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.
How has the Development of Financial Technology Affected Trading?
This research paper examines several aspects of trading, and how it has been revolutionised as a result of the advancements of financial technology.
Read MoreAssessing the Impact of High-Frequency Trading on Market Efficiency and Stability
This article examines the multifaceted impact of high-frequency trading, also known as HFT, on market stability, focusing on both traditional financial markets and the emerging landscapes of cryptocurrency.
Read MoreThe Corrupt System of Prison-Industrial Complexes, and How it Affects the Mental Health and Rehabilitation of Prisoners
This paper offers a clear analysis of the prison-industrial complex’s effects on the mental health and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. It explores how the economic motivations for mass incarceration has led to prioritisation of profit over rehabilitation, resulting in high recidivism rates and a continued cycle of criminalisation.
Read MorePrison in Pink: The Struggles of Female Incarceration
When it comes to prison incarceration, aspects of female incarceration have been widely overlooked and require immediate acknowledgement. This research paper explores the gendered pains of imprisonment in prison systems across the world.
Read MoreFrom Childhood to Adulthood: The Impacts of Trauma on Anxiety Disorders
This research paper explores childhood trauma as a risk factor in the development of anxiety disorders, both in childhood and adulthood.
Read MoreSelective Mutism As It Develops Over Time: A General Overview
This research paper focuses on the developmental stages of Selective Mutism (SM) and its impact on people’s lives. It also highlights the connection between selective mutism and other anxiety disorders, as well as the development of selective mutism, through exploring genetic, psychological, and environmental factors during various life stages which contribute to SM development.
Read MoreThe Role of AI in Breast Cancer Detection: Current Trends, Applications, and Implications for Healthcare Professionals
This study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer detection, focusing on its application, current trends, and implications for healthcare professionals.
Read MoreThe Impact of Bias in AI-Driven Healthcare: Challenges and Considerations for Equitable Implementation
This paper critically examines how artificial intelligence systems, particularly those utilising Body Mass Index (BMI) as a health metric, can perpetuate and exacerbate existing racial and gender biases. By analysing the intersection of these biases within AI-driven healthcare applications, this study highlights the risk of worsening health disparities among marginalised groups.
Read MoreHelitech: Pioneering the Future of Aerial Mobility
The report aims to understand and organise the current progress and future steps required to construct and commercialise electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) taxis as a form of transportation.
Read MoreHuman-Centred Design Improvements for Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicles
This research paper intends to develop guidelines for human-centred design enhancements to AEVs, thereby making them more inclusive to everybody. These guidelines are based on a collection of research papers on human-centred design, human-factor engineering, and self-driving electric vehicles.
Read MorePower Dynamics and Inequality Between Countries in the United Nations and the Effect on Diplomatic Problem Solving
This article discusses the structural and systematic factors which contribute to persistent inequalities and imbalances in power among member states, focusing on the disproportionate influence that the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council hold.
Read MoreEvaluating Efforts of Organisations like the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Providing Assistance and Protection to War Refugees
This research article covers the challenges that refugees face along their journey to a new life, potentially including mental health issues, integration into new societies, the experience of internal displacement, and the media’s effect on preconceptions of refugees.
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