Journal Publication: Semiotica

We are very happy to announce the publication of issue n. 263 of Semiotica, entirely in OPEN ACCESS: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/semi/2025/263/html

Issue 263 of _Semiotica_ offers a multifaceted exploration of sign processes across cultural, technological, and epistemological domains, reaffirming the journal’s commitment to advancing semiotic inquiry in both traditional and emerging contexts. The contributions gathered in this volume illuminate the dynamic interplay between signification and transformation, engaging with topics ranging from the semiotics of digital mediation to the aesthetic and ethical dimensions of visual culture. Several articles revisit foundational semiotic concepts—such as indexicality, intertextuality, and modality—while others introduce innovative frameworks that challenge disciplinary boundaries. A thematic focus on communicative ecologies in the age of algorithmic intelligence runs through several pieces, revealing how contemporary semiotic practices are reshaped by artificial agents and transhuman environments. The issue also features case studies grounded in diverse geographical and linguistic contexts, underscoring the global relevance of semiotic research today. Together, these essays articulate a vibrant and critical cartography of signs, demonstrating how semiotics continues to evolve in dialogue with shifting cultural landscapes.