Conference programme


The conference time zone is UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time)

Wednesday, September 22
9:30Opening session
9:45Invited lecture - Biodefense in the world of epidemic uncertainties
Peter Leitner, Kenneth Alibek
10:15-12:05
Sessions 1 & 2: Earthquake as an unacceptable risk; Role of NGOs in disasters
Moderators: Davor Spevec, mag. polit., Igor Milić, spec. ing. admin. chris.
10:15Systems, networks and facilities of local significance in earthquake-affected areas on the example of Banovina
Ivan Nađ, Indira Basarić
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
10:25Compliance with earthquake safety recommendations - content analysis of the Facebook group "Earthquake in Zagreb - testimonials"
Jasminka Kovačević
Civil protection directorate, Croatia
10:35Earthquake awareness and disaster risk reduction in educational institutions
Ana Miličić
Civil protection directorate, Croatia
10:45Overview of machine learning algorithms use in earthquake prediction
Vladimir Bralić, Antun Matija Filipović, Davor Lozić
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
10:55Seismic-risk mitigation for museum exhibits: Zagreb experiences and perspectives
Ana Bedenko, Dajana Jelčić Dubček
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
11:05Changes in b-value before the 2020 Zagreb earthquake
Ljiljana Ivanković
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
11:15The role of the non-governmental sector in strengthening disaster prevention capacity
Edin I Garaplija, Haris Delić
University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
11:25Challenges of receiving international assistance after the earthquake in Zagreb and Sisak-Moslavina county
Igor Milić, Mladen Boričević
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
11:35Licensing of search and rescue dogs in the civil protection system
Tomislav Marević
Ministry of the Interior, Croatia
11:45The importance of volunteer inclusion in the disaster risk management mechanism of the Republic of Serbia
Zoran Keković, Mirjana Laban, Sandra Nedeljkovic
University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad, Government of the Republic of Serbia, Serbia
11:55Systemic approach to volunteering as a reflection of participatory governance in civil security – comparative analysis of nine EU countries
Vera-Karin Brazova
Charles University, Czechia
12:05Comfort break
12:15-13:05
Session 3: Environmental security and ecological aspects of disasters and crises
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Sanja Kalambura, PhD
12:15Fire as a natural threat to critical infrastructure
Tatjana Gerginova
University St Kliment Ohridski, North Macedonia
12:25Radiation incident with cesium-137 in Sarajevo or ecological disaster?!
Jasmin Ahić, Almir Pustahija, Farah Fazlagić
University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
12:35The excessive exploitation of natural resources as an environmental threat and a contemporary threat to national security
Damir Pišković, Davor Solomun, Marijan Jozić
Ministry of the Interior, Police Academy, Croatia
12:45Crisis management of construction waste – challenges and opportunities
Anamarija Grbeš, Želimir Veinović
University of Zagreb, Croatia
12:55Analysis of nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
Sanja Kalambura
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia

Thursday, September 23
9:30Introduction
9:40-11:00
Session 4: Health and psychosocial aspects of disasters and crisis situations
Moderator: sen. lect. Marko Toth, mag. psych.
9:40Supporting the disaster response activities of the environmental health workforce
Michele Samarya-Timm
National Environmental Health Association, USA
9:50Psychosocial effects of earthquake
Damir Lučanin
University of Applied Health Sciences, Croatia
10:00The Republic of Serbia response to the global public health crisis COVID-19 and socio-economic impact of the event
Sandra Nedeljkovic, Marija Jevtic, Mirjana Laban
The Government of the Republic of Serbia, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
10:10Stress, floods and other disasters
Tea Ramljak, Marko Toth, Kristina Perišić, Tamara Čendo-Metzinger
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
10:20Fire suppression interventions with traumatic properties and psychological reactions of firefighters
Melanija Vrhovec, Kristina Perišić, Marko Toth
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
10:30Crisis communications and vulnerable groups during the pandemic
Iskra Alexandra Nola, Matija Dvorski, Marjeta Majer
University of Zagreb, Croatia
10:40Perception of medical students on teaching performance and informatization during the COVID-19 pandemic
Iskra Alexandra Nola, Matija Dvorski, Marjeta Majer
University of Zagreb, Croatia
10:50Healthcare system in the European critical infrastructure programme during the pandemic
Marjan Marjanović, Milan Milošević, Nebojša Kavarić
Institute for risk assessment and critical infrastructure in Montenegro, University UNION – Nikola Tesla from Belgrade, European Center for Peace and Development in Montenegro
11:00Comfort break
11:10-14:20
Session 5: Economic, technical and technological aspects of crisis management
Moderator: Igor Milić, spec. ing. admin. chris.
11:10Coordination, communication and modern technological trends in crisis management - Case study of the Republic of North Macedonia
Mende Goce Mocanoski, Marjan Gjurovski
University of Sv. Kliment Ohridski, North Macedonia
11:20Introducing the concept of operations centers, communications nodes and incident command management to Bosnia and Herzegovina with emphasis on natural and environmental disasters
Amer Smailbegovic, Nedzad Korajlic, Nihad Fejzic
DTCare Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
11:30Unmanned aerial vehicles - a contemporary threat
Marinko Ogorec, Marko Cerjan
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
11:40Management and restoration of EU resources in the Oradea grand central district office in 2020, in the COVID-19 period
Gyula László Flórián
Partium Christian University, Romania
11:50Li-Fi network technology
Davorin Valenčić, Ivan Sklepić
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
12:00The influence of terrorist threats on the security of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina from the perception of students of the University of Sarajevo
Mensur Sipkar
University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
12:10The role of digital technology at purchase of tourist product
Matea Milićević
Hospitality and tourism high-school in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
12:20Use of modern technology in the protection and rescue of population from unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Aleksandar Ivanov, M. Malish Sazdovska, M. Babanoski
University St Kliment Ohridski, North Macedonia
12:30The world economic and financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on accounting information system
Mila Mitreva, Blagica Koleva
University Goce Delčev, North Macedonia
12:40Aircraft maintenance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Alaa Khoueis, Darko Virovac, Mirela Karabatić
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
12:50The crisis management role of collective (copyright) management organizations in events that limit public consumption of music
Lejla Trnčić
Association of composers and musicians, Bosnia and Herzegovina
13:00Health and psychosocial disorder of employees in tourism and catering caused mobbing
Bernadica Milićević
University of Hercegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
13:10Social media in crisis situations - Lessons learned
Antun Matija Filipović, Vladimir Bralić, Bruno Valić
University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Croatia
13:20The impact of climate changes on agriculture
Aneta Karakaš
13:30Climate change awareness of business school students
Majda Tafra Vlahović
RIT Croatia
13:40Transformation of disasters into the possibility of cooperation and their effect on the economic component of social community
Mirsad Nuković
University of Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina