Getting Started with Proofig: How to Use the Platform

Welcome to Proofig. This guide provides an overview of how to use the Proofig system, covering the four main stages: uploading your manuscript, validating sub-images, reviewing suspected issues, and generating a comprehensive report.

For detailed guides on each page of the platform, use the 'page tutorial' button located in the upper right corner of the screen of every page in the platform. This button provides access to step-by-step instructions and additional resources to help you navigate and utilize each feature effectively.

The Proofig platform simplifies your workflow into four main steps: uploading your manuscript, validating sub-images, reviewing suspected issues, and generating a comprehensive report.
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Navigate to the Proofig To Do Page and click the "Upload your manuscript" button.

This action will redirect you to the Submit Page, where you can complete the upload process for your manuscript.
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After submitting your manuscript, Proofig will automatically redirect you to the Select-View Page. Here, you can validate the sub-images detected by the system. Adjust the detected sub-images as necessary to ensure accuracy.

Move to the next step by clicking Submit
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On the Review Page, Proofig highlights suspected integrity issues within your manuscript. Carefully review all the suspected sub-images and confirm the issues that should be included in your report.

add the confirmed issues to your report by clicking the 'Add to report' button
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Once you have reviewed and confirmed the suspected issues, you can generate a report.

This report will summarize all findings, helping to ensure the integrity of your scientific images.

For more detailed instructions on each step, refer to our step-by-step submission collection. Additionally, for further guidance, visit our knowledge center. To explore more about Proofig and its full range of tools and features, visit our homepage. Thank you for using Proofig.