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

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 hazard types and sociodemographic factors. A cross-sectional household survey was conducted using multistage […]

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Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability

Vidović, N., Cvetković, V. M., Beriša, H., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 247–264. Article Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability Nikola Vidović1, Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3*, […]

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Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience

Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Jakovljević, V. (2024). Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), 149–168. Review Article Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience Vladimir M. Cvetković1,2,3,4*, Renate Renner2,4, Vladimir Jakovljević1,2 1 Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, […]

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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, […]

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A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience

Milenković, D. ., Cvetković, V. M., & Renner, R. (2024). A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience. c, 6(2), 79–104. Review Article A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience Dalibor Milenković1,3, Vladimir […]

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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 […]

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

Cvetković, V. M., & Šišović, V. (2024). Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts. Sustainability, 16(7), 2620. Article Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3* and Vanja Šišović 2 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of […]

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Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability

Vidović, N., Cvetković, V. M., Beriša, H., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202504.1950.v1 Article Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability Nikola Vidović1, Vladimir M. Cvetković 1,2,3*, Hatidža Beriša4, Srđan Milašinović5 1 Faculty of […]

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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

Manojlović, B., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Grozdanić, G., & Perošević, N. (2025). The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro. Sustainability, 17(7), 3200. Article The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National […]

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The Assessment of Public Health Capacities at Local Self-Governments in Serbia

Cvetković, V.M., Tanasić, J.; Ocal, A., Živković-Šulović, M., Ćurić, N., Milojević, S., Knežević, S. (2023). The Assessment of Public Health Capacities at Local Self-Governments in Serbia. Lex Localis, 21(4), 1201-1234. The Assessment of Public Health Capacities at Local Self-governments in Serbia Vladimir M. Cvetković, Jasmina Tanasić, Adem Öcal, Mirjana Živković- Šulović, Nedeljko Ćurić, […]

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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 […]

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Relations between police and private security officers: A case study of Serbia

Janković, B., Cvetković, V. M., Milojević, S., & Ivanović, Z. (2021). Relations between police and private security officers: A case study of Serbia. Security Journal. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41284-020-00236-z Relations between police and private security officers: a case study of Serbia Bojan Janković1 · Vladimir M. Cvetković2 · Saša Milojević1 · Zvonimir Ivanović1 Accepted: 23 February 2021 © The […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Percepcija rizika od zemljotresa u Republici Srbiji: teorijsko-empirijska studija

Cvetković, V. M., & Filipović, M. (2019). Percepcija rizika od zemljotresa u Republici Srbiji: teorijsko-empirijska studija [Earthquake risk perception in the Republic of Serbia: Theoretical-empirical study]. Vojno delo, 71(2), 142–159 ПЕРЦЕПЦИЈА РИЗИКА ОД ЗЕМЉОТРЕСА У РЕПУБЛИЦИ СРБИЈИ – ТЕОРИЈСКО-ЕМПИРИЈСКА СТУДИЈА   Владимир М. Цветковић, Марина Филиповић Универзитет у Београду, Факултет безбедности Предмет квантитативног истраживања представља испитивање […]

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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 […]

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Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry

Vidović, N., Cvetković, V. M., & Beriša, H. (2024). Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), 183–200. Research Article Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry […]

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Legal and Organizational Framework for the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs in Disasters: A Comparative Analysis between Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia

Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024). Legal and Organizational Framework for the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs in Disasters: A Comparative Analysis between Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. 10. International European Congress on Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, 26-28 July 2024, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1254-1268. LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE USE […]

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Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality

Cvetković, V. M., Roder, G., Öcal, A., Filipović, M., Janković, B., & Noji, E. (2018). Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality. Vojno delo, 70(1), 171-185. https://doi.org/10.5937/vojdelo1801171C KNOWLEDGE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ABOUT FOREST FIRES: DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN BASIC PERCEPTION AND REALITY Vladimir M. Cvetković University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security […]

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Ispitivanje uloge porodice u edukaciji dece o prirodnim katastrofama

Cvetković, V. M., & Filipović, M. (2018). Ispitivanje uloge porodice u edukaciji dece o prirodnim katastrofama [Examining the role of family in educating children about natural disasters]. Nauka, bezbednost, policija, 23(1), 71–85. UDK: 37.018.1:504 doi:10.5937/nabepo23-14742 ISPITIVANJE ULOGE PORODICE U EDUKACIJI DECE O PRIRODNIM KATASTROFAMA Vladimir M. Cvetković1 Marina Filipović Fakultet bezbednosti Univerziteta u Beogradu […]

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Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities

Cvetković, V. M., Ronan, K., Shaw, R., Filipović, M., Mano, R., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2019). Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities. Acta Geographica, 59(2), 28–42. DOI: https: /doi.org/10.3986/AGS.5445 UDC: 614.8:550.34(497.11) COBISS: 1.01 Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities ABSTRACT: This article presents the […]

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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,*, […]

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

Jevtić, M., Cvetković, V. M., Gačić, J., & Raonić, Z. (2025). Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 91–114. Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Dogs in Finding Survivors During Disasters: The Case of Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia

Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Dogs in Finding Survivors During Disasters: The Case of Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. 10. International European Congress on Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, 26-28 July 2024, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1237-1253. ISBN: 978-625-367-799-2 EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SEARCH […]

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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

Renner, R., Cvetković, V. M., & Lieftenegger, N. (2025). Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk and Group Dynamic Perspective. Safety, 11(3), 68. Article Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk […]

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

Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Renner, R., Rokvić, V., & Beriša, H. (2024). Comprehensive risk analysis of emergency medical response systems in Serbian healthcare: Assessing systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response. Healthcare, 12(19), 1962. Article Comprehensive Risk Analysis of Emergency Medical Response Systems in Serbian Healthcare: Assessing Systemic Vulnerabilities in Disaster Preparedness […]

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Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Policies in the Region of South-East Europe

Cvetković, V. M., & Todorović, S. (2019). Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Policies in the Region of South-East Europe. International Yearbook, Faculty of Security, (1), 7–18. https://doi.org/10.20544/IYFS.39.1.19.P01 UDK: 005.52:614.8(4-12) 005.52:005.334(4-12) DOI: 10.20544/IYFS.39.1.19.P01 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES IN THE REGION OF SOUTH-EAST EUROPE Vladimir M. Cvetković University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs […]

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Assessment of women’s vulnerability and their coping mechanism living in flood prone areas: A case study of Belkuchi Upazila, Sirajganj

Kutub, J. R., Cvetković, V. M., & Huq, S. (2017). Assessment of women’s vulnerability and their coping mechanism living in flood prone areas: A case study of Belkuchi Upazila, Sirajganj. Serbian Science Today, 2(1), 35–43. UDC   Друштвене науке / Humanities Оригиналан научни рад / Original scientific paper   Процена рањивости жена и […]

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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 […]

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

Earthquake Risk Perception in Belgrade: Implications for Disaster Risk Management

Cvetković, V. M., & Planić, J. (2022). Earthquake risk perception in Belgrade: implications for disaster risk management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 69–88. https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2022.4.1.5 Research article DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2022.4.1.5 EARTHQUAKE RISK PERCEPTION IN BELGRADE: IMPLICATIONS FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Vladimir M. Cvetković, 1,2,3,*, Jelena Planić2,3 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia […]

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Comparative Analysis of DRM Systems in Germany, Usa, Russia and China

Cvetković, V. M., Andrić, K., & Ivanov, A. (2023). Comparative Analysis of DRM Systems in Germany, USA, Russia and China. Security Dialogues, 14(2), 65-88. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DRM SYSTEMS IN GERMANY, USA, RUSSIA AND CHINA Vladimir M. Cvetković18 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade Katarina Andrić19 International Institute for Disaster Research Aleksandar Ivanov20 Faculty […]

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Integrated Fire Disaster Risk Reduction: A Literature Review

UDC: 351:614.84(497.11) Review paper Diplomacy and Security Cvetković, V. M., Protić, D., & Stefanović, D. INTEGRATED FIRE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Diplomatija I bezbednost, 37. Volume VI Number 2/2023. Page: 37-70. Vladimir M. Cvetković1 Darko Protić2 Dejan Stefanović3 INTEGRATED FIRE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW Abstract All over the world, different […]

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Landslide crisis management

УПРАВЉАЊЕ РИЗИЦИМА У КРИЗНИМ СИТУАЦИЈАМА ИЗАЗВАНИМ КЛИЗИШТЕМ Проф. др Слободан Миладиновић Доц. др Владимир М. Цветковић Проф. др Срђан Милашиновић   Miladinović, S., Cvetković, V. M., & Milašinović, S. (2018). Upravljanje rizicima u kriznim situacijama izazvanim klizištima. Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.   Рецензенти: Проф. др Слободан Марковић Проф. др Славољуб Драгићевић Проф. др Владимир Јаковљевић […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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

Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts by  Vladimir M. Cvetković  1,2,3,* and Vanja Šišović 2 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 3 International Institute for Disaster […]

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Earthquake risk perception in Belgrade: implications for disaster risk management

Research article Earthquake risk perception in Belgrade: implications for disaster risk management Vladimir M. Cvetković, 1,2,3,*, Jelena Planić2,3 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 […]

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Innovative solutions for flood risk management

Vladimir M. Cvetković, 1,2,3,*, Jovana Martinović2,3 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, jovana.martinovic@upravljanje-rizicima.com.  * Correspondence: vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs; vladimirkpa@gmail.com. Received: 5 December […]

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