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Welcome to the University of Salford repository (USIR), an Open Access showcase for the published research output of the university. Our collection contains a wide range of research across multiple formats and subject areas.

Whenever possible, outputs will be made openly available here in full digital format for download, with many under a Creative Commons license. See our Policies for further information https://salford-repository.worktribe.com/policies.



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Involving Socially Excluded Groups in Age-Friendly Programs: The Role of a Spatial Lens and Co-Production Approaches (2022)
Journal Article
Yarker, S., & Buffel, T. (2022). Involving Socially Excluded Groups in Age-Friendly Programs: The Role of a Spatial Lens and Co-Production Approaches. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 34(2), 254-274. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2022.2049571

Despite the identification of social inclusion as a key objective of age-friendly policies and programs, there is limited research evidence as to either the extent to which this has been achieved or how it might be realized. Gaps remain in our unders... Read More about Involving Socially Excluded Groups in Age-Friendly Programs: The Role of a Spatial Lens and Co-Production Approaches.

Driving enterprise transformation: influence of organisational and geographical factors on business architecture efficacy (2024)
Journal Article
O'Higgins, D. (in press). Driving enterprise transformation: influence of organisational and geographical factors on business architecture efficacy. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 13(1), 14-26. https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v13i1.3123

This study investigates how organisational and geographical factors affect the efficacy of business architecture in enterprises. Employing a quantitative research methodology, the research analyses data from a diverse range of organisations using ord... Read More about Driving enterprise transformation: influence of organisational and geographical factors on business architecture efficacy.

Impacts of Business Architecture in the Context of Digital Transformation: An Empirical Study Using PLS-SEM Approach (2023)
Journal Article
O'Higgins, D. (2023). Impacts of Business Architecture in the Context of Digital Transformation: An Empirical Study Using PLS-SEM Approach. Journal of Business and Management Studies, 5(4), 72-84. https://doi.org/10.32996/jbms.2023.5.4.7

Despite the critical importance of Digital Transformation, up to 95% of initiatives fail to deliver expected business benefits. This paper explores the role of Business Architecture practices in enhancing digital transformation success. Using an adap... Read More about Impacts of Business Architecture in the Context of Digital Transformation: An Empirical Study Using PLS-SEM Approach.

Triage: line or nets? Early intervention and the youth justice system (2014)
Journal Article
Soppitt, S., & Irving, A. (2014). Triage: line or nets? Early intervention and the youth justice system. Safer Communities, 13(4), 147-160. https://doi.org/10.1108/sc-08-2014-0013

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion of the value of early diversion schemes, underpinned by the principles of restorative justice (RJ), for First Time Entrants (FTEs) into the criminal justice system (CJS). Design/methodo... Read More about Triage: line or nets? Early intervention and the youth justice system.

Co‐producing Approaches to the Management of Dementia through Social Prescribing (2015)
Journal Article
Baker, K., & Irving, A. (2016). Co‐producing Approaches to the Management of Dementia through Social Prescribing. Social Policy and Administration, 50(3), 379-397. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12127

A promising approach to the management of dementia is ‘social prescribing’. Social prescribing is a form of ‘co-production’ that involves linking patients with non-clinical activities, typically delivered by voluntary and community groups, in an effo... Read More about Co‐producing Approaches to the Management of Dementia through Social Prescribing.