CMT Volunteer R&D
Journal of Technical Analysis Committee
About
- The Journal of Technical Analysis (JOTA) Committee serves as the editorial board for our Association’s flagship research publication. This group of distinguished practitioners and academics ensures that JOTA remains a premier destination for high-quality, peer-reviewed research on technical analysis from around the world.
- The Journal, originally named the MTA Journal, was first published in 1978 as the first research publication devoted entirely to technical analysis. 52For over 40 years, it has featured high-quality articles from leading practitioners, stimulating discussion and serving as a vital archive for the evolution of technical thought. 53535353
Mission
The Journal of Technical Analysis (JOTA) Committee’s mission is to serve as the editorial steward for the CMT Association’s flagship research publication, the Journal of Technical Analysis. We maintain an uncompromising commitment to academic rigor and high standards, overseeing a comprehensive peer-review process for all submitted articles. Our purpose is to provide a premier, globally recognized destination where practitioners and academics can publish original thought, share evidence-based research, and contribute to the evolution of the discipline’s documented history. We value scholarship, intellectual honesty, and the pursuit of knowledge, ensuring that JOTA remains the authoritative source for high-quality, practical, and theoretical research in technical analysis.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the editorial steward for the Journal of Technical Analysis (JOTA).
Maintain an uncompromising commitment to academic rigor and high standards.
Provide a premier, globally recognized destination for original thought and evidence-based research.
Contribute to the evolution of the discipline’s documented history.
Ensure JOTA remains the authoritative source for high-quality, practical, and theoretical research.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
What is a Gig?
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
(How to Join This Group)
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| Ideal Candidate |
Eligible CMT Journey Stages
Strictly: Active Charter Holder; editorial reviewers should be published or have equivalent research rigor
Key Competencies
Editorial judgement; research literacy; fair/timely peer-review
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
10+ years experience; 7+ years advanced TA; publications or equivalent |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Set editorial policy and standards for the Journal. Oversee a comprehensive, blind-judging peer-review process for all articles. Cultivate authors and reviewers to maintain content pipeline. Recommend the appointment of the Journal Editor. Promote citations and indexation of JOTA research. |
| Time Commitment |
Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
4–8 hrs/month editorial work; reviewers typically ~6 hrs per paper; steady cadence year-round. (PMC)
At least quarterly, or as needed.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.