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A case study of a Kazakhstani EAP foundation course listening class: targeting student's perceived lecture listening needs

Ketteringham, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

This case study investigated students" perceived listening needs on a foundation programme in Kazakhstan. Needs Analysis (NA) is key to targeting students" needs and tailoring materials to develop their language competence. ...
Advancing models of best practice in academic governance and management in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan

Sagintayeva, A.; Hartley, M.; Apergenova, R.; Bilyalov, D.; Orunkhanov, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

This is a collaborative research project of Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NUGSE) in partnership with the Graduate School of Education of University of Pennsylvania (PennGSE). The Project aims at ...
Age-realted dementia in Kazahstan: adaptation of the 10/66 dementia research group population -based study protocol

Kaiyrlykyzy, A.; Adambekov, Sh.; Alimbetov, D.; Askarova, Sholpan (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Background. The prevalence of dementia is increasing worldwide as the population ages and affects 10 % of the population over 65 years old and 40 % of people over the age of 80.[1] In Kazakhstan, as well as in other ...
ALIAS calculus for a simple imperative language

Shilov, N. V. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

This research has been supported by Nazarbayev University Seed Grant KF-14/16 "Research of Formal Models for analysis of programs with Dynamic Memory".
All-at-once multilevel interation for BI-harmonic system

Erlangga, Y. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

The iterative method converges at a rate that is independent of the mesh size. The rate of convergence is comparable to that of multigrid, but is achieved with simpler components.
Altered NR2A/NR2B ratio in hippocampus of spatial learning-impaired aged rats

Tokay, T.; Rehberg, M.; Kirschstein, T.; Rohde, M.; Mueller, L.; Askarova, Sholpan; Kohling, R.; Zhumadilov, Z. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

The activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) is critical for the induction of synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus. Aging can alter glutamatergic synaptic transmission in the hippocampus, and cognitive ...
A multiparametric programming rolling horizon scheduling framework: application in a network of combined heat and power systems

Kopanos, G. M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

We introduce a new approach for the reactive scheduling of production systems with uncertain parameters of bounded form. The proposed method follows a state-space representation for the scheduling problem, and relies on ...
An alternative representation for symmetric states of qubits

Mandilara, A.; Coudreau, T.; Keller, A.; Milman, P. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Symmetric states span the same space as spin J systems, are of use in quantum optics and form a good test-ground for quantum theory. The proposed decomposition sheds new light on our understanding of these states, and ...
Analysis of bull/bear market patterns in the stock market index data

Brusic, V. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

One of the tools in financial forecasting is technical analysis where patterns that predict future prices and market behavior are identified from past market data. Technical analysis uses charts to identify predictive ...
Analysis of pollutant dispersion in a street canyon of Astana

Akhatova, A.; Kassymov, A.; Kazmaganbetova, M.; Rojas-Solorzano, L. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Due to the steadily rising number of vehicles, atmospheric air pollution has become one of the evident problems in main cities around the world. Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is not an exception with it current ...
Analysis of protector mechanism of probiotics using DNA comet assay

Zhulamanova, A.; Shakhabayeva, G.; Saduakhasova, S.; Kozhakhmetov, S.; Kushugulova, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Ecology affects human organism by causing breaks in DNA and, therefore, induce mutations and malignant cell formation. Comet assay is a quantitative method that allows to measure DNA damage in eukaryotic cells (Liao, ...
A new generalization of the normal distribution: the gamma-normal distribution and its applications

Alzaatreh, A.; Famoye, F.; Lee, C. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Statistical distributions are commonly applied to describe real world phenomena. Due to the usefulness of statistical distributions, their theory is widely studied and new distributions are developed. The interest in ...
An experience with teaching squares

Clementi, A.; Goodman, Bridget; Kovanis, V.; Rizvi, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Teaching Squares is a technique which was developed in 2001, is now used at numerous universities worldwide, and is aimed at informing and improving teaching [1]. It uses a process of classroom observation combined with ...
An integrated review program for the preparation for the United States medical license examination (USMLE)

Rogers, P.; Niyazmetova, L.; Abdiyeva, K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

The primary objective of the present educational research program is to improve upon existing commercially available USMLE review programs. With the clear shortage of both residency slots, the medical student's performance ...
An optimization-based framework for the scheduling of operations of compressed natural gas fuelling stations: a case study of municipal bus fleet in south Kazakhstan

Seiilova, L.; Kopanos, G. M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

This work introduces an optimization-based framework for the scheduling of operations of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelling stations for municipal bus fleets. The problem under study considers technical characteristics ...
A peripheral viewpoint on the land reform in the uzbek SSR (1924-1929)

Penati, B. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

The land-and-water reform in the Uzbek SSR was the most important mobilization initiative that the Bolshevik regime carried out in the 1920s. Its impact in terms of land redistribution was small, but it generated consensus ...
Assesment of macroeconomic effects of policies and measures to accelerate the transition to low -carbon development pathway

Ayashev, K. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Kazakhstan, former Soviet Socialistic Republic, demonstrates impressive economic growth rates, approximately 10 % annually in 2000-2007 and 7.5 % in 2010-2011. During last years Kazakhstan moved from lower middle income ...
Assessing entrepreneurial activity, aspirations and attitudes in Kazakhstan

O'Callaghan, R.; Yergozha, L. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Entrepreneurship remains a priority in most economies, and particularly so in Kazakhstan as recognized in the 2050 Strategy document proclaimed by President Nazarbayev. Evidence shows that the growth engines of an economy ...
Assessment of the microbial communities and their petroleum hydrocarbon transformation potential in the northern Caspian sea

Ramankulov, Y. M.; Kurmanbayev, A. A.; Ibragimova, S.; Negmatova, A.; Abdrakhmanova, A. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Marine bacterial biodiversity is an immense library of tools which have a potential in bioremediation of oil spills [1]. Oil industry is flourishing in the Caspian Sea which is effecting local environment and we hypothesize ...
Asset management in the water sector: measurement and improvement of organizational capability and performance

Bradshaw, R. A.; Kaskina, D.; Kabiyeva, M. (Nazarbayev University, 2014)

Asset management and its processes can be defined as the "systematic and coordinated activities and practices through which an organization optimally manages its physical assets, and their associated performance, risks ...