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Item Open Access Academic integrity and impact of technology(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05) Akhmetova, Danelya; Seytbenbet, NargizThe current issues of academic integrity are becoming more popular in the modern and technologically developed world.Item Open Access Research self-efficacy, research output, and organizational development programs(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Kozhakhmet, SanatIn recent times there has been an increasing amount of research which has focused on research production and the drivers behind the research activity of faculty. However, a common challenge for a university is to increase faculty members’ research output. Our literature review displays that the most salient influences on research output are those associated with the individual and organizational factors, and social contingencies.Item Restricted What went wrong? A five school review of master’s theses reference list(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Groen, Carlene; Kamilova, Yelizaveta; Terzi, Paschalia; Yap, Joseph M.; Zvonareva, DaryaA good citation and referencing practice starts when a student correctly cites and follows the specified format. While academic integrity is closely associated with plagiarism, there is another peculiar error that academics tend to forego, that is the neglect to verify proper formatting of a reference list based on a particular citation format. The purpose of the study is to trace, review and analyze the reference list of selected master’s thesis submitted in the Nazarbayev University (NU) Repository from the five schools at the NU namely the Graduate School of Education (GSE), Graduate School of Public Policy (GSPP), School of Engineering (SEng), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and School of Science and Technology (SST).Item Open Access Kazakh higher education system in the context of competition from Chinese and Russian universities(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Qoraboyev, Ikboljon; Gimranova, Dilbar; Kemelbayeva, SauleThis study conceptualizes and analyses impact of internationalization strategies of Chinese and Russian Universities on resilience of Kazakh Universities using Hirschman’s Exit-Voice-Loyalty framework.Item Open Access The role of the Erasmus + welcome project "Towards Incoming International University Communities" in the development of the process of internationalization of the KSMU(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Myrzahmetova, KamilaThe internationalization of modern higher education is conditioned by objective processes of globalization in all spheres of human life.Item Open Access Influence of Erasmus+ international credit mobility program on career and employability prospects of its alumni(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Utarbayeva, ZhamilyaAccording to UNESCO data around 5 million students will study not in their home countries, but abroad. Educational capital earned internationally is a crucial asset for career development and employability of graduates.Item Open Access Integrating academic integrity into a masters preparation programme(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Hyde, Christopher; Molyneux, Elizabeth; Anderson, Rheanne; Ketteringham, MatthewIn this session, the presenters will describe their approach to integrating academic integrity into a new Masters’ preparation programme at Nazarbayev University. One of the challenges of teaching and learning at an international university such as NU is the diversity of educational backgrounds among students and faculty.Item Open Access The impact of Bolashak program on internationalization of higher education in Kazakhstan(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Saginbekova, Kamshat; Kashkenova, Aizhan; Kaidarova, GulbarshynThe preliminary study aims to evaluate the intentions of the Bolashak Alumni and actual performance on internationalization agenda of Higher Education in Kazakhstan. This paper reviews the theoretical and empirical research analyzing the internationalization of higher education (HE).Item Open Access Does education matter? Evidence from the analysis of foreign-educated graduates(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Kemelbayeva, Saule; Zhorayev, Olzhas; Mukhambetov, MarselThe analysis of the returns to education in Economics grounds on the human capital theory recognizing education as a main contributor to the labour productivity. This justifies costs of acquiring more education which are considered as an investment into the human capital subsequently providing higher returns in a form of wage increments for more educated (i.e. more productive) workers.Item Open Access Internationalization of research: threat or opportunity for local scientific communities?(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Moldashev, Kairat; Tleuov, AskhatWorld University Rankings (WUR) are growing in prominence in the eyes of governments and universities around the world. Often times this encourages the introduction of state- or institution-wide policies and regulations that put academics and graduate students under performative pressure to publish in international, peer-reviewed journals with high impact factor (e.g. Scopus or Web of Science indexed journals).Item Open Access Strategic approaches to academic integrity – the experience of Nazarbayev University(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Priestley, DuncanThis paper focuses on strategic aspects of academic integrity, based on the recent experiences of Nazarbayev University. It reports the views of EUA IEP external evaluators, and describes existing and planned institutional strategies and policies in the domains of learning and teaching, and research.Item Open Access Peer tutoring and academic integrity in multicultural context(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Pieczynski, Karie; Lam, Katherine; Enns, LoriIt has long been common practice for academics to ask colleagues for feedback on their articles when drafting. This practice can be beneficial for both reader and writer, who, by creating a conversation about ideas and their expression, may come closer to an accurate description of their research.Item Open Access Enhancing academic integrity in student assessments with technology(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Scholl, AnnMuch of the technological advancements purchased and used by universities rely on control and monitoring of testing and written assessments as a primary way of ensuring academic integrity.Item Open Access An exploratory study on causes and effects of the student migration in case of Kostanay region(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Omarbekov, NurkhanThe Sovereign Republic of Kazakhstan consists of the 14 regions. Among these regions seven regions, such as Aktobe region, Western Kazakhstan region, Northern Kazakhstan region, East Kazakhstan region, Pavlodar region and Kostanay region borders with the Russian Federation.Item Open Access Academic Integrity and Internationalization: the Proceedings of Annual Conference(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) O'Donnell, Loretta; Gimranova, Dilbar; Makhmejanov, Galym; Priestley, Duncan; Qoraboyev, IkboljonThe Proceedings of Annual Conference on Academic Integrity is peer reviewed proceedings of the Annual Conference on Academic Integrity organized by the Higher School of Economics of KAZGUU University and Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. Established in 2015, the Conference brings together established scholars, early career researchers, practitioners and graduate students from national and international Universities and institutions. The aim of the conference is to share theoretical and empirical research on academic integrity; to debate best practices from around the world and to conceptualize new approaches. The focus of the 3rd Annual Conference is Academic Integrity and Internationalization. Many important challenges arise from this dynamic context: sustaining shared values and practices of academic integrity across borders; ensuring continuity of high quality standards in transnational education; and using technologies to promote academic integrity (whilst avoiding abuse of technologies by students to breach rules of integrity) are some of them.Item Open Access Towards the internationalisation in higher education: international dimensions and benchmarking analysis of Chinese, European and Kazakhstani HEIS(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Imangaliyeva, ShynarThis study discusses a benchmarking exercise covering the internationalisation strategies and practices of 11universities involved in Erasmus+ “Towards incoming international university communities -WELCOME” Project: four from Kazakhstan, one from China and six from Europe. The project major goal consists in supporting the Chinese and Kazakhstan universities to develop internationalization and marketing strategies to attract more students, professors and researchers.Item Open Access International perspectives on internal quality assurance in Ph.d. education(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Kuchumova, GulfiyaThe knowledge-based economy agenda focusing primarily on accountability and efficiency in higher education necessitates also a closer examination of the processes and practices universities employ to ensure the quality of education.Item Open Access Research ethics committees: their importance in building a vibrant research community in Kazakhstan(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Howie, PeterThe functions and benefits of research ethics committees in developing and transition economies go much further than those in developed countries. Firstly, a fundamental objective of a research ethics committee in both developing and transition economics is to establish the public's trust in both research and investigators.Item Open Access The influence of the orientation week on the academic honesty of students.(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Dauletov, ArmanThis process considers the integration of the student from high school to university. This event pays special attention to the orientation towards the pupils of the new year. Therefore, this study focuses on elucidating the influence of the orientation week on student achievement.Item Open Access Research ethics to the conduct of social science research in Kazakhstan: reflections on collecting data for Phd. thesis in Kazakhstani educational organizations(KAZGUU University, Nazarbayev University, 2018-05-18) Makhmetova, ZhadyraAlthough there are various definitions of what is ethics in research, in general, it can be referred as a code of professional conduct of a researcher. Researcher’s code of conduct is usually prescribed by Institutional Review Board of an institution, or by other entitled organizations. In order to receive IRB’s permission to conduct a study, the researcher needs to prepare a research proposal where he or she has a detailed discussion of guaranteeing confidentiality, respect, honesty, and integrity in the study. Thus, planning ethically responsible research is a core part of the researcher’s work, and ethical questions need to be thoroughly planned.