RADIANT: Journal of Applied, Social, and Education Studies

The Influence of QRIS Payment Systems, EDC, and Social Behavior on MSME Income in Surakarta City

Sri Partini, Besus Nursyamsu Indrajati, Chan Uswatun Khasanah — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the influence of digital payment systems, namely the Indonesian Standard Quick Response Code (QRIS) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC), and social behavior on the income levels of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Surakarta City. Unlike previous studies that focus on a single payment instrument, this research integrates social behavior variables to determine whether payment system efficiency or social adaptation contributes more to revenue growth. Using a quantitative explanatory approach, data were collected through questionnaires from 100 MSME owners who had used QRIS and EDC for at least one month and analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS 29. The findings reveal that QRIS and EDC positively and significantly affect MSME income, with EDC having a more dominant influence, while social behavior has no significant effect on revenue. Simultaneously, the three variables explain 39% of the variation in MSME income. The study highlights the importance of payment digitalization in improving business efficiency and emphasizes the need to enhance financial literacy to optimize transaction data for long-term business growth.

Art Exhibition as a Medium of Cultural Communication and an Art-Based Hotel Branding Strategy: A Case Study of Gramm Hotel by Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta

Aris Retnowati, Ayu Helena Cornellia, Hermawan Prasetyanto, Kiki Gumelar — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines painting exhibitions as a medium of cultural communication and an art-based branding strategy at GRAMM Hotel by Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta. It addresses the growing emphasis in the hospitality industry on cultural experiences, emotional engagement, and brand differentiation beyond physical facilities. Using a qualitative descriptive-interpretive case study, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with hotel management, curators, artists, guests, art community representatives, and cultural stakeholders, as well as exhibition documentation. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis with source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that painting exhibitions function as a medium of non-verbal cultural communication by representing Yogyakarta’s identity through visual symbols, curatorial narratives, and spatial experiences. They also strengthen the hotel’s brand through visual differentiation, emotional memory, and brand storytelling, while enriching guests’ experiences, supporting the local creative ecosystem, expanding opportunities for art appreciation, and reinforcing Yogyakarta’s image as a cultural destination. The study concludes that an art-based hotel serves as a cultural hospitality platform that creates meaningful cultural experiences while strengthening destination identity.

Adaptive Reuse of the Former Gondang Baru Sugar Factory as Heritage Tourism

Rifai Rahman Saputro, Amin Tohari, Fian Damasdino, I Putu H. Hd — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Industrial heritage sites require development approaches that preserve historical significance while restoring social and economic productivity. Previous studies on former sugar factories in Java have focused on individual buildings, museums, architectural interventions, or tourism promotion, leaving area-scale operational frameworks underexplored. This study formulates the functional optimization of the 150,654 m² former Gondang Baru Sugar Factory in Klaten through adaptive reuse. A qualitative descriptive-analytical design was conducted from February to June 2026 using field observation, in-depth interviews with 17 purposively selected informants, visual documentation, document review, and site-plan visualization. Data validity was ensured through triangulation, member checking, and an audit trail, while analysis involved data reduction, display, verification, and thematic synthesis. The findings indicate that Gondang Baru should be treated as an integrated industrial heritage landscape rather than a single obsolete factory. Functional optimization is achieved through active conservation, visitor-experience design, community participation, and a ten-zone site plan comprising the industrial heritage core, Manten Tebu cultural plaza, lori-rail corridor and open-air museum, visitor center and commercial area, creative workshop zone, heritage homestay area, creative community village, agro-heritage park, bus parking and shuttle hub, and river buffer eco-walk. A Heritage Business Model Canvas supports phased implementation, diversified revenue, cross-sector partnerships, and conservation funding. Area-based adaptive reuse can transform Gondang Baru into a productive heritage destination while preserving its historical identity.

The Effectiveness of Grooming-Based Front Office Soft Skills Training in Enhancing Service Excellence and Guest Satisfaction at Narasena Co-Living Yogyakarta

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Front Office soft skill training through the implementation of grooming in enhancing excellent service and guest satisfaction at Narasena Co-Living Yogyakarta. This research employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving hotel management, Front Office employees, and guest feedback. The data were analyzed using interactive qualitative analysis consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by thematic analysis. The findings indicate that grooming training was implemented through structured materials, roleplay, coaching, shift briefing, and continuous monitoring. The training improved employees' professional awareness, self-confidence, non-verbal communication, and service consistency. Behavioral changes were reflected in neater appearance, warmer facial expressions, better posture, improved eye contact, clearer verbal communication, and more professional interaction with guests. Guest feedback showed positive perceptions toward staff friendliness, neat appearance, responsiveness, and service professionalism. However, grooming training was not the sole determinant of guest satisfaction, as physical facilities and interdepartmental service quality also influenced the overall guest experience.

Socratic Questioning Method (SQM) to Enhance Critical Thinking and Reading Engagement in EFL Classroom

Suci Muliana, Cucut Annaningtyas, Erfina Maulidah Khabib — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

EFL students' reading comprehension and critical thinking remain a challenge, especially in boarding school environments that demand independent learning. This research investigates the Socratic Questioning Method (SQM) in an EFL classroom and its effectiveness in improving students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking. The type of this research is Classroom Action Research conducted in two cycles involving planning, acting, observing, and reflecting stages. The participants were 50 eleventh-grade students. The data were collected through reading and critical thinking tests, observations, and questionnaires, then analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings of this research showed a significant improvement in students' performance. The mean score increased from 59.8 (pre-test) to 71.2 (Cycle I) and 83.6 (Cycle II), while mastery level rose from 36% to 90%. Qualitative data also indicated increased student critical thinking through participation, confidence, and analytical thinking during reading activities.

Sales Volume Of Apartment And Condotel Units Reviewed from Discount Policy And Sales Visit

Indiana Era, Emmelia Satiti, Titik Akiriningsih — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study proposes finding out Discount Policy and Sales Visits impact toward Sales Volume of apartment and condotel units at Solo Paragon Hotel & Residence. Specifically, it is designed for analyzing and testing Discount Policy and Sales Visits variables have an impact, both partially and simultaneously, on the property sales volume. Method of research which used is an explanatory quantitative approach, combining an observation and descriptive analysis. 30 randomly chosen participants answered statements of questionnaires and those were collected as main data. This data was supplemented with observational records and a review of existing literature. All the collected information was subsequently examined and evaluated using SPSS software. The analysis process included conducting validity and reliability tests, applying multiple linear regression analysis, testing hypotheses using the t-test and F-test, as well as measuring the coefficient of determination. The study findings that Discount Policy has no a partial impact on Sales Volume. On contrary, Sales Visit has a positive impact also significant on Sales Volume, both in partial terms. The independent variables show a level of significance of 0.000, indicating that they have a combined effect. The data analysis reveals that Sales Visit variable has significant impact more than Discount Policy variable. Moreover, the determination coefficient test (Adjusted R2) gave a value of 0.868, means both independent variables together account for 86.8% in Sales Volume variable, the rest 13.2%, attributed to other variables not considered in this study.