International Journal of Ethics and Systems: Volume 39 Issue 3

Guest editorial: Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ethics of systems

Jacob Dahl Rendtorff

A bibliometric analysis on poverty alleviation

M. Kabir Hassan, Muneer M. Alshater, Hasanul Banna, Md Rabiul Alam

World legends and the scientific community have taken the devastating impact of poverty issue seriously which has been reflected in the growing trend of research in this area…

Reimagining financial inclusion in the post COVID-19 world: the case of Grameen America

Rania Mousa, Peterson K. Ozili

The purpose of this paper is to analyze Grameen America's response to COVID-19 pandemic. This is accomplished by identifying and analyzing the key initiatives implemented by…

The creative industries effects on economic performance in the time of pandemic

Noraziah Che Arshad, Tubagus Thresna Irijanto

This paper aims to investigate empirically whether creative industries are boosting the economic performance of the ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand…

Are stock market returns affected by financial market variables? Evidence from Bursa Malaysia by panel generalized method of moments

Fatima Ruhani, Mohd Zukime Mat Junoh

This study aims to find the relationship of stock market returns and selected financial market variables (market capitalization, earnings per share, price-earnings multiples…

Dynamic relationship between energy efficiency, health expenditure and economic growth: in pursuit for SDGs in Malaysia

Hylmee Matahir, Jain Yassin, Herniza Roxanne Marcus, Nur Aima Shafie, Nor Farizal Mohammed

This paper aims to examine the dynamic relationship among energy efficiency, health expenditure and economic growth in Malaysia over the sample period of 1980–2016.

The ethical value disclosure index from the lens of SDG 16 and institutional theory

Corina Joseph, Mariam Rahmat, Sharifah Norzehan Syed Yusuf, Jennifer Tunga Janang, Nero Madi

This paper aims to describe the development of the ethical values disclosure index (EVDi) for Malaysian companies using the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 and isomorphism…

Compatibility of the CSR practices of Islamic banks with the United Nations SDGs amidst COVID-19: a documentary evidence

Umar Habibu Umar, Mohd Hairul Azrin Besar, Muhamad Abduh

This study aims to establish whether the corporate social responsibilities (CSR) practices of Islamic banks are compatible with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the…

Developing Islamic sustainable and responsible investment criteria: an overview

Muhammad Zarunnaim Haji Wahab, Asmadi Mohamed Naim

The purpose of this study is to explore the necessity for developing Islamic sustainable and responsible investment (i-SRI) criteria based on environmental, social and governance…

Implementation of corporate governance principles to support sustainable development goals in Yogyakarta’s traditional markets

Reza Widhar Pahlevi, Md. Mahmudul Alam, Dwipraptono Agus Harjito, Jamaliah Said

Traditional market revitalisation is an important policy designed to reduce unfair competition between traditional markets and modern businesses. This study aims to determine…