Academia

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number, a numerical commercial book identifier, which is intended to be unique for every book.

An ISBN-10 is converted to the new ISBN-13 by prepending "978" to the ISBN-10 and recalculating the final checksum digit using the ISBN-13 algorithm.

### Murphy's law

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Mercury in Retrograde" Story 4

Murphy's law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." The law's name supposedly stems from an attempt to use new measurement devices developed by Edward Murphy.

According to Robert Murphy (Son of Edward A. Murphy, Jr.), his father's statement was something along these lines: If there's more than one way to do a job, and one of those ways will result in disaster, then somebody will do it that way.

### Prisoner's dilemma

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-14

The prisoner's dilemma is the most representative example of game theory. It states that the decision made by the individual might not be the most optimal decision for the group. In other words, the logical decision for an individual might not be the logical decision for the group.

If the two prisoners work together, then both of them will receive a reduced sentence. Without the ability to communicate with one another, if one prisoner testifies against the other prisoner, then he will go free. However, if both agree to testify, then they both received the maximum sentence. So the best case scenario for them would be to remain silent, but for the individual, the most optimal decision is to testify.

DAVIS: If I was in their situation... No, wait! I always operate within the law, so I wouldn't become a prisoner.

## Law

### Confession

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem "Thin Veil" Story 4

A confession is an admission of guilt by one party, not conducive to them in the process of litigation, and the other party does not need to provide evidence for this admission. (Different local laws have different provisions)

### Cross-examination

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem "Atmospherics" Story 2

Cross-examination refers to the process in which a lawyer argues the evidence presented by the opponent on its authenticity, legality, relevance, and proof of power in a court of law.

### Escape

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem "Atmospherics" Story 2

A crime of escape is when a criminal, defender, or criminal suspect who is held in custody under the law escapes from custody or while on bail.

### Lawsuit Must Be Filed

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem's Story 02-04

"A lawsuit must be filed" means that the victim must file a lawsuit for any criminal act. Otherwise, the court cannot investigate the criminal responsibility of the accused.

### Legal Interest

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem "Atmospherics" Story 2

Legal interest refers to all interests protected by the law.

### Money laundering

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Alluring Gaze" Story 4

Money laundering is the illegal process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions. The overall scheme of this process returns the "clean" money to the launderer in an obscure and indirect way.

## Chemistry

### Sodium hydroxide

**Obtain:** Unlock in Lost Gold Story 01-04

Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is a strong base and is extremely corrosive. It has a wide variety of applications, such as an acid neutralizer, cooking ingredient, and detergent.

## Computer Science

### Turing test

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 02-09

The Turing Test was designed by Alan Turing in 1950 to test a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior or equivalent to that of a human.

DAVIS: This was a test I took. Too bad I couldn't fool anyone, or else I wouldn't be working right now.

## Biology

### Noxious X Xeno-Gene

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-01

NXX stands for Noxious X Xeno-gene. It is a kind of bacteria more commonly known as Flora X.

Back in the 1930s, sea-faring sailors brought this bacterium back from the deep sea to Stellis, causing a pandemic of an unprecedented scale. Later, in an effort to prevent a recurrence of this pandemic, sealed samples of Flora X were collected and preserved by the city government with the help of large enterprises and scientific institutions for future studies. The reason this infectious bacterium could cause systemic failures in the human body, leading to death, is because of the Noxious X Xeno-gene it carries.

In 2005, Pax Pharmaceutical once developed a new gene-based medicine in collaboration with Crimson Biotech. The most prominent side effect of the NXX drug is how it affects the body's hormone production, which in turn affects the person's mental state. In severe cases, it impacts physical development and causes irreversible damage to the nervous system and internal organs. Upon this discovery, all samples of Flora X, or NXX, in the possession of Pax and Crimson was ordered to be destroyed by the government.

Ever since the media leaked out the info to the public that Flora X had gene-repairing properties, it gained the attention of all fields. It is suspected that there are currently samples obtained from illegal channels being used for research and development in secret.

### Tetrodotoxin

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-06

Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is one of the most potent neurotoxins found in nature.

Symptoms typically develop within 30 minutes of ingestion, but may be delayed by up to four hours; however, if the dose is fatal, symptoms are usually present within 17 minutes of ingestion. Severe symptoms include respiratory distress and paralysis, while death, usually secondary to respiratory failure, generally occurs within 4 to 6 hours. However, some victims enter a coma. If the victims do not receive immediate and effective treatment, death is extremely likely.

### X03A

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-01

X03A is an experimental drug provided to Gordon Grant by the Moonriver Pharmaceutical Laboratories. An analysis by Pax Pharmaceutical confirmed that there are trace amounts of the illegal drug known as NXX.

## Mathematics

### Binary

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 02-07

The binary numeral system is a positional numeral which only uses two symbols, typically "0" and "1." It is used by almost all modern computers and computer-based devices.

### Decimal

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 02-07

The decimal numeral system is the most commonly used positional numeral system in the world. It uses ten decimal digits, a decimal mark, and negative sign for negative numbers to denoting integer and non-integer numbers.

### Fibonacci Sequence

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 01-04

The Fibonacci sequence is also known as the golden ratio and the rabbit sequence, as it was initially used by mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci to model the growth of a theoretical rabbit population.

### Game theory

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-14

Game theory, an important branch of economics, has been hailed as one of the greatest economic achievements of the 20th century. It is widely applicable to all fields.

Anything pertaining to competition or antagonistic behaviors can be called game behavior and game theory is the analysis of said behavior. Its analysis include whether the behavior of both parties involved is reasonable and the number theory and methods involved in finding the most reasonable behavior.

## Physics

### Plasma Globe

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Between Good and Evil" Story 2

The Plasma Globe is an interesting object with scientific properties. Its outer layer is made from high-strength glass with inert gas on the inside. When voltage is applied, a plasma forms, extending from the center to the outer layer of glass, creating what looks like lightning. When placing your hand on the sphere, the lightning will follow the movement of the fingers.

### Tesla coil

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Between Good and Evil" Story 2

The tesla coil was invented by Serbian-American scientist Nikola Tesla. Applying the resonance principle, the transformer is capable of producing artificial lightning. The tesla coil can be controlled through audio signals, making the artificial lightning produce a sound while in the air. Not only could a skilled practitioner of the tesla coil produce artificial lightning that was beautiful and dazzling, but also perform a musical number.

DAVIS: Artificial lightning may be beautiful but don't try it at home! It's easy to get electrocuted if you're not a professional...

## Psychology

### Bipolar disorder

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-18

Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and abnormally elevated moods. One out of two people with bipolar disorder attempts suicide at least once during their lifetime. The annual average suicide rate is 0.4%, which is 10 - 20 times that of the general population.

### Clinical depression

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 04-01

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental illness that causes the victim to be in a constant state of low mood and aversion to activity. It is currently the fourth-leading cause of disease burden worldwide.

Due to the difficulty of identifying MDD in victims and the unwillingness of the victims to receive medical treatments, many victims fail to receive proper care, leading to severe consequences. To this end, Stellis has increased its efforts to identify and treat depression.

### Criminal Psychology

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-02

Criminal psychology, which criminal profiling plays a major part in, is the study that goes deeply into "what makes someone commit a crime and the reactions after the crime," on the run or in court with the aim of understanding the origin of motivation of criminal behavior. In recent years, due to the active role criminal psychologists plays in various criminal cases, educational institutions in Stellis have begun to hold relevant courses and departments to both promote in-depth studies and cultivate new talents in the field.

### Dissociative identity disorder

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Near and Far" Story 1

Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), is a mental disorder characterized by the maintenance of at least two distinct and relatively enduring personality states. The disorder is accompanied by memory gaps beyond what would be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. The personality states alternately show in a person's behavior.

### Dissociative identity disorder

**Obtain:** Unlock in Mysteries of the Lost Gold 01-07

Dissociative disorders mainly include depersonalization-derealization disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and dissociative amnesia. These disorders are conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.

### EAP Consultant

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "A Star in the Night" Story 2

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program designed for the workplace to create a healthy working environment, improve the employee's well-being, and keep productivity and performance high. Counseling services provided by an EAP help employees manage life stressors of all kinds.

### Halo effect

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-06

Halo effect is the tendency for positive impressions of a person in one area to positively influence one's opinion of the person in other areas.

In other words, people's perceptions and judgments of others tend to be based on partial information or certain perspectives, leading to bias and generalization.

### Microreaction

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-13

Microreaction (psychology) is a broad term describing three types of behavioral micro-reactions: facial micro-expressions (or gestures), body language, and linguistic micro-responses.

### Narcissistic personality disorder

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 03-07

Narcissistic personality disorder is a complex type of personality disorder. Its primary attribute is an inflated sense of self-importance. According to DSM\_V, patients with narcissistic personality disorder often suffers from a few conditions: an extreme and exaggerated sense of self-importance; an unfounded fantasy for success, power, and elitism; a belief that they are unique and superior to others; a lacking empathy for others; a sense of entitlement and require excessive admiration; takes advantage of others and responds with aggression towards rejection; belittles those that are receiving help from them and enjoys the feeling of make-belief excellence; envious of others and believes others envy them.

What's more important is that most patients with narcissistic personality disorder often suffer from acute inferiority complex.

### Pick-up artist

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 01-05

PUA is short for pickup artist.

In recent years, many pickup artists work on their "game" by systematically improving their self-esteem and physical appearance to "pick up" their targets with the eventual goal of sexual success and scamming them for money via manipulation.

One thing to note, the victims of PUAs are not limited to women. Men could fall prey as well.

### Placebo effect

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Between Good and Evil" Story 3

A placebo is a substance or treatment which is designed to have no therapeutic value. However, it can affect how patients perceive their condition and encourage the body's chemical processes for relieving pain and a few other symptoms.

The placebo effect, or placebo response, can be understood as the patients' expectation, explained in an influential paper by Henry K. Beecher in 1955. Although patients didn't receive effective treatment, their symptoms still improved because they believed they were getting the treatment.

### Post-traumatic stress disorder

**Obtain:** Unlock in Lost Gold Vyn Investigation 02-02

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Under normal circumstances, the symptoms can appear anywhere from days to months after the event and last anywhere from a month to decades.

### Primacy effect

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 02-01

The primacy effect, also known as the "first impression effect," is a cognitive bias that explains why the first encounter between two people will leave the greatest impression, dictating how future encounters will go. As the saying goes, "first impressions are the strongest."

### "Psychology: Core Concepts"

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 01-01

"Psychology: Core Concepts" by Philip Zimbardo is a great introductory textbook to the science of psychology.

### Retrograde amnesia

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Inner Sanctum" Story 2

In retrograde amnesia, a person is unable to recall memories that were made in a specific period of time before the onset of amnesia.

### Sandplay therapy

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 01-05

Sandplay Therapy is a nonverbal, therapeutic intervention that makes use of a sandbox, toy figures, and other items to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles, and concerns.

It is a method to treat victims of trauma, neglect, or abuse, who often cannot express their feelings in words. The sandbox and figures are used as communication tools, allowing the client to find answers within oneself without interruption, and then making changes to the world one has created after discussions with the therapist.

## Academic

### Giannovyn Mental Health Research Center

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-02

The Giannovyn Mental Health Research Center is an advanced scientific research institution devoted to the study of human psychology and mental illnesses; it has made several achievements and strides in the field. In addition to scientific research projects, the research center also has an attached one-stop psychiatric clinic that integrates medical treatment, healthcare, and rehabilitation. It accepts patients by appointment only.

As both the owner and chief researcher of the research center, Vyn is responsible for the development and management of all projects at the facility. He is greatly trusted and admired by all researchers here.

### National Central University

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-05

National Central University is among the top colleges in the country renowned for its engineering disciplines. It has a history of over two hundred years and also enjoys a good reputation overseas. National Central University has been competing with Stellis University for the top-ranked college domestically for years, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. In recent years, National Central University established numerous talent-cultivation programs in collaboration with government agencies to boost its reputation and strength, successfully attracting many talented students.

### Stellis Big Data Analytics Lab

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 03-01

The Stellis Big Data Analytics Lab, or the Big Data Lab for short, is a scientific research institution jointly founded by Pax Technology and the Stellis City Government.

The Big Data Lab collects data and information from all aspects of society through legal channels and runs integrated analyses via its supercomputers to produce data of practical value, such as industry studies and public opinion reports, to assist the government in decision-making processes. At the same time, the Big Data Lab also provides public services, such as weather forecasts, financial data analyses, navigation, and traffic monitoring.

DAVIS: I am D.A.V.I.S., Data Analysis Virtual Intelligence System, and the Big Data Lab is where my "brain" is!

### Stellis Junior High School

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 01-12

Stellis High School, which contains both a junior high and senior high, is a major secondary education institution with a strong faculty in Stellis.

The number of students enrolled in Stellis High has shown an annual increase since its admission expansion. Since the original campus could no longer accommodate the number of students, a secondary campus on Cloudbreak Mountain was established.

### Stellis University

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-05

Stellis University is among the top colleges in the country known for its excellent literature, history, and art programs while its law school is renowned internationally. It has a history of two hundred years. Stellis University sits in a remote area located in the Higher Education District of Stellis City that offers a serene environment with convenient transportation. The new Stellis Art Gallery on-campus is also the official art exhibition center of Stellis, offering a large collection of art pieces.

Stellis University has been competing with National Central University for the top position among colleges in the country. As a result, there are many stories of love and rivalry that are often talked about by the public.

## Medicine

### Alzheimer's disease

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius "Eye of the Beholder" Story 1

Alzheimer's disease, or simply Alzheimer's, is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gradually worsens over time.

The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation, mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues. As a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death.

### Autism

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-05

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with complex biological causes. Symptoms may include mood swings, difficulties in verbal and non-verbal expression, and impaired social interactions. Those with autism may demonstrate restrictive or repetitive behaviors.

### Hallucinogen

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-14

Hallucinogens are drugs that primarily affect the central nervous system and alter one's perception, thinking, mood, and awareness. They can also lead to memory loss, mania, and even coma.

DAVIS: Hallucinogens aren't the problem — it's those who abuse them.

### Heimlich maneuver

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius "Fabulous Feast" Story 2

The Heimlich Maneuver, or abdominal thrusts, is an emergency procedure used to clear a blockage of a foreign body in the respiratory tract. It's named after Dr. Henry Heimlich, and it became widely popular in 1974.

### Plasma concentration

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius "A Dance on the Clouds" Story 1

The blood plasma concentration of a drug refers to the total concentration of the drug in blood plasma after administration, including the drug bound to blood proteins or free in blood plasma; it sometimes refers to the drug concentration in plasma as a whole.

The most commonly used methods for the determination of blood levels include UV spectroscopy, chromatography, and immunoassay.

### Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Peaceful Place" Story 2

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental disorder that occurs after a person encounters danger. According to research, animals that encounter life-threatening dangers in their early life also suffer from PTSD and require more attention than the average baby animal.