✨ New Academic Engagement Announcement – Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade I’m honored to share that the Academic Council of the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, has officially approved my engagement as a lecturer at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences. In the summer semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, I will have the privilege of teaching the course […]
This study investigates the attitudes of local residents regarding 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 that shape these attitudes and to discern the differences in perceptions between the residents of these two areas. The research is based on […]
This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), a key area in ensuring the safety, functionality, and resilience of essential societal systems. It explores what critical infrastructure is, why it matters, and how various sectors such as energy, water, transport, digital networks, healthcare, and finance are identified and protected across different national contexts. Through a detailed academic perspective, the […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
📢 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
📢 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Article Tactical Approaches to Protection and Rescue in Traffic Accident-Induced Disasters Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3* 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. […]
Review Challenges and Obstacles in the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs During Disaster Operations: A Case Study of the Earthquake in Turkey Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3*, Nemanja Miljković2 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security Studies, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, […]
Review Legal and Organizational Framework for the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs in Disasters: A Comparative Analysis between Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3*, Nemanja Miljković2 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security Studies, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, […]
Review Article Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Dogs in Finding Survivors During Disasters: The Case of Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3*, Nemanja Miljković2 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 […]
Review Article Empowering the Regional Network of Experts for Disaster Risk Management in the Western Balkans by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3* 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, […]
Article In-Depth Analysis of Disaster (Risk) Management System in Serbia: A Critical Examination of Systemic Strengths and Weaknesses Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3* 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. […]
Cvetković, V., Rikanović, S., Knežević, S. (2022). The resilience of society in disasters caused by nuclear accidents. IAI Academic Conference Proceedings, Budapest Conference, 5 May 2022. Resilience of society in disasters caused by nuclear accidents Vladimir M. Cvetković123, Stefan Rikanović2, Snežana Knežević4 1* University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Serbia 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, Serbia 3International Institute […]
Cvetković, V., Ivković, T. (2022). Social Resilience to Flood Disasters: Demographic, Socio-economic and Psychological Factors of Impact”. 12th International Conference of the International Society for the Integrated Disaster Risk Management, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 21-23 September 2022. Hosted by Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Research Institute for Sustainability and Disaster Management based on High Performance Computing and Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering. SOCIAL […]
Cvetković, V., Bošković, N., Ocal, A. (2021). Individual citizens’ resilience to disasters caused by floods: a case study of Belgrade. 5th International Symposium on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management Bursa Technical University Bursa Turkey 24-25 October. Individual citizens’ resilience to disasters caused by floods: a case study of Belgrade Vladimir M. Cvetković1,2, Nemanja Bošković*2Adem Öcal3 *1Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, […]
Filipović, M., Cvetković, V., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). The impact of climate change on protection and conservation of biodiversity as a precondition of environmental security in Serbia. First International Conference Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Proceedings, Zrenjanin, November 16, 2017. THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AS A PRECONDITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY IN SERBIA Marina Filipović […]
ladimir M. Cvetković Marina Filipović Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS CAUSED BY THE USE OF RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF TERRORISM Abstract: Modern terrorism characterized by the use of weapons of mass destruction is one of the most serious scenarios for endangering the safety of citizens. Terrorists have a variety of weapons of mass […]
PHENOMENOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF DISASTERS CAUSED BY FIRE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS SUMMARY Disasters caused by fires in residential buildings pose a serious threat to the life and health of people and their property. Improving the resilience of society requires knowledge of different perspectives and dimensions of fire in residential buildings. Using the methods of literary analysis, the authors analyze and examine current fire […]
RISK DATABASE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT INFORMATION SERVICES FOR EMERGENCIES Abstract Natural and anthropogenic emergencies represent the most serious scenario of compromising security, which conditions the use of state-of-the-art information services as well as the use of all available risk databases. In this regard, the risk management during emergiencies is unthinkable today without the use of various online services that enable decision-makers involved […]
FACTORS IMPACT ON THE CITIZENS AWARENESS OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS RISKS IN SERBIA Summary Every day, people are faced with a variety of security risks that can threaten their life and health. Awareness of the risks of occurrence of local emergency is a prerequisite to improve their preparedness to mitigate the resulting consequences. Quantitative research was conducted with the aim of scientific description […]
Cvetković, V., Roder, G., Tarolli, P., Öcal, A., Ronan, K., & Dragićević, S. (2017). Gender disparities in flood risk perception and preparedness: a Serbian case study. Paper presented at the European Geosciences Union GmbH – EGU General Assembly 2017, At Vienna, Austria, Volume: Vol. 19, EGU2017-6720: Session HS1.9/NH1.18 Hydrological risk under a gender and age perspective, Vienna. Gender disparities in flood risk […]
Cvetković, V. (2017). Informed citizens about firefighters’ jurisdiction in emergency situations. VIII Scientific and professional conference with international participation, Police and judiciary guarantees of freedom and security in a legal state, At Hotel “Omorika” on Tara Mountain, Serbia. Informed Citizens About Firefighters’ Jurisdiction in Emergency Situations: Demographic, Socio-Economic, and Psychological Factors Vladimir M. Cvetković, Ph.D. Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies in […]
NATURAL DISASTER RISK INSURANCE AND REDUCTION Ph.D. Vladimir M. Cvetković The Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade, vladimirkpa@gmail.com Professor Ph.D. Vladimir Jakovljevic Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade, vjakov@fb.bg.ac.rs Miško Stanić Center for Advancement of Insurance, Belgrade www.osigurajtese.rs Abstract: The number of natural disasters is increasing and their consequences are increasingly devastating. In some countries there is a mandatory insurance against […]
Cvetković, V., Aksentijević, V., & Ivović, M. (2015). Uloga službe hitne medicinske pomoći u vanrednim situacijama izazvanim terorističkim aktima. Suprotstavlјanje savremenim oblicima kriminaliteta – analiza stanja, evropski standardi i mere za unapređenje (26-29. maj 2015), Kriminalističko-policijska akademija i Fondacija „Hans Zajdel” u saradnji sa Ministarstvom unutrašnjih poslova Republike Srbije, Tom III, 355-367. ТHE ROLE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IN DISASTERS CAUSED BY […]
The role of police in achieving security on the Danube as international waterways in Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetković1, Boban Milojković1, Dragan Mlađan1, Slobodan Miladinović1 1 The Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Cara Dušana 196, Belgrade, Serbia; vladimir.cvetkovic@kpa.edu.rs ABSTRACT Danube as an international navigable river in Serbia and water main roads of central and southeastern Europe, despite all of its advantages […]
Cvetkovic, V., Milojković, B., Mladjan, D. ( 2013). Climate Change as a Modern Security Threat. Belgrade, Jaroslav Černi Institute for the Development of Water Resources, International Conference Climate change Impacts on Water Resources, 17-18 October 2013, Belgrade, Serbia, ISBN 978-86-82565-41-3, 168-174. CLIMATE CHANGE AS A MODERN SECURITY THREAT[1] Vladimir Cvetković Тhe Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade, vladimir.cvetkovic@kpa.edu.rs Boban Milojković […]
Cvetković, V. & Mlađović, I. (2015). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe nuklearnog oružja u terorističke svrhe i krivično pravna zaštita. Osmi međunarodni naučni skup „Dani bezbjednosti“ na temu: Subjekti sistema bezbjednosti u ostvarivanju bezbjednosne funkcije države, Fakultet za bezbjednost i zaštitu, Banja Luka 12. jun 2015, 397-407 Glavni i odgovorni urednik: Krstan Borojević. UDC 351.74/.75:316.42 (082), ISBN 978-99955-23-52-7, COBISS:RS-ID 5049368. POSSIBLE ABUSE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN […]