Biosemiotics is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the study of signs, communication, interpretation, and cognition in living organisms. Traces the growth and evolution of the discipline of biosemiotics. Bridges biology, philosophy, linguistics and communication sciences. Encourages both methodology development and application of theory in empirical case studies. Affiliated with the International Society for Biosemiotic Studies (ISBS). Challenges traditional assumptions on the nature of life and suggests alternative perspectives.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Linguistics and LanguageQ1
CommunicationQ2
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of ScienceHumanities, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)CommunicationLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Origins and Evolution of LifePhilosophy and History of ScienceEmbodied and Extended CognitionLanguage and cultural evolutionPlant and Biological Electrophysiology StudiesEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationFractal and DNA sequence analysisRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsAction Observation and SynchronizationGene Regulatory Network Analysis