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.
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology
This research paper examines the proliferation, key features and advantages of cryptocurrency in order to understand what makes them so valuable for our finances. It examines the underlying blockchain technology, diving into its definition, technical aspects and how it provides security to cryptocurrency.
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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.
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How 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.
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Advantages 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.
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The Anxious Brain
This research paper explores how neuroscience and early life experiences can catalyse the development of anxiety disorders in an individual. It emphasises that hyperactivity in key brain regions, early-life stress and trauma, significantly affect brain development, predisposing individuals to higher risks of anxiety later in life.
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Chronicles of Conflict: A Psychological Overview of the Impacts of War
This paper aims to provide an account of the intersectional nature of war, stretching across history, psychology, sociology, and economics.
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Comparative Review of Treatments for Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
This review aims to compare the modern and traditional treatment for LCINS, examining efficiency, side effects, and comparative benefits/risks. It was concluded that a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy would prove most effective while still considering a development of modernised treatments for future treatment.
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Lung Cancer During Pregnancy in Non-Smokers
This research paper aims to discuss and explore lung cancer during pregnancy for non-smokers. Cases of gestational lung cancer have increased over the last decade, so it is important to understand risk factors, treatment options, and the increased severity of lung cancer during pregnancy compared to non-gestational lung cancer to improve decision-making skills and outcomes, allowing for more tailored medical care.
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An Assessment of the Benefits, Risks and Ethical Constraints of Geoengineering
The threat that climate change poses is becoming more and more evident, and thus scientists and experts are looking for ways we can effectively deal with this issue. This study is therefore focused upon technological advancements and how they could mitigate climate change.
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From Innovation to Controversy: Assessing AI’s Role in Business, Its Impacts, Limitations and Ethical Concerns
This systematic review analyses AI’s role in the world of business, examining where artificial intelligence fits into the current corporate and financial scenario, and the shortcomings and ethical controversies that follow the widespread usage of AI.
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Emerging Economies: Indonesia and Japan in the Context of China–US Rivalry
This research paper analyses the increasing importance of the superpower rivalry between China and the United States at regional and international levels, especially in the context of two emerging economies: Indonesia and Japan.
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The 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.
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