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The role of the Civil Protection System in managing the crisis caused by the Covid-19 disease epidemic
No full textIntroductionFrom the very beginning of the emergence and spread of the coronavirus in the city of Wuhan in China, the Civil Protection Directorate, through the Civil Protection Operations Center, together with the relevant international and national institutions, monitored and was involved in information exchange processes and undertook preparatory activities in the event of the emergence of the virus in our country.The appearance of the first patient in Croatia was a sufficient signal for the prompt reaction of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the active involvement of the Civil Protection Directorate of the Ministry of Interior and the entire civil protection system, which with its daily continuous actions supported the health system in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus.
MethodologyThis paper elaborates the role of the civil protection system in the management of the crisis caused by the epidemic of the disease COVID-19, whereby the emphasis is placed on: activating the national and local headquarters of civil protection, the establishment of the logistics center of the Civil Protection Directorate, participation in setting up and equipping additional capacities for the needs of medical institutions , distribution of vaccines and implementation of vaccinations, timely and transparent crisis communication, continuous supervision over the implementation of measures prescribed by the Decisions of the Civil Protection Headquarters of the Republic of Croatia and international cooperation in the framework of civil protection (bilaterally and through the Union civil protection mechanism).The paper was prepared with the aim of presenting the chronology of the development of the epidemic in Croatia from the beginning in January 2020 until the official end of the pandemic worlwide as well as in the Republic of Croatia. The key question is how and in what way Croatia approached the epidemic and what were its responses, which took place in several cycles.
Conclusion Aware of the fact that this was a crisis of global proportions, the activities and efforts of the civil protection system were undertaken in accordance with the Decisions of the Civil Protection Headquarters of the Republic of Croatia, based on the opinion and assessment of the health profession, with the primary goal of protecting the health and lives of citizens, but also maintaining the functioning of the economyThe mutual cooperation of national and local bodies, civil protection headquarters, professional working groups and other experts is of key importance for a successful fight against the coronavirus
Regional policies for the development of civil protection
No full textThe regional development of civil protection in the Republic of Croatia refers to the organization and operation of civil protection at the regional level (counties and the City of Zagreb) to ensure effective protection of citizens, property and the environment in the event of major accidents and disasters. The regional development of civil protection is crucial for strengthening society's resistance to extraordinary events, reducing the risk of disasters and ensuring a quick and coordinated response in case of crisis situations.
There is an obvious need to adapt civil protection to new circumstances (climate changes, security challenges, natural risks) with the primary goal of improving the organization, role and positioning of civil protection in the national security system, as well as proactive disaster risk management.
All units of regional government have adopted development plans until 2027 in accordance with the Law on the System of Strategic Planning and Development Management of the Republic of Croatia. The development plan is a medium-term act of strategic planning, which aims to determine the priority areas of development of regional self-government units. The development plans within the scope of the presented strategic goals and measures showed, among other things, the current state and development priorities of the civil protection system at the regional level.
This paper aims to present a comparative analysis of regional development plans, primarily when linking development goals in accordance with the matrix of disaster risk management (planning, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery) in order to determine the direction of development. Likewise, the analysis will determine which target groups (citizens, operational forces of civil protection, citizens' associations, legal entities and/or local administration) the development goals are aimed at. The paper also aims to analyse the compliance of regional development plans with policy implementation priorities in the area of strengthening resilience to disaster risks presented in the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030.
Bearing in mind that the Civil Protection Development Strategy at the national level has not yet been adopted, this paper aims to identify recommendations for the development of the civil protection system at the national level as part of the legislative-planning framework, disaster risk reduction and the development of operational capacities for response to major accidents and disasters
Institutional solutions of administrative decision-making "De lege ferenda" with European standards
No full textIn order to conduct a comprehensive examination, this paper requires the establishment of the following basic hypotheses: (1) factual change of the law on the administrative procedure is an inevitable phenomenon, even in a system with a constitution as it is in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which for a long time indubitably requires thorough changes; (2) factual legal change is more common in constitutional systems that in practice are characterized by exceptional strength, which is particularly the case in countries with a complex state structure, divided society and a fragmented political scene, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina; (3) Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite its constitutional rigidity, has undergone numerous factual constitutional changes that have had different manifestations and that, therefore, require new provisions to the law on administrative space in order to bring it into line with the European administrative space and provisions based on European standards of the so-called "good governance". Based on this set of hypotheses, research questions arise: (1) identification of different forms of factual legal change in the theory and practice of administrative law; (2) precise determination of the manner in which the law on the administrative procedure would undergo factual changes; (3) harmonization of factual legal changes in comparative administrative law, specifically the law of the European Union and its member states; (4) how the legal-theoretical conceptualization of this issue was carried out in the theory of administrative systems of other countries.
In order to reach relevant insights, it is necessary to ponder in detail the theoretical considerations of the phenomenon of factual changes in the law on administrative procedure. Given this issue has largely been neglected in domestic literature for numerous reasons, which are mostly denoted in the numerous published works, round tables, and conferences, this issue will require an insight into the literature outside the administrative area of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially from countries where the phenomenon was already present and where the theory and practice of administrative law had to face it more directly. Following the classification of these manifestations, it will be necessary to approach their individual detailed analysis, both in order to better understand the phenomenon at hand in general and in order to more precisely apply general understandings and knowledge to a specific example of Bosnian administrative procedural law
Understanding human error in aviation
No full textError is an integral part of human performance, resulting from physiological and psychological limitations inherent in humans. It has been a contributing factor to the majority of incidents and accidents in any field of human activity. Approximately 80% of aviation events are caused by a decrease in human performance. As aviation safety depends on minimising error in all constituents of this compound system, it is primarily important to classify errors in order to better understand their nature and causes, and investigate them. A holistic approach to error also needs to be taken for its investigation and analysis, since humans do not act in isolation. Human performance is a complex process, influenced by work environment, technology, various cultural aspects and other participants in it. A mismatch in interaction of humans and other components in this process leads to error, and therefore it must be scrutinised in all facets of the aviation system.While errors resulting in incidents, accidents and loss of life are mostly made by pilots or air traffic controllers and draw more attention, those made by maintenance staff also need to be taken seriously, since they can result in fatalities and damage to aircraft as well, and entail significant consequences to air traffic.Methods of researching human error in the aviation context will range from studying event databases, self-reports and accident reports to case studies. Typical examples of human error that contributed to various safety occurrences will be analysed, with its causes, lessons learnt and remedies stated.The aim of comprehending why people make errors is to elaborate safety recommendations and technological solutions that will decrease the likelihood of aviation events, and mitigate the consequences. Errors can be managed and reduced primarily by creating an error-tolerant environment rather than punitive environment, improving error training, and using a number of technological models, aids and methods, including the threat and error management concept. Human error cannot be eliminated, but by understanding its origin and cause, as well as learning from these experiences, the occurrence of incidents and accidents can be reduced, and the effects minimised
Climate change and its impact on culture
Get PDFCulture, politics, and climate change are deeply connected topics that intertwine in different ways, influencing the causes and responses to climate change and shaping the causes and responses to this global challenge. Understanding these interconnections is critical to developing effective strategies to address climate change while respecting diverse cultural perspectives and political realities. Understanding the dynamics between politics and culture is critical to developing effective strategies to address the interconnected challenges of climate and cultural change.
Studying this topic requires developing a conceptual framework that outlines different dimensions of culture and their potential impacts on climate change perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and policy responses, to explore specific cultural contexts and climate change issues, identifying patterns, themes, and narratives associated with culture and climate change and the interpretation of findings on the conceptual framework, theoretical perspectives and research goals
Compensation as a tool for attracting employees to the military organization
No full textEvery company aims to attract employees who can contribute to its success. However, in today's business environment, simply posting job ads isn't enough to secure top talent. Instead, companies need to target specific candidates, advertise job openings effectively, and leverage their marketing efforts to highlight the opportunities they offer. One potential strategy is to enhance the compensation package to attract skilled candidates.
While attracting for military organizations wasn't a significant challenge in the past, factors like technological advancements, competition from civilian sectors, and the stress of combat operations have made it increasingly difficult to attract new recruits, especially those with specialized skills. Furthermore, the lack of soldiers and officers candidates has become a serious problem in the execution of the missions of military organization.
To address this, military organizations are exploring ways to offer more appealing benefits and incentives to potential candidates.
Regarding everything previously mentioned, the paper investigates the impact of elements of compensation on attracting employees to the military organization. Accordingly, the research goal is to explore and analyze the impact of compensation on the attraction of employees to a military organization. Based on this aim, a fundamental hypothesis is formulated for this study, and it states: compensation and its aspects have a significant influence on the attraction of employees to a military organization.
To explore the aforementioned hypothesis and fulfill the research goals, various scientific research methods were employed in this study. Initially, the descriptive method was used to describe and explain variables related to the hypotheses. Additionally, the comparative method was applied to compare the subject variables, processes, phenomena, and relationships. Throughout the study, methods such as generalization, specialization, analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, abstraction, and concretization were also utilized to deepen the understanding of the research subject.
The results obtained from the research show that, in addition to traditional direct financial elements such as salaries, some other indirect financial elements such as benefits have an impact on the increased interest in entering a military service. In addition, the results indicate that individual countries have more closely been studying the reasons for a decreased interest joining military forces, while trying to create short-term and long-term strategies to overcome that situation. The paper also considers attracting employees to civil firms
Crisis management in correctional facilities
No full textCorrectional facilities, as highly sensitive and specific institutions within the judicial system, primarily aimed at security, isolation, and supervision of convicted individuals serving prison sentences for committed crimes or those suspected of them, are often exposed to various challenges, including crises. Crises in correctional facilities represent complex situations that require prompt and tactical actions to prevent serious consequences for the safety of staff, inmates, and the institution itself. This paper explores the nature, causes, and consequences of riots and hostage crises within correctional facilities, and examines strategies for managing and intervening in such crisis situations. By providing a deeper insight into the complexity of hostage crises, the paper identifies best practices and recommendations for enhancing crisis management systems in correctional facilities. Key aspects include coordinated actions of staff, training of negotiators and tactical teams, and effective communication within the institution and with external agencies. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the necessity of continuous preparation and training of staff to ensure adequate response and prevention of hostage crises within correctional facilities
Crisis communication based on the example of cases in the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service
No full textGiven the current global situation encompassing climate change, natural disasters, war threats,terrorism, and many other hazards, it is almost certain to conclude that we are living in times of crisis.Therefore, it is crucial that we actively address these challenges and do not allow them to dominate us.Crisis management discipline becomes increasingly important in such circumstances. This disciplineenables organizations and individuals to effectively manage crisis situations by recognizing risks,planning responses, and acting quickly to mitigate consequences. Additionally, crisis managementseeks to prevent or minimize negative crisis outcomes and thereby protect the organization,stakeholders, and/or industry from harm (Coombs, 1999). A crucial component of this is crisiscommunication.The importance of crisis communication is best seen in the saying that a crisis is not whathappened but how the public perceives what happened. In a narrow sense, crisiscommunication involves the exchange of information, opinions, attitudes, and even emotionsbefore, during, and after a crisis. In a broader sense, it is defined as the collection, processing,and dissemination of necessary information to deal with a crisis. Without effective crisiscommunication, crisis management can be significantly hindered, as communication plays acrucial role in managing the perception of external stakeholders, media, employees, and thepublic during crisis situations. Therefore, crisis communication is integrated into all phases ofcrisis management to ensure effective crisis management.In order for crisis communication to be adequate, certain principles have been recognized,according to Coombs (2007): 1) Take control and communicate clearly; 2) Present informationunambiguously, clearly, and vividly; 3) Approach the media calmly and confidently; 4) Informall potential spokespersons with the most up-to-date information about the crisis and the keymessages the organization is trying to convey; 5) Inform the internal audience/employees aboutthe crisis and crisis action; 6) Sincerely show concern for the newly arising problem and itsconsequences, as well as for the people affected by it.This paper analyzes two cases of crisis communication using the example of the CroatianMountain Rescue Service according to the mentioned principles. The purpose of the analysisusing the case study method is to highlight good and bad examples and to provide conclusionsand recommendations for future crisis communication, both for the Croatian Mountain RescueService and related organization
The importance of integration of education for sustainable development in tertiary education - an example of good practice in teaching ESP
No full textTertiary education is a system that enables students to acquire knowledge and skills in certain disciplines, but also for their overall development, because it is necessary to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students necessary to solve complex issues of sustainability in their future careers and society.
The integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into the curriculum of various courses transcends traditional academic boundaries and is an example of a holistic approach to education. In today's changing world, there is a great need for experts who can contribute to sustainable solutions. Tertiary education institutions have a responsibility to prepare students to understand and address sustainability issues by including ESD in the curricula of various courses so that students become environmentally aware and socially responsible change makers who can promote sustainable development in their fields.
In the field of pedagogy, ESD emphasizes a student-oriented approach to learning and, in this context, the use of innovative learning methods that actively engage students in the learning process and promotes education for responsible citizenship. Various forms of active research and project-based learning and forms of collaborative learning encourage critical thinking, problem solving and value-based decision-making as well as lifelong learning. The paper will present the ways of implementing innovative learning methods to promote ESD which are commonly used in foreign language teaching and which educators can use to create interesting, relevant and meaningful learning experiences that empower students to become informed, responsible and active agents of change for a sustainable future.
Teaching ESP (English for specific purposes) provides a unique and valuable platform for implementing education for sustainable development. The paper will present examples of good practices of combining teaching ESP with sustainability topics and student-centered practices, for the purpose of developing language competences and understanding of sustainability issues
Crisis communication based on the example of cases in the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service
Get PDFGiven the current global situation encompassing climate change, natural disasters, war threats,terrorism, and many other hazards, it is almost certain to conclude that we are living in times of crisis.Therefore, it is crucial that we actively address these challenges and do not allow them to dominate us.Crisis management discipline becomes increasingly important in such circumstances. This disciplineenables organizations and individuals to effectively manage crisis situations by recognizing risks,planning responses, and acting quickly to mitigate consequences. Additionally, crisis managementseeks to prevent or minimize negative crisis outcomes and thereby protect the organization,stakeholders, and/or industry from harm (Coombs, 1999). A crucial component of this is crisiscommunication.The importance of crisis communication is best seen in the saying that a crisis is not whathappened but how the public perceives what happened. In a narrow sense, crisiscommunication involves the exchange of information, opinions, attitudes, and even emotionsbefore, during, and after a crisis. In a broader sense, it is defined as the collection, processing,and dissemination of necessary information to deal with a crisis. Without effective crisiscommunication, crisis management can be significantly hindered, as communication plays acrucial role in managing the perception of external stakeholders, media, employees, and thepublic during crisis situations. Therefore, crisis communication is integrated into all phases ofcrisis management to ensure effective crisis management.In order for crisis communication to be adequate, certain principles have been recognized,according to Coombs (2007): 1) Take control and communicate clearly; 2) Present informationunambiguously, clearly, and vividly; 3) Approach the media calmly and confidently; 4) Informall potential spokespersons with the most up-to-date information about the crisis and the keymessages the organization is trying to convey; 5) Inform the internal audience/employees aboutthe crisis and crisis action; 6) Sincerely show concern for the newly arising problem and itsconsequences, as well as for the people affected by it.This paper analyzes two cases of crisis communication using the example of the CroatianMountain Rescue Service according to the mentioned principles. The purpose of the analysisusing the case study method is to highlight good and bad examples and to provide conclusionsand recommendations for future crisis communication, both for the Croatian Mountain RescueService and related organization