Category: OxBright Essay Competition

  • The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Depression and Anxiety: A Literature Review
    by Alexandru Ciofoaia, Fatimah Kabli, Sidney Kitchingham, Zoe Reznik, Zehra Tugcu, Cheuk Wong, Leung Wong and Mizuki Yokosuka
    Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has become ubiquitous across all age groups globally. Given their relatively recent introduction, the long-term health effects of UPF consumption remain largely unknown. This review evaluates existing literature on the relationship between UPF consumption and depression and anxiety.
  • Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
    by Jood Alharbi, Savannah James, Joshua Thomas and Ananyaa Vishwanath
    Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of preventable blindness among working-aged adults. This paper aims to synthesise evidence regarding efficacy of AI as a screening tool for DR, understand the challenges in adopting this technology in clinical care pathways and appraise the health economic evidence for using AI in DR screening.
  • 3D Workflow to Create Compression Burn Face Mask Using 3D Scanner App on iPhone
    by Hiten Sharma
    This study evaluates the feasibility of employing an iPhone-based 3D scanner and open-source software to design and produce customized face compression masks for burn patients.
  • How has the Development of Financial Technology Affected Trading?
    by Timofey Chuykov, Arda Emirdag, Brett Matlosz and Ailin Sarybekova
    This research paper examines several aspects of trading, and how it has been revolutionised as a result of the advancements of financial technology.
  • Assessing the Impact of High-Frequency Trading on Market Efficiency and Stability
    by Ping-Hsiang Lin, Ivan Rakity, Calin Gabriel Stan and Sanjhay Vijayakumar
    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.

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