Action logs

Action logs refer to systematic records that track specific parameters or outcomes related to the actions performed on or with subjects (often animals) in scientific studies. These logs are vital for ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of experimental results, allowing researchers to monitor the effectiveness, consistency, and potential issues associated with various procedures and equipment used in their studies. Below are descriptions for the types of action logs mentioned: Action logs covers surgical procedures and other methods that allows you to track or record from a subject(s). Action log types share relationships, but fields are tailored to the various action log-types.

Types of Action logs:

• Impedances log: This log records the electrical impedance of electrodes implanted in the brain or other tissues over time. Impedance measurement is crucial for assessing the quality of the electrical connection between the electrode and the surrounding tissue, which can affect the clarity and reliability of recorded neural signals. Impedances logs help in monitoring the condition and functionality of electrodes throughout the course of an experiment.
• Linear displacement log: A linear displacement log tracks the movement or position of an object or device in a straight line, often related to the precise placement of electrodes, probes, or other surgical tools during an experiment. This type of log is essential for documenting the depth and location adjustments of devices within neural tissue, ensuring that recordings or stimulations are made at consistent and intended sites.
• Tetrode log (4 tetrodes): This log keeps records related to the use and performance of a set of four tetrodes, which are specialized electrodes used for recording the electrical activity of neurons. A tetrode log would typically include information about the positioning, adjustments, impedance levels, and potentially the signal quality obtained from each of the four tetrodes. This information is crucial for analyzing neural data accurately and understanding the spatial context of the recordings.
• Tetrode log (8 tetrodes): Similar to the log for four tetrodes, this log pertains to experiments involving a set of eight tetrodes. It provides detailed records for each tetrode, including their placement, electrical properties, and the quality of neural recordings. Keeping a separate log for eight tetrodes might be necessary for experiments that require more extensive neural coverage or when comparing different regions or aspects of neural activity simultaneously.

Two-Part submission form

The action log submission form consists of two parts. In the first part, you must fill in the required fields. Once you click "Create and continue," the entry is created, and you can continue editing it on the second part of the form, which contains all the fields.

Fields

• Type: the type of action log (required).
• Procedure: The action of the log (required).
• Description: Description of the action log.
• Date and time: Timestamp for each entry in the log.
• Type details: These are type specific fields for each entry in the log.
• Notes: Notes of the action log for each entry in the log.

Permissions

Actions inherits permissions from projects via first subject and then the procedure associate with the entry. For more information on permissions, please visit the permissions page.

Action log API Access

The API allows for programmable access to Action logs, enabling you to read, edit, and delete action logs through the API. For details about the action log's fields and data structure, refer to the API documentation of the Action log API endpoint.