Ethics in the Governance of Public Universities: A Systematic Review

This article analyzes ethics in the governance of public universities across diverse geographical contexts. Through a systematic review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA protocol, 318 initial records were identified, of which 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings show that ethics is conceived not only as a formal normative framework, but also as a cultural and institutional support that articulates leadership, transparency, accountability, and social responsibility within uni