Author(s)

Xiao Weilin ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ China Tibetology Research Center, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Xiao Weilin

ABSTRACT

Using bibliometrics methods, this paper examines the publication trends of academic theses related to "ancient texts," "ancient texts of ethnic minorities," and specifically "Tibetan ancient texts." The findings reveal that the more narrowly focused the research scope—for instance, on Tibetan ancient books—the fewer the number of published theses. Drawing on data from CNKI, the study identifies two key phases in postgraduate training related to Tibetan ancient text research: an initial accumulation phase and a subsequent development phase. It also analyzes the institutions awarding degrees in this field, along with their research orientations. Furthermore, by reviewing the evolution of policies concerning ancient books, the paper underscores the consistent importance placed by the Communist Party and the state on the preservation of ancient documents since the founding of the People's Republic of China. In the current era, new opportunities have emerged for advancing the study and preservation of ancient texts.

KEYWORDS

Academic Dissertation; Tibetan Ancient Texts; Postgraduate

CITE THIS PAPER

Xiao Weilin, The Current State of Research on Ancient Tibetan Texts from the Perspective of Academic Dissertations. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2025) Vol. 7: 133-141. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2025.070318.

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