Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): JITSS (Journal of Innovation and Trend in Social Sciences)

Knee osteoarthritis is a common and progressive musculoskeletal condition that contributes substantially to pain, functional limitation, and reduced quality of life, particularly among middle-aged and older adults. The increasing diversity of available treatments highlights the need for an integrated understanding of their roles in clinical management. This narrative review aims to synthesize current therapeutic strategies for knee pain associated with osteoarthritis and examine their position within a stepwise treatment pathway. Relevant literature published between 2010 and 2025 was identified through PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect using keywords related to knee osteoarthritis, pain, risk factors, and treatment. The literature was synthesized across conservative, pharmacological, intra-articular, minimally invasive, and surgical approaches. The findings indicate that exercise, weight management, and lifestyle modification remain the foundation of treatment. Pharmacological therapies provide additional symptom control but may be limited by adverse effects. Platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid represent additional options for persistent symptoms, while genicular artery embolization and radiofrequency-based procedures may help bridge the treatment gap between conventional management and surgery. Total knee arthroplasty remains the definitive option for advanced disease. Overall, knee osteoarthritis management should follow a multimodal, individualized, and stepwise approach according to disease severity, functional limitations, treatment response, and patient characteristics.

The development of digital technology and increasing use of online games among adolescents pose challenges to students' emotional development, particularly vocational high school students who are at the stage of character formation and self-control. Excessive use of online games can cause difficulties controlling emotions, decreased discipline, and impulsive and aggressive behavior. This study aims to determine the description of Internet Gaming Disorder, emotional maturity, and the influence of IGD on the emotional maturity of students at SMK Negeri 57 Jakarta. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample consisted of 207 students. Data collection was conducted using a Likert-scale questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, normality tests, linearity tests, and simple linear regression using SPSS 22. The results showed that students' IGD was in the low category at 67.63%, while emotional maturity was in the moderate to high category at 63.29%. The regression results showed a t-value of -3.468 with a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05 and an R Square of 0.055. Thus, IGD had a negative and significant influence on emotional maturity of 5.5%, while 94.5% was influenced by other factors.

The rise in verbal aggression among adolescents has become a significant problem in today’s digital world, particularly in relation to high levels of online gaming activity. This study examines how Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) affects verbal aggression among 10th-grade students at SMAN 39 in East Jakarta. A quantitative correlational method was used, involving 178 students selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected via a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, and simple linear regression. The results indicate that Internet Gaming Disorder has a significant effect on verbal aggression, with an R² value of 0.131, indicating that IGD accounts for 13.1% of the variation in verbal aggression. Meanwhile, 86.9% of the variation in verbal aggression is influenced by other factors outside the research model. These results underscore the need to address excessive gaming habits while considering other psychological and situational influences. This study provides valuable insights for educators and schools in designing approaches to reduce aggressive behavior among adolescents.

Tradisi Nyadran merupakan praktik budaya yang memuat nilai spiritual, sosial, dan ekologis dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis Nyadran sebagai praktik sosio-ekologis serta menjelaskan relasi manusia, budaya, dan lingkungan, khususnya dalam konteks Nyadran Dam Bagong di Kabupaten Trenggalek. Penelitian menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR) terhadap artikel yang diterbitkan pada 2021–2026 dan ditelusuri melalui Google Scholar, Scopus, ScienceDirect, dan Garuda. Seleksi literatur mengikuti tahapan PRISMA dan menghasilkan 12 artikel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan quality assessment. Data dianalisis menggunakan thematic synthesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Nyadran direpresentasikan sebagai ritual budaya-spiritual, media penguatan hubungan sosial, dan praktik yang berkaitan dengan lingkungan. Nilai gotong royong, solidaritas, rasa syukur, penghormatan terhadap leluhur, serta pewarisan pengetahuan lokal menjadi dasar tindakan kolektif dalam pemeliharaan lingkungan dan sumber daya alam. Dalam konteks Dam Bagong, relasi manusia, budaya, dan lingkungan terbentuk melalui keterikatan masyarakat terhadap ruang historis-budaya sekaligus sumber daya air. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa Nyadran berkontribusi terhadap keberlanjutan sosial-ekologis berbasis budaya lokal.

The phenomenon of fatherlessness has become an issue that is receiving increasing attention due to its potential to affect adolescents’ psychological development, including their psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the relationship between fatherlessness and psychological well-being among adolescents. This study employs a quantitative, correlational design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The criteria used were adolescents aged 15–18 years who were raised without a father and were willing to participate in the study, resulting in a sample size of 202 adolescents. Data collection was conducted using the Fatherless Scale and the Psychological Well-Being Scale, which were distributed via Google Forms. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson Product-Moment correlation technique with the aid of IBM SPSS Statistics. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant relationship between fatherlessness and psychological well-being among adolescents, with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and a correlation coefficient of -0.460. The results indicate a negative correlation of moderate strength, meaning that the higher the level of fatherlessness experienced by an individual, the lower their level of psychological well-being. Conversely, the lower the level of fatherlessness, the better the individual’s psychological well-being tends to be. These findings suggest that a father’s involvement plays an important role in supporting adolescents’ psychological well-being.

Adolescent girls are increasingly exposed to appearance-based social comparison, which may influence their body image. However, research involving junior high school girls remains limited. This study aimed to describe self-esteem and body image and examine the relationship between the two variables among female junior high school students. A quantitative correlational design with total sampling was used, involving 110 female students. Data were collected using validated and reliable self-esteem and body image scales and analyzed using descriptive statistics, prerequisite tests, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation. The results showed that most students had high self-esteem (66.4%) and low body image (68.2%). A significant negative correlation was found between self-esteem and body image (r = −0.602, p < .001). These findings emphasize the importance of guidance and counseling services in strengthening self-esteem and promoting a healthier body image among girls in early adolescence.