This study examines the intergenerational transmission of technology in historical China by constructing a genealogy dataset Huang family from 1400 to 1800. The specialised woodblock carving for book production, and their names were documented these volumes, enabling measurement technological output. Analysing 902 individuals across 16 generations reveals that skills primarily transmitted fathe...

Computer gaming has often represented a fertile ground for the implementation and testing of novel and engaging humancomputer interactions systems. Such phenomenon has occurred first with mice and joysticks and keeps on going, increasing in complexity and realism, with body-based interfaces (e.g., Wii, Kinect). Now, many fields and applications could benefit from these advances, starting with t...

BACKGROUND Vat dyes are the class of dyes used in textile dyeing in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria. While some dyes (including vat dyes intermediates) have been associated with adverse effects on manufacturer's health, there is paucity of data on effects of occupational exposure to vat dyes among end users, such as those involved in textile dyeing and finishing. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To invest...