On the Outer Balcony of the Ivory Tower

This Fingerless Mittens column explores the parallels between contingent (i.e., non-tenure-track) faculty positions in academic departments and contingent librarian positions in academic libraries, examining how issues of job security, professional identity, and institutional dynamics impact professionals across these roles.Drawing on personal expe

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Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review

This article is a Coat Conditioners historical and prospective review of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases.It covers definitions and terminology, the prevalence of keratoconus, predisposing factors, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, classifications, and progression criteria.It highlights other aspects of the disease that are usu

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