Semarang, Indonesia, 29 September 2025. The Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), through IGNITE – Inclusive Green Innovation, Transformation & Entrepreneurship, and supported by the Domestic Post-doctoral (PDDN) Scheme, organized a Research Workshopfeaturing Prof. Usep Suhud, M.Si., PhD., Lecturer and Researcher at Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ). The event was held on-site at the PKM Hall, FISIP UNDIP, with two interrelated sessions: “Designing Mix-Method Questionnaire”and “AMOS for Research”.

The program was officially opened by Dr. Hari Susanta Nugraha, M.Si., Head of the Department of Business Administration, who delivered the welcoming remarks. The first session, “Designing Mix-Method Questionnaire”(09.00-12.00 WIB), moderated by Ilham Ainuddin, S.AB., M.Si., focused on the design of research instruments for quantitative and mixed-method studies. The second session, “AMOS for Research” (13.00-16.00 WIB), limited to 50 participants and moderated by Widayanto, S.Sos., M.Si., provided hands-on training on the use of AMOS software for structural equation modelling.

“Strengthening methodological capacity among our lecturers and students is essential for producing credible and relevant research,” said Dr. Hari Susanta Nugraha. “This workshop helps us move beyond simply collecting data toward designing studies and interpreting AMOS outputs in ways that contribute meaningfully to business, tourism, and public policy discussions.”

In his lectures, Prof. Usep Suhud elaborated on key principles of questionnaire design for quantitative and mixed-method research, including translating theoretical constructs into indicators, selecting appropriate measurement scales, and ensuring validity and reliability. In the AMOS session, he guided participants step by step through specifying measurement and structural models, interpreting fit indices, and reading parameter estimates for publication in reputable journals.

“IGNITE aims to bridge rigorous research with the needs of practitioners and policy-makers,” explained Prof. Bulan Prabawani, Head of IGNITE. “By enhancing competencies in mixed-method research and structural equation modelling, we hope to further strengthen the research ecosystem within the Department of Business Administration and its contribution to sustainability and innovation agendas.”

Registration was conducted online via bit.ly/AMOS_Adbis2025 and received a very positive response from the academic community. The workshop sparked lively discussions on questionnaire design, variable selection, model specification, and international publication strategies. It forms part of a broader series of research capacity-building and collaboration initiatives regularly developed by the Department of Business Administration, FISIP UNDIP.

About IGNITE (Inclusive Green Innovation, Transformation & Entrepreneurship)
IGNITE is an initiative of the Department of Business Administration, FISIP Universitas Diponegoro, dedicated to strengthening research, teaching, and community engagement at the intersection of sustainability, inclusive innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through its national and international networks, IGNITE facilitates training, research collaboration, and scholarly events oriented toward real-world solutions.

About the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Diponegoro is a leading institution in social and political sciences in Indonesia. FISIP is committed to impactful research, global collaboration, and evidence-based solutions for challenges faced by businesses and society.