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Our service empowers you to
Ascertain the authenticity of photographies, images, and artwork in published papers
Dissuade research misconduct and promote ethical practices
Protect the reputation of your publications
Uphold your integrity by ensuring reliable research output
Securing Research Integrity
A Two-Step Validation Process
Our innovative service offers a comprehensive solution for detecting image
manipulation in research publications.
Software
Analysis
Our team uses professional graphics software to screen for manipulated images and duplications within the manuscript, ensuring no fraudulent images compromise your journal's reputation and impact factor.
Expert Human
Verification
Following the robust automated analysis, a team of highly trained human experts meticulously reviews each flagged image to identify and exclude false-positive identifications.
Types of Manipulations We Detect
- Duplication of image elements
- Alterations to color, tone, brightness, contrast, and exposure
- Anomalous artefacts
- Application of filters
- Blurring or blocking of image
sections - Selective enhancement or erasure
- Merging of multiple images
- Flipping, rotation, compression, and stretching
- Addition of lines, patches, or text
Unique Features Tailored to Your Needs
Seamless Integration
Our service seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows through a user-friendly API gateway
Flexible Outputs
Receive your reports in JSON or PDF format as you request
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Our Deliverables
A Detailed report of identified fraudulent images with annotations
An API gateway for easy integration with your submission system
An API output package of PDF report + JSON file
A Dashboard with weekly and monthly data for total visibility
FAQs
Why is image manipulation detection important?+
Image screening is important because it helps maintain the credibility of STEM research. With the increasing instances of image manipulation in research publications, ensuring the integrity of scientific findings is crucial. Thorough screening of images before publication helps improve the reliability of the published literature and prevent retractions. This proactive approach saves time and prevents issues resulting from publishing papers that reference dubious images.
Is the service automated or does it involve human analysis?+
The service is performed by human experts. They use advanced graphics software to detect signs of manipulation, and then a team of specialists provides expert analysis to verify the exact issues.
Can image manipulation detection be used on any type of image file?+
Yes, image screening techniques can be applied to various image file formats, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and others.
Which types of image manipulations can your service detect?+
Our service can detect a wide range of manipulations, including but not limited to duplication, merging, image alterations, compression issues, flipping/rotating, stretching, filter use, blurring, blocking, line and patch additions, color and tone adjustments, and anomalous artifacts.
How long does an image manipulation analysis usually take?+
The time required for an image manipulation detection analysis depends on various factors, such as the complexity of the image, size of the image, the tools used, and the human expertise required.
Who can benefit from using image manipulation detection service?+
Professionals in fields such as scientific publishing, journalism, law enforcement, and digital forensics can benefit from using image screening to ensure the integrity of images.