Journal profile · Social Sciences-Linguistics and Language
Punctum International Journal of Semiotics
ISSN 2459-2943 · Hellenic Semiotic Society
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Punctum International Journal of Semiotics: subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; 18 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Punctum International Journal of Semiotics is published by Hellenic Semiotic Society. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Semiotics and Representation Studies, Visual Culture and Art Theory and Translation Studies and Practices, together about 50.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Literature and Literary Theory and Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Edited by: Didier Tsala Effa & Rossana De Angelis Punctum. is a blind peer-reviewed, on-line journal dedicated to the semiotic study of contemporary cultural texts, practices and processes, published by the Hellenic Semiotic Society, member of the International Association for Semiotic Studies (IASS). Aspiring to provide a venue for the advancement of international semiotic […]
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Linguistics and Language
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Semiotics and Representation StudiesArts and Humanities31.9%
- Visual Culture and Art TheoryArts and Humanities9.5%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities8.8%
- Umberto Eco and SemioticsArts and Humanities3.5%
- Humor Studies and ApplicationsPsychology3.4%
- Literary Theory and Cultural HermeneuticsArts and Humanities3.4%
- Literacy, Media, and EducationArts and Humanities3.2%
- Subtitles and Audiovisual MediaArts and Humanities2.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language and Linguistics | Q3 | 776/1137 | 31st |
| Linguistics and Language | Q3 | 879/1221 | 28th |
| Communication | Q4 | 474/541 | 12th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EBSCOPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.3OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2004
- 42,004Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 303 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 12 | 62 |
| 2025 | 18 | 18 | 89 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 74 |
| 2023 | 30 | 30 | 77 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 80 |
| 2021 | 45 | 43 | 84 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | EUR 80 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- EUR 80
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- book reviewPunctum does not actively solicit books from publishers. Books for review should be sent to the Review Editor who is responsible for assigning it to the most ap…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- book reviewsBook reviews should be c. 800-2.000 words and are normally solicited by the Review Editor.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch articles should be 6.000-8.000 words, including footnotes but excluding the abstract, keywords, tables, figures, bio and references.Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles should be c. 2.000 – 3.000 words and provide a thorough treatment either of a single important book, or a series of books on a particular topic,…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship
Language editing requirement for non-native English speakers Model summary
All non-native speakers of English must have their manuscript thoroughly checked by a preferably native professional language editor
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Copyright condition of acceptance Model summary
It is a condition of acceptance that a contribution has not already appeared in another publication and if accepted it will not be reproduced or translated elsewhere without the written permission of Punctum and appropriate mention of its original publication in Punctum.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Article Processing Charge of €80 Model summary
Authors whose articles have been accepted for publication will be asked to pay €80 as processing charge, to cover all publication costs (typesetting, web hosting, indexing etc.).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review for abstracts and manuscripts Model summary
Abstracts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Punctum International Journal of Semiotics
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Semiotics and Representation Studies, Visual Culture and Art Theory.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: 3–5; Reference style: APA.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesEUR 80 (Publisher website)Fee details
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Hellenic Semiotic Society
- ISSN
- 2459-2943
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Punctum International Journal of Semiotics
What are the manuscript requirements of Punctum International Journal of Semiotics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Keywords: 3–5; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Punctum International Journal of Semiotics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Punctum International Journal of Semiotics is indexed in Scopus.
Is Punctum International Journal of Semiotics open access, and what is the APC?
Punctum International Journal of Semiotics is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .