The used algorithm is based on a method proposed by A.M. Mineo (1994), which uses a particular
index of kurtosis, called \(VI\)
$$VI=\frac{\sqrt{\Gamma(1/p)\Gamma(3/p)}}{\Gamma(2/p)}.$$
With method
the user can choice between an inverse interpolation (faster) or a
direct solution of the equation
$$\hat{VI}=\frac{\sqrt{\Gamma(1/p)\Gamma(3/p)}}{\Gamma(2/p)}.$$