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\ProvidesClass{novathesis}[Version 8.4.0 (2026-09-27) novathesis template class file]
\NeedsTeXFormat{LaTeX2e}[2023-06-01]

\def\DIRNTFILES{./novathesisFiles}
\def\DIRSTYFILES{\DIRNTFILES/StyFiles}

\input{\DIRSTYFILES/nt-packages.sty}
\input{\DIRSTYFILES/nt-core.sty}
\input{\DIRSTYFILES/nt-setup.sty}
\input{\DIRSTYFILES/nt-render-persons.sty}
\input{\DIRSTYFILES/nt-render-matter.sty}