Islamicity indices: an extensive systematic literature review
Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research
ISSN: 1759-0817
Article publication date: 28 April 2023
Issue publication date: 6 February 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review of research conducted in the economic Islamicity (EI) index field, in terms of non-Islamic countries.
Design/methodology/approach
This study thoroughly assessed the literature on the EI index by conducting extensive systematic literature reviews.
Findings
The critical analysis of these indices shows the need for amendments, which can be achieved by improving the Islamicity index seen in non-Islamic countries. This step will help validate the Islamicity index assessment and help Islamic countries develop and strengthen Islamic economic values.
Originality/value
As the first comprehensive literature review in the Islamicity indices domain to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research may contribute for Islamic country to increase the Islamicity index in terms of economic issue for future research themes.
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Acknowledgements
This study did not receive any external funding.
Ethics statement: Not applicable for this study.
Citation
AlQashouti, B.M. and Shirazi, N.S. (2024), "Islamicity indices: an extensive systematic literature review", Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 327-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-06-2022-0158
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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