1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Bui Thi Bich Ngoc 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: June 26, 1989 4. Place of birth: Hoa Binh
5. Decision number for admitting doctoral students:
4618/QD-SDHDecember 29, 2016.
6. Changes in the training process:
- Decision: Regarding the adjustment of the doctoral dissertation topic of the research student. No. 579/QD-XHNV. Dated March 9, 2018.
Previous dissertation title: The Role of Community Institutions in Education in Thang Long - Hanoi (Pre-1945 Period)
New dissertation title: Organization and management of the Southwestern border region under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1858)
- Decision: Regarding the dismissal and return of the postgraduate student to their local area/workplace. No. 98/QD-XHNV-DT. Dated January 12, 2022.
7. Thesis title: Organization and management of the Southwestern border region under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1858)
8. Major: Vietnamese History 9. Code: 62.22.03.13
10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Quan
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
Based on the collection, synthesis, and analysis of source materials, this thesis initially identifies the historical development of the southwestern border region during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1858). From this, the thesis contributes to clarifying the natural, demographic, and social conditions of this region in the first half of the 19th century. In particular, the section on natural conditions, reconstructed from 19th-century sources, demonstrates the strong influence of natural conditions on the organization and management of the southwestern border region.
This dissertation synthesizes and summarizes the system of research documents directly and indirectly related to the organization and management of the southwestern border region in the first half of the 19th century. Through this, it assesses the achievements and points out the gaps in research on this area.
This dissertation describes and analyzes in detail the administrative structure of the Nguyen Dynasty in the southwestern border region from the reigns of Gia Long to Tu Duc. It clarifies the role of the "dao" (districts) established and existing in this region from the Nguyen Lords' period to the reign of Emperor Minh Menh. It statistically evaluates the importance of the "Protector of Cambodia" position in the early Nguyen Dynasty. It describes the operation and transformation of the administrative organization of the provinces in the southwestern border region after Minh Menh's administrative reforms.
This thesis clarifies the self-governing institutions (based on ethnic groups) in the southwestern border region during the first half of the 19th century. Specifically, these institutions include: Vietnamese villages and hamlets; Khmer srok and phum; Chinese bang and pho; and Cham Pơ lay (Plei). From this, it identifies the characteristic organizational features and the influence of these self-governing institutions on the organization and management of communities in the southwestern border region during the Nguyen dynasty.
The thesis outlines the methods of establishing and operating administrative activities of the Nguyen Dynasty in the southwestern border region during the first half of the 19th century. Key activities identified include: establishing territorial sovereignty, setting up military outposts, land management, tax collection, and managing trade and commerce.
12. Practical applications:
The research topic of this dissertation has practical significance, providing necessary knowledge and explanations for the conflicts and problems existing in the southwestern border region of Vietnam today. Lessons from the Nguyen Dynasty show that the issue of ethnicity and national unity always holds a strategic position in the protection of national border security. At the same time, the use of military force cannot fundamentally resolve the issues of border and territorial integrity, national security and defense, and social stability.
13. Future research directions:
- Self-governing institutions of ethnic and religious communities in the southwestern border region in the 19th century.
- Environmental history of the southwestern border region.
14. Published works related to the dissertation:
1. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Nguyen Huy Diep(2020), Military activities in the Southwestern border region during the Gia Long era (1802-1820), Military History Journal (348), pp. 102-108.
2. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2021), The religious unit in the management organization in the Southwestern border region between the 18th century and the 19th century, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 7 (3), ISSN 2354-1172, pp.274-288.
3. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2021), “Understanding the defense policy in the Southwestern border region during the reigns of Gia Long and Minh Mang (1802-1841), Proceedings of the Workshop on Culture in Sustainable Development of the Southwestern Region: Current Situation and Solutions, National Culture Publishing House, pp. 203-224.
4. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Nguyen Ky Nam (2021), “The Nguyen Dynasty's response to natural hazards in the Mekong Delta in the first half of the 19th century (1802-1858)”, in The International conference on Contemporary Issues in Sustainable development, VJU, USSH, VNU, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp.127-134.
5. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2022), “Studying the Southwest border area in the early 19th century: From the environmental history perspective”, in The first international conference On the Issues of Social Sciences an Humaninies, USSH, Vietnam national university Press, Hanoi, ISBN: 978-604-9990-98-4, pp.360-382.
6. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Ho Thi Lien Huong (2022), “The An Giang region in the first half of the 19th century in relation to the natural environment”, Proceedings of the An Giang Conference on 190 years of formation and development (1832-2022), pp. 69-80.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name: Bui Thi Bich Ngoc 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: June 26, 1989 4. Place of birth: Hoa Binh Province
5. Admission decision number: 4618/QD-SĐH Dated: December 29, 2016
6. Changes in academic process:
- Decision: On adjusting the doctoral dissertation topic of the doctoral candidate. Number 579/QD-XHNV. Dated March 9, 2018.
- Decision: Regarding the expulsion from studies and return of the doctoral candidate to their local area/working institution. Number 98/QD-XHNV-DT. Dated January 12, 2022.
7. Official thesis title: The Southwest Frontier Zone Management Organization during the Nguyen Dynasty, 1802 - 1858.
8. Major: Vietnamese History 9. Code: 62.22.03.13
10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Vu Van Quan
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
This thesis examines the characteristics of the Southwest frontier zone during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1858), focusing on its natural conditions, population, and social structure in the first half of the 19th century. By analyzing 19th century sources, it demonstrates the significant influence of the environment on the governance of this region. Furthermore, the thesis synthesizes existing scholarship to evaluate the achievements and identify gaps in research on the organization and management of the Southwest frontier zone. It delves into the administrative apparatus of the Nguyen Dynasty, providing a detailed analysis of its evolution from the Gia Long period to the Tu Duc period. Notably, the thesis clarifies the roles of the "Dao" administrative units, their existence since the Nguyen Lords period, and their transformation under King Minh Mang. Additionally, it evaluates the significance of the "Chenla Protectorate" title during the early Nguyen Dynasty. Finally, the thesis describes the operation and transformation of the provincial administrative machinery in the Southwest frontier zone following the Minh Mang reform.
The thesis elucidates the self-governance systems based on ethnic groups in the Southwest frontier zone during the first half of the 19th century. It examines the organizational structures of villages and hamlets of the Viet people, villages of the Khmer people, bangs and towns of the Chinese, and palei of the Cham. The thesis highlights not only the features of these systems but also their influence on the overall
The thesis analyzes the establishment and operation of Nguyen Dynasty management in the Southwest frontier zone during the first half of the 19th century. It investigates key activities such as establishing territorial sovereignty, setting up a military outpost system, implementing land management policies, collecting taxes, and regulating trade.
12. Practical applicability
The thesis's research topic is practical in that it provides important insights and answers for contemporary worries and challenges along the Southwest Border. Lessons from the Nguyen dynasty show that ethnic issues and ethnic group unification are always strategically important in ensuring national border security. Furthermore, relying primarily on military might cannot solve core border issues like territory, national security, and social stability.
13. Further research directions
- Management structures of ethnic communities and religious communities in the Southwest Border region in the 19th century.
- Environmental history of the Southwest Border region.
14. Thesis-related publications:
1. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Nguyen Huy Diep (2020), Military activities in the Southwest Border region during the Gia Long era (1802-1820), Military History Magazine (Issue 348), pp.102-108.
2. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2021), The “religion” Unit in Administrative Management of Vietnam's Southwestern Border from the Mid-18th to the Mid-19th Century, VNU Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 7 (Issue 3), ISSN 2354-1172, pp.274-288.
3. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2021), “Studying defense policies in the Southwest Border region during the Gia Long and Minh Mang eras (1802-1841)”, Proceedings of the Workshop on Culture in Sustainable Development of the Southwest Region: Current Situation and Solutions, Publisher: Ethnic Culture Publishing House, pp. 203-224.
4. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Nguyen Ky Nam (2021), “The Nguyen Dynasty's response to natural hazards in the Mekong Delta in the first half of the 19th century (1802-1858)”, in The International conference on Contemporary Issues in Sustainable development, VJU, USSH, VNU, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp.127-134.
5. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc (2022), “Studying the Southwest border area in the early 19th century: From the environmental history perspective”, in The first international conference On the Issues of Social Sciences an Humaninies, USSH, Vietnam national university Press, Hanoi, ISBN: 978-604-9990-98-4, pp.360-382.
6. Bui Thi Bich Ngoc, Ho Thi Lien Huong (2022), “An Giang in the first half of the 19th century in relation to the natural environment”, Proceedings of the Conference on An Giang: 190 Years of Formation and Development (1832-2022), pp. 69-80.
