Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics
ISSN 2313-2299 · eISSN 2411-1236 · Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education · Russian Federation
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 65 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics is published by Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Linguistic research and analysis, Language and Culture and linguistics and terminology studies, together about 39% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
1. The Concept of the Journal RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics elaborates and deepens the topics of general and special theories of language; theory of speech activity and speech; semiotic features of sign systems and those of language units, belonging to different levels and texts; semiotics and poetics of literary texts; functional semantics of lexical and grammatical units; pays attention to complex and comparative typological research of language categories and units. 2. Goals and objectives of the journal General goals and objectives of the journal, besides the development and propaganda of humanities, include the integral characteristics of paradigms of philological and humanitarian knowledge – symbolic and social paradigms, in particular. As to the application, methodology and complex, integral methods of theoretical research of language and society are being elaborated as well as the research in systemic linguistics; and language modeling is also included. The journal introduces such sections as “Reviews”, “Scientific Reviews”, “Scientific Chronicles” The journal addresses philologists, philosophers and other humanitarians. Its authors are PhDs, Doctors of Humanities, post-graduate students, PhD candidates from Russia, as well as from abroad.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Editor-in-chief Vladimir N. DenisenkoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 10%); most named Russia 7, Mainland China 1, Spain 1, Slovakia 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Linguistic research and analysisArts and Humanities20.6%
- Language and CultureSocial Sciences12.5%
- linguistics and terminology studiesArts and Humanities6%
- Linguistics and Discourse AnalysisArts and Humanities6%
- Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities5.9%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities5.4%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities4.2%
- Language, Metaphor, and CognitionPsychology4.1%
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 | Q2 | 361/1137 | 68th |
| Linguistics and Language | Q2 | 440/1221 | 64th |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEPublisher website
Other: White List RCSI, Russian Index of Science Citation, Google Scholar, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, Dimensions
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
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.01LetPub ·
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.51OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 862 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 47 | 237 |
| 2025 | 65 | 65 | 228 |
| 2024 | 87 | 87 | 256 |
| 2023 | 82 | 82 | 266 |
| 2022 | 72 | 72 | 209 |
| 2021 | 96 | 96 | 158 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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
- 250–300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- letters to the editorot exceed 6000 words. Short reports and letters to the editor should not exceed 1500 words. Please consult the MS Word built-in statistics service primain text ≤ 1,500 words
- literature reviewript from an original study, lecture or literature review (including tables and list of references) should not exceed 6000 words. Short reports and letters to t…main text ≤ 6,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use Use of AI Tools in Journal Publications
We encourage the responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research and manuscript preparation for the scientific periodical journal “RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics” (onwards - Journal). AI can be a powerful tool for improving the quality and effectiveness of your work. We are committed to upholding scientific integrity and encourage a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest Disclosure
All authors should disclose (declare in the corresponding section of the manuscript) any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to affect the results or the conclusions of their manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
The right of authorship belongs to the authors of articles. The authors transfer the rights to use the article (including the use and distribution of an article in the Open Access) to the publisher of the journal on a non-exclusive license (Publishing Agreement (Public Offer)). At the same time, authors remain full rightsholders. Publishing Agreement (Public Offer) to Publish an Article in an Acad…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal is an open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediately upon publication. Our open access policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition - it means that articles have free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
A double-blind peer review method is mandatory for processing of all scientific manuscripts submitted to the editorial staff of the journal. This implies that neither the reviewer is aware of the authorship of the manuscript, nor the author maintains any contact with the reviewer. Members of the editorial board and leading global experts in corresponding areas of sciences, invited as independent r…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism
Submissions must not be previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Model summary
Plagiarism takes many forms, from passing off another paper as the author(s) own paper, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another(s) paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Author Self-Archiving
This journal follows the Green Open Access principles and permits and encourages authors to post items submitted to the journal on personal websites or institutional repositories both prior to and after publication, while providing bibliographic details that credit, if applicable, its publication in this journal.
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.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
- Country or region
- Russian Federation
- Language
- English, Russian
- ISSN
- 2313-2299
- Electronic ISSN
- 2411-1236
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics
How long does peer review take at RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 250–300 words; Keywords: ≥ 6; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (7), Mainland China (1) and Spain (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SCIE; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics open access, and what is the APC?
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .