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  • Integrisano Upravljanje Rizicima od Katastrofa: Pripremljenost, Ublažavanje, Odgovor i Oporavak - Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, And Recovery

    Dear readers, we are pleased to present a thematic collection of papers entitled "Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery." This collection is the result of independent research activities by dedicated professors and researchers, bringing together thirteen relevant scientific papers carefully selected to provide a comprehensive overview of various aspects of natural and anthropogenic disaster management. In the process of creating this collection, each paper underwent careful review by a large number of experts, ensuring a high level of expertise and quality. The Scientific and Program Committee, composed of distinguished professors from various universities and faculties, contributed to the comprehensive consideration and selection of papers included in this edition. All papers in the collection offer skillfully elaborated perspectives on diverse aspects of disaster risk management. The authors have dedicated themselves to the analysis and consideration of the latest knowledge in the fields of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery after disasters, providing readers with a deep insight into the complexity and challenges arising from this important area. With this collection, we aim to encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas among experts, researchers, and all those involved in disaster risk management issues. We believe that readers will find valuable insights and information that will contribute to further improving practices and policies in the field of catastrophic events. We express our gratitude to all the authors, reviewers, and members of the Scientific and Program Committee for their dedicated work and contribution to the creation of this collection. We hope that this compilation of papers will serve as a resource inspiring further research and contribute to the development of effective strategies for disaster risk management.

    We take great pleasure in presenting this collection, which covers diverse thematic units in line with current trends in the development of disaster studies. These thematic units span a wide range, encompassing both natural and anthropogenic hazards, and are organized into three main categories. The first grouping of papers focuses on the preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from disasters caused by natural hazards. Within this area, we explore the complex aspects of lithospheric disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. We also address the challenges posed by hydrospheric disasters like floods, avalanches, and mudslides. Atmospheric disasters, including stormy hail events, droughts, and extremely low and high temperatures, are also thoroughly examined. The biosphere takes center stage as we explore responses to epidemics, epizootics, epiphytotics, and forest fires.

    The second grouping of papers delves deeper into the preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from disasters caused by anthropogenic hazards. The comprehensive analysis covers nuclear and radiological disasters, industrial accidents, disasters related to transportation and infrastructure, incidents with hazardous materials, as well as the consequences of war-related destruction. The analysis extends to disasters caused by fires and those triggered by the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological terrorism. Finally, the third grouping of papers highlights innovations in the preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from disasters caused by both natural and anthropogenic hazards. This section presents proactive initiatives and new approaches contributing to the evolution of disaster studies. By focusing on innovations, we hope to inspire new perspectives and methodologies that can further enhance our ability to protect communities from challenges. The richness of topics covered in this collection represents the collective effort of researchers, scientists, and experts dedicated to advancing our understanding and preparation for disasters. Each paper offers a unique perspective, supporting a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities inherent in disaster management. We express sincere thanks to all contributors for their valuable insights and believe that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for academic circles, decision-makers, and professionals engaged in the critical field of disaster studies.

  • Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa (legal and security aspects of natural and man-made disaster risk management)

    This Collection of Papers is published by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management (SPS-DRM) and the International Institute for Disaster Research (IDR), Belgrade, Serbia, in cooperation with the Faculty of Law, Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

    The Editor-in-Chief (Responsible Editor) is Prof. Dr Vladimir M. Cvetković, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies.

    The Editors of the Collection of Papers are Prof. Dr Branislav Ristivojević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Prof. Dr Tatjana Bugarski, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Prof. Dr Goran Milošević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; and Prof. Dr Bojan Janković, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade.

    The Scientific and Program Committee includes Prof. Dr Branislav Ristivojević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Prof. Dr Tatjana Bugarski, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Assoc. Prof. Dr Vladimir M. Cvetković, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Vladimir Jakovljević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Bojan Janković, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Srđan Milašinović, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Slavoljub Dragićević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Želimir Kešetović, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Goran Milošević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; and Prof. Dr Snežana Knežević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Belgrade.

    The Editorial Board comprises Prof. Dr Branislav Ristivojević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Prof. Dr Tatjana Bugarski, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; Assoc. Prof. Dr Vladimir M. Cvetković, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Vladimir Jakovljević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Bojan Janković, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Srđan Milašinović, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Slavoljub Dragićević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Želimir Kešetović, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade; Prof. Dr Goran Milošević, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Novi Sad; and Prof. Dr Snežana Knežević, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Belgrade.

    The thematic scope of the Collection covers legal aspects of disaster risk management in natural hazards, including lithospheric hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and rockfalls, and volcanic eruptions; hydrospheric hazards such as floods and flash floods, and avalanches; atmospheric hazards such as severe storms and hail events, droughts, and extreme low and high temperatures; and biospheric hazards such as epidemics, epizootics and epiphytotics, and wildfires/forest fires.

    It also covers legal aspects of disaster risk management in man-made (anthropogenic) hazards, including nuclear and radiological disasters, industrial disasters, transport and infrastructure disasters, disasters involving hazardous substances, disasters caused by war-related destruction, fire-related disasters, and disasters involving the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological terrorism.

    In addition, the Collection addresses security aspects of disaster risk management in natural hazards, including lithospheric hazards (earthquakes, landslides and rockfalls, volcanic eruptions), hydrospheric hazards (floods and flash floods, avalanches), atmospheric hazards (severe storms and hail events, droughts, extreme low and high temperatures), and biospheric hazards (epidemics, epizootics and epiphytotics, wildfires/forest fires).

    Finally, it includes security aspects of disaster risk management in man-made (anthropogenic) hazards, including nuclear and radiological disasters, industrial disasters, transport and infrastructure disasters, disasters involving hazardous substances, disasters caused by war-related destruction, fire-related disasters, and disasters involving the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological terrorism.

  • Taktika Zaštite i Spasavanja u Vanrednim Situacijama: Iskustva sa Terena i Pouke (Protection and Resque Tactics in Disasters: Field Experiences and Lessons Learned

    Dear readers, after the successful first national seminar in the field of emergency situations organized by the Scientific and Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management and the International Institute for Disaster Research, you have a thematic collection of papers entitled Tactics of protection and rescue in emergencies: experiences from the field and lessons. The collection was created as a result of students' independent research activities and includes thirteen relevant scientific papers in which various phenomenological and etiological dimensions of protection and rescue tactics in emergency situations are elaborated in a very skilful and interesting way. The papers were reviewed by seven reviewers, while the scientific and program board of the seminar consisted of more than ten professors from different universities and faculties. The thematic units of the collection were very different, having in mind the current trend of development of catastrophe studies: a) Phenomenology of catastrophes and dangers - lithospheric catastrophes; hydrosphere catastrophes; atmospheric catastrophes; biosphere disasters; disasters caused by technical and technological dangers (nuclear, radiological, transport, fires, etc .; catastrophes caused by the use of weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological terrorism); b) Tactics of protection and rescue in natural disasters - tactics of protection and rescue of people and assets in lithospheric catastrophes (earthquakes, landslides and landslides, volcanic eruptions); tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in hydrosphere catastrophes (floods and torrents, avalanches); tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in atmospheric catastrophes (stormy hailstorms, droughts, extremely low and high temperatures); tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in biosphere catastrophes (epidemics, epizootics and epiphytonoses, forest fires); c) Protection and rescue tactics in anthropogenic disasters - protection and rescue tactics of people and property in nuclear and radiological disasters; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in industrial disasters; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in transport and infrastructural disasters; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in disasters caused by dangerous substances; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in disasters caused by war destruction; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in disasters caused by fires; tactics of protection and rescue of people and property in disasters caused by the use of weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological terrorism). The collection of papers is intended for all those who have a desire for additional training in the field of disaster studies to improve their academic or practical activities. Having in mind the lack of professional literature in the field of protection and rescue tactics in emergency situations, the scientific and social significance of the collection is undoubtedly great. Starting from the fact that this collection does not meet the needs and possibilities of research in this area, the plan of scientific research activities of the Scientific and Professional Society for Emergency Risk Management envisages the publication of two thematic collections in each of the following years. On behalf of the authors, I would like to thank those who contributed the most to the publication of the collection of papers such as the Scientific and Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management and the International Institute for Disaster Research as publishers, as well as reviewers who studied and improved all scientific papers.