This journal publishes research on the analysis of signs and symbols across various forms of communication, including linguistic, visual, and multimodal texts. It explores how meaning is constructed through semiotic processes in diverse contexts such as digital media, linguistic landscapes, and artistic expressions. The journal also investigates theoretical frameworks for understanding communication, including relevance theory, narrative semiotics, and cognitive semiotics.
Lund University, Centre for Languages and Literature
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Is the ISSN verified?
1918-9907
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Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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AnthropologyQ2
Linguistics and LanguageQ2
CommunicationQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
AnthropologyCommunicationLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Language, Metaphor, and CognitionMedia, Communication, and EducationLinguistics and Discourse AnalysisVisual Culture and Art TheoryHistorical Linguistics and Language StudiesMultisensory perception and integrationLanguage and cultural evolutionCategorization, perception, and languageSemiotics and Representation StudiesPragmatism in Philosophy and Education