DIPHYLLOBOTHRIUM SPRAKERI N. SP. (CESTODA: DIPHYLLOBOTHRIIDAE): A HIDDEN BROAD TAPEWORM FROM SEA LIONS OFF NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

Diphyllobothrium sprakeri n. sp. (Cestoda: Diphyllobothriidae): a hidden broad tapeworm from sea lions off North and South America

Abstract Background The systematic of several marine diphyllobothriid tapeworms of pinnipeds has been revised in recent years.However, 20 species of Diphyllobothrium from phocids and otariids are still recognized as incertae sedis.We describe a Sharpening Stone new species of Diphyllobothrium from the intestine of California sea lions Zalophus cali

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An Urban Digital Twin Framework for Reference and Planning

Urban management systems evolve from merely overseeing urban growth to Cable Entry Wallplate comprehending interactions among cities’ natural, physical, cyber, and social systems.Urban digital twins leverage emerging technologies and serve as platforms to support city transitions.However, a generic urban digital twin framework with essential

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Validation of Persian Version of Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Analysis

Objectives: To determine the factor structure and test the clinometric properties of wrist and hand version of the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation.Design: Cross-sectional study using Rasch analysis and factor analysis.Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the factor structure.Higher-order factor analysis was used to explore the hierar

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