{"id":8382,"date":"2024-02-26T08:53:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T08:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kulliyyah.iium.edu.my\/kon\/?p=8382"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:03:34","slug":"iium-students-shine-in-sakura-science-exchange-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kulliyyah.iium.edu.my\/kon\/iium-students-shine-in-sakura-science-exchange-program\/","title":{"rendered":"IIUM Students Shine in Sakura Science Exchange Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8382\" class=\"elementor elementor-8382\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80094cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80094cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6604399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6604399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- =========================================================\r\nEDITING GUIDE\r\n-\r\nPaste the ENTIRE code into ONE Elementor HTML widget.\r\n\r\nMain editable sections:\r\n1. 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STANDARD SECTIONS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-section {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 34px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-section h2 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    padding-bottom: 9px;\r\n    color: #087f80 !important;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #dcebe8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-section h2::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 52px;\r\n    height: 3px;\r\n    margin-top: 9px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#087f80,#55b5a6,#c7a13d);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-section p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: #29333b;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   07. SIDE-BY-SIDE MEDIA SECTIONS\r\n   More structured and space-filling layout\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(300px, 0.9fr);\r\n    gap: 26px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-right {\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(300px, 0.9fr);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-left {\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-left .kon-sakura-media-figure {\r\n    order: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-left .kon-sakura-media-text {\r\n    order: 2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-right .kon-sakura-media-text {\r\n    order: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-section.kon-sakura-media-right .kon-sakura-media-figure {\r\n    order: 2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-text {\r\n    min-width: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-figure {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-figure a {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-media-figure img {\r\n    width: 100% !important;\r\n    height: auto !important;\r\n    object-fit: cover !important;\r\n    object-position: center !important;\r\n    border-radius: 16px;\r\n    border: 1px solid #d9e8e5;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 7px 20px rgba(31,41,55,0.10);\r\n    background: #f7faf9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-image-highlight {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 38px 0 42px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-image-highlight a {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 820px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-image-highlight img {\r\n    width: 100% !important;\r\n    height: auto !important;\r\n    border-radius: 16px;\r\n    border: 1px solid #d9e8e5;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 7px 20px rgba(31,41,55,0.10);\r\n    background: #f7faf9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   08. GOLD RECAP BUTTONS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-recap {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 40px 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-recap-title {\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n    color: #9b7721 !important;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-button-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-gold-button {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 9px;\r\n    min-height: 58px;\r\n    padding: 13px 16px;\r\n    border: 1px solid #ad8423;\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d8b24c,#c79a2f 55%,#a87916);\r\n    color: #ffffff !important;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(167,121,22,0.22);\r\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-gold-button:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 9px 20px rgba(167,121,22,0.30);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-day {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    min-width: 48px;\r\n    padding: 5px 7px;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-button-title {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   09. BEST PRESENTER AWARD\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-award {\r\n    margin: 38px 0;\r\n    padding: 6px 0 6px 24px;\r\n    border-left: 5px solid #c7a13d;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-award h2 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    color: #9b7721 !important;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-award p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   10. CLOSING\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-closing {\r\n    margin-top: 40px;\r\n    padding: 8px 0 8px 24px;\r\n    border-left: 5px solid #087f80;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-closing h2 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    color: #087f80 !important;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-closing p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   11. FOOTER\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-sakura-footer {\r\n    margin-top: 32px;\r\n    padding-top: 20px;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\r\n    color: #087f80;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   12. 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MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-page {\r\n        padding: 6px 2px 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-header {\r\n        padding: 27px 15px;\r\n        border-radius: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-label {\r\n        font-size: 9px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-title {\r\n        font-size: 22px;\r\n        line-height: 1.32;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-meta {\r\n        font-size: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-body {\r\n        padding: 18px 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-location {\r\n        padding: 14px;\r\n        gap: 11px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-location-icon {\r\n        flex-basis: 40px;\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-location-text {\r\n        font-size: 13px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-intro,\r\n    .kon-sakura-section p,\r\n    .kon-sakura-award p,\r\n    .kon-sakura-closing p {\r\n        font-size: 14px;\r\n        line-height: 1.75;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-intro {\r\n        padding: 20px 15px 20px 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-section h2,\r\n    .kon-sakura-award h2,\r\n    .kon-sakura-closing h2,\r\n    .kon-sakura-recap-title {\r\n        font-size: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-button-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-award,\r\n    .kon-sakura-closing {\r\n        padding-left: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-sakura-footer {\r\n        font-size: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     HEADER\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<header class=\"kon-sakura-header\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-header-inner\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-label\">\r\n            Sakura Science Exchange \u2022 IIUM \u00d7 University of Hyogo\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h1 class=\"kon-sakura-title\">\r\n            IIUM Students Shine in Sakura Science Exchange Program\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-meta\">\r\n\r\n            <strong>\r\n                17\u201322 February 2024  |\r\n            <\/strong>\r\n\r\n            \r\n\r\n            <em>\r\n                by Br. Mohammed Rasheedan bin Ellin\r\n            <\/em>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     ARTICLE BODY\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<article class=\"kon-sakura-body\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- LOCATION -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-location\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-location-icon\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-pin\"><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-location-text\">\r\n\r\n            <strong>\r\n                Location:\r\n            <\/strong>\r\n\r\n            University of Hyogo, Japan\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- INTRODUCTION -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-intro\">\r\n\r\n        Nine students from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) recently participated in the esteemed Sakura Science Exchange Student Program, generously sponsored by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Organized collaboratively by the College of Nursing and Art Science at the University of Hyogo, Japan, and IIUM Malaysia, the program aimed to foster academic and cultural exchange between the two nations. Accompanying the students was Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamil bin Che Hasan, the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Nursing.\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- JOURNEY &amp; CULTURAL EXCHANGE -->\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-section kon-sakura-media-section kon-sakura-media-right\">\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-media-text\">\r\n            <h2>\r\n                A Journey of Learning and Cultural Exchange\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p>\r\n                The participants, comprising a mix of PhD, master\u2019s, and bachelor\u2019s students from IIUM, embarked on a journey of learning and exploration from the 17th to the 22nd of February 2024. The program commenced with a warm welcome, featuring cultural exchanges such as sushi preparation, origami sessions, and insights into the traditional festival of Hina Matsuri.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <figure class=\"kon-sakura-media-figure\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Y9mQLIcKIA3x23o-3GFpYaUVSygc2L_d\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1Y9mQLIcKIA3x23o-3GFpYaUVSygc2L_d&amp;sz=w2000\" alt=\"IIUM students during the Sakura Science Exchange Program at the University of Hyogo\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- DISASTER NURSING -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-section\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n            Disaster Nursing and Shelter Management\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Over the following days, the students engaged in a diverse range of activities aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills. This included a two-day intensive workshop on disaster nursing and shelter management, featuring lectures and tabletop exercises. A pivotal aspect of the program was a visit to the Disaster Museum, offering an immersive experience commemorating the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. The visit included a 4D earthquake simulation, thematic exhibitions, and demonstrations on earthquake science and fast response techniques.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- CLINICAL &amp; CULTURAL EXPOSURE -->\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-section kon-sakura-media-section kon-sakura-media-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-media-text\">\r\n            <h2>\r\n                Clinical and Cultural Exposure in Kobe\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p>\r\n                Further enriching their experience, the students visited the Red Cross Hospital in Kobe, where they were introduced to various units and departments, including the intensive care unit, operating theatre, and emergency department. Explorations of cultural landmarks such as Akashi Castle and Kitano Street near Kobe provided insights into the multiethnicity and diversity of Japan\u2019s urban landscape.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <figure class=\"kon-sakura-media-figure\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TXsF2kWpLYE2GO-KJck7WE-HvXlXFVkL\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1TXsF2kWpLYE2GO-KJck7WE-HvXlXFVkL&amp;sz=w2000\" alt=\"Sakura Science Exchange clinical and cultural learning experience in Kobe, Japan\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-section\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n            Academic Experience at the University of Hyogo\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Additionally, the students had the opportunity to visit the educational facilities at the College of Nursing and Art Science, University of Hyogo, gaining insights into library resources, lecture halls, and student facilities. Faculty mentor meetings tailored to their specialization areas further enhanced their learning experience.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- CITY TOUR -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-section\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n            Exploring Kobe and Osaka\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The program also included a city tour of Kobe and Osaka, led by local students, providing the IIUM participants with a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and heritage.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- IMAGE HIGHLIGHT -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-image-highlight\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qZBubZAyZaZ4FA-B8TTrAnnjlEZBfT5M\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1qZBubZAyZaZ4FA-B8TTrAnnjlEZBfT5M&amp;sz=w2000\" alt=\"IIUM participants during the Sakura Science Exchange Program in Japan\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- 6 GOLD RECAP BUTTONS -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-recap\">\r\n\r\n        <h2 class=\"kon-sakura-recap-title\">\r\n            Recap of Our Journey!\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kon-sakura-button-grid\">\r\n\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3bs-90y6bz\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 1<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3dJ2mPSEdO\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 2<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3gpe9ESfQx\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 3<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3jSbGZyDJO\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 4<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3mGuvhyJT-\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 5<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"kon-sakura-gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3osirKS_zW\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-day\">Day 6<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"kon-sakura-button-title\">Recap of Our Journey!<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- BEST PRESENTER AWARD -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-award\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n            Best Presenter Award\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            In a culminating presentation session, IIUM-PhD student cum UNIMAS staff, Mohammed Rasheedan distinguished himself by winning the Best Presenter Award for his engaging presentation titled \u201cFrom Kuching to Hyogo: A Memoir of Japan.\u201d This accolade not only reflects the academic excellence of IIUM but also underscores the success of collaborative initiatives like the Sakura Science Exchange Program in fostering international understanding and cooperation.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- CLOSING -->\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"kon-sakura-closing\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n            Strengthening Malaysia\u2013Japan Academic Collaboration\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The participation of IIUM students in this exchange program signifies Malaysia\u2019s commitment to promoting global partnerships in education and research. As these young scholars return home enriched with new knowledge and experiences, they are poised to contribute positively to their respective fields and further strengthen the bonds between Malaysia and Japan.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- FOOTER -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-sakura-footer\">\r\n\r\n        SAKURA SCIENCE EXCHANGE PROGRAM\r\n        &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\r\n\r\n        INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA\r\n        &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\r\n\r\n        UNIVERSITY OF HYOGO\r\n        &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\r\n\r\n        MALAYSIA\u2013JAPAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sakura Science Exchange \u2022 IIUM \u00d7 University of Hyogo IIUM Students Shine in Sakura Science Exchange Program 17\u201322 February 2024 | by Br. 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