• DETERMINANTS OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND THE 2015 FINANCIAL CRISIS: EVIDENCE FROM KAZAKHSTAN 

  Ibrayev, Muratkhan (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2018)

  This study aims to investigate the determinants of capital structure in Kazakhstan and to analyze the e ects of the 2015 nancial crisis in Kazakhstan on the determinants of the capital structure of large rms. The ...
• THE STATE LANGUAGE POLICY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ETHNIC MINORITIES’ EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 

  Kakenova, Aizhan (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2017)

  In this thesis, I investigate the effect of the state language policy on the ethnic minorities’ opportunities in regards to their education and employment. My study demonstrates that one of the effects of the state language ...
• THE ROLE OF THE STATE AND ENTREPRENEURS IN TRANSNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN KAZAKHSTAN 

  Alibayev, Yerdaulet (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2017)

  This thesis is a qualitative study aimed to explore the extent to which the state and entrepreneurs impact the transnational development of the IT sector in Kazakhstan. In this study, I surveyed 42 IT entrepreneurs and ...
• Not Suitable for Kazakhs? Authenticity and National Identity in Contemporary Kazakhstani Music 

  Otan, Merey (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2019)

  In the two decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the musical landscape in Kazakhstan has come to include diverse localized versions of global music. The alternative soundscape of modern Kazakhstan encompasses ...
• TRADE CREDIT AND DELINQUENCY BEHAVIOR OF LARGE FIRMS IN KAZAKHSTAN 

  Adilkhanova, Zarina (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2019)

  This paper studies trade credit and delinquency determinants, together with its behavior during the financial crisis in Kazakhstan, using a unique dataset on large firms from 2009 to 2016. To analyze trade credit, such ...
• THE IMPACT OF MOTHER’S VIOLENCE RATIONALIZATION ON THE SCHOOLING OF HER CHILDREN: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY 

  Koshkinova, Akerke (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2019)

  This study explores whether a mother’s rationalization of intimate partner violence against wives is associated with the school entry of her children. The study uses the Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey with the ...
• AN EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF UNIDIMESIONALITY OF OPINIONS AND THE EFFECT OF HOMOPHILY 

  Maratova, Merey (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2019)

  The goal of the present paper is to experimentally test the unidimensionality of opinions and the effect of homophily on unidimensionality in terms of speed of convergence. The phenomenon of unidimensionality of opinions ...
• CHRISTIANITY IN CENTRAL ASIA: ADOPTION OF EAST SYRIAC CHRISTIANITY IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD 

  Tashmanbetova, Zhuldyz (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2019)

  In 2016 archeologists discovered the medieval city of Ilibalyk in modern day Kazakhstan. This new and exciting archeological excavation of the medieval archeological site Ilibalyk reveals the presence of the Church of ...
• EXPLAINING GAPS IN RUSSIA’S MIGRATION POLICY: THE CASE OF COMPATRIOTS RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM. 

  Kryakvina, Xeniya (2019-05-08)

  The increasing flow of immigrants all over the world in the past several decades has shifted the migration policies of countries to the top of their political agendas. Alongside the potential benefits of immigration, like ...
• Media and power: controlling religion by manipulating public opinion. The case of Islam in Kazakhstan 

  Sultan, Sailaubekuly (2019-05-08)

  Controlling public opinion is a crucial talent of a dictator. Without the ability to softly change the moods of people in one direction or another, it is very difficult to pursue the intended policies. This is even more ...
• PUBLIC OPINION ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION: REGIME, INFORMATION AND POLITICAL CUES 

  Talgatova, Malika (2019-05-08)

  In this research project, I intend to address the question of how the public views their country’s human rights situation and what factors potentially shape this judgment. While many in the academia explain why and how ...
• THE IMPACT OF IMF BILATERAL SURVEILLANCE ON ALLOCATION OF BILATERAL AID 

  Abuova, Dinara (2019-05-08)

  This research project aims to identify the impact of IMF bilateral surveillance program on the allocation of foreign aid. In particular, the study focuses on the Staff-Managed Program, one type of IMF bilateral surveillance. ...
• Explaining The Relationship Between FDI and Regulation of Air Pollution: The Role of Domestic Industry and State Commitment to International Agreements 

  Sailau, Kuanysh (2019-05-07)

  This paper examines the relationship between states and transnational companies (TNCs) and attempts to identify how negotiations over FDI affect the regulation of air pollution in the host states. Previous research has ...
• THE IMPACT OF THE ALCOHOL MINIMUM UNIT PRICING POLICY ON THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: EVIDENCE FROM RUSSIA 

  Mukasheva, Anel (2018)

  This paper estimates the effect of minimum retail price policy imposed on vodka and other hard liquor on the consumption of five alcoholic beverages: beer, dry wine, fortified wine, moonshine, and vodka. Using the OLS with ...
• Feminisms in Kazakhstan: On the intersection of global influences and local contexts 

  Udod, Xeniya (Nazarbayev University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2018)

  This thesis is an exploratory qualitative study into the recent revival of feminism which is now gaining its momentum in Kazakhstan, where several feminist unions and numerous individual activists publicly promote feminist ...
• Influence of Graphene Nanosheets on Rheology, Microstructure, Strength Development and Self-Sensing Properties of Cement Based Composites 

  Rehman, Sardar Kashif Ur; Ibrahim, Zainah; Memon, Shazim Ali; Aunkor, Md. Toasin Hossain; Javed, Muhammad Faisal; Mehmood, Kashif; Ali Shah, Syed Mustafa (MDPI, 2018-03-15)

  In this research, Graphene oxide (GO), prepared by modified hammer method, is characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometry and Raman spectra. The dispersion efficiency of ...
• Correction: Schena, E.; et al. Fiber Optic Sensors for Temperature Monitoring during Thermal Treatments: an Overview 

  Schena, Emiliano; Tosi, Daniele; Saccomandi, Paola; Lewis, Elfed; Kim, Taesung (MDPI, 2018-04-17)
• Chemical Dealloying Synthesis of CuS Nanowire-on-Nanoplate Network as Anode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries 

  Wang, Zhifeng; Zhang, Xiaomin; Zhang, Yongguang; Li, Man; Qin, Chunling; Bakenov, Zhumabay (MDPI, 2018-04-09)

  CuS is a metal sulfide anode material used in constructing lithium ion batteries (LIBs) with great promise. However, its practical application is limited by rapid capacity decline, poor cycling, and rate performance. In ...
• Environmentally Friendly Utilization of Wheat Straw Ash in Cement-Based Composites 

  Memon, Shazim Ali; Wahid, Israr; Khan, Muhammad Khizar; Tanoli, Muhammad Ashraf; Bimaganbetova, Madina (MDPI, 2018-04-25)

  The open burning of biomass residue constitutes a major portion of biomass burning and leads to air pollution, smog, and health hazards. Various alternatives have been suggested for open burning of crop residue; however, ...
• Applications of Laser Welding in Dentistry: A State-of-the-Art Review 

  Perveen, Asma; Molardi, Carlo; Fornaini, Carlo (MDPI, 2018-04-28)

  The dental industry without lasers is inconceivable right now. This captivating technology has outlasted other possible alternative technologies applied in dentistry in the past due to its precision, accuracy, minimal ...

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