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Spremnost studenata Kriminalističko-policijske akademije za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Petrović, D. (2015). Spremnost studenata Kriminalističko-policijske akademije za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji [Preparedness of students of the Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies for response to a natural disaster caused by flooding in the Republic of Serbia]. Ecologica, 22(78), 302–309. Spremnost studenata Kriminalističko-policijske akademije za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji Orginalni naučni rad UDC:614.8.02:627.14(497.11)   Vladimir V. Cvetković1, Jasmina Gačić2, Davor Petrović3   Rad primljen:22.04.2015. godine Rad prihvaćen: 18.05.2015. godine     Sažetak: Imajući u vidu nemogućnost ostvarivanja apsolutne bezbednosti od posledica prirodnih katastrofa, kao i sprečenost nadležnih organa da svim građanima u kratkom periodu pomognu, spremnost kao koncept odnosno jedan od ciklusa upravlјanja u prirodnim katastrofama posebno dobija na značaju. Pri tome, može se reći da su naučna istraživanja posebno podstaknuta nedovolјno objašnjenom prirodom uticaja demografskih, socio-ekonomskih i psiholoških karakteristika građana na njihovu spremnost za reagovanje na različite prirodne katastrofe. Shodno tome, predmet kvantitativnog istraživanja predstavlja utvrđivanje objektivne i subjektivne spremnosti studenata Kriminalističko-policijske akademije za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom. Pored toga, u cilju ispitivanja uticaja demografskih, socio-ekonomskih i psiholoških karakteristika studenata Akademije na spremnost za reagovanje, korišćen je hi-kvadrat test. Za ispitivanje korelacije između neprekidnih promenljiva kao što su visina, težina, godine i prosečna ocena sa spremnošću biće korišćen Pirsonov koeficijent r. Tom prilikom je korišćen metod anketiranja studenata uz pomoć instrumenta za te potrebe i kreiranog. Imajući u vidu da se studenti Kriminalističko-policijske akademije nalaze u formiranim grupama po godinama studiranja opredelili smo se za klasterski uzorak. Dakle, odlučili smo se da se izbor članova populacije u uzorak ne vrši neposredno nego da se odabere jedna cela grupa (prva godina studenata). Konkretnije rečeno, članovi iz populacije koju čine svi studenti Kriminalističko-policijske akademije (od prve do četvrte godine studiranja) nisu se izvlačili pojedinačno […]

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Teorijski okvir istraživanja u oblasti katastrofa

Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2018). Teorijski okvir istraživanja u oblasti katastrofa [Theoretical Framework for Research in the Field of Disasters]. Ecologica, 25(91), 545–551. Teorijski okvir istraživanja u oblasti katastrofa   Doc. dr Vladimir M. Cvetković[1]                                             Rad – pregledni naučni rad Marina Filipović, doktorand Prof. dr Jasmina Gačić                                                                                             UDC:   UVOD   Katastrofe predstavljaju normativno definisane situacije u zajednici u kojima se preduzimaju izuzetni napori da se zaštite i iskoriste određeni socijalni resursi čije postojanje se smatra ugroženim [1]. One se povezuju sa društvenom jedinicom zajednice koja može da bude (geografsko) mesto ali koja ima društveno psihološku komponentu identiteta. U okviru ovog društveno definisanog konteksta, katastrofe su ,,prilike” (možda prilika za akciju u društvenom vremenu) koje izazivaju akciju kako bi se sačuvao socijalni resurs za koji se veruje da je ugrožen. Predstavljaju događaje koji imaju ozbiljne socijalne posledice i često su van kontrole ljudi. Kada se dogode, zajednica doživljava veliki strah i ličnu patnju što je čini nesposobnom za preduzimanje efikasnih akcija. U prvom članku o katastrofama u časopisu sociološkog pregleda (Annual Review of Sociology) koji su napisali Kvaranteli i Dajns [2] dat je koristan programski pregled socioloških istraživanja sprovedenih nakon Drugog svetskog rata i posebno je naznačena rastuća uključenost društvenih istraživača nakon 1970. godine. Jedna od osnovnih odlika istraživanja u oblasti katastrofa jeste interdisciplinarnost koja uslovljava korišćenje metoda različitih naučnih disciplina. Upravo zato, u literaturi o katastrofama postoji veći broj teorija relevantnih za realizaciju istraživanja iz spomenute oblasti [3-8]. Polazeći od multidisciplinarnosti studija katastrofa, istraživači mogu koristiti različite teorije iz oblasti psihologije, organizacionih nauka, ekonomije itd. Sama reč teorija potiče od grčke reči ,,theoria” sa značenjem razmatranje. Pod njom se podrazumeva uopšteno znanje o nekoj pojavi ili osnovni naučni pojmovi koji se posmatraju uopšteno [8]. Naučne teorije su vrlo lako proverljive i one daju objašnjenja određenih pojava […]

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Obuka građana za reagovanje u vanrednim situacijama

Cvetković, V., Jakovljević, V., Gačić, J., & Filipović, M. (2017). Obuka građana za reagovanje u vanrednim situacijama [Citizen Training for Responding in Emergencies]. Ecologica, 24(88), 856–882. ОBUKA GRAĐANA ZA REAGOVANJE U VANREDNIM SITUACIJAMA Vladimir M. Cvetković, Vladimir Jakovljević, Jasmina Gačić, Marina Filipović Univerzitet u Beogradu, Fakultet bezbednosti, Gospodara Vučića, 50   Sažetak: Od nastanka prvobitnih ljudskih zajednica postojali su organizovani pokušaji da se ublaže odnosno smanje posledice vanrednih situacija. Pri tome, obučavanje ljudi u cilju adekvatnog reagovanja ili preživljavanja takvih događaja oduvek je imalo prioritet u društvenoj zajednici. Polazeći od značaja takvih preventivnih aktivnosti, realizovano je istraživanje stanja obučenosti i zainteresovanosti građana za pohađanjem određenih obuka primenom kvantitativne istraživačke tradicije. Interpretacija dobijenih rezultata pokazuje da je poražavajućih 5,6% građana istaklo da je obučeno za reagovanje, dok je sa druge strane jedna trećina, tačnije 34,8% građana zainteresovano za samu obuku. Pri tome, utvrđeno je da na pohađanja obuke statistički značajno utiče pol, godine starosti, obrazovanje, obrazovanje oca i majke, roditeljstvo, prethodno iskustvo, percepcija rizika i zaposlenost ispitanika, dok ne utiče bračni status ispitanika. Naime, veći procenat pohađanja obuke zabeležili su muškarci, zaposleni ispitanici, ispitanici sa prethodnim iskustvom i višim prihodima itd. Na originalnost istraživanja upućuje neispitanost stanja i nivoa obučenosti građana Srbije za reagovanje u vanrednim situacijama. Naučni i društveni doprinos istraživanja sastoji se u kreiranju naučnih i praktičnih pretpostavki za uspostavljanje sveobuhvatnog i efikasnog programa obučavanja građana Srbije za reagovanje u vanrednim situacijama.   Ključne reči: bezbednost, vanredne situacije, građani, obuka, reagovanje, Srbija.   UVOD Teškoće u funkcionisanju društva za vreme vanrednih situacija uslovljavaju preduzimanje strukturalnih i nestrukturalnih mera kako bi se ublažile posledice takvih događaja. U jednu od značajnijih nestrukturalnih mera ublažavanja posledica vanrednih situacija svakako spada edukacija [1-5] i sprovođenje permanentnih obuka stanovništva [1]. Dakle, ljudima ne preostaje samo da čekaju i da se bore sa posledicama katastrofa, […]

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Uticaj statusa regulisane vojne obaveze na spremnost građana za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2015). Uticaj statusa regulisane vojne obaveze na spremnost građana za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom [The impact of regulated military obligation status on citizens’ preparedness for flood response]. Ecologica, 22(80), 584–590. Uticaj statusa regulisane vojne obaveze na spremnost građana za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji Vladimir M. Cvetković1, Jasmina Gačić2, Vladimir Jakovljević2 COBISS.SR – ID 80263175 UVOD Spremnost kao koncept u teoriji katastrofa pod- razumeva aktivnosti preduzete pre prirodne kata- strofe u cilju poboljšanja odgovora i oporavka od nastalih posledica [1]. Pri tome, spremnost podra- zumeva znanja i sposobnosti u vezi reagovanja (poznavanje lokalnih poplavnih rizika, sistema upo- zorenja, i načina reagovanja), kao i posedovanje zaliha i planova [2-4]. Značajnije i ozbiljnije poplave koje su pogodile geoprostor Srbije, u toku 1999., 2000., 2005., 20006., 2007., 2009., i 2014. godine ukazale se na nedovoljnu spremnost građana za reagovanje [5]. Upravo stoga, sprovedeno je istra- živanje kojim se ispitao uticaj statusa regulisane vojne obaveze na spremnost građana za reago- vanje. Takođe, izračunat je i indeks spremnosti građana tako što je svaka stavka mere spremnosti za reagovanje koja je preduzeta, bez obzira da li se radi o percepciji, znanju ili zalihama označena jedinicom (1). Sa druge strane, kada takva mera nije preduzeta, označena je sa nulom (0). Nadalje, za sve ispitanike u vezi pojedinačnih stavki mera spremnosti izvršeno je sabiranje i dobijeni broj je podeljen sa ukupnim brojem datih odgovora (uzeta je u obzir srednja vrednost). Shodno tome, indeks pojedinačne stavke mere spremnosti mogao je dostići vrednost od 0 do 1. Najviša ukupna vred- nost skora percepcije spremnosti mogla je iznositi 5, znanja 13 i posedovanja zaliha 15. Dakle, indeks spremnosti građana za reagovanje na prirodnu ka- tastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji mogao je dostići maksimalnu vrednost skora koji iznosi 33 […]

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Religiousness level and citizen preparedness for natural disasters

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Babić, S. (2017). Religiousness level and citizen preparedness for natural disasters. Vojno delo, 69(4), 253–262. RELIGIOUSNESS LEVEL AND CITIZEN PREPAREDNESS FOR NATURAL DISASTERS Vladimir M. Cvetković The Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade Slađana Babić and Jasmina Gačić University of Belgrade, The Faculty of Security Studies The subject of quantitative research was examination of relationship between the level of religiousness and perception of citizen’s flood disaster preparedness. The aim of such research was a scientific explana- tion of relationships of these characteristics and the perception. Bearing in mind all local communities in Serbia, where floods occurred or there is a high risk of flooding, the sample including 19 of 150 municipalities and 23 towns was randomly selected,, as well as the city of Belgrade, where 2,500 persons were surveyed in 2015. The research included the following com- munities: Obrenovac, Šabac, Kruševac, Kragujevac, Sremska Mitrovica, Priboj, Batočina, Svilajnac, Lapovo, Paraćin, Smederevska Palanka, Jaša Tomić, Loznica, Bajina Bašta, Smederevo, Novi Sad, Kraljevo, Rekovac and Užice. The research of selected communities was undertaken in the areas which were most affected in relation to the amount of water or poten- tial risk of flooding. The survey used strategy of testing in households with the use of a multistage random sample. The parts in the administrative headquarters, which were threatened by hundred-year-old water or a po- tential risk of high water were determined in the first stage. In the second stage streets and their parts were established, and in the third stage the households in which the survey was conducted were determined. The number of households was coordinated with the size of the community. The fourth stage of sampling referred to the procedure of respondent selection within previously defined household. The respondent selection was con- ducted using a random sampling method on the […]

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Požari kao ugrožavajuća pojava bezbednosti: činioci uticaja na znanje o požarima

Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2017). Požari kao ugrožavajuća pojava bezbednosti: činioci uticaja na znanje o požarima. 10th International Conference “Crisis Management Days” – Security Environment and Challenges of Crisis Management, 24–26 May. ‌Vladimir Cvetković, Jasmina Gačić POŽARI KAO UGROŽAVAJUĆA POJAVA BEZBEDNOSTI: ČINIOCI UTICAJA NA ZNANJE O POŽARIMA Izvorni znanstveni rad UDK 351.78(497.11):614.84 Vladimir Cvetković Fakultet bezbednosti Univerziteta u Beogradu   Jasmina Gačić Fakultet bezbednosti Univerziteta u Beogradu Sažetak U radu su izneti rezultati kvantitativnog istraživanja faktora uticaja na znanje i percepciju učenika o požaru kao ugrožavajućoj pojavi bezbednosti. Primenom višeetapnog uzorka, anketirano je 3063 učenika iz 13 srednjih škola sa područja grada Beograda. Deskriptivna statistička analiza pokazuje da za razliku od 95,4% ispitanika koji ističu da znaju, samo 63,6% stvarno zna šta je požar. Na pravilan način odreagovalo bi samo 57,1% ispitanika. Rezultati inferencijalnih statističkih analiza pokazuju da na percepciju znanja učenika o požarima statistički značajno utiču pol, obrazovanje oca i majke, zaposlenost roditelja, informisanje preko televizije, interneta i video igrica. Sa druge strane, na objektivno znanje o požarima utiču pol, obrazovanje oca i majke, informisanje preko televizije, radija i interneta. I na kraju, utvrđeno je da na poznavanje pravilnog načina reagovanja prilikom požara statistički značajno ne utiču pol i način informisanja preko televizije dok utiču godine starosti, obrazovanje oca i majke, zaposlenost roditelja, informisanje preko interneta, video-igrica i radija. Razvijanjem bezbednosne kulture učenika u vezi požara kao ugrožavajućih pojava bezbednosti umnogome se mogu ublažiti posledice takvih događaja. Rezultati istraživanja mogu biti iskorišćeni kao polazna osnova u koncipiranju obrazovanih programa učenika o požarima. Ključne riječi: bezbednost, prirodne katastrofe, požar, činioci, učenici, Srbija UVOD   Požar kao učestala i ozbiljna pretnja bezbednosti ljudi i njihove imovine predstavlja proces nekontrolisanog sagorevanja gorive materije za čiji nastanak je potrebno: prisustvo gorive materije, dostupnost kiseonika, izvor energije i međusobni uticaj navedenih elemenata. U cilju […]

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Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students in Belgrade about Earthquakes as Natural Disasters

Cvetković, V., Dragićević, S., Petrović, M., Mijaković, S., Jakovljević, V., & Gačić, J. (2015). Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students in Belgrade about Earthquakes as Natural Disasters. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 24(4), 1553–1561. Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students in Belgrade about Earthquakes as Natural Disasters Vladimir M. Cvetković1*, Slavoljub Dragićević2, Marina Petrović3, Saša Mijalković1, Vladimir Jakovljević4, Jasmina Gačić4 1The Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies, Cara Dušana 196, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia 2Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 3/III, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia 3Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, Kamenička 6, 1100 Belgrade, Serbia 4Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Received: 5 February 2015 Accepted: 15 March 2015 Abstract The aim of this quantitative research is to determine the perception and actual knowledge of secondary school students in the Belgrade region with respect to earthquakes as a natural disaster and security threat, and to identify the factors that influence their knowledge and perceptions. The authors used a method of survey- ing students to identify and describe the factors that influence student knowledge and perceptions about earth- quakes. For the purpose of this research, a sample of 3,063 students was drawn from the total population of secondary school students in Belgrade (65,561 students), which equates to 4.67% of the population. The results show that the sources of information on natural disasters and their threatening consequences influ- ence the perceptions of secondary school students. In view of the evident lack of education about natural dis- asters in Serbia, the results of this study can be used when creating a strategy for educational programs. This research is the first step in developing and realizing a future strategy for natural disaster management by informing and including public (school population), scientific, and administrative communities in the process. […]

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Integrating Psychosocial Support into Emergency and Disaster Management and Public Safety: The Role of the Red Cross of Serbia

Janković, Lj., Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., Renner, R., Jakovljević, V. (2025) Integrating Psychosocial Support into Emergency and Disaster Management and Public Safety: The Role of the Red Cross of Serbia. (2025). International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, 1(1), 99-124. Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies (IJCSS) Volume 1 • Issue 1 • 2025 https://doi.org/10.18485/fb_ijcss.2025.1.1.8 Article Integrating Psychosocial Support into Emergency and Disaster Management and Public Safety: The Role of the Red Cross of Serbia Ljubica Janković1, Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3,4*, Jasmina Gačić1,4, Renate Renner3, Vladimir Jakovljević1,2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. 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; vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at (V.M.C); jasmina.gacic@fb.bg.ac.rs (J.G), vjakovljevic111@gmail.com (V.J.). Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Technical University of Leoben, Austria; renate.renner@unileoben.ac.at. International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. Received: 1 January 2025; Revised: 25 March 2025; Accepted: 10 May 2025; Published: 30 June 2025   abstract   * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs   keywords   As emergencies and disasters continue to strain public health systems globally, integrating psychosocial support into national response frameworks has emerged as a critical, though often overlooked, priority. This study examines the role of the Red Cross of Serbia in delivering Psychosocial First Aid (PFA), highlighting it as a vital yet underrepresented component within the broader scope of emergency response. Grounded in a theoretical framework, the paper outlines the core principles of PFA, its significance during crises, and the psychosocial impact of disasters on individuals and communities. It further explores the relationship between mental health and community resilience, underscoring the importance of mental recovery in disaster contexts. Utilising a qualitative approach, the study draws on an expert interview […]

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Impact of climate change on the distribution of extreme temperatures as natural disasters

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2015). Impact of climate change on the distribution of extreme temperatures as natural disasters. Vojno delo, 6, 21–42. DOI: 10.5937/vojdelo1506021C   IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES AS NATURAL DISASTERS1 Vladimir M. Cvetković The Academy of Criminalistic and Police studies, Belgrade   Jasmina Gačić and Vladimir Jakovljević University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies Much of the scientific community agrees that global temperature as a result of climate change has increased significantly in the last century, and will continue to grow in the near future. According to the Third Assessment Report of the IPCC, 2001 (IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the global average temperature has increased by about 0.6 degrees in the 20th century, although climate warming was not uniform neither spatially nor temporally, as was indicated by observed changes and modelling studies. Variations in global or regional cases of extreme air temperatures that occurred due to changes in climate cause more and more attention lately as living beings and ecosystems and human society are sensitive to the severity, frequency and persistence of cases of extreme temperatures. In this regard, in order to effectively protect and respond to emergencies caused by harmful temperature extremes, it is necessary among other things to comprehensively investigate the mentioned natural phenomenon, so the subject of this paper will be an analysis of climate change as well as form, consequences, temporal and geospatial distribution of extreme temperatures. Using an international database on natural disasters of the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), based in Brussels, with the support of program for statistical analysis (SPSS) and the method of thematic cartography, we have tried to point out the number, trends, consequences, temporal and geospatial distribution of extreme temperature in the period from 1900 to […]

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Household supplies for a natural disaster: Factor of influence on the possession of supplies

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). Household supplies for a natural disaster: Factor of influence on the possession of supplies. 8th International Scientific Conference: Security Concepts and Policies – New Generation of Risks and Threats, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, 4–5 June. HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS: FACTORS OF INFLUENCE ON THE POSSESSION OF SUPPLIES Vladimir M. Cvetković, Dr.Sc Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia vladimirkpa@gmail.com Jasmina Gačić, Dr.Sc jgacic@sezampro.rs Vladimir Jakovljević, Dr.Sc vjakov@fb.bg.ac.rs Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia Purpose – The paper presents the results of the quantitative research of the impact of certain factors on household possession of supplies necessary for the survival of the consequences of natural disasters. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research was conducted by using a survey strategy in households with the use of a multi-stage random sample. The first step, which was related to the primary sampling units, included selection of parts of the community for conducting research. The second step, which was related to research cores, included selection of streets or parts of streets at the level of primary sampling units, and finally a selection of households for surveying 2500 citizens in 19 local communities. Findings – It was found that only 24.6% of the respondents have supplies, while 61.5% have no supplies for surviving natural disasters. On the other hand, 37.2% of the respondents possess supplies of food for 4 days, while only 12% have supplies of food for 1 day. It was found that 17.6% of the respondents have a transistor radio, 40% a flashlight, 40.6% a shovel, 25.8% a hack, 33.6% hoe and spade, and 13.2% a fire extinguisher. The results of the inferential statistical analyses show that there is a statistically significant influence of gender, education, marital status, parenthood, employment, income level, level of […]

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Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities

Cvetković, V. M., Ronan, K., Shaw, R., Filipović, M., Mano, R., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2019). Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities. Acta Geographica, 59(2), 28–42. DOI: https: /doi.org/10.3986/AGS.5445 UDC: 614.8:550.34(497.11) COBISS: 1.01 Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities ABSTRACT: This article presents the results of a qualitative study of household earthquake and community- level preparedness in Serbia and its relationship to various demographic factors. A series of 1,018 face-to-face interviews were conducted at the beginning of 2017 in eight Serbian municipalities. The results show that the population is generally unprepared, with low percentages of reported enhanced preparedness levels. In addition to presenting its findings, the study also considers future research directions, including using this study as a basis for more detailed research and to assist in facilitating community-led programs and strategies to increase earthquake safety. KEY WORDS: geography, natural hazards, earthquake, preparedness, household, survey, Serbia Pripravljenost gospodinjstev na potrese v Srbiji: Študija izbranih občin IZVLEČEK: V članku so predstavljeni rezultati kvalitativne študije pripravljenosti na potres v gospodinjstvih in na občinski ravni v Srbiji in njeni povezanosti različnimi demografskimi dejavniki. Članek temelji na 1018 intervjujih, ki so bili izvedeni na začetku leta 2017 v osmih srbskih občinah. Rezultati kažejo, da je prebivalstvo na splošno nepripravljeno, z nizkim deležem izboljšane ravni pripravljenosti. Poleg lastnih ugotovitev študija obravnava tudi prihodnje smeri raziskovanja, vključno z uporabo te študije kot temelja za podrobnejše raziskave in za pomoč pri programih, ki jih vodijo skupnosti, ter strategij za povečanje potresne varnosti. KLJUČNE BESEDE: geografija, naravne nesreče, potres, pripravljenost, gospodinjstvo, raziskovanje, Srbija Vladimir M. Cvetković, Marina Filipović, Jasmina Gačić, Vladimir Jakovljević University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs, fmarina@fb.bg.ac.rs, jgacic@sezampro.rs, vjakov@fb.bg.ac.rs Kevin Ronan Central Queensland University, Clinical Psychology School of Human, Health and Social Sciences k.ronan@cqu.edu.au Rajib Shaw Keio University, Graduate […]

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Global Health Risks and Healthcare System Responses in Emergencies

Babić, S., Gačić, J., Nikolić, M., Cvetković, V., & Rašeta, D. (2017). Global Health Risks and Healthcare System Responses in Emergencies. First International Conference on Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Proceedings, Zrenjanin, 16. November, 2017. GLOBALNI RIZICI PO ZDRAVLJE I ODGOVOR ZDRAVSTVENOG SISTEMA U VANREDNIM SITUACIJAMA GLOBAL HEALTH RISKS AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM RESPONSE IN EMERGENCIES Prof. dr Slađana Jović Babić, Prof.dr Jasmina Gačić, Prof. dr Maja Nikolić, Doc. dr Vladimir Cvetković, Danica Rašeta, Fakultet bezbednosti,Univerzitet u Beogradu ABSTRACT The area of study, research and practice that emphasizes the importance of improving health and achieving equity in health care for the entire human population is defined, in modern terms, as ‘’global health’’. For the most part, this term replaced the one previously used – ‘’international health’’ and focuses on worldwide health improvement, reduction of disparities in access to healthcare and protection in the face of global threats that show no regard to national borders. When it comes to planning, leading and coordinating global health initiatives in response to these threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the most important international body. Other agencies that stand out are UNICEF, World Food Programme and the World Bank. Public health security encompasses the activities required, both proactive and reactive, to minimize vulnerability to acute public health events that put the collective health of world populations at risk, and lack of global health security has a negative impact on all aspects of society.New global health threats in the 21st century are pandemicsof infectious diseases, bioterrorism, biological and chemical weapons, foodborne diseases, natural disasters and chemical or radio nuclear events, as well as the health consequences of wars, conflicts, climate change and migrations during last decade. When it comes to emergency situations, they often foster the development of epidemics or pandemicsof infectious diseases as […]

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Geoprostorna i vremenska distribucija šumskih požara kao prirodnih katastrofa [Geospatial and temporal distribution of forest fires as natural disasters]

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2016). Geoprostorna i vremenska distribucija šumskih požara kao prirodnih katastrofa [Geospatial and temporal distribution of forest fires as natural disasters]. Vojno delo, 68(2), 108–127. DOI: 10.5937/vojdelo1602108C   ГЕОПРОСТОРНА И ВРЕМЕНСКА ДИСТРИБУЦИЈА ШУМСКИХ ПОЖАРА КАО ПРИРОДНИХ КАТАСТРОФА   Владимир M. Цветковић, Криминалистичко-полицијска академија, Београд Јасмина Гачић и Владимир Јаковљевић Универзитет у Београду, Факултет безбедности Шумски пожари представљају једну од најзначајнијих опасности савремене цивилизације чије проучавање захтева сложен, свеобухватан и мултидисциплинаран приступ. Последице шумских п- ожара често су разорне по живот, здравље и имовину људи, али и по безбедност државе и читаве међуародне заједнице. У том смислу, р- ади ефикасније заштите и спречавања озбиљног поремећаја функци- онисања друштва, односно великих људских, материјалних и екол- ошких губитака који превазилазе способност погођеног друштва да се избори са ситуацијом, односно стањем природне катастрофе, потре- бно је свеобухватно истражити наведени природни феномен. У овом чланку тумаче се и објашњавају форма, последице, временски и ге- опросторни распоред испољавања шумских пожара. Користећи међ- ународну базу података о природним катастрофама Центра за истр- аживање епидемиологије катастрофа (CRED) са седиштем у Бриселу, уз подршку програма за статистичку анализу (SPSS) и метода тема- тске картографије, покушали смо да укажемо на број, трендове, посл- едице, временску и геопросторну дистрибуцију шумских пожара у пер- иоду од 1900. до 2013. године, као и на потребу адекватног одговора друштва на ту врсту природне катастрофе.   Кључне речи: безбедност, ванредне ситуације, природне ката- строфе, шумски пожари, статистичка анализа Увод Природне катастрофе представљају неодређени термин, који често изазива озбиљне научне полемике и дискусије. Његово често мешање са терминима као што су природне опасности, природни ванредни догађаји, природне ванредне ситуације и кризе само су једна димензија таквих спорења (Mlađan i Cvetković 2013, 105) Једна од најпризнатијих и свеобухватних дефиниција природних катастрофа јесте Фрицова дефиниција која указује на четири кључна својства. Према њој, при- родне катастрофе су: ,,а) догађаји […]

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Gender Differences in Stress Intensity and Coping Strategies among Students – Future Emergency Relief Specialists

Gačić, J., Jović, J. S., Terzić, N., Cvetković, V., Terzić, M., Stojanović, D., & Stojanović, G. (2021). Gender Differences in Stress Intensity and Coping Strategies among Students – Future Emergency Relief Specialists. Military-medical and pharmaceutical review, 78(6), 635–641. O R I G I N A L A R T I C L E   UDC: 159.944.4-057.875 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/VSP190705115G     Gender differences in stress intensity and coping strategies among students, future emergency relief specialists Rodne razlike u intenzitetu stresa i mehanizama za kontrolu stresa kod studenata, budućih stručnjaka za pomoć u hitnim slučajevima Jasmina Gačić, Sladjana J. Jović, Negra S. Terzić, Vladimir M. Cvetković, Miloš T. Terzić, Dušan G. Stojanović, Goran R. Stojanović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security, Belgrade, Serbia Abstract Background/Aim. Assisting students face high academic demands which, together with interpersonal, intrapersonal and professional requirements, can be a significant source of stress. The aim of the study was to examine the intensity and frequency of the source of stress, coping strategies and identify gender differences among students, future assisting professionals. Methods. An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the students of the University of the Belgrade Faculty of Security (Serbia) who, after grad- uation, will acquire the title of a security manager responsi- ble for human resources in the civil sector. The data were collected in the period October-November 2018. The au- thorized questionnaire SSM-30 by Jović (Stress scale for the young – 30) was used, which enables students to assess the stress situations intensity on a scale from 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum intensity). The SSM-30 questionnaire is a com- bination of the standard Life Events Scale – Holmes Rashe Life Events Scale, also known as the Social Readjustment Rating Scale and life events characteristic for the student population. The questionnaire also included the sample de- mographic characteristics – […]

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Floods in the Republic of Serbia – vulnerability and human security

Gačić, J., Jakovljević, V., & Cvetković, V. (2015). Floods in the Republic of Serbia – vulnerability and human security. Twenty Years of Human Security: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications (pp. 277–286). Beograd: Faculty of Security Studies. UDC 627.14(497.11) Jasmina GAČIĆ, Vladimir JAKOVLJEVIĆ, Vladimir CVETKOVIĆ*   FLOODS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA – VULNERABILITY AND HUMAN SECURITY Abstract: Vulnerability and human security have been changing over time and depended on the physical, social, economic and environmental factors. In modern terms these phenomena have become multi-dimensional, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and dynamic. However, in addition to empirical changes with respect to the nature of security threats, the increase of vulnerability and threatening to human security, there have increased the analytical range in their understand- ing as well as the institutional changes within the security structures. Many countries have aban- doned the attitude that the floods and flash floods as the most important natural hazards can be suppressed or controlled, i.e. that can be fought against or placed under full control. With that regard, the attitude of adoptive management of security and rescue from floods and flash floods be- comes more and more prevalent, as well as flood risk adjustment or the principle of “living with floods”. Accepting such attitude, relating cultural values of the society, economy, institutional and functional possibilities for the purpose of mitigating vulnerability and providing human security proved prominent in the Republic of Serbia. The state has taken a series of reform steps in view of recognizing its own physical exposure to food risks. At the same time, after such great floods which endangered a large part of the country’s territory, the country recognized its social-eco- nomic weaknesses of the community, as well as the necessity to increase the capacity to mobilize the resources in mitigating vulnerability and facilitating human security. Key words: community, […]

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Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction

Jevtić, M., Cvetković, V. M., Gačić, J., & Raonić, Z. (2025). Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 91–114. Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction Milica Jevtić1, Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3,4*, Jasmina Gačić1,4, Zlatko Raonić3 1 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia, jevtic.milica98@gmail.com. 2 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; vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at (V.M.C); jasmina.gacic@fb.bg.ac.rs (J.G). 3 Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Technical University of Leoben, Austria; zlatko.raonic@unileoben.ac.at. 4 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia. * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs. Received: 5 January 2025; Revised: 10 April 2025; Accepted: 7 May 2025; Published: 30 June 2025.   abstract     keywords   Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are among the most at-risk groups during disaster situations due to various physical, sensory, cognitive, and systemic challenges that hinder their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. Although international legal frameworks emphasise their inclusion, people with disabilities (PWDs) often struggle to access essential resources, emergency assistance, and social protections during such events. This study examines both the vulnerabilities and strengths of people with disabilities (PWDs) in disaster risk management, highlighting the crit- ical need for inclusive policies, enhanced accessibility measures, and stronger community-based support systems. It reviews key international, European, and national legal instruments designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities (PWDs) in disaster contexts while identifying gaps in their implementation. Furthermore, the research examines the active role people with disabilities (PWDs) can play in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, advocating for their meaningful […]

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Citizens’ attitudes about the emergency situations caused by epidemics in Serbia

Cvetković, V., Ristanović, E., & Gačić, J. (2018). Citizens’ attitudes about the emergency situations caused by epidemics in Serbia. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(8), 1213–1214. Iran J Public Health, Vol. 47, No.8, Aug 2018, pp.1213-1214 Letter to the Editor Citizens Attitudes about the Emergency Situations Caused by Epidemics in Serbia *Vladimir M. CVETKOVIĆ 1, Elizabeta RISTANOVIĆ 2, Jasmina GAČIĆ 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Military Medical Academy, University of Defence in Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia *Corresponding Author: Email: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs (Received 19 May 2017; accepted 26 May 2017) Dear Editor-in-Cheif Epidemics increasingly threaten the safety and health of people. As such, epidemics more and more begin to attract the attention of researchers in the field of emergencies who want to know them better. Natural disasters contribute to the spread of much serious food and water-borne diseases, primarily due to compromised or dis- rupted water and sewage systems (1). Poor hy- giene can be a huge challenge immediately after a natural disaster, especially if the victims are dis- placed and/or find refuge in shelters (2). “Infec- tious diseases were detected in 85% of all pa- tients, predominantly malaria, respiratory infec- tious diseases, and diarrhea” (3). The twentieth century in Europe remains remembered for the Spanish flu pandemic which caused more victims than World War I, while Serbia had the great epi- demic of typhus during World War I in 1915 and the epidemic of smallpox in 1972, recorded as the largest post-war epidemic in Europe. Today, smallpox again represents a threat due to the vul- nerability of the population (4). Starting from the impact of the epidemics on humans, the authors present the results of a quantitative survey of citizens’ attitudes and in- fluencing factors on emergencies caused by epi- demics in Serbia. Thereby, the survey focused on the examination […]

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Household supplies for natural disasters: factors of influence on the possession of supplies

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). Household supplies for a natural disaster: factor of influence on the possession of supplies. The 8th International Scientific Conference, Security concepts and policies – new generation of risks and threats, at Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia 4 – 5 June 2017. Vladimir M. Cvetković, Ph.D., vladimirkpa@gmail.com Jasmina Gačić, Ph.D., jgacic@sezampro.rs Vladimir Jakovljević, Ph.D., vjakov@fb.bg.ac.rs University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade   Purpose – The paper presents the results of the quantitative research of the impact of certain factors on household possession of supplies necessary for the survival of the consequences of natural disasters. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research was conducted by using a survey strategy in households with the use of a multi-stage random sample. The first step, which was related to the primary sampling units included selection of parts of the community for conducting research. The second step, which was related to research cores, included selection of streets or parts of streets at the level of primary sampling units and finally selection of households for surveying 2500 citizens in 19 local communities. Findings – It was found that only 24.6% of respondents have supplies, while 61.5% have no supplies for surviving natural disasters. On the other hand, 37.2% of respondents possess supplies of food for 4 days, while only 12% have supplies of food for 1 day. It was found that 17.6% of the respondents have a transistor radio, 40% flashlight, 40.6% shovel, 25.8% hack, 33.6% hoe and spade, and 13.2% Fire extinguisher. The results of inferential statistical analyses show that there is a statistically significant influence of gender, education, marital status, parenthood, employment, income level, level of religiosity, completed military service on having supplies to survive the consequences of natural disasters. On the other hand, there […]

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Fires as a Threatening Security Phenomenon: Factors Influencing Knowledge About Fires

Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2017). Fires as threatening security phenomenon: factors of influence on knowledge about fires. Paper presented at the Conference: 10th International Conference “Crisis management days” – security environment and challenges of crisis management, At 24, 25 and 26 May 2017. Fires as threatening security phenomenon: factors influence of knowledge about fires Vladimir M. Cvetković, PhD Jasmina Gačić, PhD The University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Beograd  Abstract: This paper presents the results of a quantitative study examining the factors that influence students’ knowledge and perceptions of fire as a security threat. Using a multi-stage sampling method, 3,063 students from 13 secondary schools in Belgrade were surveyed. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed that while 95.4% of respondents claimed to know what a fire is, only 63.6% actually demonstrated accurate knowledge. Additionally, only 57.1% of students would react appropriately in a fire-related emergency. Inferential statistical analysis showed that students’ perceived knowledge about fires was significantly influenced by gender, parents’ education level, parents’ employment status, and sources of information such as television, the Internet, and video games. In contrast, objective knowledge about fires was affected by gender, parents’ education level, and information received via television, radio, and the Internet. Finally, the study found that knowledge of the correct response in the event of a fire was not significantly influenced by gender or television-based information. However, it was affected by age, parents’ education level, parents’ employment status, and information obtained via the Internet, video games, and radio. Enhancing students’ security awareness and fire safety culture can significantly mitigate the consequences of fire-related incidents. The findings of this research provide a valuable foundation for developing educational programs on fire safety for students. Keywords: security, natural disasters, fire, factors, students, Serbia. Požari kao ugrožavajuća pojava sigurnosti: čimbenici utjecaja na znanje o požarima   […]

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Religiousness level and citizen preparedness for natural disasters

Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Babić, S. (2017). Religiousness level and citizen preparedness for natural disasters. Vojno delo, 69(4), 253-262.   Vladimir M. Cvetković*, Slađana Babić** and Jasmina Gačić** The Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade* Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade** Abstract: The subject of quantitative research was examination relationship between the level of religiousness and perception of citizen’s flood disaster preparedness. The aim of such research was a scientific explanation of relationships of these characteristics and perception. Bearing in mind all local communities in Serbia where floods occurred or there is a high risk of flooding, randomly it was selected sample consisting 19 of 150 municipalities and 23 towns, as well as the city of Belgrade, in which was surveyed 2,500 persons in 2015. The research included following communities: Obrenovac, Šabac, Kruševac, Kragujevac, Sremska Mitrovica, Priboj, Batočina, Svilajnac, Lapovo, Paraćin, Smederevska Palanka, Jaša Tomić, Loznica, Bajina Basta, Smederevo, Novi Sad, Kraljevo, Rekovac and Užice. Selected communities research was undertaken in those areas which  were most affected in relation to the amount of water or potential risk of flooding. The survey used strategy of testing in households with the use of a multi-stage random sample. In the first stage were determined the parts in the administrative headquarters which were threatened by a hundred-year-old water or by a potential risk of high water. In the second stage streets and their parts were established, and in the third stage were determined the households in which the survey was conducted. The number of households was coordinated with the size of the community. The fourth stage of sampling referred to the procedure of respondent selection within previously defined household. The respondent selection was conducted using the random sampling method on the adult household members who were present at the time of […]

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