it is reflected vs it reflects

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It is reflected' is used when something is being shown or mirrored, while 'it reflects' is used to indicate that something shows or expresses something else. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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it is reflected

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when something is being shown or mirrored, often in a passive voice construction.

Examples:

The beauty of the landscape is reflected in the calm waters of the lake.
The success of the project is reflected in the positive feedback from clients.

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This is a very important signal, and the next step will be to ensure that it is reflected in CO2 reduction targets.
I am very sensitive to your concerns about the possible impact for women of this case law as it is reflected in the proposed amendments.
I think this is a splendid priority, and we must ensure that it is reflected in the Budget, especially within the area of what are called internal Community policies.
I have looked in particular at this question of atypical work and the nature of atypical work because it is reflected in several of the amendments.
We heard this in the speech by Mr López Garrido, and in the speech by the Commissioner, and it is reflected in the resolution that will be put to the vote tomorrow in Parliament with the support of all the political groups.
This process is in the hands of our African partners, and the Commission will make sure in the months ahead that it is reflected in our 'mid-term reviews' under the Cotonou Agreement and with regard to the other country strategies relevant for the rest of Africa.
It is reflected in the MFI balance sheet as a sale of the loan with a counterpart entry in cash (or deposits).
It is reflected at all other levels of the partnership, from ministerial meetings downwards.
It is reflected in the fact that more than 30 % of the 1996 and 1997 programme budget was allocated to projects in these fields.
It is reflected in the balance sheets as follows:
It is reflected in the ENP Action Plan that the EU and Egypt have jointly agreed an important part of its implementation is the regular dialogue with the Egyptian authorities.
It is reflected as follows (no operation takes place in the FVC):
It is reflected in the Action Plan on the ICC adopted in May of this year and the conclusions and guiding principles adopted by the Council as recently as 20 September.
It is reflected in the political statements.
This is something the opinion should address, because it is reflected in:
In the legal assessment it is reflected that the Commission considers the elements of the original decision as to the existence, character and extent of the infringements either as:

Alternatives:

it is mirrored
it is shown
it is depicted
it is illustrated
it is represented

it reflects

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something shows or expresses something else, often in an active voice construction.