---------------- General Policies ---------------- Compliance ^^^^^^^^^^ - All users must comply with **NYUAD Institutional Review Board (IRB)** approvals, **Data-Protection** regulations, and any relevant NYUAD safety programs. - An **approved IRB protocol** covering the study must be on file with MEG core staff *before* data collection. - Breaches of these policies may result in suspension of booking privileges. Participant Safety ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ - **Consent:** Written informed consent is mandatory at every visit. Facility Use ^^^^^^^^^^^^ - Keep the control room and MSR free of personal belongings. - Follow posted instructions for placing head-localization coils, connecting peripherals, and exiting the MSR safely. - Report any equipment issues immediately to MEG staff. Resource Management ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Data Storage """""""""""" - Raw MEG data are written automatically to the **MEG Shared Folder** on the CTP network drive, organized by Principal Investigator and study. - Access is controlled by MEG staff; contact ``hadi.zaatiti@nyu.edu`` for permissions. - Maintain independent backups (e.g., NYU Box, Google Drive). Long-term archival is the researcher’s responsibility. Processing Workstation """""""""""""""""""""" - A **CTP MEG processing workstation** is available on-site and via VPN. - Work directly from the network share or your own cloud storage; do **not** save files on the local drive. - Report software or hardware issues to ``hadi.zaatiti@nyu.edu``. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Full SOPs can be requested from the MEG core (link: ``_). Key documents include: - General MEG facility policies - Participant screening checklist - MSR entry/exit procedure - Peripheral-device connection guidelines - Access instructions for shared data and the processing workstation Ethernet connection of your device """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" .. note:: Problem setting up your ethernet connection Network setting up: To connect to the internet via ethernet on network, make sure the MAC address of your ethernet interface is registered: Got to `computer-registration.abudhabi.nyu.edu `_ and register the MAC address found in network settings, properties of the interface, replace the dash - with a column : ---- *Adherence to these guidelines safeguards participants, protects data integrity, and ensures the MEG system remains available for all researchers. For training or questions, contact the MEG core team.*