Proofig

Proofig is an AI tool for detecting plagiarism or fabrication in scientific images. It leverages advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to ensure the authenticity and integrity of research images. This tool not only safeguards the quality standards of publications but also significantly reduces the risk of retraction due to image plagiarism or alteration. Users simply upload images or PDF files of their papers to receive a detailed analysis report, providing a solid foundation for subsequent human editorial review. Proofig’s intelligent detection system not only improves the efficiency of scientific image review but also ensures the credibility of research results and the rigor of academic publications.

Proofig AI’s main functions

• Analyze and examine various types of research and scientific images, such as microscopic imaging, histopathological sections, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry (FC), fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), cell culture, and in vitro or in vivo experimental images.
• Accurately identifies images that have undergone various processing methods, including those that have been edited or manipulated by repeating, rotating, flipping, scaling, cloning, stitching, cropping, inserting, and erasing.
• It offers a variety of image analysis filters, such as color filters for adjusting hue and intensity, and mathematical filters like “Emboss” for detailed protein blot analysis. It also includes enhancement filters with options like “Histogram Equalization” to improve the clarity of detected changes.

Proofig product prices

Proofig uses a pay-as-you-go model, with pricing as follows for individual researchers or single user accounts:

$99 allows for the detection of 120 sub-images, $230 allows for the detection of 320 sub-images, $400 allows for the detection of 620 sub-images, and $610 allows for the detection of 1020 sub-images. (Note: A sub-image is a single, distinct image within a larger pattern, such as a microscope sub-image or a line of protein blot bands.)

Who is Proofig suitable for?

• Researchers say that to ensure the authenticity and reliability of their research results, researchers can use Proofig to thoroughly examine experimental images, thereby avoiding academic controversies caused by image tampering.
• Research institutions: In-house quality control teams can use Proofig to monitor and improve the overall image quality of research projects, ensuring that all published research results meet the highest academic standards.
• Publishers: After receiving a manuscript, publishers can use Proofig as a pre-screening tool to help the editorial team quickly identify potential image issues, thereby improving the efficiency of the publishing process and the academic integrity of the publication.
• Ethics Committee: When reviewing research projects or dealing with academic misconduct, the ethics committee can use Proofig’s advanced technology as an auxiliary tool to verify the integrity and originality of images and uphold the bottom line of academic ethics.