-data-services-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.efurm-data-services-table th {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.efurm-data-services-table td {
  padding: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  background-color: white;
}

.efurm-data-services-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.efurm-data-services-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f0f8fa;
}

/* Data Types Section */
.efurm-data-types {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.efurm-data-types h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-types i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-type-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin: 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.efurm-data-type-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-type-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.efurm-data-type-header i {
  color: #FBB040;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-type-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.efurm-data-type-details {
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.efurm-data-type-details h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-type-details i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.efurm-data-choosing {
  background: #f0f8fa;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.efurm-data-choosing h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-choosing i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-data-choosing ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.efurm-data-choosing li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.efurm-data-choosing li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F37021;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -5px;
}

/* Data Collection Methods Section */
.efurm-data-methods {
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.efurm-data-methods h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.efurm-data-methods i {
  color: #F37021;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.efurm-method-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.efurm-method-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-top-color: #F37021;
}

.efurm-method-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.efurm-method-card h3 {
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.efurm-method-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .efurm-data-main-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .efurm-data-collection-img,
  .efurm-data-analysis-img {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .efurm-data-main-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .efurm-data-combined {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .efurm-data-combined h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .efurm-data-type-details .row>div {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .efurm-data-main-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .efurm-data-combined {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .efurm-data-combined h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .efurm-method-card {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .efurm-method-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* Citation and Referencing Assistance Section */
.citation-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.citation-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #00ABC5;
}

.citation-header h1 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.citation-header p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* About Section */
.about-citation {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #00929E;
}

.about-citation h2 {
  color: #00929E;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-citation p {
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Why Important Section */
.importance-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.importance-section h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FBB040;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.importance-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.importance-list li {
  background-color: #F8F8F8;
  margin: 0.8rem 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.importance-list li:hover {
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.importance-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: #F37021;
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Difference Section */
.difference-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.difference-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f5 0%, #e9e9e9 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.difference-card h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FBB040;
}

.difference-card p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Formats Table */
.formats-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.formats-section h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.citation-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.citation-table th {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.citation-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
}

.citation-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.citation-table tr:hover {
  background-color: #f1f1f1;
}

/* Challenges Section */
.challenges-section {
  background-color: #FFF8F0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
}

.challenges-section h2 {
  color: #F04E23;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.challenges-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.challenges-list li {
  margin: 0.8rem 0;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.challenges-list li::before {
  content: "⚠";
  color: #F37021;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.8rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00ABC5 0%, #007B8D 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #FBB040;
  color: #333;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #F37021;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .citation-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .difference-section {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .difference-card {
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Main Section Styling */
.sources-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Header Section */
.sources-header {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.05) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.sources-header h1 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sources-header .lead {
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Source Cards */
.source-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
}

.source-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Citation Examples */
.citation-example {
  border-left: 3px solid #FBB040;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.citation-example:hover {
  background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
  border-left-width: 5px;
}

.citation-example h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.citation-example p {
  font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Help Section */
.help-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
  color: white;
}

.help-section h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}

.help-list li {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.help-list li:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.7rem;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #FBB040;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Best Practices */
.best-practices h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.best-practices h2:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #F37021;
}

.practice-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 3px solid #00929E;
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.practice-card h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tip-box {
  border-left: 3px solid #F37021;
  background-color: rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.1) !important;
}

.tip-box strong {
  color: #F37021;
}

/* Summary Table */
.summary-header h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.table-primary {
  background-color: #007B8D !important;
  color: white;
}

.table-primary th {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.table-hover tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
}

.summary-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(251, 176, 64, 0.1) 0%, rgba(243, 112, 33, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px dashed #FBB040;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  border-color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #006075;
  border-color: #006075;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sources-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .sources-header .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .source-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .help-section {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .help-list {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* Animation Effects */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.source-card,
.practice-card {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

/* Delay animations for staggered effect */
.source-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.source-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.source-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.source-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.source-card:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.source-card:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(10) {
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(11) {
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}

/* Image Styling */
.sources-section img {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sources-section img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Icons Styling */
.source-card img[alt*="icon"],
.practice-card img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.source-card:hover img[alt*="icon"],
.practice-card:hover img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Case Study Section Specific Styles */
.case-study-section {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.case-study-hero-img {
  max-height: 400px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.case-study-definition {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-definition:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.case-study-definition-img {
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

.bg-light-blue {
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05);
}

.case-study-list li {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
}

.feature-img {
  height: 180px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.type-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1);
}

.type-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.3);
}

.type-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.rounded-lg {
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-study-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .case-study-hero .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .feature-img {
    height: 150px;
  }
}

.efurm-solution-header {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

.efurm-service-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.efurm-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.efurm-phase-card {
  border-left: 4px solid #0d6efd;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.efurm-testimonial-card {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.efurm-cta-section {
  background-color: #0d6efd;
  color: white;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.efurm-feature-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #0d6efd;
}

.efurm-presentation-type {
  border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.efurm-faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.efurm-process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}


/* EFURM SOLUTION - Contact Page CSS */
/* Core Styles */
.efurm-contact-page {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: #f9fbfc;
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.efurm-contact-page h1,
.efurm-contact-page h2,
.efurm-contact-page h3,
.efurm-contact-page h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #1a2e35;
}

.efurm-contact-page p {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Hero Section */
.efurm-contact-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.04) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.15);
}

.efurm-contact-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.efurm-contact-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F37021 0%, #FF9E5E 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Contact Cards */
.efurm-contact-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  background: white;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.efurm-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.efurm-contact-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #00ABC5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-contact-card:hover .efurm-contact-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Contact Form Styles */
.efurm-contact-form .form-control,
.efurm-contact-form .form-select {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-contact-form .form-control:focus,
.efurm-contact-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: #00ABC5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.2);
  background-color: white;
}

.efurm-contact-form label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2e35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Button Styles */
.efurm-contact-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D 0%, #00ABC5 100%);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.2);
}

.efurm-contact-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006075 0%, #007B8D 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.25);
}

/* Map Container */
.efurm-map-container {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.efurm-map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* Address Section */
.efurm-contact-info h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.efurm-contact-info h4:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #F37021;
}

/* Working Hours */
.efurm-working-hours {
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid #00ABC5;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .efurm-contact-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .efurm-contact-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .efurm-map-container iframe {
    min-height: 350px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .efurm-contact-hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .efurm-contact-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .efurm-contact-title:after {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
  }

  .efurm-contact-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .efurm-contact-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .efurm-contact-hero {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .efurm-contact-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .efurm-contact-page p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Animation Enhancements */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.efurm-contact-card {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.efurm-contact-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.efurm-contact-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.efurm-contact-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.efurm-contact-info p {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.efurm-contact-info p:before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: -12px;
  color: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-contact-info:hover p:before {
  color: #F37021;
  left: -8px;
}

/* Social Media Links */
.efurm-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.efurm-social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #007B8D;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-social-links a:hover {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Statistical & Implementation Support */


/* General Styles */
.section-title-implementation {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title-implementation:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 50%;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F04E23;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 25%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title-implementation {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.implementation-paragraph {
  text-align: justify;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.data-analysis-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
}

.data-analysis-header h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.analysis-section {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  background: #F5F5F5;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.section-header-implementation {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-header-implementation h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.section-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.highlight-implementation {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 5px solid #F37021;
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 25px 0;
  border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
}

.highlight-implementation h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.method-list {
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.method-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.method-item:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #F04E23;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 0;
}

.software-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.software-item {
  background-color: #00ABC5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.software-item i {
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.conclusion {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBB040, #F04E23);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .data-analysis-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .section-header-implementation h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .software-container {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* Header Banner */
.header-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
  color: white;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.header-banner h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 2.5em;
}

.header-banner p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Tool Cards */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.tool-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.tool-header {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: white;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.tool-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.5em;
}

.tool-header::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #FBB040;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.tool-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.tool-content ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.tool-content li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #F37021;
}

.tool-content li span {
  color: #333;
}

/* Footer CTA */
.footer-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 30px;
  background-color: #E6F4F7;
  border-top: 2px dashed #00ABC5;
  border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F04E23, #FBB040);
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(240, 78, 35, 0.3);
}

.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(240, 78, 35, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .header-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2em;
  }
}





/* home page */


.phd-values-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.phd-values-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.phd-values-header h2:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.phd-values-header p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #00929E;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.phd-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.phd-value-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 5px solid #00929E;
}

.phd-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.phd-value-icon {
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00ABC5, #007B8D);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.phd-value-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.phd-value-content h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.phd-value-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.phd-value-content li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phd-value-content li:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background-color: #FBB040;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.phd-highlight {
  color: #F04E23;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .phd-values-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .phd-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .phd-value-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.phd-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.phd-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
}

.phd-col-left,
.phd-col-right {
  flex: 1 1 48%;
}

.phd-testimonial-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.phd-testimonial-list li {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.phd-card {
  background-color: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.phd-card:hover {
  background-color: #00929E;
}

.phd-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.phd-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.phd-collapse {
  display: none;
  border-left: 5px solid #F37021;
  padding-left: 20px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.phd-collapse.show {
  display: block;
}

.phd-collapse h3 {
  color: #00ABC5;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.phd-collapse p {
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .phd-col-left,
  .phd-col-right {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}


.process-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.process-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.process-header h3 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.process-header h3:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.process-header p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #00929E;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-steps {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 50px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.process-step:last-child {
  border-left: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px;
  top: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00ABC5, #007B8D);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.3);
}

.step-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.step-content h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.step-content p {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.highlight {
  color: #F04E23;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.process-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 40px;
  background-color: #F5F5F5;
  border-radius: 15px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-footer:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00ABC5);
}

.process-footer p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-header h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .process-steps {
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .step-number {
    left: -30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .step-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

.why-choose-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.why-choose-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.why-choose-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-choose-header h2:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.why-choose-header p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #00929E;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reasons-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.reason-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 30px;
  border-left: 5px solid #00ABC5;
  background-color: #F9F9F9;
}

.reason-item h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.reason-item h2:before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #F04E23;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
}

.reason-item ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0;
}

.reason-item li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.reason-item li:before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #FBB040;
  font-weight: bold;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .reason-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
}


.services-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.services-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.services-header h2:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.services-header p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #00929E;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.service-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 30px;
  border-top: 5px solid #00ABC5;
  background-color: #F9F9F9;
  position: relative;
}

.service-item h3 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.service-item h2:before {
  content: '•';
  color: #F04E23;
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 0;
}

.service-item p {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.software-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.software-tag {
  background-color: #00ABC5;
  color: white;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .service-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
}

.phd-achievements-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.phd-achievements-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #007B8D;
  position: relative;
}

.phd-achievements-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #F37021;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.phd-achievements-text {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  background-color: #F9F9F9;
  border-left: 6px solid #00929E;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


.phd-team-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.phd-team-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.phd-team-header h3 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #007B8D;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.phd-team-header h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #F37021;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.phd-team-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #00929E;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.phd-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.phd-team-card {
  border-left: 6px solid #00ABC5;
  background-color: #F9F9F9;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.phd-team-card:hover {
  background-color: #F0F8FA;
  border-left-color: #F37021;
}

.phd-team-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phd-team-text {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .phd-team-header h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ABOUT PAGE */


/* Stats Grid */
.stats-container {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.stats-intro {
  font-size: 1.1em;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #555;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.08), rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-description {
  font-size: 1.1em;
  color: #555;
}

.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F04E23, #FBB040);
}

/* Footer Statement */
.footer-statement {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 146, 158, 0.1), rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.1));
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-statement::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F04E23, #FBB040);
}

.footer-statement p {
  font-size: 1.3em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

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

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5em;
  }
}


/* Section Header */
.section-about-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-about-header h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2.2em;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-about-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F04E23, #FBB040);
}

/* Strengths Grid */
.strengths-container {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.strengths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.strength-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.strength-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.strength-icon {
  flex: 0 0 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00929E, #00ABC5);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.strength-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.strength-text p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.05em;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Closing Statement */
.closing-statement {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05), rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.03));
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.closing-statement p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  color: #007B8D;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .strengths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section-about-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
  }

  .strengths-container {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

.team-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 6px solid #00ABC5;
}

.team-title {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00929E, #00ABC5);
  color: white;
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.team-th,
.team-td {
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.team-th {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.team-td {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
}

.team-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #fefefe;
}

.team-table tr:hover {
  background-color: #f2fbfd;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .team-table,
  .team-table thead,
  .team-table tbody,
  .team-table tr,
  .team-th,
  .team-td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .team-table thead {
    display: none;
  }

  .team-table tr {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: #f4fefe;
    border: 1px solid #00ABC5;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .team-td {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
  }

  .team-td:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .team-td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #007B8D;
    flex-basis: 40%;
  }
}


/* Section Header */
.section-about-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-about-header h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2.2em;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0 0 15px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-about-header p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Process Timeline */
.process-about-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 50px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.process-about-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #00929E, #00ABC5);
}

.process-about-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-about-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-about-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.1), rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.05));
  border-left: 4px solid #F37021;
}

.step-about-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F04E23, #FBB040);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2em;
  margin-right: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-about-title {
  font-size: 1.3em;
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.step-about-content {
  padding: 20px;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.step-about-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-about-timeline {
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .process-about-timeline::before {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .step-about-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .step-about-number {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

}

.expertise-section {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #007B8D, #00929E, #00ABC5);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 30px auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.expertise-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #fff;
}

.expertise-description {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #fefefe;
}

.discipline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.discipline-card {
  background-color: #FBB040;
  color: #222;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.discipline-card:hover {
  background-color: #F37021;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.discipline-card span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .expertise-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .discipline-card {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

.efurm-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: #fefefe;
}

.efurm-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #007B8D;
}

.efurm-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.efurm-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBB040, #F37021);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.efurm-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.efurm-card p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.efurm-card a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: #007B8D;
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.efurm-card a:hover {
  background-color: #00929E;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .efurm-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .efurm-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .efurm-card a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Project Areas Grid */
.areas-container {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.area-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 141, 0.05), rgba(0, 171, 197, 0.03));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.area-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.area-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #00929E, #00ABC5);
}

.area-number {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F04E23, #FBB040);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  margin-right: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.area-name {
  font-size: 1.05em;
  color: #007B8D;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .areas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .areas-container {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}



/* Footer page */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D, #00929E, #00ABC5);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 20px 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.footer .logo .sitename {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #FBB040;
}

.footer .footer-top {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-about p,
.footer-contact span {
  color: #fefefe;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-links h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FBB040;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
  color: #f0f0f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
  color: #FBB040;
}

.social-links a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  color: #FBB040;
}

.copyright {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #eaeaea;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.copyright .sitename {
  color: #FBB040;
}
/* ===== Bibliometric Definition Section ===== */
.bibliometric-definition {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.bibliometric-definition h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bibliometric-definition p {
  color: #495057;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bibliometric-definition .analysis-metrics {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.bibliometric-definition .analysis-metrics li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #212529;
}

.bibliometric-definition .analysis-metrics li:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #28a745;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.bibliometric-definition img {
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.bibliometric-definition img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ===== Bibliometric Importance Section ===== */
.bibliometric-importance {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.bibliometric-importance .section-title {
  color: #007B8D;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.bibliometric-importance .section-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #F37021;
}

.bibliometric-importance .importance-points {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.bibliometric-importance .importance-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #212529;
}

.bibliometric-importance .importance-points li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #F37021;
  font-size: 24px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -5px;
}

/* ===== Bibliometric Services Section ===== */
.bibliometric-services {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.bibliometric-services h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bibliometric-services h3 {
  color: #343a40;
  margin: 40px 0 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #dee2e6;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.bibliometric-services h3 i {
  color: #F37021;
}

.bibliometric-services .service-features {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.bibliometric-services .service-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #495057;
}

.bibliometric-services .service-features li:before {
  content: "→";
  color: #007B8D;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Tools Section Specific Styles */
.bibliometric-services .tools-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.bibliometric-services .database-badge,
.bibliometric-services .tool-badge,
.bibliometric-services .metric-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #e9ecef;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  margin: 5px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #495057;
}

.bibliometric-services .database-badge {
  background: #d4edda;
  color: #155724;
}

.bibliometric-services .tool-badge {
  background: #d1ecf1;
  color: #0c5460;
}

.bibliometric-services .metric-badge {
  background: #fff3cd;
  color: #856404;
}

/* Why EFURM Section */
.bibliometric-services .why-efurm {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.bibliometric-services .why-efurm h3 i {
  color: #ffc107;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.process-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.process-section .section-header h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-section .section-header h2 i {
  color: #F37021;
}

.process-section .section-header .section-subtitle {
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.process-section .process-steps {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-section .process-step {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-section .step-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-right: 30px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process-section .step-number span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-section .step-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% + 30px);
  background: #dee2e6;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-section .process-step:last-child .step-connector {
  display: none;
}

.process-section .step-content {
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.process-section .step-content h3 {
  color: #343a40;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-section .step-content p {
  color: #6c757d;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-section .follow-up-note {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-section .follow-up-note:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 20px solid transparent;
  border-right: 20px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 20px solid #f8f9fa;
}

.process-section .follow-up-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #F37021;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.process-section .follow-up-note h4 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ===== Tools and Analysis Services Section ===== */
.tools-analysis-services {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.tools-analysis-services h2 {
  color: #007B8D;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tools-analysis-services h2 i {
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: #F37021;
}

.tools-analysis-services .section-intro {
  color: #495057;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tools Grid */
.tools-analysis-services .tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category h3 {
  color: #343a40;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category h3 i {
  color: #007B8D;
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .tool-category ul li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #F37021;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Service Categories */
.tools-analysis-services .service-category {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .service-category h3 {
  color: #343a40;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tools-analysis-services .service-category ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .service-category ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .service-category ul li:before {
  content: "→";
  color: #007B8D;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Qualitative Section */
.tools-analysis-services .qualitative-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .qualitative-services {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .qualitative-services li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .qualitative-services li:before {
  content: "•";
  color: #28a745;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Mixed Methods Section */
.tools-analysis-services .mixed-methods-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .mixed-methods-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .mixed-methods-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .mixed-methods-list li:before {
  content: "→";
  color: #6f42c1;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* Statistical Techniques */
.tools-analysis-services .statistical-techniques {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .techniques-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .technique-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tools-analysis-services .technique-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.tools-analysis-services .technique-card h3 {
  color: #343a40;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .technique-card p {
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Report Writing Section */
.tools-analysis-services .report-writing-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .deliverables-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #343a40;
  margin: 20px 0 10px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .deliverables-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .deliverables-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .deliverables-list li:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #28a745;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Visualizations Section */
.tools-analysis-services .visualizations-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .visualizations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .viz-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tools-analysis-services .viz-card:hover {
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
}

.tools-analysis-services .viz-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #F37021;
}

.tools-analysis-services .viz-card:hover i {
  color: white;
}

.tools-analysis-services .viz-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Challenges Section */
.tools-analysis-services .challenges-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .challenges-table {
  border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .table-header {
  display: flex;
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tools-analysis-services .header-cell {
  padding: 15px;
  flex: 1;
}

.tools-analysis-services .table-row {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

.tools-analysis-services .table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.tools-analysis-services .cell {
  padding: 15px;
  flex: 1;
  border-right: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

.tools-analysis-services .cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.tools-analysis-services .table-row:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* Ethical Standards Section */
.tools-analysis-services .ethical-standards {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .standards-list {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .standards-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  color: #495057;
}

.tools-analysis-services .standards-list li:before {
  content: "✓";
  color: #28a745;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Expertise Section */
.tools-analysis-services .expertise-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card:hover {
  background: #007B8D;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: inherit;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card h3 i {
  color: #28a745;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card:hover h3 i {
  color: white;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: inherit;
}

.tools-analysis-services .discipline-card ul li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.tools-analysis-services .empowering-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007B8D, #0056b3);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.tools-analysis-services .empowering-section h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== Responsive Adjustments ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .bibliometric-definition .row,
  .bibliometric-importance .row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .bibliometric-definition .col-lg-6,
  .bibliometric-importance .col-lg-6 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .bibliometric-definition img,
  .bibliometric-importance img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  .tools-analysis-services .challenges-table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  
  .tools-analysis-services .table-header,
  .tools-analysis-services .table-row {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .tools-analysis-services .header-cell,
  .tools-analysis-services .cell {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
  }
  
  .tools-analysis-services .table-row:last-child .cell:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bibliometric-definition,
  .bibliometric-importance,
  .bibliometric-services,
  .process-section,
  .tools-analysis-services {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .process-section .process-step {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .process-section .step-number {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .process-section .step-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .tools-analysis-services .tools-grid,
  .tools-analysis-services .techniques-grid,
  .tools-analysis-services .visualizations-grid,
  .tools-analysis-services .standards-list,
  .tools-analysis-services .discipline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* Expertise Section */
.expertise-section {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.discipline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}    .elegant-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-radius: 20px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      width: 280px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 180px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card .content {
      padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: #1e293b;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .elegant-discipline-card p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #475569;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .elegant-discipline-card {
        width: 100%;
      }
    }