http://repository.enu.kz/handle/enu/15597 2026-04-03T23:18:26Z 2026-04-03T23:18:26Z Galiakbarov, Yermek Mazbayev, Ordenbek Mutaliyeva, Lyailya Filimonau, Viachaslau Sezerel, Hakan http://repository.enu.kz/handle/enu/29354 2026-02-23T19:01:51Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the mountains call: Exploring mountaineering motivations through the lens of the calling theory Galiakbarov, Yermek; Mazbayev, Ordenbek; Mutaliyeva, Lyailya; Filimonau, Viachaslau; Sezerel, Hakan Although the motives of hard adventure tourists represent a well-established research object, the theoretical foundations which can explain why experienced mountaineers engage in regular ascents remain underexamined. This study proposes that the concept of calling can help understand mountaineering motivations and explores its role on a sample of highly experienced mountaineers in Kazakhstan (n = 17). The findings of interpretative phenomenological analysis demonstrate how mountaineers view climbing as a calling. The find ings reveal pursuits of novelty, re-lived climbing experiences and self-actualization as the inner calls shaping the meaning and purpose in life for mountaineering tourists. The study shows that, despite their risks, regular ascents enable experienced mountaineers to reach mindfulness, thus enhancing personal well-being. Theoretically, the study aids in conceptualizing mountaineering as a calling in life. Practically, it suggests that mountaineering can aid in achieving mindfulness and, if practiced regularly, regular ascents can help (re-)build emotional resilience of hard adventure tourists. Management implications: The study demonstrates how experienced mountaineers consider regular ascents as their calling in life. This holds important implications for management and marketing of hard adventure tourism. More specifically, tourism managers and marketers should strive to appeal to experienced mountaineers by highlighting the novelty of climbing itineraries. They should also emphasize how regular ascents can aid mountaineering tourists to re-live their climbing experiences, achieve self-actualization, and reach mindfulness. The study shows that, for experienced hard adventure tourists, the opportunity to re-engage may represent a strong inner call and even determine the main purpose and meaning in their lives.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Assylkhanova, Aigerim Mussina, Kamshat Nagy, Gyula Nassanbekova, Samalgul Kenzhin, Zhaxat Boros, Lajos http://repository.enu.kz/handle/enu/29353 2026-02-23T19:02:38Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Potential for Dark Tourism in Kazakhstan: An Overview of the Former Concentration Camps Assylkhanova, Aigerim; Mussina, Kamshat; Nagy, Gyula; Nassanbekova, Samalgul; Kenzhin, Zhaxat; Boros, Lajos The concept of dark tourism has attracted considerable attention in recent years. The studies in this field examine the convergence of tourism and morbidity. The research problem lies in understanding the complex dynamics between the preservation of historical sites associated with Kazakhstan’s former gulags and their role in the emerging dark tourism sector. This paper explores the tourist significance of the former gulags in Kazakhstan through the analysis of interviews, legislation texts and policy documents, and data on visitor numbers. Our aim is to illuminate the historical importance for tourism, educational value, and stakeholders associated with the preservation and promotion of these destinations. The analysis revealed the various and sometimes conflicting interests and concerns of the stakeholders, including tourists, local communities, government institutions, and the private sector. The analysis of statistical data provided valuable information on visitor demographics, preferences, and trends in the Karlag and Alzhir museums. These data highlighted the role of educational institutions and demonstrated the adaptability of museums in difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. During the formation of future policies, effective collaboration with stakeholders, responsible tourism practices, capacity building, and sustainable marketing strategies are essential to the ethical and sustainable management of dark tourist sites. Thus, stakeholders can ensure that dark tourism continues to evolve in a way that respects historical integrity and benefits local communities, while contributing to the broader goals of education and commemoration.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z  Yessenbekova, Ulbossyn Aldabergenova, Zhanna   Mamankul, Akmaral Rakhymbayev, Nursultan  Kutym, Begim  http://repository.enu.kz/handle/enu/29352 2026-02-23T19:04:27Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Impact of the Digital Format on Kazakh Youth’s Information Consumption and Reading Culture  Yessenbekova, Ulbossyn; Aldabergenova, Zhanna ;  Mamankul, Akmaral; Rakhymbayev, Nursultan ; Kutym, Begim  In the digital age, the reading habits of Kazakh youth have transformed signifcantly. This study investigates the impact of digitalization on their reading culture, examining factors contributing to the decline of traditional print formats and their efects on reading frequency, preferences and comprehension. The research explores the role of social communications, electronic devices and online resources in shaping these changes. Using a survey method, data was collected from university students—undergraduates and doctoral candidates—revealing both positive and negative impacts of digital platforms. While ofering convenience and interactivity, these platforms also bring challenges, such as information overload and distractions. Surprisingly, the younger generation shows increased consumption of content in the Kazakh language compared to older generations. Understanding these preferences is crucial for preserving linguistic, moral and aesthetic values. The study contributes to the broader discourse on digitization, advocating for balanced strategies that leverage digital advantages while safeguarding traditional reading practices.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Medetov, B. Nurlankyzy, A. Namazbayev, T. Akhmediyarova, A. Zhetpisbayev, K. Zhetpisbayeva, A. Kargulova, A. http://repository.enu.kz/handle/enu/29351 2026-02-23T19:04:07Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

. Speaker recognition by ultrashort utterances Medetov, B.; Nurlankyzy, A.; Namazbayev, T.; Akhmediyarova, A.; Zhetpisbayev, K.; Zhetpisbayeva, A.; Kargulova, A. The object of this study is the accuracy of announcer identification based on short utterances. To solve the task of speaker identification based on ultrashort speech utterances, a phoneme-by-phoneme approach to constructing voice models has been proposed within the framework of the study. The validity of this approach is based on the fact that short utterances usually contain a limited number of phonemes. In this regard, a hypothesis was put forward assuming that in order to increase the accuracy of announcer identification based on short utterances, it is necessary to analyze the sound of specific phonemes by different announcers. The experiments involved speech recordings of monosyllabic words with corresponding phonemes, on the basis of which, using the ECAPA-TDNN neural network architecture, announcer voice models were constructed. The experimental studies showed that voice models constructed based on the sounds of only one model provide higher announcer identification accuracy compared to generalized models constructed based on all speech sounds. It was also found that different phonemes provide different announcer identification accuracy. For example, with a speech signal duration of 2–3 seconds, the accuracy of announcer identification by the generalized model was 75 %. And the accuracy of announcer identification using a model built on the basis of only one phoneme "E", with the same input data, was 85 %, which is 10 percentage points higher than that of the generalized model

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