Journal of Islamic Contemporary Accounting and Business
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): JICAB

Human Resources Accounting: A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Yayat Sudaryat (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia-Indonesia)
Aristanti Widyaningsih (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia-Indonesia)
Denny Andriana (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia-Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2026

Abstract

Several decades of scholarship have explored Human Resources Accounting, yet comprehensive and in-depth investigations into this critical topic remain relatively scarce. To address this gap, the present study undertakes a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of existing empirical research. Utilizing the Systematic Literature Review methodology, a total of 1,974 relevant publications were retrieved from the Scopus database, covering the period from 1972 through the evaluation cutoff date of November 10, 2025. The compiled data were subsequently evaluated using VOSviewer software. The primary findings indicate that research on Human Resources Accounting is still sparse in developing regions, as prior studies have predominantly concentrated on developed nations such as the United States. Consequently, future investigations are strongly encouraged to focus on emerging economies while simultaneously integrating various valuation methodologies including historical cost, replacement cost, opportunity cost, and economic value approaches into the broader conceptual framework of Human Resources Accounting. Certain limitations must be acknowledged, notably the reliance exclusively on the Scopus database, which suggests that subsequent studies could improve generalizability by incorporating additional repositories. From a practical perspective, this research supplies a structured framework for identifying, quantifying, and reporting the value of human assets while reaffirming employees as vital organizational resources. On a social level, robust accounting practices foster a supportive workplace culture, boost employee well-being and engagement, and effectively mitigate turnover rates, thereby serving as a vital mediator connecting human resource management with corporate operational efficiency in the face of global competition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jicab

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Journal of Islamic Contemporary Accounting and Business is published by the Sharia Accounting program at the Institut Agama Islam Tazkia. To ensure the quality of the papers published, the journal employs a double-blind review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are ...