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TRANSITION EXPERIENCE OF SINGLE-SEX STUDENTS TO CO-EDUCATIONAL SETTING
No full textStudying in a single-sex school has always been a unique experience that caught the attention of academia. This capstone research explores the experience of students who studied in single-sex schools, particularly Kazakh Turkish Schools, by focusing on the impact of the transition from single-sex school to a co-educational setting. Comparison of the experiences of studying in a single-sex school and transitioning to a co-educational environment provides insight into ways and processes of adaptation to the new environment, under which a single-sex school identity is evaluated
THE EFFECT OF CONVECTION ON CORE-COLLAPSE SUPERNOVAE
No full textModern Astrophysics, and the study of Core-Collapse Supernovae in particular, require
an intense computational power and convenient code for different machines. A portable
versatile code IDEFIX is able to deal with these issues. This thesis demonstrates a
simulation of Core-Collapse Supernova with stable shock using IDEFIX.
The model has an outer accreting part and inner shock. The code provides an extensive
possibilities to efficiently modify the model for specific needs.
Throughout the work, we obtain standing accretion shock instability (SASI) with 3D
simulations, as well as observe how an outer convective shell with velocity perturbations
affect the shock and SASI for different perturbation profiles. Additionally, we provide a
way of analyzing those accreting perturbations which hints towards the future research of
this topic
ANONYMOUS PUBLICATION SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PLATFORM USING ML
No full textWe created an anonymous publication submission and review platform that uses an effective
machine learning model to protect the authors' privacy and the integrity of the review process.
The platform is designed with Django and the Django REST Framework (DRF) for backend
operations, React for the frontend interface, and PyTorch for training machine learning model.
Our technology automates the process of connecting papers with the most appropriate reviewers
based on their expertise, reducing human interference and any bias. Furthermore, it makes it
easier to provide feedback to assigned publications using an intuitive interface. We believe that
our website would significantly contribute to the academic publication review process
UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY MEMBERS’ MOTIVATION AND LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING KAZAKH AT AN EMI UNIVERSITY IN KAZAKHSTAN
No full textWith the increasing emphasis on multilingualism and globalization, the motivations, and
strategies for learning languages other than English have garnered attention among language learning researchers in many countries regarding different contexts. However, there remains a gap in research concerning the motivations and strategies of international university faculty members learning Kazakh language in Kazakhstan, particularly within a university using English medium of instruction. Therefore, the study aims to identify international faculty members’ motivation and challenges in learning Kazakh. The study also aims to reveal their strategies for coping with their challenges in the language learning. Drawing on Dornyei’s theory of the second language motivational self-system and Gardner’s socio-educational model, this qualitative case study explores the experiences of eight international faculty members learning Kazakh. Data were collected using individual semi-structured interviews and analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method. The findings shed light, first, on the motivations driving international faculty members to learn Kazakh, including practical needs (everyday life and professional purposes), respect for the state language, cultural curiosity, personal interest, and family relationships. Second, the findings uncover the challenges faced by participants in their language learning journey, including communication and exposure barriers, instructional hurdles, linguistic and script difficulties, as well as resource and time constraints. Third, findings reveal the strategies employed by participants to overcome these challenges, including coping mechanisms for exposure and communication, participation in Kazakh language courses, and approaches to address linguistic challenges. This study contributes valuable insights to the field of Kazakh language
learning as a second language, offering practical implications for both learners and educators to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of language learning processes.
Keywords: Kazakh language, languages other than English (LOTe), international faculty
members, second language, motivation, challenges, language learning strategies
3D PRINTING OF GELATIN/OXIDIZED CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE SCAFFOLDS WITH GRADIENT POROSITY FOR BONE TISSUE REGENERATION APPLICATIONS
No full textThis master thesis investigates the development and evaluation of 3D-printed gelatin/oxidized carboxymethyl cellulose (OxCMC) scaffolds with gradient porosity for applications in bone tissue regeneration. Recognizing the limitations of current bone repair methodologies, this research aims to mimic the natural extracellular matrix of bone through advanced scaffold engineering techniques. The thesis explores the synthesis and optimization of bioinks from gelatin and OxCMC, chosen for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties conducive to 3D printing. Through extensive experimentation, including rheological tests, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging, scaffold formulations were tailored to achieve desired porosity gradients and mechanical strength.
The novel approach of utilizing a complex 3D printing model with different pinheads for varying ink compositions is highlighted as a key innovation. This method allowed for the creation of scaffolds that not only support cell adhesion and proliferation but also replicate the porosity gradient inherent to natural bone, thereby addressing a critical aspect of scaffold design in bone tissue engineering.
Results indicated a direct correlation between the polymer content in the scaffolds and their swelling ability, degradation rates, and mechanical properties. Scaffolds with higher polymer content showed less swelling but greater mechanical strength, aligning with the requirements for supporting bone tissue regeneration. The gradient scaffold, in particular, demonstrated a balance between swelling behavior and mechanical integrity, suggesting its suitability for bone tissue engineering applications.
This research contributes to the field of regenerative medicine by offering a promising scaffold design strategy for bone tissue regeneration. By closely mimicking the structural and mechanical properties of natural bone, the developed scaffolds hold potential for improving the outcomes of bone repair and regeneration procedures, paving the way for future clinical applications
BABY CRY CLASSIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
No full textwe have developed a mobile application that is
dedicated to parents and baby carers of newborn babies. The main feature of the app is that
it can classify the baby cry sound through use of mobile phones and tell the reason for the
baby cry. Moreover, the system includes many good helping features for parents and baby
carers such as sleep sounds page, blog page dedicated for care of newborn babies and it
maintains the history of cry analysis for every user. Moreover, the system contains a very
user friendly design to make it easier to navigate for different group of users inside our
mobile application
ENHANCING CLIMATE MAPPING METHODOLOGIES: A NOVEL PERFORMANCE-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR KAZAKHSTAN'S BUILDING CLIMATE ZONING
No full textAccurate climate zoning is crucial in the construction sector for both building thermal
performance and energy efficiency, playing a vital role in achieving energy reduction
targets, and facilitating early-stage design decisions to minimize energy consumption while
maintaining occupant comfort. Traditional climate classification methods, which mainly
rely on climatic data, often fail to consider the energy consumption of buildings, leading to
a disconnect between climate classification and building energy performance. In
Kazakhstan, this mismatch is evident as existing standards and climate maps do not
adequately inform about potential building energy consumption in different climate zones,
which leads to a high energy usage rate, emphasizing the urgent need for effective energy
efficiency measures as the building stock expands. Moreover, despite currently low energy
prices and sufficient energy resources in Kazakhstan, primarily non-renewable sources like
coal and gas, there's a looming concern over future energy sustainability and affordability.
The uncertainty arises from the significant increase in energy prices that are already being
noticed. Considering the low average household income, proactive energy-efficient practices
are imperative to mitigate future energy challenges
DEVELOPING HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS FOR REDUCTION OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
No full textEFFECT OF PRE-TREATMENT CONDITIONS ON THE ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE OF BIO-WASTE DERIVED CARBON
No full textEnergy companies like CATL, SVOLT, Tiamat, and Natron are actively working on commercializing Sodium-ion Batteries. These batteries offer advantages over Lithium-ion batteries, due to even sodium distribution, relatively inexpensive electrode materials, and safer transportation. The synthesis of Hard-Carbons as anode material is a promising avenue for developing high-capacity Sodium-ion Batteries, given their low insertion voltage and wide interlayer spacing, which enhances sodium-ion insertion. While traditionally these Hard-Carbons are derived from costly carbonaceous materials, the use of abundantly available carbonaceous bio-waste like coffee-waste as Hard-Carbon precursors would not only lower production costs but also contribute to global waste management and disposal.
However, the electrochemical performance of bio-waste-derived Hard-Carbon is significantly affected by pre-treatment conditions, both before and after thermal treatment. This research employed characterization techniques like XRD, TEM, and SEM to investigate the impact of pre-treatment conditions, such as washing with various solvents (organic solvent, acid, or distilled water), pre-oxidation and pre-pyrolysis on the coffee-waste-derived hard carbon structure and purity, which consequently influence the electrochemical capacity of the synthesized negative electrode for Sodium-ion Batteries.
A 23% yield mesoporous hard-carbon synthesized from washing coffee grounds with de-ionized water and pre-oxidation at 150℃ before thermal treatment at 1300℃ using 5℃/min ramping rate in an argon environment demonstrated an excellent deliverable capacity of 304mAhg-1 and an Initial Coulombic Efficiency of 78%. This study highlights how the washing solvent and pre-oxidation improved the electrochemical performance due to the presence of inorganic impurities and expansion of the graphite inter-layer distance which improves the carbon-oxygen composition, electronic conductivity and sodium insertion of the electrode
TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES IN KAZAKHSTAN: A CASE OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLTEACHERS
No full textTeachers’ Perspectives on Inclusive Education Practices in Kazakhstan: A Case of International Schoolteachers
Inclusive education emphasizes giving all students the same educational opportunities, regardless of their sexual orientation, language, color, talents, challenges, or background. As we approach the third decade of the twenty-first century, inclusion continues to be one of the significant challenges confronting every school, including international schools. While there has been a lot of interest in implementing inclusive education, effective inclusion has been hampered by teachers’ misconceptions about inclusive education, teaching diverse students, and classroom management skills. The present study investigated teachers’ perspectives and experiences of inclusive education practices in international schools across three regions in Kazakhstan. The study adopted a qualitative case study approach, and the data collection used semi-structured face-to-face and online interviews with seven teachers from five international schools. Thematic data analysis was utilized to analyze the data according to the six steps proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006) using NVivo software. Four main findings are reported in this study. Firstly, the international schoolteachers had diverse understandings of inclusive education; they perceived it from both broad and narrow perspectives. Secondly, international schools have policies and support systems that help implement inclusive education. However, they are influenced by how teachers perceive inclusive education. Thirdly, teachers employed various classroom strategies such as curriculum differentiation and collaboration to meet the diverse needs of their students. Lastly, challenges to effective inclusive education practices were noted. The findings are helpful to international school administrators in identifying and prioritizing support and professional learning, and to underline the need for professional learning in inclusive pedagogy