Author: Vladimir M. Cvetković

Vladimir M. Cvetkovic is the Assоc. Prof. (Disaster Risk Management) at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security, has been engaged in research in the field of disaster studies for 15 years. He has published over 300 research papers and 30 scientific monographs. He founded the Scientific Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management in Serbia, the International Institute for Disaster Research, and the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management.

March 21, 2025Uncategorized

Certificate of Reviewing – International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I introduce the Certificate of Reviewing, which will henceforth be awarded to reviewers of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) as an official acknowledgment of their invaluable contributions to the academic community. This certificate is thoughtfully crafted to recognize and appreciate the dedication, expertise, and integrity of our reviewers, who play an […]

March 19, 2025Uncategorized

Special Issue on “The Role of Healthcare in Public Health Risk and Disaster Management: Strategies for Mitigation and Response” for the journal Healthcare (2023 IF: 2.4):

Dear colleagues, I am editing a Special Issue on “The Role of Healthcare in Public Health Risk and Disaster Management: Strategies for Mitigation and Response” for the journal Healthcare (2023 IF: 2.4): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare/special_issues/KYB7N8C8EL We would like to invite you to submit either a review or a research paper with a 50% discount to the Special Issue based on your expertise in the […]

March 18, 2025Uncategorized

Professor at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, in the Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, for the Master’s program in Safety and Disaster Management (Interdisciplinary study), during the summer semester of the 2025/2026 academic year

I am honoured to announce my engagement as a Professor at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, in the Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, for the Master’s program in Safety and Disaster Management (Interdisciplinary study), during the summer semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. I will be delivering lectures on: 🔹 Critical Infrastructure Protection This course will explore the protection of critical infrastructure […]

March 17, 2025March 18, 2025Uncategorized

Guest Appearance – Euronews Serbia in North Macedonia: Investigation into the Fire in Kočani is Still Ongoing, Numerous Irregularities Being Determined)

Guest Appearance – Euronews Serbia in North Macedonia: Investigation into the Fire in Kočani is Still Ongoing, Numerous Irregularities Being Determined) Cvetković: The Tragedy Reveals Numerous Human, Technical, and Organizational Failures Commenting on the accident in a nightclub in North Macedonia, Professor Vladimir Cvetković, Director of the International Institute for Disaster Research, stated that this tragedy highlights numerous human, technical, and organizational […]

March 17, 2025Uncategorized

Massive Fire in Kočani, North Macedonia – 59 Dead, Seven Days of Mourning Declared

Massive Fire in Kočani, North Macedonia – 59 Dead, Seven Days of Mourning Declared At least 59 people have died, and more than 150 were injured in a fire that broke out at the “Puls” nightclub in Kočani around 3 a.m. this morning. The injured have been transported to hospitals in Štip and Skopje. Among the deceased are members of the DNK […]

March 14, 2025Uncategorized

Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management: Key Insights from the Morning Show Interview – RTS Serbia

Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management: Key Insights from the Morning Show Interview – RTS Serbia Last year, Storm Boris swept across Central Europe, while devastating floods hit Spain and Germany, claiming at least 258 lives. These three disasters ranked among the ten costliest climate events worldwide in 2024, underscoring the critical importance of disaster preparedness. However, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey, […]

March 12, 2025Uncategorized

Fires and Explosions Caused by Improper Maintenance and Use of Gas Cylinders – Guest Appearance on Blic Television

Fires and Explosions Caused by Improper Maintenance and Use of Gas Cylinders – Guest Appearance on Blic Television Gas cylinders are widely used in households and industries, but improper use and poor maintenance can lead to serious fires and explosions. Such incidents endanger human lives and property, making it essential to apply precautionary and safety measures. One of the main causes of […]

March 11, 2025NEWS

Dear Colleagues, The International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies (IJCSS – https://contemporarysecuritystudies.com/journal/index) is delighted to announce the inaugural issue (Vol. 1, No. 1), scheduled for publication in late June. The publisher is the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Serbia. IJCSS is an open-access journal, meaning all content is freely available to users without charge. We invite authors, researchers, and professionals from around the globe to […]

Instructions for authors, International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

March 10, 2025Uncategorized

International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM)

📢 International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) 📢 Dear Researchers and Authors, We are pleased to invite submissions to the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), published by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management (SPS-DRM). IJDRM is dedicated to advancing disaster risk management research through rigorous, original, and impactful contributions. 🔹 Submission Guidelines: Ensure your manuscript aligns with our […]

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković – Disaster Risk Management

February 27, 2025Published papers

Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk Perception and Group Dynamic Perspective

Special police units, such as Austria’s EKO Cobra, are uniquely trained to manage high-risk operations, including terrorism, amok situations, and hostage crises. This study delves into the operational risks and the critical role of group dynamics in fostering safety and enhancing resilience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of risk perception, training, and operational practices. Based on problem-centred interviews with current and former EKO Cobra […]

February 27, 2025Uncategorized

Exploring Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development and Community Resilience in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro: A Socio-Demographic Analysis

The study examines the attitudes of local residents toward the impacts of sustainable tourism development in two national parks in Montenegro—Skadar Lake National Park (NP) and Durmitor National Park (NP). The aim is to identify the key factors shaping these attitudes and to determine the differences in perceptions between residents of these two areas. The research is based on the assumption that […]

February 27, 2025Uncategorized

Attended the COST Action AlertHub Meeting in Cologne, Germany! 🌍🚨

Attended the COST Action AlertHub Meeting in Cologne, Germany! 🌍🚨 I had the opportunity to participate in the COST Action AlertHub meeting in Cologne, Germany, on February 25–26, 2025. This event brought together experts in disaster risk management, early warning systems, and crisis communication to discuss innovative approaches, ongoing challenges, and future research directions. The agenda covered a range of critical topics, […]

February 21, 2025Uncategorized

Introducing the Official Website of the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies

Introducing the Official Website of the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies We are pleased to introduce the official website of the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, now available at contemporarysecuritystudies.com. This journal is dedicated to analyzing and exploring key issues in contemporary security, providing a platform for academics, researchers, and professionals in security studies. On our website, you can find: […]

February 17, 2025Uncategorized

Call for Participation in Research: Perception of Key Security Threats in the Republic of Serbia Among Students, with a Special Focus on Corruption (Istraživanje percepcije studentske populacije o ključnim pretnjama bezbednosti Republike Srbije sa posebnim naglaskom na korupciju)

Call for Participation in Research: Perception of Key Security Threats in the Republic of Serbia Among Students, with a Special Focus on Corruption (Istraživanje percepcije studentske populacije o ključnim pretnjama bezbednosti Republike Srbije sa posebnim naglaskom na korupciju) Dear students, (Poštovani studenti,) You are invited to participate in a research survey designed to examine perceptions of key security threats in the Republic […]

February 14, 2025NEWS

Call for Papers – Special Issue of Healthcare The Role of Healthcare in Public Health Risk and Disaster Management: Strategies for Mitigation and Response

Call for Papers – Special Issue of Healthcare The Role of Healthcare in Public Health Risk and Disaster Management: Strategies for Mitigation and Response Dear Colleagues, As the Guest Editor (Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković) of this Special Issue (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare/special_issues/KYB7N8C8EL), I am pleased to invite you to contribute to Healthcare, an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering healthcare systems, industry, technology, policy, […]

February 13, 2025NEWS

International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies

📢 Exciting News! On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, during the Scientific-Teaching Committee session at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, and upon the recommendation of the Dean, in accordance with the Statute, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was unanimously elected as the new Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies (IJCSS) (ISSN (electronic edition): 3009-3767). The International Journal […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

Disaster Risk Communication

Pregledni rad Komunikacija o rizicima od katastrofa Marko Radovanović1, Vladimir M. Cvetković234* 1 Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova Republike Srbije, Beograd; marko6r@yahoo.com 2 Fakultet bezbednosti, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Gospodara Vučića 20, Beograd; 3 Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, Beograd 4 International Institute for Disaster Research, Belgrade. * Koresondencija: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Abstrakt: Komunikacija rizika od katastrofa predstavlja jedan od […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

The Role of Multimedia Content in Educating Youth about Disasters

The Role of Multimedia Content in Educating Youth about Disasters Ivanka Krnjić1, Vladimir M. Cvetković2* 1 Air Force Academy, Belgrade 2 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, Belgrade *Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Abstract Disaster education is one of the most important prerequisites for improving society’s preparedness for timely and adequate response to disasters. Various […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

Security Aspects of Critical Infrastructure Protection in Anthropogenic Disasters: A Case Study of Belgrade

Cvetković, V., Kezunović, A. (2021). Security aspects of critical infrastructure protection in anthropogenic disasters: a case study of Belgrade. In Forensic Accounting, Investigations, Human Factors and Applied Tools. Belgrade: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade. Security Aspects of Critical Infrastructure Protection in Anthropogenic Disasters: A Case Study of Belgrade Abstract: Critical infrastructure (CI) is the backbone of modern societies, ensuring the […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

Integrated Natural Disasters Management

INTEGRATED NATURAL DISASTERS MANAGEMENT Vladimir M. Cvetkovic vladimir.cvetkovic @ kpa.edu.rs Abstract: More serious systematic studies of natural disaster management capabilities and their consequences are about half a century, which is not surprising, given that social science is relatively young. Researchers of natural disasters indicate that a well-defined and clear governance model is a crucial element in dealing with the consequences of natural […]

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Published papers

Possibilities of chemical weapons abuse with the intention of terrorist emergency situations

Cvetković, V., Popović, M., Sadiah, A. (2014). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe hemijskog oružja u terorističke svrhe. U S. Mijalković. Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija, 341-357, ISBN 978-86-7020-302-0, CIP – 343.9.02(082), 343.341(082), 323.28(082), COBISS.SR-ID 212066828. Abstract: Chemical weapons are among the most devastating weapons of mass destruction, characterized by their severe consequences, unpredictability, and diverse mechanisms of action. Historically, such weapons have been considered unethical for warfare […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

The Tasks of Fire Rescue Units in the Terrorist Attack Caused by the Use of Weapon of Mass Destruction

Cvetković, V. (2012). Zadaci vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u terorističkom napadu izazvanom upotrebom oružja za masovno uništavanje. Zbornik radova, Suprotstavljanje organizovanom kriminalu i terorizmu, Kriminalističko – policijska akademija, 146-160, ISBN – 978-86-7020-232-0, COBISS.SR – ID 195570188. THE TASKS OF FIRE RESCUE UNITS IN THE TERRORIST ATTACK CAUSED BY THE USE OF WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION Abstract: The terrorist attacks, caused by the use of weapons of […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

Comparative Analysis Assessment Reactions Efficiency of Police, Military and Fire Rescue Unit in Natural Disaster

Cvetković, V. (2017). Comparative analysis of the efficiency of police, military, and fire rescue unit responses in natural disasters (Komparativna analiza ocene efikasnosti reagovanja policije, vojske i vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u prirodnim katastrofama). In Management of Police Organizations in Preventing and Suppressing Security Threats in the Republic of Serbia (pp. 219–239). Thematic Proceedings, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ASSESSMENT […]

February 3, 2025Published papers

Analysis of Geospatial and Temporal Distribution of Climate Disasters

Cvetković, V. (2014). Analysis of geospatial and temporal distribution of climate disasters. Transition and economic crime II, thematic collection of papers (pp. 163-183). Editor – prof. Dr. Srđan Milašinović. Belgrade: Criminal Police Academy. CIP – 343.53(497.11)(082), 351.86(497.11)(082), 338.24(497.11)(082), ISBN 978-86-7020-305-1, COBISS.SR-ID 212394764. ANALYSIS OF GEOSPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF CLIMATE DISASTERS Vladimir M. Cvetkovic The Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies in […]

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Published papers

Capacity Building in Serbia for Disaster and Climate Risk Education

Cvetković, V. & Šišović, V. (2024). Capacity building in Serbia for disaster and climate risk education. Disaster and Climate Risk Education Insights from Knowledge to Action, edited by: Ayse Yildiz and Rajib Shaw, book series Disaster Risk Reduction, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 152 Beach Road. Capacity Building in Serbia for Disaster and Climate Risk Education Vladimir M. Cvetković123, Vanja Šišović2 1 […]

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