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Preparedness and preventive behaviors for a pandemic disaster caused by COVID-19 in Serbia

Cvetković, V., Nikolić, N., Nenadić, R. U., Ocal, A., & Zečević, M. (2020). Preparedness and preventive behaviors for a pandemic disaster caused by COVID-19 in Serbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(11), 4124. Article Preparedness and Preventive Behaviors for a Pandemic Disaster Caused by COVID-19 in Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetkovic´ 1,*, Neda Nikolic´ 2, Una Radovanovic´ Nenadic´ 3, Adem Öcal 4, Eric K. Noji 5 and Miodrag Zecˇevic´ 6 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucˇic´a 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Faculty of Tehnical Science in Cˇ acˇak, University of Kragujevac, 32000 Cˇ acˇak, Serbia; neda.nikolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovic´a 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; una.radovanovic@gmail.com 4 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey; ocadem@gmail.com 5 King Saud University Hospitals and College of Medicine, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia; nojie@alumni.stanford.edu 6 Faculty of International Engineering Management Belgrade, European University, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; misko.zecevic@gmail.com * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; Tel.: +381-6-0373-8606 Received: 30 April 2020; Accepted: 3 June 2020; Published: 9 June 2020 check for   updates Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The disease was first detected in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province, in December 2019 and has since spread globally, especially to Europe and North America, resulting in the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic disaster of 2019–2020. Although most cases have mild symptoms, there is some progression to viral pneumonia and multi-organ failure and death. More than 4.6 million cases have been registered across 216 countries and territories as of 19 April 2020, resulting in more than 311,000 deaths. Risk to communities with continued widespread disease transmission depends on characteristics of the virus, including how well it spreads between people; the severity of resulting illness; and the medical or other measures available to control the impact of the virus (for example, vaccines or medications that can treat the illness) and the […]

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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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Uloga društvenih mreža u smanjenju rizika od katastrofa: studija slučaja Beograd

Cvetković, V., & Nikolić, M. (2021). Uloga društvenih mreža u smanjenju rizika od katastrofa: studija slučaja Beograd [The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study of Belgrade]. Bezbednost, 63(1), 25–42. Доц. др Владимир М. ЦВЕТКОВИЋ Факултет безбедности Универзитетa у Београду Марко НИКОЛИЋ Министарство унутрашњих послова ДОИ: 10.5937/bezbednost2103025C УДК: 316.472.4:005.931.11(497.11 Београд) 316.776:004.738.5]:614.8 (497.11 Београд) Оригинални научни рад Примљен: 27. 9. 2020. године Датум прихватања: 1. 12. 2021. године Улога друштвених мрежа у смањењу ризика од катастрофа: студија случаја Београд Апстракт: Полазећи од теорије одлучивања, која објашња- ва начине доношења одлука, предмет истраживања предста- вља испитивање улоге и значаја друштвених мрежа у различи- тим фазама интегрисаног управљања ризицима од катастрофа (ублажавање, припремљеност, одговор, опоравак) у Републици Србији. Методом вишеетапног случајног узорковања анкетирана су 143 пунолетна грађанина на подручју града Београда. Из бога- те ризнице добијених података, резултати истраживања пока- зују да би једна трећина испитаника проследила информације у вези с катастрофама чак иако није сигурна да су такве инфор- мације тачне односно истините, што може проузроковати озби- љне импликације у процесу управљања ризицима од катастрофа. Спроведено истраживање отвара нова истраживачка питања и актуелизује разноврсне тематске оквире унутар којих би треба- ло детаљније преиспитати све димензије и факторе који утичу на коришћење друштвених мрежа у процесу управљања у ката- строфама, односно процесима директног или индиректног сма- њења ризика од катастрофа. Импликације истраживања су врло значајне, полазећи од тога да доносиоци одлука у Србији морају    vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; vladimirkpa@gmail.com  markonikolic.mup@gmail.com посебну пажњу посветити све бржој индустријализацији и разво- ју савремених технологија које се могу користити како би се већи број живота људи спасао у краћем периоду. Кључне речи: безбедност, катастрофе, друштвене мреже, управљање ризицима. Увод Сваким даном људи бивају све више суочени са тешком реал- ношћу која се односи на повећање учесталости броја и последица катастрофа (Aleksandrina, Budiarti, Yu, Pasha, Shaw, 2019; Cvetković, Nikolić, […]

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The role of social media in the process of informing the public about disaster risks

Cvetkovic, V. M. ., Nikolic, A., & Ivanov, A. (2023). The role of social media in the process of informing the public about disaster risks. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9(2), 104-119. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE PROCESS OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT DISASTER RISKS Vladimir M. Cvetković1, Aleksandra Nikolić2, Aleksandar Ivanov3* 1Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-0658  vladimirkpa@gmail.com 2International Institute for Disaster Research – Belgrade, Serbia  sana.alexandra97@gmail.com 3Faculty of Security – Skopje, University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, North Macedonia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3996-7034  aleksandar.ivanov@uklo.edu.mk   Abstract: Social media informs the public about the most important events and conveys important information. Before, during, and after disasters, social media are used to disseminate information about disasters and collect data relevant to the implementation of preparedness, response, and recovery activities and measures. Social networks are effective in disseminating information and warnings, as well as in educating the public. The subject of the research is examining the influence of demographic factors on the effectiveness of social media in informing the public about the risks of disasters. Using an online survey questionnaire and according to the snowball principle, a survey of 247 respondents was conducted in 2022. The research results show no statistically significant relationship between the respondents’ education level and the assessment of the effectiveness of social media reporting on disasters. Using social media can improve communication between stakeholders in disaster management and facilitate coordination of efforts, fostering communication and allocation of resources. To effectively use social media in disaster management, decision- makers in the disaster management system must be aware of new technologies, their disadvantages and advantages, and ways to collect and analyze data from social networks. Keywords: Disasters; Social Media; Informing; Public; Risks; Serbia   INTRODUCTION Social networks can help develop public awareness of disasters and share real-time information (Epstein, Pawa, and Simon 2015). […]

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Enhancing resilience and addressing vulnerability through risk communication in waste management: Tackling landfill fires and disaster risks in Serbia

Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Nikolić, N., & Raupenstrauch, H. (2025, May 27–31). Enhancing resilience and addressing vulnerability through risk communication in waste management: Tackling landfill fires and disaster risks in Serbia. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management (CRETE 2025). Chania, Greece. Enhancing Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability through Risk Communica- tion in Waste Management: Tackling Landfill Fires and Disaster Risks in Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetković1,2,3*, Renate Renner1, Neda Nikolić4, Harald Rau- penstrauch1 1 Safety and Disaster Studies, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engi- neering, Montanuniversität of Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben, Austria; vladimir.cvetkovic@unileoben.ac.at (V.M.C.); renate.renner@unileoben.ac.at (R.R.); harald.raupenstrauch@unileoben.ac.at (H.R.); 2 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; 4 Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102, Cačak, Serbia; neda.ni- kolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs. * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Key words: resilience, vulnerability, risk communication, waste management, disaster risk reduction. Extended abstract: Waste management in Serbia is characterized by numerous challenges, risks, and threats to both public safety and the environment. Preli- minary analyses have identified a range of issues that are directly or indirectly related to the following: a) non-selective waste separation; b) inadequate facili- ties for safe waste disposal; c) numerous and prolonged landfill fires that rele- ase toxic substances (dioxins, furans, etc.); d) lack of sanitary landfills; e) impro- per treatment of industrial waste; f) landslides and contamination of gro- undwater; g) insufficient oversight and control; h) low levels of environmental awareness and citizen engagement; i) lack of recycling infrastructure; j) ina- dequate funding and investment in waste management; k) illegal waste dispo- sal and the prevalence of unauthorized landfills; l) poor energy utilization of waste; m) insufficient integration of circular economy principles; n) issues rela- ted to medical waste […]

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Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Radiation Exposure vs. Social Benefits

Cvetković, V., Öcal, A., Lyamzina, Y., Noji, E., Nikolić, N., & Milošević, G. (2021). Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Radiation Exposure vs. Social Benefits. Energies, 14, 2464. Article Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Exposure to Radiation vs. Social Benefits Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,*, Adem Öcal ², Yuliya Lyamzina 3, Eric K. Noji 4, Neda Nikolić 5, and Goran Milošević 6 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey; ocadem@gmail.com 3 Louis Pasteur Center for Medical Research, Kyoto, Japan; lyamzina@yahoo.com 4 King Saud University Hospitals and College of Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; nojie@alumni.stanford.edu 5 Faculty of Tehnical Science in Čačak, University of Kragujevac, Čačak 32000, Serbia; neda.nikolic@ftn.kg.ac.rs 6 Faculty of Law, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 1, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia; g.milosevic@pf.uns.ac.rs * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs Citation: Cvetković, V.M.; Öcal , A.; Lyamzina, Y.; Noji, E.K.; Nikolić, N.; Milošević, G. Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Exposure to Radiation vs. Social Benefits. Energies 2021, 14, x. https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx Academic Editor: Received: date Accepted: date Published: date Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.   Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. Submitted for possible open access publication under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses /by/4.0/). Abstract: Nuclear power remains one of the most accessible choices in addressing environmental and social concerns due to the continuously increasing energy needs around the world. While it remains an excellent source of energy due to its low price and low level of emissions, potential accidents remain a serious problem. An example of such is the most recent accident in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (2011), which reminded the world of the potential risks of nuclear energy and the consequences of which continue to have a lasting effect. There is no nuclear […]

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Human Resource Management in Environmental Protection in Serbia

Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., & Zečević, M. (2019). Human Resource Management in Environmental Protection in Serbia. Bulletin of the Serbian Geographical Society, 100(1), 51–72. Original scientific paper UDC: 331.101.262:502/504 (497.11) https://doi.org/10.2298/GSGD2001051N Received: June 01, 2020 Corrected: June 22, 2020 Accepted: July 02, 2020 Neda Nikolić*, Vladimir Cvetković1**, Miodrag Zečević*** * University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Science, Čačak, Serbia ** University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Serbia *** European University, Faculty of International Engineering Management, Belgrade, Serbia HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN SERBIA Abstract: Starting from the fact that the units of local self-government of the Republic of Serbia are not sufficiently oriented towards innovations related to human resources and the environment, the application of quantitative research tradition examines the positioning and understanding of certain procedures and decisions of human resources management regarding the functioning of the environmental protection system, on the one hand, and future strategies for changing the given system, on the other. A series of 105 face-to-face interviews were conducted during the year of 2016 in 105 of the 191 municipalities in the Republic of Serbia. Examination of the attitudes of the local self- government was carried out using a specially designed closed electronic questionnaire. The results of the multivariate regressions show that the most important predictor of the possible improvement of the environment is the size of the municipality. The remaining variables (e.g., human resources policy, human resources service) did not have significant effects on the ability to improve the environment. In more than half of local self- governments, there was no clearly defined human resources strategy in the field of environmental protection, an environmental protection service, an Environmental Action Plan, as well as an employment plan for waste management in local governments, etc. The research has shown that top managers of local governments agree that […]

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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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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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Human resource management in environmental security

Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A. (2023). Human resource management in environmental security. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT   Prof. dr Neda NIKOLIĆ Prof. dr Vladimir M. CVETKOVIĆ Prof. dr Aleksandar IVANOV HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE Belgrade, 2023 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT   Publisher SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE For the Publisher Prof. dr VLADIMIR M. CVETKOVIĆ Editor Prof. dr BOJAN JANKOVIĆ Reviewers Prof. dr VLADIMIR JAKOVLЈEVIĆ Prof. dr SRĐAN MILAŠINOVIĆ Prof. dr BOJANA NAUMOVSKA Prof. dr TONI MILESKI Proofreading and Editing MARKO POPOVIĆ Graphic design and cover MILOŠ IVOVIĆ Print 1000 copies Printed by Neven d.o.o. Belgrade This cover has been designed using assets from Freepik.com ©SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE ISBN: 978-86-81424-14-8 TABLE OF CONTENT Preface IX GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES 1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 12 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 16 HUMAN RESORUSE MANAGEMENTAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 20 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Environmental trends in human resource management 37 Strategic management of human resources in environmental protection 46 HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Human potential in environmental protection LGUs 71 Legislative and normative regulation as a support for human resource management of LGUs 79 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SERVICE OF THE HUMAN RESOURSE MANAGEMENT Development of individual and collectiveenvironmental awareness 95 Contemporary ecological and educational orientation in the service of Human Resource Management (HRM) 100   HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Key contents of the human resource managementprocess in environmental protection of LGUs 111 Model of effective management of human resources in environmental protection of local self-government 137 RESEARCH PROCEDURE The […]

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

The Role of Social Media in the Process of Informing the Public About Disaster Risks

Cvetkovic, V. M. ., Nikolic, A., & Ivanov, A. (2023). The role of social media in the process of informing the public about disaster risks. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9(2), 104-119. https://doi.org/10.47305/JLIA2392121c. In SCOPUS – Q3 – Political science and International Relations. Research article The Role of Social Media in the Process of Informing the Public About Disaster Risks   Vladimir M. Cvetković, 1,2,3,*, Aleksandra Nikolić3 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia; 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia Abstract: Social media informs the public about the most important events and conveys important information. Before, during and after disasters, social media are used to disseminate information about disasters and to collect data relevant to the implementation of preparedness, response and recovery activities and measures. Social networks are effective in disseminating information and warnings, as well as in educating the public. The subject of the research is examining the influence of demographic factors on the effectiveness of social media in informing the public about the risks of disasters. Using an online survey questionnaire, and according to the snowball principle, a survey of 247 respondents was conducted in 2022. The research results show no statistically significant relationship between the level of education of the respondents and the assessment of the effectiveness of social media reporting on disasters. The use of social media can improve communication between stakeholders in disaster management and facilitate coordination of efforts, fostering communication and allocation of resources. To effectively use social media in disaster management, decision-makers in the disaster management system must be aware of new technologies, their disadvantages and advantages, as well as ways in which data from social […]

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

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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Nikolić, N., Cvetković, M.V., Ivanov, A. (2023). Human resource development for environmental security and emergency management. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.

Human resource development for environmental security and emergency management

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2023). Human resource development for environmental security and emergency management. In: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade. Prof. dr Neda NIKOLIĆ Prof. dr Vladimir M. CVETKOVIĆ Prof. dr Aleksandar IVANOV SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE Belgrade, 2023 Publisher SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE For the Publisher Prof. dr VLADIMIR M. CVETKOVIĆ Editor Prof. dr BOJAN JANKOVIĆ Reviewers Prof. dr VLADIMIR JAKOVLЈEVIĆ Prof. dr SRĐAN MILAŠINOVIĆ Prof. dr BOJANA NAUMOVSKA Prof. dr TONI MILESKI Proofreading and Editing MARKO POPOVIĆ Graphic design and cover MILOŠ IVOVIĆ Print 1000 copies Printed by Neven d.o.o. Belgrade This cover has been designed using assets from Freepik.com ©SCIENTIFIC-PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY FOR DISASTER RISK MAMAGEMENT, BELGRADE ISBN: 978-86-81424-14-8   TABLE OF CONTENT Preface IX 1. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES 1 2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 12 3. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 16 4. HUMAN RESORUSE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 20 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1.1. Environmental trends in human resource management 37 1.2. Strategic management of human resources in environmental protection 46 HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 2.1. Human potential in environmental protection LGUs 71 2.2. Legislative and normative regulation as a support for human resource management of LGUs 79 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SERVICE OF THE HUMAN RESOURSE MANAGEMENT 3.1. Development of individual and collective environmental awareness 95 3.2. Contemporary ecological and educational orientation in the service of Human Resource Management (HRM) 100 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 4.1. Key contents of the human resource management process in environmental protection of LGUs 111 4.2. Model of effective management of human resources in environmental protection of local self-government 137 RESEARCH PROCEDURE 5.1. […]

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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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