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Understanding Seismic Hazard Resilience in Montenegro: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Preparedness and Response Capabilities

Cvetković, V., Grozdanić, G., Milanović, M., Marković, S., Lukić, T. (2024). Understanding Seismic Hazard Resilience in Montenegro: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220729. Research Article Vladimir M. Cvetković*, Goran Grozdanić, Miško Milanović, Slobodan Marković, and Tin Lukić Understanding seismic hazard resilience in Montenegro: A qualitative analysis of community preparedness and response capabilities https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2022-0729 received May 13, 2024; accepted October 15, 2024 Abstract: Enhancing resilience against seismic hazards in earthquake-prone regions is essential for reducing the devastating impacts of disasters. Seismic resilience refers to a community’s ability to withstand and recover from earthquake impacts, while preparedness gaps are the areas where current measures are insufficient to effectively respond to or mitigate earthquake damage. This study focuses on Montenegro – a region with frequent seismic activity – aiming to assess resili- ence levels, identify critical gaps in preparedness, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing response strategies. Using qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, the research gathered insights from residents of Montenegro’s most vulner- able cities: Nikšić, Podgorica, Bar, Kotor, Cetinje, Budva, Herceg Novi, and Berane. Participants, chosen for their first-hand experience with significant earthquake impacts, provided valu- able perspectives on various aspects of resilience, from local  * Corresponding author: Vladimir M. Cvetković, Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; Safety and Disaster Studies, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversität of Leoben, Franz Josef- Straße 18, 8700, Leoben, Austria; Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia, e-mail: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs, vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at Goran Grozdanić: Faculty of Philosophy, University of Montenegro, Danila Bojovića bb., 81400, Nikšić, Montenegro, e-mail: gorangr@ucg.ac.me Miško Milanović: Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 3/III, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia, e-mail: misko.milanovic@gef.bg.ac.rs Slobodan Marković: Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University […]

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Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Grozdanić, G., Cvetković, V. M., Lukić, T., & Ivanov, A. (2024). Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Sustainability, 16(8). Article Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Goran Grozdanic´ 1,2, Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 2,3,4,*, Tin Lukic´ 5 and Aleksandar Ivanov 6 1 Faculty of Philosophy, University of Montenegro, Danila Bojovic´a bb., 81400 Nikšic´, Montenegro; gorangr@ucg.ac.me 2 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 4 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 5 Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovic´a 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; tin.lukic@dgt.uns.ac.rs 6 Faculty of Security—Skopje, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, 7000 Bitola, North Macedonia; aleksandar.ivanov@uklo.edu.mk * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs   Citation: Grozdanic´, G.; Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Lukic´, T.; Ivanov, A. Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Sustainability 2024, 16, 3138. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su16083138 Academic Editor: Moe Mojtahedi Received: 18 March 2024 Revised: 8 April 2024 Accepted: 9 April 2024 Published: 9 April 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: Authorities and governmental bodies strongly emphasize the importance of residents preparing for natural disasters, particularly underscoring the significance of readiness for geophysical hazards like earthquakes. In this study, which represents comparative quantitative research, the levels and predictors of the impact on preparedness for earthquake-induced disasters in South-Eastern European countries such as Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are examined. Using the snowball sampling technique (online questionnaire), a survey of 1245 respondents (Montenegro (n = 400), North Macedonia (n = 345), and Serbia (n = 500) was conducted from February 2023 […]

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Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps

  Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps. In Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences (Eds.), Geospatial and environmental dynamics: Between fundamental and applied scientific research – Abstract book (pp. 103–104). Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management. Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps   Vladimir M. Cvetković*1,2,3,4, Stefan Gole2, Renate Renner2,4, Tin Lukić5 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; vladimir.cvetkovic@ unileoben.ac.rs 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversitaet, Leoben, Austria 5 University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad, Serbia * Corresponding author: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs This research is dedicated to a comprehensive examination of the strengt- hs and weaknesses inherent in the legal and institutional measures designed to protect cultural heritage in the Republic of Serbia from the adverse effe- cts of natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, rockfalls, f loods, torrents, storms, hail, and forest fires. The study aims to identify the primary challenges and shortcomings within the existing legal and institutional fra- mework, while also pinpointing and analyzing best practices and potential improvements for the protection system. This research posits a preliminary hypothesis suggesting that challenges may exist within the legal and insti- tutional framework for the protection of cultural heritage in the Republic of Serbia, potentially limiting effective response and recovery following natu-   Geospatial and Environmental Dynamics: Between Fundamental and […]

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Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Addressing legal and institutional gaps for disaster risk resilience

Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., Jakovljević, V., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Addressing legal and institutional gaps for disaster risk resilience. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220755. Research Article Vladimir M. Cvetković*, Stefan Gole, Renate Renner, Vladimir Jakovljević, and Tin Lukić Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Addressing legal and institutional gaps for disaster risk resilience https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2022-0755 received November 18, 2024; accepted December 07, 2024 Abstract: This research is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the legal and institutional measures established to safe- guard cultural heritage in the Republic of Serbia against the adverse effects of disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, rockfalls, floods, torrents, storms, hail, and forest fires. The study seeks to identify key challenges and shortcomings within the existing legal and institu- tional framework while also highlighting and analyzing best practices and potential avenues for improvement in the protection system. The research posits a preliminary hypothesis suggesting that significant challenges exist  * Corresponding author: Vladimir M. Cvetković, Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversitaet, Leoben, Austria, e-mail: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at Stefan Gole: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia, e-mail: golestefan@gmail.com Renate Renner: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversitaet, Leoben, Austria, e-mail: renate.renner@unileoben.ac.at Vladimir Jakovljević: Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University […]

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Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives

Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Aleksova, B., & Lukić, T. (2024). Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives. Applied Sciences, 14(18), 8129. Article Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,2,3,*, Renate Renner 4, Bojana Aleksova 2,5 and Tin Lukic´ 2,6   Citation: Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Renner, R.; Aleksova, B.; Lukic´, T. Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 8129. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188129 Academic Editor: Wenjie Zhang Received: 12 August 2024 Revised: 8 September 2024 Accepted: 9 September 2024 Published: 10 September 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:// 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; bojana.aleksova@mk.maarifschools.org (B.A.); tin.lukic@dgt.uns.ac.rs (T.L.) 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversitaet, 8700 Leoben, Austria; renate.renner@unileoben.ac.at 5 Maarif International School, Skopje Campus, Kiro Gligorov 5, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia 6 Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovic´a 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Abstract: This pioneering study explores the geospatial and temporal patterns of natural and human- induced disasters from 1900 to 2024, providing essential insights into their global distribution and impacts. Significant trends and disparities in disaster occurrences and their widespread consequences are revealed through the utilization of the comprehensive international EM-DAT database. The results showed a dramatic escalation […]

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Exploring Students’ and Teachers’ Insights on School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Safety: A Case Study of Western Morava Basin

Cvetković, V. M., Nikolić, N., & Lukić, T. (2024). Exploring Students’ and Teachers’ Insights on School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Safety: A Case Study of Western Morava Basin, Serbia. Safety, 10(2), 50. Article Exploring Students’ and Teachers’ Insights on School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Safety: A Case Study of Western Morava Basin, Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,2,3,*, Neda Nikolic´ 4 and Tin Lukic´ 5 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 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 Faculty of Technical Science in Cacˇcak, University of Kragujevac, 32000 Cˇ acˇak, Serbia; neda.nikolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs 5 Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovic´a 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; tin.lukic@dgt.uns.ac.rs * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs   Citation: Cvetkovic´, V.M.; Nikolic´, N.; Lukic´, T. Exploring Students’ and Teachers’ Insights on School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Safety: A Case Study of Western Morava Basin, Serbia. Safety 2024, 10, 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/ safety10020050 Academic Editor: Raphael Grzebieta Received: 5 April 2024 Revised: 27 May 2024 Accepted: 30 May 2024 Published: 31 May 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: Integrated disaster risk reduction in schools represents a key component of safety strategies within the educational sector of every country. The aim of this study is to comprehensively explore the impact of various demographic and socio-economic factors on the perceptions of students and teachers regarding disaster risk reduction and safety in schools. This study is distinguished by its extensive empirical approach, employing a multistage random sampling method to conduct 850 face-to-face interviews (650 with students and 200 with teachers) throughout 2023 in 10 […]

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Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia

Cvetković, V. M., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A., Lukić, T., & Grozdanić, G. (2024). Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220669. Research Article Vladimir M. Cvetković*, Srna Sudar, Aleksandar Ivanov, Tin Lukić, and Goran Grozdanić Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2022-0669 received May 06, 2024; accepted June 14, 2024 Abstract: This comparative study aims to investigate envir- onmental awareness, knowledge, and safety among stu- dents in Montenegro and North Macedonia, considering the unique socio-cultural and environmental contexts of both countries. A mixed-methods approach involving sur- veys and interviews was employed to gather data from students in educational institutions across Montenegro and North Macedonia. The study assessed various factors, including students’ awareness of environmental issues, their perceived level of knowledge, and their attitudes towards safety measures. A comprehensive series of 400 face-to-face interviews was carried out, and these inter- views encompassed 200 students from Montenegro and an equal number from North Macedonia, taking place at two esteemed academic institutions: The University of Montenegro in Podgorica and The University of St. Clement of Ohrid, Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia. Our hypothetical conceptual fra- mework proposes that a combination of variables, including gender (H1), age (H2), year of study (H3), and rate of study (H4), significantly influences the attitudes of students from Montenegro and North Macedonia towards environmental  * Corresponding author: Vladimir M. Cvetković, Department of Disasters and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; Scientific- Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia; International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040, Belgrade, Serbia, e-mail: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Srna Sudar: Project Office, Rectorate, University of Montenegro, Cetinjska 2, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro, e-mail: srna@ucg.ac.me Aleksandar […]

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Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives

Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives by Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3,*,Renate Renner 4,Bojana Aleksova 2,5 and Tin Lukić 2,6 1Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 4 Safety and Disaster Studies, Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversitaet, 8700 Leoben, Austria 5 Maarif International School, Skopje Campus, Kiro Gligorov 5, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia 6 Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(18), 8129; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188129 Submission received: 12 August 2024 / Revised: 8 September 2024 / Accepted: 9 September 2024 / Published: 10 September 2024 Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Browse Figures Versions Notes Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Aleksova, B., & Lukić, T. (2024). Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives. Applied Sciences, 14(18), 8129. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188129 Abstract This pioneering study explores the geospatial and temporal patterns of natural and human-induced disasters from 1900 to 2024, providing essential insights into their global distribution and impacts. Significant trends and disparities in disaster occurrences and their widespread consequences are revealed through the utilization of the comprehensive international EM-DAT database. The results showed a dramatic escalation in both natural and man-made (technological) disasters over the decades, with notable surges in the 1991–2000 and 2001–2010 periods. A total of 25,836 disasters were recorded worldwide, of which 69.41% were natural disasters (16,567) and 30.59% were man-made (technological) disasters (9269). The most significant increase in natural disasters occurred from 1961–1970, while man-made (technological) disasters surged substantially from […]

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