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Integrity Image Checks for Publishers
Imagetwin helps publishers uphold research integrity by efficiently detecting image integrity issues, including manipulations, duplications, plagiarism and AI-generated content.
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Strengthen Research Integrity at Every Step
Protect your reputation, detect issues at scale, and stay ahead of emerging image-based threats.
Protect Your Reputation
Complete a pre-publication image check to identify and address issues early, and maintain the credibility of your journals
Detect Issues at Scale
Utilize bulk scanning capabilities to efficiently analyze thousands of manuscripts
Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats
We continuously update to counter new falsification techniques, ensuring protection against emerging misconduct
Solution for Publishers
Imagetwin empowers publishers, journal editors, and peer-review teams to uphold the highest standards of research integrity:
- Pre-publication screening: detect image integrity issues during peer review, before articles go to press.
- Editorial workflow integration: Embed automated integrity checks into existing submission and review systems via API.
- Cross-publication detection: screen figures against 150+ million published images to catch reuse across journals and publishers.
- Paper mill defence: identify suspicious image patterns associated with known paper mill practices before fraudulent submissions reach publication.
- Post-publication monitoring: review previously published articles for image concerns, supporting corrections or investigations when issues surface.
Get in touch to learn how Imagetwin fits into your editorial workflow.
Why Image Integrity is Critical for Publishers
Protect your journals from hidden image risks that threaten credibility and trust.
Why Publishers Image Integrity Matters
Why Publishers Image Integrity Matters Many image integrity issues, such as duplications, manipulations, and AI-generated images, are difficult to detect manually and can undermine the credibility of published research.
Maintain Journal Impact & Trust
Maintain Journal Impact & Trust
Avoid Costly Investigations & Retractions
Avoid Costly Investigations & Retractions What Our Clients Say
Hear from publishers using Imagetwin to protect research integrity.
Karger
Gráinne McNamara, Research Integrity/Publication Ethics Manager, Karger
IOP Publishing have been using Imagetwin since 2022 to help assess image validity in manuscripts. We use it across our journal portfolio, but it’s been especially useful on microscopy images and identifying duplication. Having the flexibility to check any manuscript at any stage has proved very useful, as it can be used at initial submission, revision, or post-publication. We’re also really proud to share our dataset of images with ImageTwin to help the tool find more duplications – we all benefit when we work together as a community.
IOP
Kim Eggleton, Head of Research Integrity and Peer Review, IOP Publishing
As a global publisher, research integrity is non-negotiable for us. Imagetwin supports our commitment to protecting the quality and reputation of the research we publish. The tool fits smoothly into our editorial workflow and helps us uphold high standards. We value the fact that the Imagetwin team actively engages with publishers to refine the product.
Sage
Andrew Smeall, Vice President, Production Innovation, Research, Sage
Taylor & Francis began using Imagetwin within Dove Medical Press in 2022 as a standalone solution to strengthen image screening. Since then, the platform has been integrated via API into our submission system on selected journals, enabling scalable and automated screening across our workflow. Imagetwin’s duplication detection capabilities, supported by its extensive database, enhance our ability to conduct broader screening and ensure the authenticity of submitted figures. This integration supports efficiency, strengthens confidence in the editorial process, and reinforces our commitment to protecting the integrity and reputation of the research we publish.
Taylor & Francis
Shay O'Neill, Consulting Editor Manager, Taylor & Francis
Trusted by Global Publishing Standards
Imagetwin is an active member of internationally recognized publishing and research ethics organizations. Our work aligns with global standards for research integrity, ethical content handling, and responsible technology use.
- Aligned with globally accepted research and publishing standards
- Committed to ethical use of AI in content analysis
- Designed to support integrity, transparency, and trust
- Built for organizations operating in regulated environments
Features Tailored for Publishers
Built for editorial teams, peer reviewers, and journal managers.
Bulk Scanning
Efficiently analyze millions of papers to detect integrity issues at scale.
Forensic Tools
Utilize advanced forensic tools to delve into complex investigations, ensuring thorough analysis of flagged content.
API Access
Seamlessly integrate Imagetwin into your existing workflows through our API, enhancing efficiency in the publication process.
Private Repository
Create your own database of research articles and automatically compare new submissions with your repository to detect image duplicates.
PDF Report
Generates a detailed summary of all detected integrity concerns in a structured PDF report
Onboarding Workshops & Training
Equip your teams with hands-on training for smooth tool adoption, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
Do You Have Any Questions?
Let us know, and we are happy to get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a free trial for publishers?
Yes, we provide a free trial to publishers. Please contact us using your corporate email to initiate the trial.
How can we use the API?
Do you offer high-volume plans?
Yes, we offer tailored solutions for high-volume use cases. Please contact us to learn more about our customized plans.
How does Imagetwin detect plagiarism in scientific journals?
Imagetwin compares submitted manuscripts against a vast database of over 150 million published figures to identify unauthorized image reuse and potential plagiarism, ensuring the originality of content in scientific journals. Imagetwin’s database is regularly updated with newly published scientific images, ensuring comprehensive coverage for integrity checks.
Imagetwin performs a task that would be very hard to completely impossible for a human to do. We use Imagetwin as a step in our routine screening and to support investigations, both before and after publication. Robust screening enables us to detect potential concerns before publication, with early detection being key for protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. The reports are easily understandable, adjustable, and configurable for sharing with others. The user-friendly image integrity interface allows us to conduct investigations efficiently.