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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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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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Capacity development of local self-governments for disaster risk management

Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Ocal, A., Kešetović, Ž., Nikolić, N., & Dragašević, A. (2021). Capacity development of local self-governments for disaster risk management. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 10406. Article Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,2,*, Jasmina Tanasic´ 3, Adem Ocal 4, Želimir Kešetovic´ 1, Neda Nikolic´ 5 and Aleksandar Dragaševic´ 5 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucˇic´a 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; zelimir.kesetovic@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia; jasmina.tanasic@skgo.org 4 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey; ocadem@gmail.com 5 Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Cˇ acˇak, Serbia; neda.nikolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs (N.N.); aleksandar.dragasevic@ftn.kg.ac.rs (A.D.) * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs   check for updates Citation: Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Tanasic´, J.; Ocal, A.; Kešetovic´, Ž.; Nikolic´, N.; Dragaševic´, A. Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 10406. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph181910406 Academic Editor: Paul B. Tchounwou Received: 28 July 2021 Accepted: 16 September 2021 Published: 2 October 2021 Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affil- iations.   Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/). Abstract: The objective of this research was to examine the capacity development of local self- governments in the field of disaster risk management (DRM). This quantitative research examines the degree of implementation of strategic, legislative, and institutional frameworks, as well as the capacity of local authorities to apply related policies through five analytical scopes: (1) degree of preparedness and legal framework; (2) financial framework; (3) policy aspects; (4) cooperation and partnership; (5) communication. The ability of municipalities and towns to respond to disasters was also analyzed and compared. In […]

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A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers

Cvetković, V. M., Nikolić, N., Ocal, A., Martinović, J., & Dragašević, A. (2022). A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 652. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020652 Article A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,2,3,*, Neda Nikolic´ 4, Adem Ocal 5, Jovana Martinovic´ 2,3 and Aleksandar Dragaševic´ 4 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucˇic´a 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; jovanamartino@gmail.com 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovic´ 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Cacak, Serbia; neda.nikolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs (N.N.); aleksandar.dragasevic@ftn.kg.ac.rs (A.D.) 5 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey; ocadem@gmail.com * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs   check for updates Citation: Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Nikolic´, N.; Ocal, A.; Martinovic´, J.; Dragaševic´, A. A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 652. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph19020652 Academic Editor: Antonio Palazón-Bru Received: 7 November 2021 Accepted: 22 December 2021 Published: 7 January 2022 Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affil- iations.   Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/). Abstract: This paper presents quantitative research results regarding a predictive model of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease (COVI˙D-19). The aim of this paper was to establish the level and impact of certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The research was conducted using a questionnaire that was provided and then collected online for 1226 respondents during May 2021. A closed, five-point Likert scale was used to create the structured […]

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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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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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Fenomenološke i etiološke dimenzije katastrofa izazvanih zemljotresom [Phenomenological and Etiological Dimensions of Earthquake-Induced Disasters]

Planić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2022). Fenomenološke i etiološke dimenzije katastrofa izazvanih zemljotresom [Phenomenological and Etiological Dimensions of Earthquake-Induced Disasters]. In Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa (pp. 269–321). Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama; Pravni fakultet u Novom Sadu; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa. FENOMENOLOŠKE I ETIOLOŠKE DIMENZIJE KATASTROFA IZAZVANIH ZEMLJOTRESOM Jelena Planić Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situaci- jama, Beograd; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa Vladimir M. Cvetković Univerzitet u Beogradu, Fakultet bezbednosti, Gospodara Vučića 50, Beograd; Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situaci- jama, Beograd; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa, Beograd. Apstrakt:Prirodne katastrofe su postale deo svakodnevnog ži- vota savremenog čoveka, i njihove pojave su sve učestalije i intenzivnije zbog klimatskih promena. Zemljotresi zbog svoje nepredvidivosti predstavljaju jednu od najstrašnijih i najskupljih prirodnih katastrofa. Autori u ovom radu, koristeći pregled lite- rature, predstavljaju osnovne karakteristike zemljotresa kao pri- rodnih katastrofa, kao i značaj pripremljenosti u odgovoru na prirodne katastrofe. Prikazani su osnovni elementi zemljotresa, klasifikacija, skale za merenje jačine zemljotresa i posledice koje izazivaju zemljotresi. S obzirom na to da pripremljenost za ka- tastrofe na nivou pojedinca, zajednice i društva predstavlja efi- kasno oruđe u smanjenju rizika od katastrofa i ublažavanju nji- hovih posledica, u radu je posebna pažnja posvećena načinima poboljšanja pripremljenosti. Korišćenjem brojnih naučnih rado- va, prikazana su iskustva mnogih država čije primere je potrebno pratiti kako bi se na pravilan način osmislile i implementirale strategije ublažavanja posledica prirodnih katastrofa, i programi edukacije građana. Ključne reči: prirodne katastrofe, zemljotres, pripremljenost, posledice. Uvod Organizacija za epidemiologiju katastrofa (Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters – CRED) definiše prirodne katastrofe kao „iznenadne i nepredvidive situacije ili događaje koji izazivaju ogromna razaranja, materijalnu štetu i ljudska stradanja i kada prevazilaze mogućnosti organa lokalne vlasti da na te […]

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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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Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: Case study Belgrade

Perić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2019). Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: Case study Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 31–43. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2019.1.2.3 UDC: 005.334:627.51(497.11) 005.334:[504.4:556.166 DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND PHYCOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF RISK PERCEPTION FROM DISASTERS CAUSED BY FLOODS: CASE STUDY BELGRADE Jovana Perić1, Vladimir M. Cvetković2, 1 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade; jovana.peric07@gmail.com 2 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs * Correspondence: jovana.peric07@gmail.com. Received: 25 October; Accepted: 24 November; Published: 25 December Abstract: : Taking into account that floods are a very common occurrence in the Republic of Serbia, as well as the fact that they directly endanger the life and health of people, their property and the environment, it is necessary to see into how an individual perceives the risk of a natural disaster caused by a flood. In accordance with what is mentioned earlier, the research on which this paper is based was conducted in the area of several Belgrade municipalities – Palilula, Zemun, New Belgrade, Old Town, Savski venac, Grocka and Čukarica, with a sample of 120 respondents and with the aim of examining the perception of risk among the citizens of Belgrade. The results of the research show that there is a correlation between demographic (gender, age and education), socio-economic (property ownership and income levels) and psychological (fear and previous experience) factors with risk perception. Based on the results of the research and the knowledge gained, recommendations can be made that the competent au- thorities, institutions and organizations will be able to use in their educational activities, all with the aim of improving the perception of risk in the population. In this way, conditions are created for the implementation of preventive activities that can significantly reduce the consequences of natural disasters. Keywords: […]

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Comprehensive risk analysis of emergency medical response systems in Serbian healthcare: Assessing systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response

Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Renner, R., Rokvić, V., & Beriša, H. (2024). Comprehensive risk analysis of emergency medical response systems in Serbian healthcare: Assessing systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response. Healthcare, 12(19), 1962. Article Comprehensive Risk Analysis of Emergency Medical Response Systems in Serbian Healthcare: Assessing Systemic Vulnerabilities in Disaster Preparedness and Response Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,2,3,4,*, Jasmina Tanasic´ 5, Renate Renner 4, Vanja Rokvic´ 1 and Hatiža Beriša 6 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucˇic´a 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vanjarokvic@fb.bg.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Safety and Disaster Studies, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversität of Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben, Austria; renate.renner@unileoben.ac.at 5 Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, Makedonska 22/VIII, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia; jasmina.tanasic@skgo.org 6 Military Academy, University of Defence, Veljka Lukic´a Kurjaka, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia; hatidza.berisa@mod.gov.rs * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs or vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at   Citation: Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Tanasic´, J.; Renner, R.; Rokvic´, V.; Beriša, H. Comprehensive Risk Analysis of Emergency Medical Response Systems in Serbian Healthcare: Assessing Systemic Vulnerabilities in Disaster Preparedness and Response. Healthcare 2024, 12, 1962. https:// doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191962 Academic Editor: Krzysztof Goniewicz Received: 23 August 2024 Revised: 27 September 2024 Accepted: 29 September 2024 Published: 1 October 2024   Copyright: © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/). Abstract: Background/Objectives: Emergency Medical Response Systems (EMRSs) play a vital role in delivering medical aid during natural and man-made disasters. This quantitative research delves into the analysis of risk and effectiveness within Serbia’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), with a special emphasis on how work organization, resource distribution, and preparedness for mass casualty events contribute to overall disaster […]

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The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia" 📚 📖 Authors: Jasmina Tanasić, Vladimir M. Cvetković

The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia

Tanasić, J., Cvetković, V. (2024). The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia. Belgrade: Scientific-professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.   SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT, BELGRADE   Library   SCIENTIFIC MONOGRAPH Belgrade, 2024.   Dr. Jasmina TANASIĆ Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. CVETKOVIĆ   The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia Publisher SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT, BELGRADE   For the publisher Professor Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković   Editor Professor Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov   Reviewers Prof. Dr. Tin Lukić Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov Prof. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljević Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Dragićević Prof. Dr. Hatidža Beriša Proofreading and correction Marija Antić   Graphic design and covers Vanja Šišović   Print run 500 copies Printing Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade     ISBN: 978-86-81424-18-6   Dr. Jasmina Tanasić Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković   THE EFFICIENCY OF DISASTER AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT POLICY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: LESSONS FROM SERBIA   elgrade, 2024   When we face crises and disasters, a community’s true strength and resilience come to light. Each of us can be affected, but together, we can resist and find the best paths for recovery and progress. This book, “The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia,” is dedicated to the citizens of Serbia, whose tireless strength and dedication to crisis management inspired every page of this work. Through these pages, readers will discover how local authorities in Serbia deal with the challenges before them, from natural disasters like floods and earthquakes to techno-ecological and social crises. By analyzing policies and practices, the book focuses on lessons that can benefit anyone facing similar situations, anywhere in the world. We dedicate this book to all citizens who […]

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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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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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Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management

Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management by Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,*, Jasmina Tanasić  3, Adem Ocal 4, Želimir Kešetović 1,Neda Nikolić  5 and Aleksandar Dragašević 5 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey 5 Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Čačak, Serbia * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(19), 10406; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910406 Submission received: 28 July 2021 / Revised: 15 September 2021 / Accepted: 16 September 2021 / Published: 2 October 2021 Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Browse Figures Versions Notes   Abstract The objective of this research was to examine the capacity development of local self-governments in the field of disaster risk management (DRM). This quantitative research examines the degree of implementation of strategic, legislative, and institutional frameworks, as well as the capacity of local authorities to apply related policies through five analytical scopes: (1) degree of preparedness and legal framework; (2) financial framework; (3) policy aspects; (4) cooperation and partnership; (5) communication. The ability of municipalities and towns to respond to disasters was also analyzed and compared. In this paper, our initial hypothesis was that the effective implementation of the concept of DRM policy in towns of Serbia requires the continual strategic, tactical, and operational transformation of the public administration and public management system in order to strengthen the capacity of local self-governments for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery. This multimethod research was conducted over the period of 2014–2017 and included the following two target groups: (a) heads of disaster sectors in local self-government units (mayor) and (b) employees of the DRM sector in local self-government units. The results of this research will enable decision makers to successfully respond to challenges and […]

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The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia" 📚 📖 Authors: Jasmina Tanasić, Vladimir M. Cvetković

The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia

Tanasić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2024). The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia. In: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade. – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380290966_The_Efficiency_of_Disaster_and_Crisis_Management_Policy_at_the_Local_Level_Lessons_from_Serbia Dr. Jasmina TANASIĆ Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. CVETKOVIĆ   The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia   Publisher SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT, BELGRADE   For the publisher Professor Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković   Editor Professor Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov   Reviewers Prof. Dr. Tin Lukić Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov Prof. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljević Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Dragićević Prof. Dr. Hatidža Beriša   Proofreading and correction Marija Antić   Graphic design and covers Vanja Šišović   Print run 500 copies     Printing Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade     ISBN: 978-86-81424-18-6       Dr. Jasmina Tanasić Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković   THE EFFICIENCY OF DISASTER AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT POLICY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: LESSONS FROM SERBIA     When we face crises and disasters, a community’s true strength and resilience come to light. Each of us can be affected, but together, we can resist and find the best paths for recovery and progress. This book, “The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia,” is dedicated to the citizens of Serbia, whose tireless strength and dedication to crisis management inspired every page of this work. Through these pages, readers will discover how local authorities in Serbia deal with the challenges before them, from natural disasters like floods and earthquakes to techno-ecological and social crises. By analyzing policies and practices, the book focuses on lessons that can benefit anyone facing similar situations, anywhere in the world. We dedicate this book to all citizens who have contributed to shaping a more resilient […]

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Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management

Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management by Vladimir M. Cvetković  1,2,*, Jasmina Tanasić 3, Adem Ocal  4, Želimir Kešetović 1, Neda Nikolić 5 and Aleksandar Dragašević  5 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey 5 Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Čačak, Serbia * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(19), 10406; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910406 Submission received: 28 July 2021 / Revised: 15 September 2021 / Accepted: 16 September 2021 / Published: 2 October 2021 Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Browse Figures Versions Notes Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Ocal, A., Kešetović, Ž., Nikolić, N., & Dragašević, A. (2021). Capacity Development of Local Self-Governments for Disaster Risk Management. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 10406. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910406 Abstract The objective of this research was to examine the capacity development of local self-governments in the field of disaster risk management (DRM). This quantitative research examines the degree of implementation of strategic, legislative, and institutional frameworks, as well as the capacity of local authorities to apply related policies through five analytical scopes: (1) degree of preparedness and legal framework; (2) financial framework; (3) policy aspects; (4) cooperation and partnership; (5) communication. The ability of municipalities and towns to respond to disasters was also analyzed and compared. In this paper, our initial hypothesis was that the effective implementation of the concept of DRM policy in towns of Serbia requires the continual strategic, tactical, and operational transformation of the public administration and public management system in order to strengthen the capacity of local self-governments for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery. This multimethod research was conducted over the period of 2014–2017 and included the following two target groups: (a) […]

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Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: case study Belgrade

Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: case study Belgrade Jovana Perić1, Vladimir M. Cvetković2,* 1    Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade; jovana.peric07@gmail.com 2    Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs *   Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; Received: date; Accepted: date; Published: date Abstract: Taking into account that floods are a very common occurrence in the Republic of Serbia, as well as the fact that they directly endanger the life and health of people, their property and the environment, it is necessary to see into how an individual perceives the risk of a natural disaster caused by a flood. In accordance with what is mentioned earlier, the research on which this paper is based was conducted in the area of several Belgrade municipalities – Palilula, Zemun, New Belgrade, Old Town, Savski venac, Grocka and Čukarica, with a sample of 120 respondents and with the aim of examining the perception of risk among the citizens of Belgrade. The results of the research show that there is a correlation between demographic (gender, age and education), socio-economic (property ownership and income levels) and psychological (fear and previous experience) factors with risk perception. Based on the results of the research and the knowledge gained, recommendations can be made that the competent authorities, institutions and organizations will be able to use in their educational activities, all with the aim of improving the perception of risk in the population. In this way, conditions are created for the implementation of preventive activities that can significantly reduce the consequences of natural disasters. Keywords: risk perception, natural disaster, floods, prevetion.   Perić, J., & Cvetković, V. M. (2019). Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: case study Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk […]

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