Emerging Science Journal
Vol. 9 (2025): Special Issue "Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Innovative Practices in Education"

Relationship Between Intellectual Capital and University Social Responsibility in Institutional Strengthening of Universities

Alejandro Ticona-Machaca (Faculty of Administrative and Human Sciences, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno 21001)
Dominga M. Cano-Ccoa (Professional School of Public Management and Social Development, Universidad Nacional de Juliaca, Juliaca 21101)
Félix H. Gutiérrez-Castillo (Faculty of Administrative and Human Sciences, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno 21001)
Rosalin M. Marín-Cahuana (Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15081)
Marisol G. Zirena-Cano (Faculty of Administrative and Human Sciences, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno 21001)
Litzbel Charaja-Fernandez (Faculty of Administrative and Human Sciences, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Puno 21001)
Shirley F. Simbrón-Espejo (Universidad Privada del Norte, Lima 15083)
Rafael A. Anibal-Rivero (Faculty of Business Sciences, Universidad de Huánuco, Huánuco 1001)
Mélida S. Rivero-Lazo (Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Tourism, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Pillco Marca 10003, Huánuco)
Rolando Oscco-Solorzano (Faculty of Education, Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, Lurigancho-Chosica 15472, Lima)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Feb 2026

Abstract

Universities face global challenges that require the integration of intellectual capital management and social responsibility. This study aims to analyze how the articulation between intellectual capital and social responsibility contributes to institutional strengthening in universities. A mixed-method approach was applied, combining bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol, covering 62 relevant studies from 2019 to 2024. Academic databases, lexicometric techniques, and technological tools were used to ensure methodological rigor and thematic coherence. The bibliometric analysis shows that 96.77% of studies were concentrated mainly in the field of Sustainability, led by universities in the global North with multidisciplinary approaches. The findings reveal that intellectual capital management and university social responsibility reinforce academic quality, stimulate innovation, and foster social commitment, thereby significantly contributing to institutional strengthening. As a novelty, the study highlights that the articulation of these dimensions drives sustainable development, promotes ethical organizational cultures, and strengthens collaborative networks. It also suggests the need for coherent public policies to ensure a lasting impact on universities and society. This comprehensive perspective offers new insights for higher education institutions seeking to integrate these elements strategically to address global challenges and improve their contribution to sustainable development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ESJ

Publisher

Subject

Environmental Science

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Emerging Science Journal is not limited to a specific aspect of science and engineering but is instead devoted to a wide range of subfields in the engineering and sciences. While it encourages a broad spectrum of contribution in the engineering and sciences. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are ...