Abstract This research is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the legal and institutional measures established to safeguard 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 […]

Baze podataka o rizicima is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Prirodne i antropogene vanredne situacije predstavlјaju najozbilјniji scenario ugrožavanja bezbednosti koji uslovlјava upotrebu najsavremenijih informacionih servisa kao i korišćenje svih raspoloživih baza podataka o rizicima. U tom smislu, upravlјanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama je danas nezamislivo bez upotrebe različitih onlajn […]

Percepcija javnosti o pripremljenosti is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Biospheric disasters, among them the first place of the epidemic, pose a serious threat to human security. Starting from the seriousness and characteristic of disasters caused by epidemics, the subject of research is the examination of the nature of the […]

Investigating students attitudes and preferences is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents quantitative research results regarding students’ attitudes and preferences towards disaster learning multimedia to enhance preparedness. The research was conducted during February and March 2021, where the respondents’ answers were collected by sending an online survey questionnaire […]

Ugroženost žena od posledica prirodno is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Citizens’ vulnerability to disaster is a function of both physical and social factors. Gendered disaster social science rests on the social fact of gender as a primary organizing principle of societies and the conviction that gender must be addressed […]

Risk management of natural disasters is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Every day, people are exposed to a variety of risks ranging from small and insignificant to larger ones, such as natural disasters. The concept of risk has been a topic of interest for researchers from different disciplines in the […]

Environmental aspects of using nuclear is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Nuclear technological production of electricity is characterized as a low-carbon technology, which on the one hand, has key importance in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while on the other hand there are numerous controversies, defensive approach and anxiety […]

Information systems and disaster risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Disaster risk management is nowadays hard to imagine without appropriate information systems that facilitate the decision-making process in phases before, during, and after the disaster. In the face of disasters, decision-makers must look at and analyze various information on […]

Protection of critical infrastructure from is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Protection of critical infrastructure is one of the significant measures for mitigating the consequences of natural disasters. As such, it is recognized as the foundation for maintaining the functionality of the community in emergency situations. It can be said […]

Fires as threatening security phenomenon is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents the results of quantitative research of factors influencing knowledge and perceptions of students about fire as threatening security phenomenon. Applying a multi-stage sample interviewed 3063 students from 13 secondary schools in the city of Belgrade. Descriptive […]

Spatial and temporal distribution is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Floods as hydrological emergencies, every day increasingly threaten the safety of people and their property. As such, they intensely attract the attention of researchers in the field of geospatial, technical, natural, information and other sciences, but also experts in the […]

Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Natural disasters increasingly threaten the safety of mankind. Not only that, in past decades there has been an obvious increase in the number of natural disasters, but it is also present an increase in their destructiveness. This results in a […]

Classification of Emergency Situations is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract There is no universally accepted definition or classification of an emergency situation. The adoption of a universally and generally acceptable classification of emergency situations represents one of the important challenges the researchers, competent governmental authorities, and international organizations have to […]

Knowledge and perceptions of students is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The subject of quantitative research is an analysis of the factors influencing the knowledge and perceptions of first year students of the Academy of Criminalistics and Police studies about natural disasters. The authors used the survey method to identify […]

Informisanje građana o vanrednim situacijama is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The goal of quantitative research is a scientific explication of the influence of certain factors on the modalities of informing citizens about emergency situations. Special attention was paid to examining the influence of the following factors on information: gender, […]

Cooperation of South-East European countries is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Emergencies do not recognize national borders and often acquire regional and global character. South-East European countries are permanently exposed to various emergency situations, such as earthquakes, floods, snow storms, droughts, forest fires etc. In certain cases, these countries are […]

Police Deployment in Emergency Situations is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract In their line of work police officers face a large number of emergencies and incidents related to hazardous materials that can be abused as the weapons of mass destruction. Deployment of police officers in cases of terrorist attacks has […]

The role of social networks is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract As of recently, the role of social networks in the disaster risk management process has become significantly important. This is largely due to a huge number of smartphones with installed applications (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) that allow their users to […]

Innovative solutions for disaster early is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract In different parts of the world, decision-makers and risk managers use specific and particularly complex disaster early warning and alert systems to protect people and their material goods from the harmful effects of various disasters in a timely, efficient […]

The NATO expansion in Europe is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Alliances are well-known in world history. In the framework of international relations, several theoretical explanations are applied to answer the questions of why and how states enter into alliances. The traditional approach explains the alliance through the assumptions of […]

Harmonizing wildfires risk assessment is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Wildfires risk assessment plays a key role in each phase of the wildfire cycle, enabling the shift from fire suppression to prevention activities while improving decisions for response and restoration activities. Moreover, it enables synergies between fire and landscape management […]

Disaster Risk Reduction System is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The subject of interest in this paper is the presentation and elaboration of the disaster risk reduction system in North Macedonia, through the analysis of the strategic and legal framework, the established national platform and the institutions that are part […]

Fire Safety Behavior Model is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents the results of quantitative research regarding the fire safety behavior model for residential buildings in Serbia. The survey was conducted using a requested and collected questionnaire from 540 respondents during April 2020. The study’s objective was to […]

Comparative analysis of disaster risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Using measures for sustainable development and reducing the risk of disasters in order to protect the population, goods and the environment is the duty of every state in the fight against security challenges that disasters bring. Disaster risk reduction […]

Demographic socio-economic and phycological perspective is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

Innovative solutions for flood risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Starting from the importance of innovative solutions for improving the needs of different practitioners as flood risk managers, the purpose of this review was to describe and analyze, evaluates, and prioritizes the various available different innovative solutions that have […]

Perceptions of private security А is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract In the last two decades of the 21st century, significant development of the private security industry has taken place in Serbia and North Macedonia. However, the private security industry in these two countries did not reach professional standards as […]

Knowledge of secondary school students is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The consequences of the floods that inundated the territory of Serbia in 2014 indicated a high level of citizen unpreparedness to respond to the situation. Starting from this fact, the basic idea of this research is to examine the […]

Examination of citizens’ attitudes towards is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The subject of quantitative research is to examine the factors influencing citizens’ attitudes towards assisting vulnerable people and volunteering during natural disasters. In this paper, the authors examine the relationship between gender, age, level of education, marital status, employment, […]

Public perception of climate change is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The aim of the research is the examination of the factors influencing the public perception of climate change and its impact on natural disasters. This paper presents the results of quantitative research regarding testing the central hypothesis where education […]

Endangering the security of local is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Starting from the increasingly frequent natural and anthropogenic emergencies in Serbia, the goal of scientific research is scientific description and explication of the impact of demographic, socio-economic and psychological factors on citizens’ perception of the level of endangering the […]

Relationship between demographic and environmental is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The subject of quantitative research is to examine the connection between demographic (gender, age) and environmental factors (family, school and media) and knowledge and perceptions of students about natural disasters. Bearing in mind the orientation of the research design […]

The predictive model of citizens’ is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents quantitative research results regarding the predictive model of citizens’ attitudes about the risks of introducing death penalty in the Serbian criminal justice system. We tested the central hypothesis of which gender is predicting variable in citizens’ […]

Religion Influence on Disaster Risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Human perception of nature and God have always been inextricably linked. To understand nature and its inherent processes, including various natural hazards, the reasons for their origin were often attributed to God’s will, suffering for sin and the similar. […]

Comparative analysis of DRM systems is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The uniqueness of each system stems from the fact that the risks of disasters are specific and that their presence and manifestation are not universal and the same for every country. Just as no country is the same in […]

The Role of Social Media is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

Disaster risk communication Attitudes is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The objective of this research was to examine the citizens’ attitudes to various factors influencing the implementation of effective disaster risk communication in the Republic of Serbia. In addition, the research aims to scientifically describe the predictors of successful disaster […]

In-Depth Analysis of Disaster Risk is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This study comprehensively explores Serbia’s Disaster (Risk) Management System, aiming to critically evaluate its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Using descriptive-analytical methods and qualitative interpretation, SWOT analysis was applied to collect data from scientific papers, books, and institutional reports. This […]

Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the financial factors and risk management strategies essential for optimizing disaster resilience within the Serbian defence industry’s critical infrastructure. The significance of this sector is multi-faceted, impacting national security, economic stability, and […]

Challenges and Obstacles is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Deploying search and rescue (SAR) dogs in disaster situations is crucial for effective rescue missions. This study delves into the challenges and obstacles encountered during the use of SAR dogs, particularly focusing on the earthquake that hit Turkey in February 2023. […]

Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

Public reactions to the disaster is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract A new coronavirus emerged in December 2019 and quickly spread globally, causing unprecedented social, psychological, and economic damage. This study aimed to investigate people’s emotional reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. The dataset for this study consisted of 2,013 adults […]

Young adults’ fear of disasters is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents the results of quantitative research regarding the level and the causes of fear of disasters among young adults in Turkey, Serbia, and Macedonia. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire that was given and then collected […]

Preparedness and Preventive Behaviors is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province, and has since spread globally, especially to […]

Nuclear Power Risk Perception is the central topic of this scientific publication. 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 […]

A Predictive Model of Pandemic is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract This paper presents quantitative research results regarding a predictive model of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease (COVİD-19). The aim of this paper was to establish the level and impact of certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on […]

The Assessment of Public Health is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The objective of this quantitative study was to examine the impact of selected factors on the level and state of public health capacities in local self-government units in 2021. This survey included 77 out of 145 local self-government units […]

A Predictive Model Of Community is the central topic of this scientific publication. Abstract The territory of Serbia is vulnerable to various types of natural and man-made disasters. The risk is not equal across the entire territory, depending on the type of hazard and the expected potential for damage. So far, the level […]