• Understanding impulse spending behavior in Kazakhstan: the role of digital payment systems 

  Rakhmetova, M.A.; Kalimullina, A.T. (International School of Economics MNU. Astana, 2025)

  This study investigates the effects of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) usage on impulse spending behavior among consumers in Kazakhstan. As BNPL rapidly becomes more common, there is growing concern that it may lead to an ...
• From Isolation to Engagement: A Comparative Analysis of Uzbekistan’s Central Asian Regionalism Under the Presidencies of Islam Karimov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev 

  Bagdat, A.B.; Mukhamedkaziy, N.K.; Orinbay, K.S. (International School of Economics MNU. Astana, 2025)

  The late 2010s marked a pivotal turning point in Uzbekistan's political scene, depicted by revived perspectives on regionalism, distinctly in Central Asia. This paper studies how the foreign policy discourse exhibits ...
• Regional Integration in Central Asia: Analyzing Perceptions of Central Asian students studying in Kazakhstan 

  Mussirkep, K.; Nurlybekova, Z.; Temirbulatova, D. (2025)

  Regionalization-the act of strengthening the inter-state with social ties-attracted important attention in global governance studies of the political, economic, and cultural ties of specific geographic areas. The ...
• Understanding Behavioral Biases Among Kazakhstani Investors: Implications for Investment Professionals 

  Mamyrbek Arailym, A.; Makhambetumbet, B.; Meirman, D. (International School of Economics MNU. Astana, 2025)

  Retail investment activity is steadily increasing in Kazakhstan, yet the psychological influences on investor decisions in this emerging market remain underexplored. This study investigates how individual investors in ...
• The Impact of Financial Literacy on Students' Behavioral Biases in Financial Decision-Making in Kazakhstan (Astana Focus) 

  Duisebekova, A.; Zhexengaliyeva, A.; Kumarova, S. (International School of Economics MNU, Astana, 2025)

  This research aims to explore how financial literacy relates to decision-making biases among young adults in Astana, Kazakhstan. It focuses on three biases: overconfidence (overestimating one’s knowledge), loss aversion ...
• Identification and Implementation of Gamification Elements for Improvement of Efficiency and Quality of Education in IT programming sphere, a Systematic Literature Review 

  Kuldin, D.P. (International School of Economics MNU, Astana, 2025)

  This thesis paper explores the development of a web-based interactive coding platform and implementation of gamification elements to it as means of improving educational efficiency and educational value provided by it ...
• Middle Powers in the Midst of Great Power Rivalries: the Case of Kazakhstan 

  Aitmurzina, D. (International School of Economics MNU, Astana, 2025)

  The middle powers are in a complex regional and global position for strategic maneuvering due to the growing rivalry between the great powers. In contrast to the extensive literature on the competition of major powers, ...
• The EU Approach to Counter Foreign Digital Interference 

  Barlybaikyzy, Zh.; Duisen, A.T. (International School of Economics MNU, Astana, 2025)

  The rising threat of foreign digital interference presented as a strategic and intentional use of digital tools, poses a significant threat to democratic principles. Threat actors are now able to interfere in another ...
• Self-compassion in chronic pain: Validating the self-compassion scale short-form and exploring initial relationships with pain outcomes 

  Rakhimov, A. (BRITISH JOURNAL OF PAIN, 2025-01)

  Objectives: Validate the English version of the Self-Compassion Scale Short-Form (SCS-SF) as a reliable measure in chronic pain. Explore self-compassion's relationship with pain-related outcomes. Methods: A total of 240 ...
• Integration of Chatbots for Sales purposes in Kazakhstan: Benefits and Risks 

  Akhmet, A.T.; Kairat, Y.K. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  This study is aimed at analyzing the use of chatbots based on artificial intelligence (generative AI) in sales in Kazakhstan, their advantages and risks, as well as the potential to improve business processes and customer ...
• Window Dressing and Misleading of Investors Based on Lehman Brothers Case. Analysis From Different Perspectives 

  Sknarina, P.; Spartak, T.; Syzdykova, G. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)
• The evolution of neuromarketing techniques and their impact on consumer behavior in high-end segment brands of the fashion industry 

  Abu, A.; Lyan, A. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)
• AI effect - Impact of Generative AI adoption announcements on company 

  Bekmagambetova, Zh.; Uderbay, Zh.; Yeslyamova, A. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most discussed and relevant topics today. Companies integrating generative AI have the potential to develop innovative products and services, draw in a larger customer ...
• Prospective consequences of AIX and KASE merger 

  Bolatova, K.; Kairullina, D.; Kozinova, Zh. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  Back in 1993, one of the first stock exchanges in Kazakhstan, KASE, was founded. Since the national currency, the tenge, was introduced on November 15, 1993, KASE's main task was to develop the national currency market. ...
• Valuation of Almaty’s real estate market during 2013-2020 considering main factors 

  Aitkaliyeva, A.A.; Khamza, A.; Kairollayev, R.T. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  This study examines the assessment of the real estate market in Almaty, Kazakhstan, over the last eight years from 2013 to 2020, taking into account various key factors. Using data from reputable sources such as the Agency ...
• Valuation of Kaspi.kz JSC upon listing on the US Stock Exchange 

  Nurtaza, A.; Mazhitova, Р.; Sagidanova, Zh. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  Kaspi.kz JSC has conducted an IPO on the US stock exchange at the beginning of the 2024. IPO is a promising decision for the company, which involves increasing shareholder value, publicity and transparency, as well as ...
• The Impact of M&A on the Financial Performance of Banks in Kazakhstan 

  Shaikenova, G.; Tursynbek, A. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  Nowadays, M&A activity has become an increasingly prominent strategic tool for growth and competitiveness within the banking sector in Kazakhstan, driven by evolving regulations and market conditions. The current study ...
• Exploring the Role of Analytical Hierarchical Process to support the selection of Warehouse Management System 

  Aubakirova, Z.B.; Letava, V.A.; Nuktabiyeva, A.A. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  The selection of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is essential for optimising logistics and inventory processes, especially in light of the rapid development within the supply chain sphere. This project investigates how ...
• The Impact of Risk Management on the Financial Performances and Expected Future Challenges of Banks in Kazakhstan 

  Bekbolatova, A.; Nurymbay, A.; Vladimirova, S. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  This study examines the financial performance of three selected commercial banks in Kazakhstan for the period from 2012 to 2022. This study uses a comprehensive quantitative approach to investigate the impact of various ...
• The Effect of Monetary Policy on Consumption: The Case of Kazakhstan 

  Issin, A.; Kabdulla, M.; Dauletova, N. (International School of Economics Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana, 2024)

  This research challenges the implications of the monetary policy in Kazakhstan. Major economic variables, including disposable income, interest rates, and CCI, are taken into analysis. The study investigates the relationship ...

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