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.
Investigating the Opportunities and Challenges Surrounding Population Growth in India
Population growth, particularly when as rapid as that seen in India since 1800, has wide-reaching impacts on the economy and the lives of citizens. This paper explores some of the ways in which India has changed as its population has grown.
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COVID-19 and Global Cooperation
This paper explores the importance of global cooperation to ensure the effective handling of the COVID-19 outbreak on an international level. It also thoughtfully considers the barriers – both economic and political – that may stand in the way of this collaboration.
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Effect of the GAFAM and What Are the Problems with the Concentration of Market Share
Leading Big tech firms Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft have been increasingly in the spotlight for their allegedly anti-competitive and unfair practices. This research paper reviews these claims, and the laws that are being passed to combat anti-competitive behaviour in Big Tech.
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When Does State Content Regulation Become Censorship Within Media: A comparative analysis of North Korea, the United Kingdom and New Zealand
This comparative research paper considers what constitutes censorship in three vastly different jurisdictions: North Korea, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. It also considers the various ramifications faced by citizens who break censorship laws in each country.
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Striving to be the Best: The prevalence of perfectionism in young people and the impact on their achievement and well-being
During the course of writing this research paper, Interns conducted an original youth survey, collated information from a range of secondary sources and produced an in-depth look at the courses and impacts of perfectionism on youth today.
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COVID-19 and Individuals with ADHD, PTSD and Depression
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with its attendant lockdowns, restrictions and emotional challenges, has had a huge impact upon us all. This Psychology research paper considers the particularly acute impact it has had upon individuals with ADHD, PTSD and depression.
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What are the long term social, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory effects of COVID-19?
How does COVID-19 continue to impact people who have previously been infected? This research paper focuses on the long-term social, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory effects of the coronavirus.
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Challenges of COVID-19 in Cancer, HIV/AIDS patients and disabled persons
This research paper sensitively explores the relationship between COVID-19 and cancer patients, HIV/AIDS patients and disabled persons. As well as exploring comorbidity, the paper considers the practical and social impacts of emergency COVID-19 protocols.
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Autograding in Education Using Artificial Intelligence
This research paper examines the realistic viability of introducing AI autograding technology into schools and assessment centres, while also delving into the technology that would underpin this move.
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Edu-Me: The Learning Assistant Designed to Revolutionise EdTech
This Engineering research paper explores the extensive possibilities for chatbot usage in EdTech.
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Social Movements and Conspiracy: The Spread of QAnon
This research paper explores the possibility that QAnon has crossed the threshold from conspiracy to social movement. It also considers the wider social implications of this shift.
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