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Valentina Diaconu

@devaldia.bsky.social

Ed-Dev Psychology GTA & PhD researcher at the University of Northampton (GMBPsS, FHEA) *Classroom Eye-Tracking Research *Passionate about Research Ethics, Methods and Statistics

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Brain Structure Differences in Children with ADHD Discovered - Neuroscience News Researchers tested a new MRI correction method, called the traveling-subject (TS) approach, to resolve inconsistencies in ADHD brain imaging results.

Newest MRI studies confirm children with ADHD show smaller gray matter in regions tied to attention, emotions & decision-making.

I would also argue that these differences bring challenges but also strengths like creativity, flexibility & empathy shifting ADHD from deficit to diversity.

07.09.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today was a complete success. I've presented my research at the University of Northampton Psychology Research Conference and got updated on what other amazing research my colleges and our students have conducted. It was a busy day, but well worth it. πŸ†πŸ˜Š
#Psychology
@uninorthampton.bsky.social

22.05.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm grateful for the opportunity and recognition 😊

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Degree Apprenticeships. Employers Connect event | UON University of Northampton is holding an event for employers interested in finding out how degree apprenticeships can enhance their business on 24 April...

We're holding an event on 24 April all about the benefits #apprenticeships can bring to local and regional organisations.

See the story for more and to book a place - lunch will be provided on the day.

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/degree-...

26.03.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Multi-omic rejuvenation of human cells by maturation phase transient reprogramming Ageing is the gradual decline in organismal fitness that occurs over time leading to tissue dysfunction and disease. At the cellular level, ageing is associated with reduced function, altered gene exp...

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

12.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists from the Babraham Institute found a technique to rejuvenate human skin cells, effectively reversing their biological age by approximately 30 years. This method holds potential for advancements in regenerative medicine and treatments for age-related diseases. πŸ‘πŸ†
sciety.org/articles/act...

12.03.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The alphabet, arranged symmetrically designed by Scott Kim.
This is unimaginably pleasing.

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To each and every woman, by birth or by choice, be blessed and Happy Women's Day! ❀️

07.03.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting News! πŸŽ‰ I’m honored to have been awarded HE Fellowship (FHEA) I am now officially recognised for my expertise and teaching practice in HE! πŸŽ‰
A great milestone in my journey as an educator! πŸŽ‰

#HigherEducation #TeachingExcellence #FHEA

04.02.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a Journal of Educational Psychology article titled "Perceived Similarities Among Academic Subjects Moderate Cross-Domain Patterns in Values, Expectations, and Costs" by John Keane and Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia

Screenshot of a Journal of Educational Psychology article titled "Perceived Similarities Among Academic Subjects Moderate Cross-Domain Patterns in Values, Expectations, and Costs" by John Keane and Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia

"Our findings suggest that college students’ task value, expectancies, and costs for introductory statistics are shaped by their motivation in other academic subjects..." (1/4) #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky https://buff.ly/40E2mKF

17.01.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Babies Learn Language Even Earlier Than We Realized, Study Reveals Babies are like little detectives, constantly piecing together clues about the world around them.

β€œIn simple terms, this means four-month-old babies can connect the dots between sound and sight. This early ability to spot patterns in how sounds are made is the foundation for learning language later on.”

#scicomm
#neuroskyence

www.sciencealert.com/babies-learn...
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The Science of Happiness: 20 Rules for a Happy Life: Research-Based Rules to Live Your Best Life & Science-led Strategies to Maximize Joy, Meaning and Contentment The Science of Happiness: 20 Rules for a Happy Life: Research-Based Rules to Live Your Best Life & Science-led Strategies to Maximize Joy, Meaning and Contentment eBook : Diaconu, Valentina Denisa: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

πŸŽ‰πŸ“š My book, "The Science of Happiness: 20 Rules for a Happy Life," is now available on Amazon!
Discover research-based rules and science-led strategies to maximize joy, meaning, and contentment in your life. Find more here: amzn.eu/d/1jVzSYF

01.02.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Generative AI Can Harm Learning Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize how humans work, and has already demonstrated promise in significantly improving human produc

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
"access to GPT-4 significantly improves performance[...] but when access is taken away, students perform worse than those who never had access"

Interesting findings which might help students understand the benefits and risks of AI use when studying

01.02.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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