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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 ...
Nazarbayev University multigrasp hand with bidirectional tendon actuation

Tursynbek, I.; Zhakatayev, A. T.; Varol, H. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Robotic hands are being used in various areas such as industrial automation, medical robotics, and defense. In this work, we are presenting the Nazarbayev University Multigrasp Robot Hand with an integrated RGB-Depth ...
New arthritic pannus-specific protein promotes fibroblast motility and polarization

Adilbayeva, A.; Myngbay, A.; Adarichev, V. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the development of hypercellular pannus tissue in the affected joints of patients. Pannus invasiveness and activation correlates with stronger ...
New nucleic dyes for pico-and nanoplankton cytometric analysis

Dashkova, V.; Segev, E.; Khromov, V.; Kolter, R.; Vorobjev, I.; Barteneva, N. S. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Flow cytometry (FCM) is a promising tool in the field of aquatic phytoplankton ecology because it allows for multi-parameter assessment of the physiological state of individual cells in an algal population. It can help ...
New particle or dark matter decay discovery studying cosmic ray showers

Beznosko, D.; Batykhanov, A.; Beremkulov, T.; Duspayev, A.; Tailakov, A.; Yessenov, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

In the field of High Energy Physics today there are several open topics that are left. The Higgs boson has been recently discovered, neutrino oscillations are being studied, and some hints of the dark matter have been ...
New serum biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis

Myngbay, A.; Adilbayeva, A.; Adarichev, V. A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Development of hypercellular invasive pannus tissue within synovial joints is a hallmark of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Pannus produces proteases that damage bone and cartilage. Non-invasive monitoring of pannus activity ...
Nitrogen-grafted activated carbon for removing nitrate from water

Douglass, E. F.; Satayeva, A. R.; Merkel, A.; Cannon, F.; Mikhalovsky, S. V. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Nitrate (NO3~) and nitrite (NO2~) ions are ubiquitous in the environment and considered hazardous to humans. The primary health hazard from drinking water containing NO3~ occurs when it is transformed to NO2~ in the ...
Numerical modelling of compound channel flow

Filonovich, M. S.; Leal, J. B.; Rojas-Solorzano, L. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Most natural rivers have compound cross-section. Compound channel flow is characterized by complicated three-dimensional flow structures. These structures are called secondary flows and have been classified into two ...