Virtual space and social media studies

Virtual space and social media studies

A Framework for Indicators of Islamic Culture in Cyberspace

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Farshad Hakamizadeh 1
ali zaroodi 2
Ahmad makhdoumi 3
1 Faculty member, Department of Digital Transformation Planning Studies, ICT Research Institute (ITRC), hakami@itrc.ac.ir
2 PhD student in Culture and Communication at Imam Sadiq University (corresponding author), zaroodi@isu.ac.ir
3 PhD student in Public Management at Imam Sadiq University, A.makhdoumi@isu.ac.ir
10.22083/cssms.2024.206850
Abstract
One of the prerequisites of governance is measurement and evaluation through indicators. Indicators enable the identification of a country’s changes over time, the recognition of the impacts of policies, comparisons between countries, descriptions of a country’s current status, and more. This research aims to identify indicators of Islamic culture in cyberspace. In this research, the focus on indicators is to describe Islamic culture in the digital realm. The first and most crucial step in measurement and indicator development is formulating a theoretical framework for constructing metrics and statistical indicators. A robust theoretical framework serves as a starting point for creating composite indicators. The theoretical framework must clearly articulate the phenomenon to be measured and its constituent components. Based on the methodology of developing a theoretical framework, the research results indicated that these theoretical frameworks consist of sections: 1. Scope of measurement, 2. Sub-scopes of measurement, 3. Concepts (composite indicators) under sub-scopes, and 4. Dimensions of concepts.
Through a comprehensive literature review (documentary method) and a descriptive-analytical approach with conceptual breakdown, the scope of measurement, sub-scopes, concepts thereunder, and dimensions of concepts were meticulously identified. The scope of measurement, “Islamic culture in cyberspace,” Was established based on theoretical studies. Four sub-scopes were then selected for the scope of measurement, namely: 1. Islamic beliefs, 2. Islamic values, 3. Islamic norms, and 4. Islamic and Muslim symbols. In the fourth sub-scope, the research not only considers Islamic culture but also the culture of Muslims in cyberspace. Finally, the concepts of each sub-scope and the dimensions of each concept were identified and summarized in four tables, showcasing the thoroughness of the research process.
Keywords
Cultural Policy
Cultural Measurement
Indicator Framework
Cultural Indicator
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  • Receive Date 28 March 2024
  • Revise Date 16 May 2024
  • Accept Date 20 May 2024
  • First Publish Date 21 May 2024
  • Publish Date 21 May 2024