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Mechano-self-regulation of bacterial size in growing colonies

We demonstrate that biomechanical forcing plays an important role as the driving force behind the dynamical self-regulation of cell size (or length) in growing bacterial colonies. In our experiments, the measured elongation rate decreases over time and depends on the areal packing density around each cell. To describe this phenomenon theoretically,...

Improving strategic learning and self-regulation skills among underrepresented minority students in a summer research ed...

Published in Frontiers in Education

Introduction This study examines the effect of educational interventions on strategic learning and self-regulation variables of underrepresented minority students (URMs) who participated in the NIH R25 Research education program. Methods The LASSI instrument was administered to 21 URMs who participated in the intervention over 2 years. We collected...

Artificial intelligence-based language learning: illuminating the impact on speaking skills and self-regulation in Chine...

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

Introduction This study investigated the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-based instruction in improving second language (L2) speaking skills and speaking self-regulation in a natural setting. The research was conducted with 93 Chinese English as a foreign language (EFL) students, randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving ...

Gauging trauma-informed pedagogy in higher education: a UK case study

Published in Frontiers in Education

Introduction A substantial amount of evidence suggests a negative association between traumatic experiences and mental health among primary and secondary school students. These vulnerable students are at an increased risk of academic, social, and emotional problems. However, there is limited evidence on the connection between traumatic experiences ...

Efficacy for writing self-regulation, attitude toward writing, and quality of second grade students’ writing

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

Motivational beliefs, such as writing self-efficacy and attitude toward writing, are believed to foster or hinder writing by influencing if one chooses to write, how much effort is committed to writing, and what cognitive resources writers apply. In the current study, we examined self-efficacy for writing self-regulation and attitude toward writing...

Self-regulation, stress appraisal, and esport action performance

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

Electronic sport has seen substantial growth in market value and popularity in the last 10 years. With this growth has come the pursuit of elite esports performance, especially from a psychological perspective. This study aimed to investigate potential variations in self-regulation levels among athletes of different levels (national vs. student), c...

Leader motivation identification: relationships with goal-directed values, self-esteem, self-concept clarity, and self-r...

Published in Frontiers in Organizational Psychology

Motivation tied to workplace performance is key to organizational effectiveness with visionary leadership. Identifying leaders on a spectrum of different motivation styles, culture values, self-concept clarity, self-esteem, and self-regulation factors may assist with company training goals and impact global organizational performance. The purpose o...

Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders task and EF in two samples of adolescents in Brazil and United States

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

Executive function (EF) is a foundational cognitive construct, which is linked to better cognitive and physical health throughout development. The present study examines the construct validity of an EF task, the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders task (HTKS) that was initially developed for young children, in a sample of adolescents. We investigate the init...