Medical Research Archives,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
study
examines
survey
data
collected
from
teachers
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
to
understand
how
they
experienced
non-specific
psychological
distress.
analysis
focuses
on
role
of
job
satisfaction
and
efficacy,
confidence
in
use
protective
behaviors
such
as
masking,
levels
virus
anxiety.
In
addition,
we
consider
group
differences
or
inequalities
between
different
demographic
subpopulations.
Results
suggest
that
distress
were
most
highly
related
teachers'
anxiety
a
lesser
extent,
their
efficacy.
While
find
some
weak
support
for
based
race
gender,
behaviors,
these
effects
are
removed
when
controlling
We
discuss
implications
identify
possible
solutions
mitigate
teachers’
levels.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
76, P. 102981 - 102981
Published: April 27, 2022
Starting
from
the
unexplored
level
of
fire
safety
citizens
in
Serbia,
this
paper
presents
results
quantitative
research
regarding
a
behavior
model
for
residential
buildings
Serbia.
The
was
conducted
using
questionnaire
that
provided
and
then
collected
online
540
respondents
during
April
2021.
study's
objective
to
determine
what
degree
education
gender
influence
prediction
(individual
preparedness,
personal
security,
risk,
prevention
knowledge)
multivariate
regression
analyses
showed
most
important
predictor
individual
risk
perception
gender,
followed
by
age.
On
other
hand,
level,
ownership
status,
monthly
income
did
not
significantly
affect
preparedness
protection,
knowledge.
Moreover,
main
reasons
taking
preventive
actions
are
high
cost
equipment,
being
familiar
with
exact
measures
take,
believing
emergency
services
would
provide
them
necessary
assistance,
lack
time,
etc.
obtained
can
be
used
improve
respond
timely
appropriate
manner
fires
create
programs
campaigns
awareness
among
general
public.
Integrated
disaster
risk
reduction
in
schools
represents
a
key
component
of
safety
strategies
within
the
educational
sector
every
country.
In
this
study,
series
850
face-to-face
interviews
(650
with
students
and
200
teachers)
were
conducted
throughout
2023
10
out
total
18
municipalities
Western
Morava
Basin
Republic
Serbia.
The
paper
proposes
two
central
hypotheses
regarding
school-based
reduction.
Firstly,
it
suggests
that
gender,
age,
parent's
employment,
academic
achievement,
living
situation,
paternal
maternal
education
levels,
engagement
social
media
collectively
influence
students'
perspectives
on
matter.
Secondly,
posits
marital
status,
parenthood,
background
significantly
impact
teachers'
viewpoints
Multivariate
linear
regression
was
used
to
explore
predictors
insights
Various
statistical
tests
including
Chi-square,
t-tests,
one-way
ANOVA,
Pearson's
correlation
employed
investigate
demographic
socioeconomic
factors
these
insights.
results
multivariate
analyses
indicate
gender
emerge
as
primary
across
various
facets
(awareness
disasters,
activities,
attitudes
education,
enhancement
information
accessibility,
etc).
study
provide
insight
into
influencing
perceptions
schools.
As
such,
they
can
serve
basis
for
improving
programs,
developing
policies
strategies,
normative
frameworks,
teacher
training,
further
research
education.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3138 - 3138
Published: April 9, 2024
Authorities
and
governmental
bodies
strongly
emphasize
the
importance
of
residents
preparing
for
natural
disasters,
particularly
underscoring
significance
readiness
geophysical
hazards
like
earthquakes.
In
this
study,
which
represents
comparative
quantitative
research,
levels
predictors
impact
on
preparedness
earthquake-induced
disasters
in
South-Eastern
European
countries
such
as
Montenegro,
North
Macedonia,
Serbia
are
examined.
Using
snowball
sampling
technique
(online
questionnaire),
a
survey
1245
respondents
(Montenegro
(n
=
400),
Macedonia
345),
500)
was
conducted
from
February
2023
to
2024.
The
paper
is
based
central
hypothesis
that
most
significant
predictor
earthquake
age,
followed
by
education
gender.
Multivariate
regression
analysis
used
determine
extent
five
scores
subscales
(household
preparedness,
community
disaster
preparation,
risk
awareness,
reinforced
house)
were
associated
with
seventh
demographic
socio-economic
variables.
addition
mentioned
analysis,
other
statistical
analyses
t-test,
one-way
ANOVA
Pearson
correlation
also
utilized.
results
indicate
age
emerges
various
aspects
awareness
models,
These
findings
confirm
respondents’
determining
awareness.
Overall,
recorded
highest
ratings
(M
3.52)
household
earthquakes,
compared
3.26)
Montenegro
2.98),
where
lower
recorded.
Research
findings,
taking
into
account
cultural
characteristics,
can
serve
basis
development
targeted
interventions,
strategies,
policies,
programs
aimed
at
improving
level
societal
disasters.
This
research
investigates
the
alignment
of
soft
power
and
institutional
skills
in
Montenegro's
journey
towards
accession
to
European
Union
(EU),
with
a
particular
focus
on
environmental
sector.
An
online
survey
targeting
individuals
employed
state
institutions
directly
engaged
negotiation
processes,
notably
Ministry
Sustainable
Development
Tourism
Agency
for
Nature
Environmental
Protection,
was
conducted.
The
conducted
an
survey,
distributed
before
after
summer
recess
accommodate
transition
following
parliamentary
elections,
aimed
at
assessing
effectiveness
current
personnel
identifying
areas
improvement
staffing
strategies
within
Employing
diverse
methodologies,
survey's
analysis
delved
into
demographic,
social,
professional
backgrounds
respondents.
It
explored
their
roles
institutions,
involvement
negotiations,
possession
relevant
expertise.
Furthermore,
respondents'
knowledge
issues,
legislation,
challenges
facing
country
assessed
gauge
capacity
governance.
Demographic
data,
including
gender,
age,
education
regional
origin,
were
collected
understand
gender-specific
attitudes
disparities
perspectives.
sample
84
individuals,
comprising
executives
employees
from
both
provided
insights
age
structure
diversity
involved
tasks
Chapter
27.
selection
Protection
reflects
pivotal
shaping
policies
addressing
climate
change
challenges.
study
aims
illuminate
dynamics
governance
administration,
contributing
country's
path
EU
accession.
findings
highlight
critical
need
Montenegro
prioritize
strategic
initiatives
management,
skill
development,
capacity-building
its
implications
this
extend
beyond
academia
inform
policymaking
societal
action,
emphasizing
urgency
bolster
sector
capabilities,
fostering
sustainable
practices
benefit
present
future
generations.
Authorities
and
governmental
bodies
strongly
emphasize
the
importance
of
residents
preparing
for
natural
disasters,
particularly
underscoring
significance
readiness
geophysical
hazards
like
earthquakes.
In
this
study,
which
represents
comparative
quantitative
research,
levels
predictors
impact
on
preparedness
earthquake-induced
disasters
in
South-Eastern
Europe
countries
such
as
Montenegro,
North
Macedonia,
Serbia
are
examined.
Using
snowball
sampling
technique
(online
questionnaire),
a
survey
1245
respondents
(Montenegro
(n
=
400),
Macedonia
345),
500)
was
conducted
from
February
2023
to
2024.
The
paper
is
based
central
hypothesis
that
most
significant
predictor
earthquake
age,
followed
by
gender
education.
Multivariate
regression
analysis
used
determine
extent
five
scores
subscales
(household
preparedness,
community
disaster
preparation,
risk
awareness,
reinforced
house)
were
associated
with
seventh
demographic
socio-economic
variables.
addition
mentioned
analysis,
other
statistical
analyses
T-test,
one-way
ANOVA
Pearson
correlation
also
utilized.
results
indicate
age
emerges
various
aspects
awareness
models,
These
findings
confirm
respondents'
determining
awareness.
Overall,
recorded
highest
ratings
(M
3.52)
household
earthquakes,
compared
Montenegro
2.98)
3.26),
where
lowest
recorded.
Research
findings,
taking
into
account
cultural
characteristics,
can
serve
basis
development
targeted
interventions,
strategies,
policies,
programs
aimed
at
improving
level
societal
disasters.
Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 50 - 50
Published: May 31, 2024
Integrated
disaster
risk
reduction
in
schools
represents
a
key
component
of
safety
strategies
within
the
educational
sector
every
country.
The
aim
this
study
is
to
comprehensively
explore
impact
various
demographic
and
socio-economic
factors
on
perceptions
students
teachers
regarding
schools.
This
distinguished
by
its
extensive
empirical
approach,
employing
multistage
random
sampling
method
conduct
850
face-to-face
interviews
(650
with
200
teachers)
throughout
2023
10
out
total
18
municipalities
Western
Morava
Basin
Republic
Serbia.
Two
structured
survey
instruments
were
developed,
incorporating
mix
qualitative
(closed-ended)
multiple-choice
questions
five-point
Likert
scales.
research
proposes
two
central
hypotheses
school-based
reduction.
Firstly,
it
suggests
that
gender,
age,
parent’s
employment,
academic
achievement,
living
situation,
parental
education
levels,
engagement
social
media
collectively
influence
students’
perspectives
matter
(H1–H8).
Secondly,
posits
marital
status,
parenthood,
background
significantly
teachers’
viewpoints
(H1–H5).
Multivariate
linear
regression
was
used
predictors
insights
Various
statistical
tests,
including
Chi-square,
t-tests,
one-way
ANOVA,
Pearson’s
correlation,
employed
investigate
socioeconomic
these
insights.
results
multivariate
analyses
indicate
status
emerge
as
primary
across
facets
reduction,
awareness
disasters,
activities,
attitudes
toward
education,
enhancement
information
accessibility.
findings
provide
comprehensive
into
influencing
not
only
contributes
discourse
but
also
serves
foundational
basis
for
improving
programs,
developing
policies
strategies,
refining
normative
frameworks,
guiding
teacher
training,
informing
further
education.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2246 - 2246
Published: March 5, 2025
The
tourism
sector
thrives
on
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
the
factors
that
motivate
individuals
to
explore
new
destinations.
Identifying
push
and
pull
drive
travel
decisions
is
essential
for
analyzing
tourist
behavior
recognizing
external
constraints
enterprises
destinations
must
consider.
Adopting
sustainable
approach
these
motivational
forces
underscores
need
balance
growth
with
preservation
destinations,
well-being
local
communities,
responsible
practices.
Push
in
are
inherently
linked
emotional
states
travelers
experience
throughout
decision-making
process,
from
initial
intention
post-trip
evaluation.
prospers
by
reasons
inspire
discover
places.
Determining
crucial
comprehending
addressing
limitations
businesses
navigate.
A
sustainability-focused
highlights
significance
aligning
destination
community
well-being,
ensuring
enduring
model.
This
study
aims
examine
impact
positive
negative
emotions
across
different
phases
COVID-19
pandemic,
adopting
sustainability
perspective.
research
was
structured
into
four
empirical
studies:
(i)
pre-pandemic
phase,
involving
sample
508
tourists;
(ii)
pandemic
data
collected
507
participants;
(iii)
post-pandemic
comprising
488
respondents;
(iv)
comparative
analysis,
assessing
variations
three
periods.
results
indicate
exert
significant
influence
factors,
observed
depending
period
collection:
before,
during,
after
pandemic.
However,
while
exhibited
fluctuations
phases,
demonstrated
relative
stability
over
time.
These
findings
emphasize
critical
role
experiences
shaping
motivations,
highlighting
interplay
between
psychological
drivers
attributes.
policymakers
develop
strategies
align
evolving
traveler
expectations
promoting
Open Geosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
This
comparative
study
aims
to
investigate
environmental
awareness,
knowledge,
and
safety
among
students
in
Montenegro
North
Macedonia,
considering
the
unique
socio-cultural
contexts
of
both
countries.
A
mixed-methods
approach
involving
surveys
interviews
was
employed
gather
data
from
educational
institutions
across
Macedonia.
The
assessed
various
factors,
including
students’
awareness
issues,
their
perceived
level
attitudes
towards
measures.
comprehensive
series
400
face-to-face
carried
out,
these
encompassed
200
an
equal
number
taking
place
at
two
esteemed
academic
institutions:
University
Podgorica
St.
Clement
Ohrid,
Bitola,
Republic
Our
hypothetical
conceptual
framework
proposes
that
a
combination
variables,
gender
(H1),
age
(H2),
year
(H3),
rate
(H4),
significantly
influences
Macedonia
safety,
knowledge.
Research
findings
indicate
significant
variations
knowledge
perception
While
face
challenges,
differences
systems
socio-economic
factors
contribute
distinct
behaviours
issues
practices.
sheds
light
on
importance
understanding
regional
students.
By
identifying
areas
strength
needing
improvement,
policymakers
educators
can
develop
targeted
interventions
enhance
education
foster
culture
sustainability
Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 54 - 54
Published: June 20, 2024
Decisions
are
a
crucial
aspect
of
human
life,
especially
when
made
in
emergency
contexts.
This
research
involved
348
subjects,
evaluating
the
relationship
between
socio-demographic
variables
and
choice
one
proposed
scenarios
suitable
for
reproducing
decision-making
condition
an
emergency.
Three
were
presented:
on
climate
change,
pandemics,
seismic
events.
The
survey
captured
individuals’
perceptions
dimensions
such
as
realism
(present,
past,
future),
emotions,
risk,
worry,
emergency,
catastrophe,
immediate
choice,
decision.
results
suggest
that
age,
gender,
education,
previous
experience
predictive
factors
subjects’
preferences
regarding
chosen
scenario
their
evaluation
related
dimensions.
To
optimize
decisions
emergencies
by
institutional
decision
makers
crisis
managers,
it
is
useful
to
expand
knowledge
have
data
relevant
this
area.
provides
basis
terms
tools
designing
future
studies
making
