Bibliometric Analysis of University Social Responsibility: Advancing Transparency and Sustainability in Higher Education

Yuni Ekawarti; Mohamad Adam; Yusnaini Yusnaini; Hasni Yusrianti

doi:10.23887/jia.v9i2.77647

Authors

Yuni Ekawarti Doctoral Student of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sriwijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5742-1947
Mohamad Adam Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sriwijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5516-5345
Yusnaini Yusnaini Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sriwijaya
Hasni Yusrianti Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sriwijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3541-7335

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23887/jia.v9i2.77647

Keywords:

university, social responsibility, sustainability, environmental accounting, circular economic

Abstract

While the importance of University Social Responsibility (USR) is widely acknowledged in academic discourse, there remain substantial gaps in understanding how it interacts with sustainability, especially in terms of transparency as a measurable outcome. This study specifically addresses these gaps by employing bibliometric analysis to comprehensively explore the scope of literature on 'University Social Responsibility,' establishing it as a crucial transparency indicator for sustainability practices in higher education institutions. Using the VOSviewer tool, data from 356 scientific articles, published between 2006 and 2023 and sourced from Scopus, were meticulously analyzed. This analysis elucidates the relationships between authors, journals, and keywords, providing fresh insights into the evolving research landscape. These insights identify emerging trends that link USR to sustainability initiatives in higher education and elucidate the relationship between USR and transparency in achieving sustainability goals. The findings offer valuable insights for researchers and policymakers, underscoring the importance of transparency-based USR practices in promoting sustainable development.

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