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Proofig AI Joins MDPI to Safeguard Research Integrity with AI-Powered Image Proofing

With the rapid advancement of digital editing and AI technologies, the integrity of scientific images has become a growing concern across the research community. Modern...

U.S. Research Integrity Faces New Risks Amid Federal Funding Cuts

In 2025, academia is facing an incredible amount of political and financial pressure. Following US President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office in January,...

How AI Tools Are Fighting Image Fraud in Scientific Research

Technological advancements are reshaping the way scientific images are verified, driving greater transparency and trust in research. Scientific progress depends on the reliability of published findings....

Image Repository Guards Against Self-Plagiarism

To help research institutions guard against self-plagiarism, research image integrity software provider Proofig AI has launched MyDatabase, a repository designed to protect the originality of...

Building the Future and Investing in Startups with Purpose

Investing in startups at the earliest stages—especially during the pre-seed phase—involves navigating a world of uncertainty. Despite thorough due diligence, early investments come with higher...

Why Scientific Misconduct Is Rising And How We Can Protect Research Integrity

In recent years, the number of retracted scientific papers has reached record highs, raising serious concerns about research integrity. According to Retraction Watch, German anesthesiologist...

Wiley Issues Author Guidelines for Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Publishing

At the recent London Book Fair, Wiley—one of the world’s leading academic publishers—introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at helping authors navigate the ethical,...

Proofig AI Launches Advanced EditTrace and Cloning Detection Feature

Proofig AI, has launched the Advanced EditTrace and Cloning Detection, an innovative update designed to address the increasingly sophisticated challenges posed by AI-powered image manipulations. The...

Researchers want more guidance from publishers on how to document AI

Wiley, a leading academic publisher, is urging the industry to take a proactive approach in establishing clear policies on artificial intelligence (AI) usage in research....

How Academic Fraud is Undermining Research Integrity

Scientific research and publishing are fundamentally built on trust. As editors representing the American Society for Clinical Investigation, we implement safeguards to uphold the integrity...