Volume 6 · Number 1

This case study examines cooperation between volunteer fire brigades and Hungary’s centralized professional disaster-management authority. Based on policy documents, key-informant interviews, and freedom-of-information data, it shows that volunteer units make an important contribution to local safety and resilience, while demographic pressures, social change, and policy contradictions create sustainability challenges. The study adds evidence on how localized volunteer associations can function within a strongly centralized fire-safety system.

This study investigates the drivers and socioeconomic consequences of internal migration in Dacope Upazila in southwestern Bangladesh. Questionnaire data and statistical tools, including a priority ranking matrix, Satisfaction Index, Economic Status Index, and Social Status Index, are used to assess migrants’ circumstances. Economic insecurity, limited employment opportunities, disaster-related financial vulnerability, and weak market infrastructure emerge as major migration drivers, while both social and economic status generally improve after migration.

The study evaluates the psychological preparedness of rescuers and volunteers from Bosnia and Herzegovina who participated in the February 2023 Türkiye earthquake response. An anonymous survey conducted from March to June 2023 examines training, psychosocial support, psychological readiness, and experiences during the mission. Most respondents considered existing mental-health preparation insufficient for the stresses encountered, leading the authors to recommend integrating psychosocial assistance and psychological preparedness into emergency-response plans.

This research examines the alignment of soft power and institutional capabilities in Montenegro’s European Union accession process, with particular attention to the environmental sector. An online survey of personnel engaged in environmental negotiations assesses professional backgrounds, institutional roles, negotiation experience, relevant skills, and knowledge of environmental policy and legislation. The analysis is intended to identify capacity gaps and opportunities to strengthen staffing, governance, and negotiation effectiveness during EU integration.

Grounded in self-determination theory, this study examines occupational stress and work-life balance as antecedents of employee performance in the post-COVID-19 context. Data from 208 middle-tier officers working in public-sector medical universities and institutions are analyzed through SPSS using normality testing, correlation, reliability, control-variable, and regression procedures. The results indicate that occupational stress and work-life balance are negatively associated with employee performance in the context of continuing fear related to COVID-19.

This paper explores how land-use and land-cover change, rapid urbanization, and degradation of natural drainage networks contribute to monsoon-related urban flooding in Karachi. Secondary data together with DEM, GIS, and SRTM tools are used to delineate the city and its drainage system. The resulting spatial analysis is presented as a basis for improving drainage restoration, flood mitigation, preparedness, urban planning, and disaster-management decision-making.

This qualitative review examines India’s management of COVID-19 as a creeping disaster, drawing on government reports, scientific literature, and news sources. It considers lockdowns, expanded testing and treatment capacity, and vaccination while identifying constraints such as inadequate health infrastructure, limited funding, shortages of medical supplies, and misinformation. The study emphasizes coordinated stakeholder action, stronger healthcare capacity, research investment, and public-awareness initiatives for more effective pandemic management.

The article reviews the use of artificial intelligence, drones, sensor technologies, advanced communications, and the Next-Generation Incident Command System in disaster prevention, detection, response, and recovery. Particular attention is given to implementation of NICS in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Advanced Regional Civil Emergency Coordination Pilot Project. The study identifies implementation challenges, success factors, and development priorities for strengthening emergency coordination and rescue capabilities.