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One very popular... [Button](https://blog.aje.com/en/creative-commons-intro) [![](https://blog.aje.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Choose-Academic-Journal-Early-Nov-12-2024-02-36-19-0327-PM.png)](https://blog.aje.com/en/benefits-of-choosing-a-journal-early-in-research-process) [Journal recommendation](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/journal-recommendation), [Publishing process](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/publishing-process), [Choosing a journal](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/choosing-a-journal), [Author Resources](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/author-resources), [Downloadables](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/downloadables), [Journal submission](https://blog.aje.com/en/tag/journal-submission) ### [Why Choosing a Journal Early in the Research Process Is Important](https://blog.aje.com/en/benefits-of-choosing-a-journal-early-in-research-process) February 24, 2025 One can never underestimate the value of choosing a journal for your research sooner rather than later. 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