Scientific images play a pivotal role in conveying research findings, validating hypotheses, and advancing scientific knowledge across various domains. However, in recent times, concerns over the authenticity and reliability of scientific images have emerged, posing significant challenges to the integrity of research. Fabricated, manipulated, or misleading images can not only undermine the credibility of scientific work but also lead to wasted resources, compromised reputations, and eroded public trust.

As technology advances and image manipulation becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is imperative that we establish robust methods to safeguard the integrity of scientific imagery. This whitepaper titled, “Protecting the Integrity of Scientific Images,” offers an in-depth analysis of the key issues surrounding image integrity in scientific research.