Shiyang's research interests span the fields of public administration, policy process, bureaucracy, intergovernmental relations, public budgeting and finance. Methodologically, she has a strong interest in applying computational text analysis methods to social science research. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Public Budgeting & Finance, Socius, and the online column at China Public Administration Review. 

“Machine Learning Meets the Journal of Public Budgeting & Finance: Topics and Trends Over 40 Years”. Public Budgeting & Finance, 2023   (Chen, C.,  Xiao S. & Zhao, B). 

“Bureaucratic Control and Strategic Compliance: How Do Subnational Governments Implement Central Guidelines in China? “, (Xiao, S. & X. Zhu). Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 2022, 32(2), pp. 342-359.

 “Math and Science Identity Change and Paths into and out of STEM: Gender and Racial Disparities”, (with Y. Ma). Socius. 2021, 7.

“Frontline Observation on the Fight against Covid-19” ; Multi-Centre Collaborative Governanace Network for Epidemic Prevention and Control.  China Public Administration Review, Online Column, https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rzdo1SI2SFQzqW9l0k0CfQ