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  • Innovative wireless sensor framework for enhanced characterization of oil and gas reserves in Kazakhstan 
    Kim, J. R.; Spencer, B. F.; James, A.; Park, J. W.; Zhang, D.; Zhumabekov, G. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    This research will develop a broad foundation in support of innovative wireless smart sensing strategies and technologies that can provide high-resolution subsurface seismic surveys to enable more effective exploration ...
  • Institutional engagement of internationalization of higher education in Kazakhstan 
    Parmenter, L.; Sparks, J.; Sagintayeva, A.; Li, A.; Ashirbekov, A.; Jumakulov, Z. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Applying theories of internationalization, organization structures, and policy transfer, this research examined institutional engagement with internationalization by higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, and ...
  • Intelligent robotic rehabilitation system for treatment of disabilities subsequent to injuries or neurological disorders 
    Jamwal, P. K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Injuries or neurological trauma, such as stroke, complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries result in paraplegia and hemiplegia, which is the leading cause of disabilities world over. Survivors have muscle coordination ...
  • Intelligent voice system for kazakh 
    Yessenbayev, Zh.; Karabalayeva, M.; Sharipbayev, A.; Shamayeva, F.; Saparkhojayev, N.; Kalibekov, M.; Yapanel, U. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The proposed project is dedicated to developing a prototype of an intelligent voice system with an interactive dialog mode in the Kazakh language for call-centers, information desks and dispatching services. Mathematical ...
  • Intrinsic photoluminescence stokes shift in thin-film cadmium sulfide 
    Bhowmick, M.; Ullrich, B.; X i, H.; Flores, D. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Exciting a semiconductor through light absorption produces photoluminescence (PL). In general, the emitted energy is lower than the energy absorbed. The phenomenon, first discovered in the nineteenth century, is known ...
  • Investigation of behaviour of sand-fines mixtures using direct shear (DS) testing and dem simulations 
    Ospanova, A.; Ulykbanov, A.; Nurbek, Y.; Minh, N. H. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The Critical State Framework describes a relationship between the shear strength and the void ratio of a soil and it is mostly applicable to describe the behavior of pure clay and pure sand samples of relatively uniform ...
  • Isolation of primary human hepatocytes from cirrhotic liver 
    Ualiyeva, S.; Umbayev, B.; Donbay, A.; Askarova, Sholpan (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Chronic degenerative liver diseases are among most complex social, clinical and epidemiological health problems worldwide. This is due to the steady increase in the incidence and mortality of patients with this pathology. ...
  • Leadership in Kazakhstan: the influence of gender and ethnicity on audience perception of leadership ability 
    Lewis, J. L.; Abdirakhman, A.; Ainabekova, A.; Akbayev, O.; Amerzhanov, D.; Beisekenova, S.; Gaparov, A.; Idizova, M.; Kanzhanov, N.; Khamidulliyeva, G.; Manarbek, L.; Medeubekova, L.; Nurazkhan, M.; Omarbekova, A.; Talassova, A.; Usupbekov, E.; Yerkinova, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    A brief examination of the gender and ethnicity of leaders in sectors in Kazakhstan such as government, healthcare, education, and energy finds that most are male and ethnically Kazakh. This observation raised a question ...
  • Linear and non-linear photonic rogue waves in complex transparent media 
    Mattheakis, M.; Pitsios, I. J.; Tsironis, G. P.; Tzortzakis, S. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Ocean rogue waves (RW) -huge solitary waves- have for long triggered the interest of scientists. RWs emerge in a complex environment and it is still unclear if their appearance is due to linear or nonlinear processes. ...
  • Listening to reporter proteins: how loud does the message need to be? 
    Dauyey, K.; Morgan, F. J.; Bohndiek, S. E. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Optical imaging as non-invasive modality has tremendous research applications in the area of biomedical sciences such as characterization of cancerous cells. However, this imaging modality is limited by depth of light ...
  • Locomotion strategy selection for a legged wheeled hybrid quadruped using depth images 
    Saudabayev, A.; Kungozhin, F.; Nurseitov, D.; Varol, H. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Three fundamental locomotion configurations recognized commonly are legged, wheeled, and articulated mechanisms using which a mobile robot can navigate terrains. Hybrid configurations enable execution of different ...
  • Managerial effectiveness in Saudi Arabia 
    Lund, D. W.; Alsamman, T. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    "Managerial effectiveness" is a critical component of any organization, regardless of its national, cultural, ethnic or linguistic makeup (Drucker, 2001; Lund & Barker, 2007). This study explores the perceptions of ...
  • Mathematical modeling and big data analytics in biomedicine 
    Brusic, V. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The World's total data is doubling every two years. Data expansion includes growth in quantity, complexity, and types of data. The enormous rate of generation and on-line access to data is profoundly changing the way how ...
  • Modeling and optimazation of energetic system in a hybrid smart house 
    Kaishubayeva, N.; Kazmaganbetova, M.; Mukhanov, N.; Rojas-Solorzano, L.; Ko, M. W. L.; Khakimova, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The project objectives are to model the energetic configuration of a Smart House in a numerical platform (e.g., HOMER Energy™ software), to validate the numerical predictions of technical performance with experimental ...
  • Modeling nonlinear waves in graphene 
    Wei, D.; Elgindi, M.; Hazin, H.; Soukiassian, Y.; Daripa, P. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The graphene-based resonator and its application to mass sensing based on nonlinear waves have been poorly studied numerically [1]. The project's main objective is to model and understand how graphene behave in free and ...
  • Modelling of electricity sector of Kazakhstan 
    Bakdolotov, A.; Assembayeva, M.; Akhmetbekov, Y. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    The project's main objective is the modeling of the electricity sector in Kazakhstan. The demand growth in the last years could be compensated so far by reactivation and retrofit of existing old reserve capacities from ...
  • Molecular mimicry of brucella melitensis epitopes in mouse and human arthritis 
    Bexeitov, Y. K.; Ramez, M; Forde, T. S.; Adarichev, V. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Brucellosis is one of the most frequent zoonosis worldwide. Infection is transferable to humans, where brucellosis is associated with high incidence of osteoarticular disease including osteomyelitis, arthritis and ...
  • Multiple point compression on curves 
    Fan, X.; Otemissov, A.; Sica, F.; Sidorenko, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Multiple point compression is an important feature to improve the implementation of elliptic curve cryptography. This can be extended to other curves, in particular hyperelliptic curves, with divisors represented in ...
  • Multiplexed detection of cancer biomarkers using an optical biosensor 
    Sypabekova, M. D.; Bekniyazov, I. S.; Bekmurzayeva, A. K.; Myrkhiyeva, Zh. M.; Chinybayeva, A. K.; Ashikbayeva, Zh. A.; Ayupova, T. Zh.; Mustafina, K. B.; Kanayeva, D. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    Early detection of cancer is important in administering timely treatment and increasing cancer survival rates. For early cancer detection one can use biomarkers, which are characteristics that can be objectively measured ...
  • National identity discourse and perception in the media outlets of Kazakhstan 
    Burkhanov, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)
    This project examines perceptions of the civic "Kazakhstani" national identity in the discourse of Kazakh- and Russian-language media of Kazakhstan and highlights the divergent views on the civic nationhood of Kazakhstan ...