Proofig is an AI tool for detecting whether scientific research images are fabricated or plagiarized, dedicated to ensuring the authenticity and integrity of scientific research images through advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. The tool not only safeguards publication quality standards but also significantly reduces the risk of retraction caused by image plagiarism or tampering. Users simply upload paper images or PDF files to receive a detailed analysis report, providing a solid foundation for subsequent manual editorial review. Proofig's intelligent detection system not only improves the efficiency of scientific research image review but also ensures the credibility of scientific research results and the rigor of academic publishing.
Proofig AI's main features
- Analyze and inspect various types of research and scientific images, such as microscopy imaging, histopathology slides, Western blots, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry (FC), fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), cell culture, and in vitro or in vivo experimental images, etc.
- Accurately identify images that have undergone various types of processing, including images that have been edited or processed through duplication, rotation, flipping, scaling, cloning, splicing, cropping, insertion, and erasure, etc.
- Provide a variety of image analysis filters, such as color filters for adjusting hue and intensity, as well as mathematical filters such as "emboss" for detailed analysis of Western blots, and also enhancement filters with options such as "histogram equalization" to improve the clarity of detected changes
Proofig's product pricing
Proofig adopts a pay-per-use model. For individual researchers or single-user accounts, the prices are as follows:
$99 detects 120 sub-images, $230 detects 320 sub-images, $400 detects 620 sub-images, and $610 detects 1,020 sub-images. (Note: A sub-image is an individual, distinct image within a larger figure, such as a microscopy sub-image or a row of Western blot bands.)
Who Proofig is suitable for
- Researchers: To ensure the authenticity and reliability of their research results, researchers can use Proofig to thoroughly inspect experimental images, thereby avoiding academic disputes caused by image tampering.
- Research institutions: Internal quality control teams within institutions 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 manuscripts, publishers can use Proofig as a pre-screening tool to help editorial teams quickly identify possible image issues, thereby improving the efficiency of the publishing process and the academic integrity of publications.
- Ethics committees: When reviewing research projects or handling academic misconduct, ethics committees can rely on Proofig's advanced technology as an auxiliary tool to verify the integrity and originality of images and uphold the bottom line of academic ethics.
