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Item Open Access CHALLENGES FACED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PREPARING FOR THE ENGLISH EXAM AT UNT IN KAZAKHSTAN(SDU University, 2025) Aigerim Anuarbekova; Mehmet Ali YaylacıThis study examines some primary challenges faced by 11th-grade students at Dostyq School in Kazakhstan as they get ready for the English section of the Unified National Testing (UNT). From semi-structured interviews of 15 students, a few themes that recurred emerged. Participants reported many difficulties with vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and grammar, which they identified as definite barriers to achieving high scores. Exam-related stress was also of important concern, with many students expressing feelings of anxiety and pressure leading up to the test. Some students considered preparing for the IELTS exam, with the possibility of converting IELTS scores into UNT points, while feeling unprepared in terms of time and language skills. Many students relied upon external support, such as several private tutors, multiple group courses, or diverse online platforms, including Juz40, EDUCON, KURSANT, and YouTube. However, many people noted that these resources frequently lacked some personalized guidance that they needed. They required this guidance to address their particular weaknesses. Students highlighted the emotional strain from parental expectations, in addition to academic challenges. These findings suggest a need for much more accessible as well as tailored preparatory materials, in addition to stronger emotional together with motivational support systems that better equip students for the demands of the English UNT.Item Open Access Identifying women's entrepreneurial factors on empowering female entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan(СДУ хабаршысы - 2022, 2022) Syzdykov Y.; Nurzhanova N.; Balmagambetova T.; Sarbagyssova A. ; Sagindykova R.Abstract. This research contributes to the study and expansion, as well as the strengthening of the economic rights and opportunities of women of Kazakhstan in the field of equality, economic growth and improvement of living standards. The main purpose of the research work is to identify women's entrepreneurial factors in empowering female entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. The methodology was based on a quantitative descriptive approach and the data were collected using a self-filled questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to collect more extensive information, analyze it and draw certain conclusions. A total of 102 usable responses were collected. The data was analyzed using Exploratory Factor analysis via Minitab software. As a result of the analysis, 7 potential factors were identified that can contribute to the empowerment of women's entrepreneurship.Item Open Access THE RIGHTS OF MINORITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND RIGHTS OF MINORITIES IN KAZAKHSTAN(Қазақстан ғылымының дамуы мен келешегі жастар көзімен - 2018, 2018) Yussupova D.The term minority as used in the United Nations human rights system usually refers to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, pursuant to the United Nations Minorities Declaration. All States have one or more minority groups within their national territories, characterized by their own national, ethnic, linguistic or religious identity, which differs from that of the majority population. The assurance of minorities is one of the most seasoned worries of international law. The base of the minority issue lies in segregation, abuse, avoidance, and foreswearing of personality. These issues relating to minorities have been tended to by states exclusively and as a feature of bigger global society by conceiving diverse frameworks. The security of minority rights has maybe never been as pertinent as today. Kazakhstan’s unusually diverse ethnic makeup was partially due to it being a historical transit point for Central Asian groups moving west. More recently it was used by Tsarist Russia and then by the Soviet Union as an area of Russian colonization. The impact of policies means that though they are now the largest ethnic group within Kazakhstan, the Kazakhs were a minority at the time of independence in 1991. They now constitute a majority after millions, mainly Russians and other minorities, left after independence. Minority groups include Russians, Ukrainians, Uzbeks, Germans, Tatars, Uighurs, Belarusians, Koreans.Item Open Access THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WIPO-ADMINISTERED TREATIES FOR THE COPYRIGHT’S PROTECTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN(СДУ хабаршысы - 2019, 2019) Tulibayev S.Abstract. This article discusses the important role of the provisions of the conventions and treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization in the field of copyright protection in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It presents the obligations imposed by the WIPO-administered treaties on the Republic of Kazakhstan, which were signed or ratified in order to develop national legislation and increase the level of legal protection of authors. The article explains the need for accession to WIPO conventions. The article considers the activities of Kazakhstan in the implementation of the provisions of the conventions, including the implementation of relevant meetings.Item Open Access Review of decent work country program in Kazakhstan(2010-2012)(2012) Tatibekov B.L.The report is result of the technical task of International Labor Organization. It has been prepared under frame of implementation of Concept of Decent Work in Kazakhstan and in particular through the prism of evaluation and review of achieved results of Decent work in 2010-2012 years. The Concept of providing decent work, initiated by the International Labor Organization (ILO), has an important social-economic, and moral significance for all countries-members of the ILO. Within the framework of this Concept’s implementation, the countries have an opportunity to adopt unified global standards in the sphere of labor provide an individual’s right to work, which will satisfy his/her needs both morally and physically.Item Open Access After Karimov and Nazarbayev: Official Media Discourses on Central Asian Identity in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan(SDU University, 2026) Korkem SerikbekSince the collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has not developed a unified regional identity, as the young republics primarily focused on building national sovereignty and state-building. Leadership changes in Uzbekistan (2016) and Kazakhstan (2019) marked the end of long-standing rule since 1989, paving the way for a new regional dialogue. The article investigates how the new presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and KassymJomart Tokayev “construct” the image of Central Asia in their official rhetoric. Despite the significant interest in regionalism, the way the presidents of the two countries represent the Central Asian identity in their official rhetoric remains underexplored. The discursive analysis and changes in rhetoric in the speeches of the two leaders from 2016 to 2025 were examined to address this existing gap. The result of the analysis demonstrated that Uzbekistan uses a shared historical memory and promotes cultural unity as the foundation of regional identity. Kazakhstan instead adheres to pragmatic cooperation and promotes itself as a responsible and active regional actor. Since 2022, both countries have increasingly emphasized sovereignty and regional selfdetermination in the context of geopolitical instability. By examining how identity is formed “from above,” this work contributes to understanding the political significance of today’s Central Asia and highlights the role of discourse in shaping regional unity in the post-Soviet space.Item Open Access EQUITY IN ACCESS TO KAZAKHSTANI HIGHER EDUCATION(СДУ хабаршысы - 2019, 2019) Yenikeyeva A.Abstract. The purpose of this study, which is conducted using document analysis and primary data collectionin order to understand the policy and problems of access and equity in Kazakhstani higher education in terms of financial issues. The absence of adequate financial support is the most major obstacle to accessing the education in Kazakhstan. At the same time higher education instituions are not allowed to raise funds and help students with decreasing the fees.In addition to inequity, the high-income cities of Almaty and Astana usually achieve the highest scores on the UNT. Thus means citizens from reacher parts of Kazakhstan have more access to grants issued by government than poorer regions. The main answer of the question who pays and who should pay for higher education in Kazakhstan is revealed.The aim of this study, which is conducted using document analysis is to understand the policy and problems of access and equity in Kazakhstani higher education in terms of financial issues and unified national test (UNT) which is used to make access more transparent and fair. The absence of adequate financial support is the most major obstacle to accessing the education in Kazakhstan. At the same time higher education instituions are not allowed to raise funds and help students with decreasing the fees.In addition to inequity, the high-income cities of Almaty and Astana usually achieve the highest scores on the UNT. Thus means citizens from reacher parts of Kazakhstan have more access to grants issued by government than poorer regions. Future researches may be divided by financing polices and access to higher education by UNT. Identification the affect of improved version of UNT on access and equity in higher education.Item Open Access AN ANALYSIS OF PIAAC SURVEY ON KAZAKHSTAN - GENDER, LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SKILLS(2021 International Young Scholars' Conference, 2021) Yelibay M.; Halasz G.Abstract This paper aims to analyse factors predicting who will occupy leadership positions in Kazakhstan, by exploring variables such as gender, skills, level of education, and family background. The skills that are referred to in this study are competencies assessed in the PIAAC survey of Kazakhstan from 2017. The author will estimate a model whether holding leadership occupations depend on gender, family background and skills, such as numeracy, literacy and the use of ICT at workplaces. In summary, a research perspective that focuses on skills in terms of what people do in work contexts can expand conclusions drawn about leadership. Research results indicate that strategic thinking which result in literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are important for leadership. The study supports existing Western research on gender, leadership, education and skills with an analysis of big data. This empirical research adds findings to the existing data from the Central Asian context, particularly to the sector of gender studies, leadership and education.Item Open Access Innovation in the higher economy and finance education: developing а new course of 'Social security and pension provision'(Elsevier Ltd., 2013) Assel Izekenova; Zhanaг TemiгbekovaThe issue of the essence of the efficient investment of pension saving – young but already fledgling institutional investors – pension funds (APF) of the Republic Kazakhstan and its reflection in the higher education in economy and finance is addressed in this paper. Because, this issue is not only of the Government of Kazakhstan and the financial market players (including the employees and the top management of pension funds), but is also a concern of the academicians, who are responsible for the educating the specialists for the mentioned sector Main objective of this study is to discuss the outline of developing educational and methodological complex for a new course of ‘Social security and pension provision’ that mainly covers the examination and the teaching of the problems of the pension provision with the global perspective and under existing economic and social situation of country. The authors believe that, introducing such a new course as an elective discipline will improve the quality of higher financial education of Kazakhstan, since, the issue of social security and pensions was not handled as an independent course before. The new course ‘Social security and pension provision in the case of Kazakhstan’ will help – students to develop skills and knowledge which have critical importance for the future specialist of pension funds as this course will provide students with theoretical tools and cases from the global practical experiences. Thus, this new course will enable them to interpret domestic social security and pension’s reforms as well as to evaluate new technology and latest achievement for modernization of pension model of Republic Kazakhstan.Item Open Access How Kazakhstan’s Media Covered the Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Campaign: A Comparative Study(SDU Journal of Media Studies, 2025) Dariya Zulfukharkyzy; Yelnur AlimovaIn October 2024, Kazakhstan announced its intention to construct a nuclear power plant, a decision that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described as “a choice for the country’s future.” The debate surrounding the project extends beyond energy policy, reflecting deeper questions about how public opinion is shaped through the media. This study analyses the coverage of the nuclear power plant issue in Kazakhstani media during the period preceding the referendum to examine how reality was constructed and which frames dominated public discourse. It compares representations in state and independent outlets, identifying whether narratives of government endorsement or critical perspectives prevailed. Through this analysis, the study evaluates the extent to which coverage met international journalistic standards and explores how language, structure, and the absence of alternative viewpoints contributed to a constrained media environment. The findings provide insight into the framing of national policy debates and the implications for pluralism, journalistic ethics, and public deliberation in Kazakhstan.