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SJR Score
0.208
H-Index
32
SNIP
1.374
Total Works
358
Total Citations
3,653
2yr Mean Citedness
0.52
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Retractions
2
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal explores the intersection of semiotics and cognitive science, investigating how meaning is constructed and processed through various modalities including language, gesture, and visual representations. It examines the role of embodiment, intersubjectivity, and cultural context in shaping cognitive processes and meaning-making. The journal also delves into the nature of metaphor, inner speech, and the relationship between cognitive processes and external manifestations of thought.
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⚡ 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 LanguageQ2
CommunicationQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
CommunicationLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Language, Metaphor, and CognitionAction Observation and SynchronizationEmbodied and Extended CognitionSemiotics and Representation StudiesLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesLinguistics and Discourse AnalysisCategorization, perception, and languageMultisensory perception and integrationLanguage and cultural evolutionAesthetic Perception and Analysis