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  • Development of strategic directions for education reforms in Kazakhstan for 2015-2020 
    Sagintayeva, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    This study presents a roadmap report of current developments in the academic system of Kazakhstan. The report puts forward comprehensive reforms for the way the Kazakhstan educational system is developed, organised and ...
  • Development of technology and study of optimized secreted products of stem cells for collaterogenesis 
    Sultankulov, B.; Mektepbayeva, D.; Zhiyenbay, Y.; Seralin, A.; Alibek, K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Cell therapy using stem cells is a promising strategy for the treatment of ischemic diseases, nevertheless low viability of implanted cells, is one of the main problems limiting stem cell therapy. In addition, there is ...
  • Differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into hepatocytes 
    Ualiyeva, S.; Umbayev, B.; Masoud, A.; Askarova, Sholpan (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Acute and chronic liver diseases are common in Kazakhstan and other countries. These diseases are known to cause significant disability and death. In many cases, liver transplantation is the last resort for patients with ...
  • Different strokes for different folks: emerging market MNE'S internationalization PATHS 
    Subramanian, V.; Celly, N. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    One of the more important trends in global business has been the rapid and widespread internationalization of firms from so-called Emerging Markets. In this paper, we seek to first describe and then theoretically explain ...
  • E.Coli derived camelid antibodies as a sensor for P53 in saliva 
    Niyazmetova, L.; Zhailauova, A.; Sadykov, M.; Muradova, Z.; Ospanova, B.; Pak, A.; Abdirakhmanova, Altynay; Stambekova, D.; Bayakhmetov, S.; Tsyba, N. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a malignant tumor with 640,000 new cases annually in the world [1]. Saliva testing is non-invasive procedure that is capable to detect potential biomarkers for OSCC. It was shown ...
  • Efficient solar light harvesting device based on multilayer photonic crystal films 
    Tikhonov, A.; Kozlov, M.; Kazhykarim, Y.; Seifullina, A.; Rakhmetova, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    We fabricate, characterize and calculate photonic-colloidal crystals. We propose to use wave guiding properties of photonic crystal films [1] to concentrate large amount of sunlight onto a small area of solar photovoltaic ...
  • Elastic and structural properties of sputtered refractory metal thin films 
    Yakupov, T.; Utegulov, Z. N.; Demirkan, T.; Karabacak, T. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    To fabricate optimal hard and wear-resistant coatings it is necessary to tailor their mechanical and structural properties for an optimal industrial application. We are exploring elastic and structural properties of ...
  • Electrochemical activation of aromatic ACIDS: new way of access to benzoyloxy radicals 
    Kaumbekova, S.; Sultanov, M.; Zhumagali, S.; Baibek, A.; Lam, K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Electrochemistry is a powerful tool in organic chemistry even though its full potential is largely underestimated. Indeed, most organic electrosyntheses are not only more ecologically friendly but also far cheaper than ...
  • Energy efficiency in buildings 
    Syrgaliyev, Y.; Kadenov, S.; Uyzbayeva, A.; Ibrayev, N.; Tyo, V. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Generally existing buildings are responsible for over 40% of the world's primary energy consumption and account for 34% of world CO2 emissions. Currently, most of the housing fund of Kazakhstan falls on old energy ...
  • Energy-efficient building management via model predictive control 
    Rubagotti, M.; Ten, V.; Bermukhambetova, A.; Khakimova, A.; Sharipova, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The growing world population and energy consumption, along with the depletion of fossil energy resources and increasing concern regarding the pollution of the environment, make the world-energy problem the largest challenge ...
  • Energy saving technologies of advanced membranes for water desalination 
    Insepov, Z.; Tynyshtykbayev, K.; Imanbayev, G.; Ainabayev, A.; Berdenova, B.; Dybyspayeva, K.; Ramazanova, Z.; Kuzembayeva, N.; Bulekbayeva, G. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Actuation of fluid flow in nanochannels by surface and volume acoustic wave (SAW, VAW) propagation were studied. Increase of infiltration rate of fluid flow through porous media, fabrication of Labs-on-a-Chip (LOC), fast ...
  • Energy systems modeling of Kazakhstan on a country and regions level 
    Kerimray, A.; Kolyagin, I.; Suleimenov, B.; De Miglio, R.; Tosato, G.C. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Climate change, energy safety, energy resources scarcity issues require policies and measures which are based quantitative and qualitative assessment of the whole chain of the energy system starting from extraction to ...
  • Enhanced surface plasmon polariton propagation induced by active dielectrics 
    Athanasopoulos, C.; Mattheakis, M.; Tsironis, G. P. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    We present numerical simulations for the propagation of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) in a dielectric-metal-dielectric waveguide using COMSOL multiphysics software. We show that the use of an active dielectric with ...
  • Epigenetic reprogramming of cancer cells under embryonic microenvironment 
    Mu, X.; Sultankulov, B.; Agarwal, R.; Mahjoub, A.; Schott, T.; Greco, N.; Huard, J.; Weiss, K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The idea of epigenetic reprogramming of cancer cells by an embryonic microenvironment possesses potential interest from the prospect of both basic science and potential therapeutic strategies. Chick embryo extract (CEE) ...
  • Estimation of carrier life time from intrinsic photoluminescence of ZnO 
    Bhowmick, M.; Ullrich, B.; X i, H.; Flores, D.A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Comprehensive knowledge of the optical properties, particularly of the room temperature (RT) photoluminescence (PL), of ZnO is essential for the future employment of this wideband gap (~3.3 eV at 300 K) II-VI compound ...
  • Evaluation of extracorporeal gas exchange device hemolung for potential application in pediatric practice 
    Mussin, Y.; Bulanin, D.; Jeffries, R.; Zhumadilov, Zh.; Olzhayev, F.; Federspiel, W. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The main purpose of this work is to evaluate the Hemolung pumping ability and gas exchange effectiveness while using the catheters of smaller diameter and blood flow rates applied in pediatrics.
  • Expectations of Nazarbayev University graduates' employability skills 
    Mukhametzhanova, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The importance of employability skills has been discussed in Kazakhstan in one form or another. An important direction of current reforms in higher education in Kazakhstan is the relevance of the graduate employability ...
  • Extract of limonium gmelinii attenuates AB-and H2O2-induced oxidative response in cerebral endothelial cells 
    Shayakhmetov, Y.; Jaguparov, A.; Tsoy, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder which affects approximately 10% of the population at age 65 and 40% of people over the age 80. Clinically, AD pathology is characterized by an increased ...
  • Family type and social support seeking among Nazarbayev University students 
    Craig, B. J.; Yurashevich, Y. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Social support positively influences health and well-being across cultural groups [1]. However, culture influences attitudes towards social support seeking, especially in developing countries experiencing clashes of ...
  • Finite amplitude pressure wave propagation in chemically active heterogeneous media 
    Vakhguelt, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    This paper presents a mathematical analysis of pressure wave propagation in gas media containing particles and proposed mathematical model of the process.