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.
Blockchain Technology and its Future Implications
This research paper offers a comprehensive overview of blockchain technology, exploring its polymorphism, fundamental mechanisms, advantages, and drawbacks. In addition, it highlights the borderless applications of blockchain in key sectors such as banking, healthcare and logistics.
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Blockchain Technology and its Implications
This research paper examines blockchain’s essence, types, technicalities, and pros/cons. It also analyses its impact across sectors and its future trajectory.
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International Law of the Sea and its Capacity to Tackle Modern Environmental and Looting Piracy
This paper aims to provide an overview of modern piracy and to whether the current international legal framework is capable of sufficiently combating it.
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Dangers to Democracy from the Response to Three Types of Emergencies: War, Political, and Economic Crises
This article discusses the hazards posed by emergencies to democracy. In particular, the authors emphasise three types of emergencies: wars, political crises, and economic crises. They approach these emergencies in two dimensions: (1) their impact on human rights, and (2) their impact on governmental institutions and their separation of powers, with an emphasis of European and American case studies.
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The Science of Addiction: Theories, Types and Therapies
This paper addresses four types of addiction; alcohol addiction, heroin and cocaine addiction, social media addiction, and sugar addiction. The diverse selection of additives allows readers to learn about different types of substance addictions, in addition to reading about behavioural addictions.
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How Does Technology Affect the Attention Spans of Different Age Groups?
This paper addresses the question: does screen time truly have a detrimental impact on cognitive abilities? It examines the influence of digital media on four age groups, and investigates whether excessive screen time is directly contributing to the rise of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies – Benefits and Harms
This literature review examines the benefits and perils of various CRC screening strategies, as well as risk stratification in CRC screening.
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The Role of Gene Mutations and Future Treatments in Parkinson’s Disease
This paper reviews the role of different mutations on the development of PD and discusses the role of RNAi, CRISPR and single-cell RNA sequencing in the detection and treatment of PD. LRRK2 and PINK1 mutations will be discussed.
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A Meta-Analysis of the Economic, Social, Legal, and Cultural Impacts of Widespread Adoption of Large Language Models such as ChatGPT
This article explores the emergent impact of Large Language Models on human society, economics, and culture, discussing the potential for positive social impact through education and the streamlining of work practices, but also considering the many checks and balances that these tools will need to ensure they are not misused.
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Wearable Technology
Since wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, it is important to understand its implications and whether it is as beneficial to society as it is marketed to be. This article is a holistic source of information that is accessible to people who are considering integrating wearables into their lives.
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Beyond Aesthetics: The Unique Value of Literature as a Tool for Political, Social, Personal, and Communal Change
This paper demonstrates the political, social and personal impacts of literature upon society, paying particular attention to the work of Sylvia Plath, Upton Sinclair, and Henrik Ibsen.
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What are the long-lasting effects of a demagogic leader on a democratic government?
This paper interrogates how democracy may feed on itself when there is the threat of a demagog leader. It evaluates information from government documents, news reports, public interviews, academic theory, and expert analysis in order to assess the effects that demagogic leaders have had in democratic systems.
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