Welcome to UWISpace, The University of the West Indies Institutional Repository for Research and Scholarship

This archive was established by the UWI Libraries to support the dissemination of knowledge by providing open access to the digitally preserved intellectual output of the University. Here we aim to collect together in one place the research and scholarship of members of the UWI community. UWISpace provides a platform for the collection, organisation, access and preservation of scholarly information in digital formats.

Departments and individuals wishing to deposit their research material in the UWISpace archive can email the administrators, or phone (868) 662 2002, Exts. 84419, 82241, 82215 at The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.

All items in the UWISpace repository are protected by original copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.

Courtesy: The Caribbean Charts and Engravings Circa 1555-1818. The Alma Jordan Library. The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

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    Prevalence of ADHD and ADHD Symptomatology Among Undergraduate Students at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study
    (Faculty of Medical Sciences, The UWI, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago, 2025) Gooptar, Cameron (Group Leader)
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    Romance and Realism in Gypsy Studies
    (1974-07-10) Hancock, Ian
    This article critiques romanticized and stereotypical portrayals of Romani peoples in academic and popular scholarship. It argues for a more realistic, historically grounded, and ethically responsible approach to Gypsy studies, emphasizing the social conditions, lived experiences, and self-representation of Romani communities.
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    Belleville, Barbados.
    (The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
    A view of the palm lined street with the Belleville Great House in the background. In the distance a woman walks along the avenue. This is a divided back postcard. Back of postcard HP £6- (Handwritten in pencil). A stamp with the words printed – Made in Germany. Published by J.R.H. Seifert & Co. Ltd. Barbados.
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    Problems in the Creation of a Standard Dialect of Romanes
    (1974) Hancock, Ian
    This paper analyzes the challenges of developing a standardized dialect of Romanes (Romani), focusing on dialect diversity, historical development, and sociolinguistic factors. It highlights the impact of discrimination, language contact, and literacy on language planning and emphasizes the role of linguistic unity in supporting Romani cultural and political cohesion
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    Studies in the Historical Phonology of Asian Languages
    (1991) Hancock, Ian
    This study examines the phonological divergence of Vlax Romani dialects from common Romani, focusing on historical sound shifts influenced by prolonged contact with Romanian. It explores implications for language standardization and orthography within the Romani Union, highlighting sociolinguistic factors, migration history, and dialect classification. The paper argues for a practical approach to developing a standardized Romani dialect based on Kalderash Vlax, considering its widespread use and linguistic viability.