Proofig

Product/Service Overview

Proofig is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance the integrity of scientific research and publications. It specializes in automated image proofing, helping researchers, publishers, and institutions identify potential issues before publication, thereby safeguarding scientific ethics and the authenticity of published work.

Proofig Key Features

• Alteration & Manipulation Detection: Identifies modifications within individual sub-images, including cloning, editing, deletion, and splicing.
• Duplication & Reuse Detection: Detects the duplication or reuse of images within a single manuscript, accounting for scaling, rotation, flipping, full and partial overlap, and other irregularities.
• PubMed Source Plagiarism Detection: Checks for the reuse of sub-images from published manuscripts by leveraging a database containing tens of millions of images from PubMed.
• AI-Generated Image Detection: Identifies images created by AI models, with continuous updates to recognize newer generation techniques.
• My Database (Self-Plagiarism Detection): Compares submitted images against a personalized repository of a researcher's previous work to prevent self-plagiarism.
• Broad Image Type Support: Analyzes various microscopy images (confocal, light, fluorescence, electron), histology and pathology slides, Western blot bands, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry, cell cultures, and more.
• Efficiency and Accuracy: Analyzes entire papers in minutes, significantly reducing the time and human error associated with manual image review.
• Confidentiality Assured: Conducts all analyses on private, secure servers, guaranteeing that user data and manuscripts remain confidential and are not used for training purposes.
• Western Blot Analysis: Specifically designed to detect alterations or manipulations in Western blot images, such as blot removal.
• Forensic Analysis Tools: Offers advanced tools for thorough forensic examination of image data.
• Admin System Usage Module: Provides enterprise-level control and oversight for institutions.
• Customer Success Management: Offers dedicated support and training from a Customer Success Manager.