ORIGINAL_ARTICLEThe mental health of citizens is essential for the quality of life and economic development. Despite its importance, mental illness is increasing across European Union (EU) countries, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, to meet growing needs. The article evaluates the performance of EU mental health care systems in the EU from 2016 to 2020. The research assesses mental health care policies and indicators monitored by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It applies the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method. The result is a comparison of the performance of mental health care systems in the EU member countries, highlighting the strengths and the weaknesses of the implemented mental health care systems.2025-09-3011610.2478/acc-2025-0006European UnionEvaluationMental illnessTOPSISEvaArdiellieva.ardielli@vsb.cz1VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Economics, Department of ManagementAUTHORAliev, A. A., et al. (2023). Methods and tools to assess implementation of mental health policies and plans: A systematic review. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, 10, E12.1https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2023.3Ardielli, E. (2021a). Implementation of eHealth applications by primary care physicians in the European Union member states. International Journal of Electronic Healthcare, 11(4), 378–398.2https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEH.2021.117829Ardielli, E. (2021b). Use of eHealth Tools by Primary Care Physicians According to the Provided Healthcare in the Czech Republic. 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ORIGINAL_ARTICLERegional products’ significance is increasing for consumers and producers, highlighting the need to examine regional labeling. This study explores the perceptions of regional product brand owners in the Liberec region (Czech Republic) regarding labeling systems, focusing on challenges and strategic approaches. A qualitative methodology included semi-structured interviews with four brand owners between July and November 2023. Findings reveal varied perspectives on regional branding, with challenges in certification criteria, consumer trust, and marketing. The results are analyzed with existing literature, concluding with recommendations for improving certification standards and promotional strategies.2025-09-30173210.2478/acc-2025-0007Liberec regionProduct labelingRegional product branding systemsRegional producersVojtěchBeranvojtech.beran1@tul.cz1Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, Department of Marketing and TradeAUTHORAaker, D. A. (1996). 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ORIGINAL_ARTICLEThis article examines how a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) can support the development of key labor-market competencies. The aim is to explore how participation in a BIP contributes to students’ acquisition of future-ready skills. The authors qualitatively analyzed final posters from international student teams in a 2025 BIP on “AI in Practice” within the Euroregion Neisse. The reported learning outcomes were mapped to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 taxonomy. Results indicate concurrent development of technical skills (Artificial Intelligence or AI and data literacy) and transversal capabilities (analytical thinking, leadership, empathy, multilingualism). The study empirically proves that short, international, collaborative, blended formats foster future-ready competencies.2025-09-30334210.2478/acc-2025-0008Blended learningAIGeneration ZInternational cooperationEmployabilityEuroregion NeisseHanaTrávníčkováhana.travnickova@tul.cz11 Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration and ManagementAUTHORJanisPurkjanis.purk@mailbox.tu-dresden.de2Technical University of Dresden, Faculty of International Studies, Department of Business Administration and ManagementAUTHORAlbrechtLöhralbrecht.loehr@dhsn.de3Cooperative State University of SaxonyAUTHORACC. (2025). ACC Forum Was Very Successful. The Academic Coordination Centre in Euroregion Nisa. https://acc-ern.tul.cz/en/acc-forum1Aranda-Jiménez, J.-R., De-Pablos-Heredero, C., Campos-García, I., San-Martín, J., & Cosculluela-Martínez, C. (2024). Digitalization and industry 4.0: What skills improve professional behaviours? 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ORIGINAL_ARTICLEThis article investigates barriers, risks, and opportunities in the transition of breweries to a low-carbon economy, focusing on the role of sustainable finance in enabling decarbonization. Drawing on a systematic literature review and sector-specific data, it analyses how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance interact, revealing short-term trade-offs for global majors and more diverse patterns among regional breweries. The findings suggest that profitability and sustainability performance are inconsistent, reflecting regulatory, technological, and market complexities. As exploratory work, this study offers initial insights and opens avenues for further research.2025-09-30435810.2478/acc-2025-0009Sustainable financeCarbon neutralityFinancial performanceBrewery industryEvaKorálováevakoral@fek.zcu.cz1University of West Bohemia, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration and ManagementAUTHORPetraTaušl Procházkovápprochaz@fek.zcu.cz2University of West Bohemia, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration and ManagementAUTHORAnadolu Efes. (2024). Anadolu Efes Annual Report 2023. https://anadoluefes.com/Upload/Docs/AnadoluEfesAnnualReport2023.pdf1Asahi Group. (2024). Asahi Group Integrated Report 2024. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. https://s3-ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/asahigroup-doc/company/policies-andreport/ pdf/en/2024_all.pdf2Anheuser-Busch InBev. (2024). AB InBev 2023 Annual Report. AB InBev. https://www.abinbev. com/news-media/news-stories/ab-in-bev-2023-annual-report3Bag, S. (2024). 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ORIGINAL_ARTICLEDigital fatigue may be mitigated through gamification by improving user engagement and motivation, reducing the adverse effects of extended screen time. Gamification, integrating game design elements into non-game contexts, has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance user engagement, motivation, and behavioral outcomes in digital health interventions. In this article, a systematic literature review aimed to explore gamification's role in digital health interventions. Results show that gamification improves motivation, adherence, and outcomes by using game elements. However, the true potential of gamification in mitigating digital fatigue remains highly unexplored. Differences in the data of the study populations and methods limit direct comparisons.2025-09-30596910.2478/acc-2025-0010Game elementsInformation and knowledge systemsDigital burnoutReading fatigueMajidZiaei Nafchimajid.nafchi@vse.cz1Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, Department of Systems AnalysisAUTHORArican, O. H. (2025). The Effects of Digital Fatigue on Mental Health in Seafarers: Delphi and Multiple Regression Analysis. Turkish Journal of Maritime and Marine Sciences, 11(1), 46–67.1https://doi.org/10.52998/trjmms.1566728Brinsley, J., O’Connor, E. J., Singh, B., McKeon, G., Curtis, R., Ferguson, T., Gosse, G., Willems, I., Marent, P.-J., Szeto, K., Firth, J., & Maher, C. (2025). Effectiveness of Digital Lifestyle Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, 1–32.2https://doi.org/10.2196/56975Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). 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