【Usaco Co., Ltd.】Concludes Exclusive Distributorship Agreement with Proofiger for Scientific Image Verification Tool "Proofig AI"

Usaco Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shinichi Yamakawa) has concluded an exclusive distributorship agreement with Proofiger for group and institutional subscriptions of the scientific image verification tool "Proofig AI" in Japan.

■ About Proofig AI

Proofig AI is an AI-powered image verification system that accurately detects potential concerns regarding image integrity, such as image duplication, manipulation, reuse or plagiarism of previously published images, and the possibility of AI-generated images, and assists in their confirmation. Such issues can arise from unintentional errors or improper operations. Proofig AI identifies potential problems early in the pre-publication stage, assisting researchers, editors, and institutions in appropriate review and response. It is widely adopted by leading global publishers such as Science magazine of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), academic institutions like Stanford University, government agencies, research institutions, medical institutions, grant-giving organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.

■ Key Features

• Detects potential image integrity issues, including rotation, inversion, resizing, and partial cut-and-paste, in minutes using a unique algorithm.

• Identifies AI-generated images and the possibility of unnatural or suspicious manipulations.

Intuitive interface designed to make detailed verification reports easy to review even without deep knowledge of specialized image analysis.

■ Unique Manuscript Quality Assurance Hub "PubShield"

Proofig's manuscript quality assurance hub "PubShield" allows for centralized management of text, image, reference, and data checks from a single dashboard through seamless integration with multiple external tools such as Turnitin's iThenticate. Furthermore, it is being expanded to assist in reviewing entire manuscripts and suggesting revisions for statistical and content improvements, thereby enhancing manuscript completeness and preparing them for submission to higher-impact academic journals.

■ Future Development

With the conclusion of this exclusive distributorship agreement, we will promote the widespread adoption of "Proofig AI" among Japanese institutions. We aim to contribute to the development of science and technology in Japan by supporting the early detection of potential concerns regarding image and research integrity, further enhancing the reliability of academic papers, and streamlining the workflows of researchers and publishers.

For details, pricing, or trial requests, please contact us via the inquiry form on our Proofig AI introduction page.

■ Related Links

・Our Proofig AI introduction page: https://rs.usaco.co.jp/product/proofig-ai/

・Proofig AI homepage: https://www.proofig.com/