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Bhutan and the Female Agency: Intersection of Social Norms, Religion and Gender in Bhutanese Literature
(Springer, Singapore, 2026) Vanya Srivastava
The youngest democratic and modernized nation of Bhutan is known for its unique approaches for consummate development, environmental conservation and female representation. The country was in isolation till the greater half of the twentieth century and with its end, it emerged as a “Shangri-la” (heaven) on earth. Popular for its breathtaking beauty and gender inclusive romantic culture, there are traces of masked projection of gender performativity and liminality in the traditional matriarchal society of Bhutan. The overwhelming influence of Buddhism and modernization is said to be shifting the existence and identity of Bhutanese women into the growing ‘culture of silence’. Thus, the present paper is an attempt to examine the interplay of gender agency and the grand narratives of gender neutrality in the kingdom of Bhutan. The paper posits that there is a disjunction between the said egalitarian principles and the lived experiences of women in the country. It will analyze the works of Kunzang Choden and Karma Ura using theoretical considerations of Buddhist Feminism and Marxist Feminism to establish that the intersection of religion and socio-political transformation has weakened the gender agency where Bhutanese women are grappling to bring coherence to their existence and identity. The paper aims to contribute to the contemporary discourses on gender studies within the SAARC vicinity by focusing on the significant concerns coming from the underrepresented and poorly studied cultures and nations of South Asia.
Fundamentals of Food Plant Layout
(Springer, Cham, 2026) Jan Sabura Shabeer, Seerat Manzoor, Kaiser Younis, Owais Yousuf
Fundamental principles of food plant design are explored by integrating management practices with layout planning. The discussion covers key managerial concepts, the various functions of a manager, and different levels of management, highlighting their importance in ensuring efficient planning, coordination, and control within food processing operations. This discusses the principles and best practices of efficient plant layout, including various types of plant layouts and flow patterns commonly adopted in food industries. Factors affecting the work environment, such as safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency, are also assessed. By means of illustrative case studies, the chapter focuses on practical approaches for optimizing plant layout to increase productivity, reduce material handling expenditures, and maintain adherence to food safety standards. Overall, this chapter provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding and designing efficient, safe, and economically viable food processing plants.
Managerial Concepts for Food Technologists
(Springer Cham, 2026) Owais Yousuf, Kaiser Younis
This book offers a deep dive into crucial management concepts tailored for professionals involved in food technology. It provides theories and examples designed to provide food technology professionals with the critical managerial knowledge they need for the complex world of food production and distribution. Covering a wide range of topics, the book explores the details of designing production facilities, crafting innovative marketing strategies, managing human resources effectively and enforcing strict quality control measures, all through the unique lens of food technology.
Managerial Concepts for Food Technologists provides a manual for experienced professionals looking to boost their managerial skills in the field. By bridging the gap between academic management theories and the practical demands of the food industry, the book stands out as an essential tool for those in the field. With its comprehensive coverage of broad and detailed topics, the text covers classical management theories to the modern-day challenges faced in managing food technology. This approach ensures readers gain a rich understanding, equipping them to excel in the fast-paced and ever-changing food industry.
Biology as an Interdisciplinary Subject: Bridging Disciplines for a Deeper Understanding of Life
(Bentham Science, 2026) Shifa Suhail, Kashifa Khatoon, Arpita Tripathi, Pallavi Awasthi, Reena Vishvakarma, Swati Sharma
Biological science has always been portrayed as an interdisciplinary subject. Essentially, botany, zoology, and microbiology deal with all the life forms, while biochemistry relates to all the chemical reactions in living beings. Biophysics and biostatistics have always been a part of biological assays and investigations. From school education to higher studies, currently, biology is a part of the STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education system and curriculum. Although they are distinct, these are related technical disciplines. The term is typically used in the context of education policy or curriculum choices in schools and colleges. The STEM curriculum with experiential learning and appropriate content surely increases students' competency levels. Nowadays, the relation of biological sciences with social, behavioural or neurosciences has also been well established and studied. With the advent of technology, biology was redefined, and new areas of computational biology emerged. Moreover, AI has further elevated the levels and created a lot more sub- branches. Though all these areas of interdisciplinary research were growing in specific research fields, the interdisciplinary nature of the subject is yet to be established in the education system. With the advent of new educational policies such as NEP 2020 in India, these gaps might be filled, and this can lead to a change in students’ overall learning and research experience for lifelong learning.
Selection, Characterization and Biomass Conversion Approaches for Biofuel Production
(Springer, Cham, 2026) Fouziya Parveen, Nafisa Shaheen, Ayush Saxena & Mohammad Ashfaque
The mounting problem due to global warming and the increase in the price of conventional fuel have alarmed researchers towards the production of biofuel to meet the future energy demand and reduce the environmental impact. Biofuel is considered as an alternative source of energy. Lignocellulose Biomass, Algal Biomass, Starch Crops, and Oil Crops/Waste Oils are the potential feedstock sources for biofuel production. Biomass to biofuel conversion requires two processes viz, thermochemical conversions such as combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal liquefaction, and biochemical conversions such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and transesterification. The efficiency of biofuel conversion depends on the type of biomass; hence it is vital to understand the biomass composition and its properties. This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of biofuels, focusing on biomass characterization and its conversion approach. Additionally, the chapter examines diverse biofuel production methodologies that elucidate the process of converting biomass into biofuel.