ASM figure pre-screening workflow can identify image duplication concerns using Imagetwin and address them before publication. (A) Image duplication represents two-thirds of figure-related concerns in post-acceptance manuscripts. (B) All image duplication concerns were resolved following our policies and procedures in accordance with ethical guidelines by modifying the figures and/or text. (C) Complex image duplication concerns were resolved through editorial consultations, which sometimes led to revoking acceptance decision for the manuscript.
Image duplication erodes trust in the peer review process. This #mBio article shares results from ASM Journals’ 2023 pilot program using Imagetwin, an image duplication screening tool, which is now a part of routine ethics checks performed by #ASMJournals: asm.social/2yQ