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

Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract 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 […]

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Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts

Understanding the Sustainable Development is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents the results of quantitative research examining the impacts of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the sustainable development of community disaster resilience. The survey was carried out utilizing a questionnaire distributed to, and subsequently collected online from, 321 […]

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

Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness A Cross-Cultural is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

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Exploring Environmental Awareness, Knowledge, and Safety: A Comparative Study among Students in Montenegro and North Macedonia

Exploring Environmental Awareness Knowledge is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This comparative study aims to investigate environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia, considering the unique socio-cultural and environmental contexts of both countries. A mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews was employed to gather data […]

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Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index

Assessing risk-prone areas is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study presents a comprehensive analysis of flash flood susceptibility in the Kratovska Reka catchment area of Northeastern North Macedonia, integrating Geographic Information System, remote sensing, and field survey data. Key factors influencing flash flood dynamics, including Slope, Lithology, Land use, […]

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Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk Perception and Group Dynamic Perspective

Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Special police units, such as Austria’s EKO Cobra, are uniquely trained to manage high-risk operations, including terrorism, amok situations, and hostage crises. This study delves into the operational risks and the critical role of group dynamics in fostering safety […]

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Understanding seismic hazard resilience in Montenegro: A qualitative analysis of community preparedness and response capabilities

Understanding seismic hazard resilience is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

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Exploring Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development and Community Resilience in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro: A Socio-Demographic Analysis

Exploring Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The study examines the attitudes of local residents toward the impacts of sustainable tourism development in two national parks in Montenegro—Skadar Lake National Park (NP) and Durmitor National Park (NP). The aim is to identify the key factors shaping […]

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The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro

The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study investigates the attitudes of local residents regarding the impacts of sustainable tourism development in two national parks in Montenegro: Skadar Lake National Park (NP) and Durmitor National Park (NP). The aim is to identify the key factors […]

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A Cross-National Study of Disaster Risk Management: Strengths and Weaknesses in Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania with Reflections on Serbia

A Cross-National Study of Disaster is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study examines disaster risk management systems in Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania, highlighting their distinct strengths and weaknesses while drawing comparisons to Serbia’s framework. The research underscores the growing urgency of disaster risk management in addressing challenges posed by […]

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Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk and Group Dynamic Perspective

Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Special police units like Austria’s EKO Cobra are uniquely trained to manage high-risk operations, including terrorism, amok situations, and hostage crises. This study ex-plores how group dynamics contribute to operational safety and resilience, emphasis-ing the interconnection between risk perception, […]

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Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events using GIS and remote sensing-based approach in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The subject of this research is the analysis of flood dynamics in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, using a remote sensing-based approach and geographic information systems during the period 2016–2019. The aim is to identify the spatial […]

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A Predictive Framework for Understanding Multidimensional Security Perceptions Among Students in Serbia: The Role of Institutional, Socio-Economic, and Demographic Determinants of Sustainability

A Predictive Framework for Understanding is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study investigates and forecasts multidimensional security perceptions among Serbian university students, who are a particularly engaged and vulnerable demographic in transitional societies. It examines how demographic traits, socio-economic status, and levels of institutional trust and engagement shape students’ […]

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Beyond the Original BRIC Model: Gaps, Limitations, and Adaptation of Community Resilience Indicators for Local Contexts

Beyond the Original BRIC Model is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper reviews the development and adaptations of the BRIC (Baseline Resilience Indicators for Communities) method for measuring local community resilience to disasters, grounded in the DROP (Disaster Resilience of Place) theoretical framework. The point of departure is the […]

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Assessing the Impact: Mortality from Infectious Disease in Trnava (1911 – 1941) through a Medical Geography Lens

Assessing the Impact Mortality from is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study examines mortality from infectious diseases in the Municipality of Trnava between 1911 and 1941. Conducted at the Historical Archive in Kraljevo (Serbia), the research employs historical-demographic, medical-geographic, and demographic-statistical methods. The Municipality of Trnava existed from 1839 […]

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Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub)

Digital Platform for Ecological Education is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD) requires more efficient pathways that connect learning directly to real-world actions. This review introduces and explores a student-centered digital platform for ecological education that encourages […]

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Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster Management: A Comparative Analysis of Security Governance and Legal Liability in India and Serbia

Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), drones, IoT sensors, big data, and blockchain is revolutionizing disaster management by enhancing response speed and effectiveness. However, these advancements introduce significant challenges in security governance and legal liability, […]

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Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Overcoming Barriers to Build Stronger Communities

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Overcoming is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) plays a vital role in strengthening local communities’ resilience against natural hazards and man-made disasters. This paper aims to examine the role of CBDRR in enhancing the resilience of local communities to both natural […]

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Policy, Risk and Innovation: A Mixed-Methods Framework for Using AI to Foster Inclusion in Marginalized Communities in Bangladesh

Policy Risk and Innovation A is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study examines how the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of policies shape inclusive educational outcomes for marginalized learners in Bangladesh, using evidence from Sherpur Sadar Upazilla. A convergent mixed-methods design integrated a student survey (N […]

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Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Emissions and Environmental Incidents in IPPC Installations: The Bor Mine as a Case Study

Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Emissions is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The Bor mining complex represents one of the most significant industrial installations in Serbia, characterized by a long history of intensive metallurgical and mining activities and a substantial impact on local air quality and environmental safety. As an IPPC […]

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Assessing Disaster Risk and Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Agriculture: Evidence from Chandradip Union of Bauphal Upazila, Bangladesh

Assessing Disaster Risk and Adaptation is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The coastal zone of Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, which significantly affect agricultural production and livelihoods. Agriculture is the primary livelihood for most coastal communities. Patuakhali is a coastal district of Bangladesh, and Bauphal Upazila is one […]

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Theoretical evolution of measuring community resilience to natural and technological disasters: past, present, and future – empirical insights from qualitative research in Serbia

Theoretical evolution of measuring community is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract In disaster studies, the measurement of resilience has developed through several conceptual phases, reflecting broader transformations in disaster risk research. It is clear that the initial approaches, rooted in ecology and engineering, defined resilience primarily as a system’s ability […]

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Honoured to Be Elected Full Professor of Disaster Risk Management, Vladimir M. Cvetković

Honoured to Be Elected Full Professor of Disaster Risk Management

Honoured to Be Elected Full is the central topic of this scientific publication. It is with great pride and sincere gratitude that I share a milestone which represents one of the most significant moments of my academic career: I have been elected Full Professor of Disaster Risk Management at the Faculty of Security […]

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International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

International Journal of Disaster Risk Management — Vol. 8, No. 1, 2026

International Journal of Disaster Risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. I am pleased to announce, as Editor-in-Chief, the publication of the new issue of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management — Vol. 8, No. 1, 2026, published by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, with the support […]

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Policy, Risk and Innovation: A Mixed-Methods Framework for Using AI to Foster Inclusion

Policy, Risk and Innovation: A Mixed-Methods Framework for Using AI to Foster Inclusion in Marginalized Communities in Bangladesh

Policy Risk and Innovation A is the central topic of this scientific publication. This study examines how the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of policies shape inclusive educational outcomes for marginalized learners in Bangladesh, using evidence from Sherpur Sadar Upazilla. A convergent mixed-methods design integrated a student survey (N = […]

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Concepts and Methods”, authored by Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, is now

Order the New Revised and Expanded Edition of “Disaster Risk Management”

The new revised and expanded edition of the university textbook “Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods”, authored by Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, is now available for ordering. This textbook provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the theoretical foundations, key concepts and methods of disaster risk management, with a focus on […]

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Using an Adapted BRIC Framework

Predictive Model of Community Disaster Resilience Across Serbia: A BRIC–DROP Composite Index and Spatial Patterns

Predictive Model of Community Disaster is the central topic of this scientific publication. Community disaster resilience is increasingly guiding risk-reduction investments, but in many Southeast European settings, comparable subnational data remain scarce. This study assesses perceived community disaster resilience across Serbia by combining BRIC–DROP dimensions into a single index and analyzing differences across […]

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A guest lecture at the University of Vienna – Disaster Risk Management and

A guest lecture at the University of Vienna – Disaster Risk Management and Environmental Security through Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: The Case of the Western Balkans

I am pleased to share that today I delivered a guest lecture at the University of Vienna, within the international lecture series “Frontiers in Spatial Science: Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Disasters”, which also brings together students from the partner universities of the Circle U. network. The title of my lecture was “Disaster Risk […]

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Disaster Resilience in Serbia Using an Adapted BRIC Framework

Measuring Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia Using an Adapted BRIC Framework Grounded in DROP: Index Construction and Regional Disparities

Our new scientific paper has been published in the international, peer-reviewed journal Geosciences (MDPI), which, according to the journal’s official data, has an Impact Factor of 2.1 (2024) and a 5-Year Impact Factor of 2.5 (2024). The paper, entitled “Measuring Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia Using an Adapted BRIC Framework Grounded in DROP: […]

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Engaged as a professor in the new international master’s program International Disaster Management and Civil Protection at the University of Vienna

It is a great honor and a particular pleasure for me to be engaged as a professor in the new international master’s program International Disaster Management and Civil Protection at the University of Vienna, one of the oldest and most distinguished university institutions in Europe, founded in 1365. This is an exceptionally important […]

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The Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference “Predrag Marić,” dedicated to contemporary integrated

The Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference “Predrag Marić

The Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference “Predrag Marić,” dedicated to contemporary integrated disaster risk management, was successfully held through the joint organization of the University of Belgrade, the Faculty of Security Studies, the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia, and the Institute of International Politics and Economics. Once again, […]

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Disaster Risk Management — Theory, Concepts and Methods

Six years after the publication of the first edition of the university textbook Disaster Risk Management (2020), it became clear that both the scientific discipline and the operational practice of risk management now exist in a significantly different and transformed security environment. Contemporary natural and technological risks have become increasingly complex, interdependent, and […]

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Hanspal, M. S., Cvetković, V. M., Lipovac, M., & Popović, D. J. (2026). Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster

Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster Management: A Comparative Analysis of Security Governance and Legal Liability in India and Serbia

The integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), drones, IoT sensors, big data, and blockchain is revolutionizing disaster management by enhancing response speed and effectiveness. However, these advancements introduce significant challenges in security governance and legal liability, particularly around accountability, data protection, algorithmic bias, and the resilience of critical infrastructure. This […]

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English 1 Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference – Modern Integrated Disaster Risk Management

Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference – Modern Integrated Disaster Risk Management

Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference – Modern Integrated Disaster Risk Management We are pleased to announce the publication of the Proceedings of the Faculty of Security Studies, dedicated to the Fourth Memorial Scientific and Professional Conference “Predrag Marić”, held under the theme Modern Integrated Disaster Risk Management (https://proceedings.fb.bg.ac.rs/index.php/abstracts/issue/view/1). This conference is jointly […]

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All issues—published papers in International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

All issues—published papers 1. Examining Stakeholder Participation in Social Stability Risk Assessment for Mega Projects using Network Analysis Authors: Xuesong Guo, Naim Kapucu DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2019.1.1.1 Landing page: https://internationaljournalofdisasterriskmanagement.com/index.php/Vol1/article/view/6 2. Governmental Incentivization for SMEs’ Engagement in Disaster Resilience in Southeast Asia Authors: Aleksandrina V. Mavrodieva, Dyah S. Budiarti, Zhou Yu, Federico A. Pasha, Rajib […]

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Akademische Feier im Dezember 2025/Titel Adjunct Professor wurden Prof. Dr. Vladimir Cvetković

Akademische Feier im Dezember 2025/Titel is the central topic of this scientific publication. Akademische Feier im Dezember 2025 Am Freitag, dem 19. Dezember, fand im Erzherzog Johann-Auditorium der Montanuniversität Leoben die dritte und letzte Akademische Feier des Jahres 2025 statt. In feierlichem Rahmen wurden herausragende Leistungen gewürdigt und bedeutende Auszeichnungen verliehen. Im Rahmen […]

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Published papers 2025 – Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković

Cvetković, V. M. (2025). First responders in the Western Balkans: Strengthening Capacities and Preparedness for a Resilient Future. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 361–384. Cvetković, V. M., Aleksova, B., Renner, R., Gačić, J., Ivanov, A., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Overcoming Barriers to Build Stronger Communities. International Journal of Disaster Risk […]

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Donation Support ProSafeNet: Help Us Build Faster, Safer, Stronger

Support ProSafeNet: Help Us Build Faster, Safer, Stronger

Dear users, to help us improve the ProSafeNet application faster, we need additional funding. ProSafeNet is developed by a non-profit organization, so we rely on the support of our community. Your donation helps us to: – develop new features and modules faster, – improve the app’s stability and security, – add more content, […]

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Rethinking Disaster Resilience: Conceptual Framework, Core Dimensions, and Key Actors

Rethinking Disaster Resilience: Conceptual Framework, Core Dimensions, and Key Actors Authors Dalibor MilenkovićScientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia Vladimir M. CvetkovićThe University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Gospodara Vučića 50, Belgrade, Serbia. Technical University of Leoben, Austria.http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-0658 Keywords: disaster resilience, resilience concept, resilience dimensions, social resilience, […]

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Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub)

Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub) Authors Aleksandra Gajović Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia Omladinskih brigada 1, 11070, Belgrade, Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetković The University of Belgrade, Faculty of […]

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Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Overcoming Barriers to Build Stronger Communities

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Overcoming Barriers to Build Stronger Communities Authors Vladimir M. CvetkovićThe University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Gospodara Vučića 50, Belgrade, Serbia. Technical University of Leoben, Austria.http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-0658 Bojana AleksovaDepartment of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, […]

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First responders in the Western Balkans: Strengthening Capacities and Preparedness for a Resilient Future

Vladimir M. Cvetković The University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Gospodara Vučića 50, Belgrade, Serbia. Technical University of Leoben, Austria.http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-0658 Keywords: first responders, Western Balkans, disaster risk management, capacity building, community resilience, cross-border cooperation, emergency preparedness Abstract First responders are crucial to disaster risk management in the Western Balkans, but their capacity […]

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