Semiotics (journal)
Semiotics is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the study of semiotics, the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. It covers a broad range of topics within semiotics, including linguistic, visual, social, and cultural aspects of meaning-making.
Scope and Focus
The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, and critical reviews exploring the multifaceted nature of sign systems. It aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on topics such as:
- Theoretical Semiotics: Investigations into fundamental semiotic concepts, models, and frameworks.
- Applied Semiotics: Applications of semiotic principles to analyze specific phenomena across various domains, including literature, art, media, advertising, fashion, architecture, and social practices.
- Cultural Semiotics: Examination of the role of signs and symbols in shaping and maintaining cultural identities, values, and ideologies.
- Cognitive Semiotics: Exploring the cognitive processes involved in sign interpretation and meaning construction.
- Linguistic Semiotics: Analysis of language as a sign system, examining its structure, meaning, and use in communication.
- Visual Semiotics: The study of visual signs and their interpretation in various contexts, such as painting, photography, film, and graphic design.
- Social Semiotics: Investigation into the social functions of signs and their role in shaping social interactions, power relations, and cultural norms.
History and Publication
Semiotics was established in 1969. It is currently published by Springer. The journal is typically published multiple times per year.
Editorial Board
The journal is overseen by an editorial board composed of leading scholars in the field of semiotics from around the world. The editorial board is responsible for ensuring the quality and relevance of the journal's content through a rigorous peer-review process.
Abstracting and Indexing
Semiotics is indexed in several major academic databases, including:
- Scopus
- Web of Science
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index
- Social Sciences Citation Index
This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible to researchers and scholars in semiotics and related fields.