The role of biological processes (natural mortality, growth, reproduction, etc.) in the assessment.

The role of fishing activity (selectivity, catch sampling, discards) in the assessment. Impact of the discards survival rate, landing obligation, etc.

The stock-recruitment relationship.

The calibration (surveys, CPUEs, effort, etc.) of the assessment models.

Comparative studies: applying different methodologies in the same case; sensitivity analysis; simulation studies.

Assessment methods (data-limited or data rich stocks, mixed fisheries, spatial fisheries, etc).

Reference points and indicators of correct environmental status.

Assessment of management strategies (catch control standards, technical measures, etc.)

Ecological considerations (climatic change, spatial, multispecies, etc). Impact of climate change on the distribution and vital strategies of species and its impact on the assessment.

Economic and social considerations.