Editors of Alpha Centauri magazine can seek advice on submitted articles not only from technical reviewers, but also on any aspect of an article that raises concerns. These may include, for example, ethical issues or problems of access to data or materials. Very occasionally, concerns may also be related to the societal implications of publishing an article, including security threats. In such circumstances, advice will generally be sought concurrently with the technical peer review process. As with all publication decisions, the final decision to publish is the responsibility of the publisher of the journal in question.