The EATA Research Journal

Mission: For the new EATA Research Journal          

  • To create an opportunity for Transactional Analysis to shine and be fully accounted for as a robust psychological framework through the development and publication of a European Research Journal.

Objectives

  • To encourage research and publication of articles which showcase the practical application of Transactional Analysis in the four fields of application. 
  • To create a process which allows TA to take its place alongside other psychological frameworks and offers the opportunity for comparison and contrast with other models.
  • The production of a European Journal which complements TAJ

 Outcomes

  • Offering  a forum for sharing TA research
  • Encouraging research and the publication of research
  • Creating a space for qualified practitioners and students to have their work published
  • Critically evaluating the contribution TA makes in the four fields of application
  • Showcasing other modalities and comparing and contrasting these with TA theory and application

Managing Editor – role and person specification & details of how to apply

Purpose of the role

  • To take primary responsibility for the production of the EATA Research Journal.

Activities

  • Develop an annual project plan for the production and publication of the journal – discuss and agree with the Editor and Editorial Board
  • Take primary responsibility for the activities associated with the publication of two editions of the journal annually including editing articles,  planning and scheduling
  • Manage the process of having abstracts translated into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Manage advertising space within the publication
  • Work with the Editor and the Editorial Board to:
  • develop a house style for the journal and ensure production of journal in line with agreed style
  • produce and distribute call for submissions
  • liaise with the Editor and the Editorial Board regarding submissions and ensure publication of only those which have been approved by the Board
  • ensure deadlines are kept, planned content is delivered on time and workflow runs smoothly

 Person Specification:

 

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

  • Experience in journalism/publishing in similar role

or

  • Experience in the production of a professional journal 

Qualification in journalism/publishing

Experience

  • 1-2 years in similar role

 

Skills

  • Self-management

  • Clear and effective communication skills

  • Able to establish open, honest and trusting relationships

  • Detail conscious

  • Able to work to deadlines

  • Excellent word processing/desktop publishing skills

 

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the theories and models of Transactional Analysis 

Solid TA knowledge base to qualification level

Personal qualities

  • Patient

  • Supportive

  • Interested

  • Perceptive

  • Aware

  • Attentive

  • Retentive

 

 
  • To apply for the post of Managing Editor please send details of your professional background, qualification and experience to sandra@tascotland.org

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board will come under the professional direction of the Editor and will work in association with the Managing Editor. Board members will be responsible for conducting blind peer reviews of articles submitted for publication and making decisions on publication.  Board members will be appointed for 3 years.  The Editor will be appointed from within the Editorial Board.

We are interested in receiving applications from qualified transactional analysts in all four fields.  Applicants for positions on the Board should be experienced in the field of research and have a particular interest in research.

  • To apply for a place on the Editorial Board please send details of your background, qualifications and experience to sandra@tascotland.org.

  • All applications will be reviewed by the EATA Journal Task Force which is led by Resi Tosi, President of EATA. 

  • Other members of the Task Force: Kaare Kristiansen (P)TSTA (O), Trudi Newton TSTA (E) and Sandra Wilson (P)TSTA (O).

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