
Academic Journal
Q1Language and Semiotic Studies
About Language and Semiotic Studies
Language and Semiotic Studies is a scholarly journal published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.371 and H-index of 7.
Coverage: 2017-2026. Research categories: Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Communication (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition; Discourse Analysis in Language Studies; Translation Studies and Practices; Humor Studies and Applications; Semiotics and Representation Studies; Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies.
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Nicola M. Dusi
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