OxJournal is an academic platform for intellectually engaged young people. We publish high-quality, university-level research papers produced by 12-18 year olds under the supervision of an expert academic or researcher in their chosen field of study. We hope the papers published here will inspire you to further explore your own academic interests and potential.
AI-Powered Revolution: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks of AI in Financial Markets
This research paper examines the ways in which AI is being implemented into different sectors to reduce redundancy and the ways in which AI will be incorporated into these sectors in the near future.
Read MoreHow Governments and Companies Influence Consumer Behaviour, and the Ethical Implications of Nudge Theory
This research paper investigates the nuanced ways in which governments and companies employ behavioural tools to influence human behaviour, particularly through the lens of nudge theory.
Read MoreHow Affirmative Action Ties to The Four Dimensions of Substantive Equality to Help Remedy the Effects of Long-Standing Discrimination
The aim of this research is to find how the four dimensions of substantive equality law can alter and impact affirmative action.
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of Affirmative Action Policies on Education and Admissions Rate in the UK and US
This study explores the effects of affirmative action policies in the United States and the United Kingdom by analysing their advantages and disadvantages.
Read MoreThe Ephemeral Nature of the Eternal: Analysing the Meaning of Optimism from a Psychological View
Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Psychology Category. This essay explores how long term thinking can be applied in Psychology, fostering optimism for the future.
Read MoreLongtermism: A Philosophy To Last A Lifetime (Or Two…)
Overall winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition. This essay explores how longtermism can help to foster optimism in Philosophy and beyond.
Read MoreThe Role of Personalised Medicine in the Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
This article delves into cervical cancer, navigating its epidemiological landscape. It dissects the various aetiological factors at play while scrutinising the evolution of preventive strategies and screening protocols over time.
Read MoreResisting the Threats of Infection: Long-Term Preventive Measures as the Future of Medicine
Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Medicine Category. This essay explores how long term medical thinking is pivotal in battling contemporary infection challenges.
Read MoreBeyond Algorithms: Can Artificial Intelligence Achieve Sentience?
In this paper, we define what we believe truly constitutes sentience and discuss the ways in which current AI technology demonstrates this.
Read MoreSafety in Numbers: The Unexpected Potential of Mathematics
Winner of OxBright’s 2023 Essay Competition in the Mathematics Category. This essay explores how long term thinking in the subject could have very real impacts for our future.
Read MoreThe United Nations Security Council in the 21st Century: Evaluating its Design and Structure
This paper critically considers the efficacy of the United Nations Security Council, a key player of international affairs with the task of maintaining international peace and security.
Read MoreThe United Nations Security Council and the Use of Force in World Politics
This research aims to explore major threats that the international community has encountered in recent times, with a particular focus on
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