https://open.library.ubc.ca/search Custom RSS feed built using https://open.library.ubc.ca/search/advanced 60 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/researchdata/items/1.0451816 Old Bara was a royal suburb in the metropolis of the Oyo Empire, one of the most important political entities in Africa, ca. 1600–1835. Much of what is known about this town is limited to a few written and oral accounts about its functions as a royal cemetery where the priests and priestesses of the deified kings and other dependents also resided. These limited sources suggest that as a secluded site, Old Bara depended on the palace for its provisions. Archaeological, zooarchaeological, and bioarchaeological research at Old Bara has opened the opportunity to answer new questions about Old Bara’s past and to evaluate its identity as a royal site. Here, we use carbon (δ13C), nitrogen (δ15N), sulfur (δ34S), and strontium (87Sr/86Sr) isotope analysis coupled with zooarchaeology and Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) to investigate animal provisioning, diet, and residential mobility in Old Bara. Our data provide evidence for local management of animal resources, including the first evidence for horse breeding in the Oyo Empire. The study also challenges the historical accounts that Old Bara was home primarily to palace retirees and priests and priestesses who were required to be celibate and relied on the palace for food provisions. The cumulative evidence from the analyses indicates that the royal town was part of the empire’s animal resource production and distribution network. This dataset contains the averaged MALDI-TOF spectra for each of the 21 bone collagen samples analysed using ZooMS. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/researchdata/items/1.0451816 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:45:12 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451820 The full abstract for this thesis is available in the body of the thesis, and will be available when the embargo expires. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451820 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:01:13 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451819 The full abstract for this thesis is available in the body of the thesis, and will be available when the embargo expires. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451819 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:40:19 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451818 The full abstract for this thesis is available in the body of the thesis, and will be available when the embargo expires. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/24/items/1.0451818 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:55:45 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/42591/items/1.0451817 In Long-Term Care (LTC) regulated nurses are exposed to many workplace stressors, placing them at a heightened risk for experiencing moral distress. Regulated nurses working in LTC are reported to be leaving the profession at alarming rates due to increased moral distress, creating concerns for the LTC sector. The purpose of this research study was to synthesize the existing research literature on contributing factors and mitigating strategies related to moral distress experienced by regulated nurses in LTC. This scoping review was conducted using databases (i.e., CINAHL and Medline) between December 2015 and December 2025. The findings showed five organizational and one individual level contributing factors: (1) organizational constraints and resource limitations, (2) efficiency-driven organizational culture, (3) hierarchical power structures and lack of autonomy, (4) ethical conflict in clinical decision-making, (5) family influence and competing obligations, and (6) individual moral awareness and self-reflection. There was limited research on mitigating strategies for reducing moral distress experienced by LTC regulated nurses. Further research is needed to identify and evaluate effective mitigation strategies that support the psychological wellbeing of the nursing workforce in LTC, thereby enhancing the quality and safety of care provided to residents. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/42591/items/1.0451817 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:53:11 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384540 In this 2015 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Khalid Mahmood, who goes by the pen name "Nain Sukh," a Punjabi poet/writer discusses people, class and their respective roles in society. In engaging with older Punjabi literature, including poetry, stories, folk tales, etc., Nain Sukh has carved a unique position in the Punjabi literary circle in Lahore for himself. Interview by Raghavendra Rao K.V. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384540 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:11 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384539 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Zubair Ahmed speaks to his fondness of reading and writing, and how this love cultivated his overall passion for literature. In combining his politics with the Punjabi language, Zubair Ahmed was able to negotiate his role as an author, but also maintain his activism. His work continues the Punjabi literary tradition. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384539 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:10 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384537 In this 2013 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Educator and artist, Salima Hashmi speaks to the importance of learning and teaching at the institutional level. Moreover, she speaks to the ways in which education has transformed in a post-colonial setting marked by western influence, speaking to both the benefits and drawbacks of this. Accordingly, she articulates the impact of the absence of Punjabi as a spoken and learned language at the college and university level. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384537 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:09 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384538 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Saeed Bhutta speaks to how he became inspired by the Sufi poetry recited at village shrines, which inspired his interest in learning and immersing himself in the Punjabi literary tradition and culture. Saeed Bhutta discusses his work that centres around folk ballads, and the Punjabi oral tradition. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384538 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:08 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384536 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Uma Singh and Hirday Paul Singh speak to the creation and legacy of Preet Nagar, one of Punjab’s first planned townships as well as a socio-cultural hub for Punjabi literature, language and culture. Quoting Uma Singh, and Hirday Paul Singh; the “basic idea of Preet Nagar was collective living and being self-sustained, self- maintained and self-reliant.” This was the context in which Punjabi language could flourish in Preet Nagar. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384536 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:07 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384535 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Mushtaq Soofi outlines his personal history with the Punjabi language describes its colourfulness and impact on the South Asian landscape. Moreover, he speaks to the introduction of English and Urdu into an annexed Punjab and how this had consequences for the future of the Punjabi language across borders. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384535 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:06 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384534 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Maqsood Sahib outlines his personal engagement with Punjabi and how the perceptions of Punjabi language change over time. In asserting his own understanding of the Punjabi language, Maqsood Sahib is able to locate the history of the language, yet also appreciate it in its entirety. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384534 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:05 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384042 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Harbhajan Bajwa traces his literary upbringing back to his rural roots in which he was first introduced to photography and art. This interview is unique in that the artist himself gives a narrative description of some of his photography, explaining the histories and stories behind his art ultimately locating it within a certain time and space. Interview by then-Ph.D. student Ajay Bhardwaj. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384042 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:04 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384533 In this 2016 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Dalip Kaur Tiwana, an award-winning novelist, short story writer, and professor discusses the diverse history of her village and how it was a space for revolution, learning, and kinship. This interview explores Dalip Kaur Tiwana's interest with literature and how her passion came to fruition despite her initial fear of schooling. Moreover, she speaks to how the Punjabi language embodies change and how literature embodies these changes, for example Dalip Kaur Tiwana reflects on Punjabi literature's role in the movement towards women's liberation, citing Amrita Pritam as an example. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384533 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:04 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384532 In this 2015 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Amarjit Chandan, born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1946, a prominent Punjabi poet and promoter of Punjabi language, discusses how the relationship between literature and politics should not be overemphasized and that each should be given their own space. In this light, Amarjit Chandan considers himself a pure poet, although he does acknowledge that politics are unavoidable. Above all, Amarjit Chandan posits that poetry is a medium to express emotion, the soul and the heart. Poetry, for Amarjit Chandan, allows one to access feelings we often avoid such as sadness. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384532 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:03 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384050 In this 2015 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Ajeet Cour brings to light personal anecdotes. In addressing her literary career, political upheaval, and her upbringing, Ajeet Cour expresses her thoughts on the future of Punjabi as a language. Interview by Dr. Anne Murphy. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384050 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:02 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384049 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Surjit Sajjan begins by tracing his village's influence on Punjabi literature as it is home to many prominent writers such as Surjit Pattar. Sajjan claims that it was in part his village that got him interested in Punjab literature. Moreover, Surjit Sajjan discusses at length about the importance of community and congregation as a basis for literary development. He claims that meetings were instrumental in creating attachments to Punjabi literature. Interview by then-Ph.D. student Ajay Bhardwaj. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384049 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:01 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384046 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Piara Singh Bhogal discusses reasons as to how Punjabi literature became popular. For example, he illustrates how the introduction of the printing press in Punjab allowed for a flourishing of literature to the masses. Moreover, he goes on to discuss the history behind his work, and how he came to be involved in the Punjabi literary circle. Interview by then-Ph.D. student Ajay Bhardwaj. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384046 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:00 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384043 In this 2014 interview for Dr. Anne Murphy’s SSHRC-funded project “Transnational modern Punjabi literature and the pursuit of the secular,” Harbhajan Singh Hundal discusses the role Punjabi literature and writers have played in not only literary movements of the time, but social movements such as the Naxalite movement. Moreover, he further goes on to discuss how changes in time influence literature, social conditions, and the role of the writer. This introspective look at Punjabi literature is important for understanding the evolution of writing in the Punjabi context. Interview by then-Ph.D. student Ajay Bhardwaj. Funded by SSHRC Insight Development (430-2013-000121) and Insight (435-2017-0406) Grants. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/52383/items/1.0384043 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:59 -0700 https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/48630/items/1.0451813 We discuss a quantum version of the N-dimer model from statistical mechanics, based on the Reshetikhin-Turaev formalism for the quantum group U_q(sl_N). This is joint work with Richard Kenyon, Nicholas Ovenhouse, Samuel Panitch, and Sri Tata. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/48630/items/1.0451813 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:24 -0700