The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale)
Research methods are the strategies, processes or techniques utilized in the collection of data or evidence for analysis in order to uncover new information or create better understanding of a topic. (University of Newcastle, Australia, 2023. Research Methods. https://libguides.newcastle.edu.au/researchmethods)
The electromagnetic radiation emitted in the process of nuclear transition or particle annihilation. Highly-energetic, short-wave electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus of an atom. Gamma radiation energies usually range between 0.01 and 10 MeV. (IAEA. 2006. SIT-Glossary https://nucleus-qa.iaea.org/sites/naipc/twd/Pages/SIT-Glossary.aspx)
Systems for surveillance, the systematic ongoing collection, collation and analysis of data, and the timely dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders, particularly those who are in a position to take action. (Adapted from https://www.fao.org/antimicrobial-resistance/key-sectors/surveillance-and-monitoring/en/)
A voluntary method of certification of environmental quality (of a product) and/or environmental performance of a process based on lifecycle considerations and agreed sets of criteria and standards. (Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, FAO, 2014)
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Ecolabelling is generally a voluntary system aimed at encouraging sustainable use of resources by giving consumers a clear choice. For fish products, a distinctive logo or statement marks the product as having been harvested in compliance with conservation and sustainability standards
Nutrition labelling is a description intended to inform the consumer of nutritional properties of a food. Nutrition labelling consists of two components: (a) nutrient declaration; (b) supplementary nutrition information. (FAO & WHO. 2021. Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling. Codex Guidelines, No. CXS 2-1985. Rome. https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARSr-CoV) is a species of coronavirus that infects humans, bats and certain other mammals. For the strain that causes SARS, see Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. For the strain that causes COVID-19, see Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severe_acute_respiratory_syndrome-related_coronavirus)
The respiratory quotient, or the respiratory ratio (RQ), is the volume of carbon dioxide released over the volume of oxygen absorbed during respiration. It is a dimensionless number used in calculating the basal metabolic rate when estimated from carbon dioxide production to oxygen absorption. (Patel H, Bhardwaj A. Physiology, Respiratory Quotient. [Updated 2023 Feb 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531494/)
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Ratio between the volume of carbon dioxide produced and the volume of oxygen used in the respiration
