Nick Clifton

Research output

Research output per year 2001 2023 2024 2025

• 40 Article
• 5 Chapter
• 4 Commissioned report
• 3 Editorial
• 4 More
  • 2 Conference contribution
  • 1 Conference article
  • 1 Review article

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  Developing innovation capabilities through Programme Communities of Practice: Evidence from Wales

  Walpole, G., Liu, Z., Clifton v, N. & Li, S., 2 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Management Education. 23, 3, p. 101215 101215.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Investigating the systemic nature of knowledge networks of regions

  Weidenfeld, A. & Clifton, N., 17 Mar 2025, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 215, 124079.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2024

  An Empirical Study on Public Sector versus Third Sector Circular Economy-Oriented Innovations

  Clifton, N., Kyaw, K. S., Liu, Z. & Walpole, G., 17 Feb 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 4, p. 1650 1 p., 1650.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Exploring opportunities for public sector organisations to connect wellbeing to resource loops in a regional circular economy

  De Laurentis, C., Beverley, K., Clifton, N., Bacon, E., Rudd, J. A. & Walpole, G., 27 May 2024, In: Contemporary Social Science. 19, 1-3, p. 303-336 34 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Implementing circular economy principles: evidence from multiple cases

  Liu, Z., Clifton, N., Faqdani, H., Li, S. & Walpole, G., 16 Oct 2024, In: Production Planning and Control. p. 1-18 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Missing missions or partial missions? Translating circular economy directionality into place-based transformative action

  Clifton, N., De Laurentis, C., Beverley, K. & Walpole, G., 5 Sept 2024, In: Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society. 17, 3, p. 649-665 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• People or place? Towards a system of holistic locational values for creative workers

  Kozina, J., Clifton, N. & Bole, D., 22 Jan 2024, In: Cultural Trends. 34, 1, p. 83-104 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Stakeholder Growth Platforms for the Development of Food Sector Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A case study experience from Wales, United Kingdom

  Mayho, S., Mumford, D., Lloyd, D. C., Redmond, E. C. & Clifton, N., 1 Jan 2024, In: International Journal on Food System Dynamics. 15, 1, p. 96-113 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Supporting circular economy innovation: An analysis of a circular economy intervention in Wales

  Walpole, G., Treadwell, P., Steffes, L., Bacon, E. & Clifton, N., 20 Mar 2024, In: Welsh Economic Review. p. 36 49 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• The evolution of regional triple helix food sector SME interventions: a longitudinal study, Wales, UK

  Mayho, S., Mumford, D., Ellis, L., Lloyd, D. C., Redmond, E. C. & Clifton, N., 6 Mar 2024, In: European Planning Studies. 32, 9, p. 2046-2069 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• The evolution of transnational municipal knowledge networks

  Weidenfeld, A. & Clifton, N., 15 Oct 2024, In: Global Policy. 16, 1, p. 45-63 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2023

  Applying The Model of Event Portfolio Tourism Leverage: A Study of The Volvo Ocean Race in Cardiff, UK

  Jaimangal-Jones, D., Clifton, N., Haven-Tang, C. & Rowe, S., 20 Jul 2023, In: Event Management. 27, 7, p. 993-1009 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• From pollution to prosperity: Investigating the Environmental Kuznets curve and pollution-haven hypothesis in sub-Saharan Africa's industrial sector

  Aminu, N., Clifton, N. & Mahe, S., 7 Jun 2023, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 342, 118147.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  38 Citations (Scopus)
• 2022

  PROXIMITY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION: DEVELOPING THE 4TH “EXTENDED REALITY” SPACE

  Clifton, N., Carroll, F. & Wheeler, R., 2022, In: Dialogue and Universalism. 32, 2, p. 61-82 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The diverse coworking landscape and implications for commercial real estate provision: lessons from individual preferences and practice

  Clifton, N. & Reuschke, D., 3 May 2022, In: Journal of Property Investment and Finance. 40, 5, p. 508-523 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  9 Citations (Scopus)
• 2021

  Applying the ecosystem model in a new context? The case of business incubation in Oman

  Al-Baimani, N., Clifton, N., Jones, E. & Pugh, R., 26 Feb 2021, In: Growth and Change. 52, 2, p. 663-686 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Coworking in homes – Mitigating the tensions of the freelance economy

  Reuschke, D., Clifton, N. & Fisher, M., 19 Jan 2021, In: Geoforum. 119, p. 122-132 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  33 Citations (Scopus)

  6 Downloads (Pure)

• Coworking in the digital economy: Context, motivations, and outcomes

  Clifton, N., Füzi, A. & Loudon, G., 31 Dec 2021, In: Futures. 135, 102439.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  67 Citations (Scopus)

• From interregional knowledge networks to systems

  Weidenfeld, A., Makkonen, T. & Clifton, N., 12 Jul 2021, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 171, 120904.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  15 Citations (Scopus)
• 2020

  Networking and strategic planning to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises growth in a less competitive economy

  Clifton, N., Huggins, R., Pickernell, D., Prokop, D., Smith, D. & Thompson, P., 15 Nov 2020, In: Strategic Change. 29, 6, p. 699-711 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  9 Citations (Scopus)

  9 Downloads (Pure)
• 2019

  City-region or urban-rural framework: What matters more in understanding the residential location of the creative class?

  Kozina, J. & Clifton, N., 1 Jan 2019, In: Acta Geographica Slovenica. 59, 1, p. 141-157 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  16 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Non-state nations: Structure, rescaling, and the role of territorial policy communities, illustrated by the cases of Wales and Sardinia

  Clifton, N. & Usai, A., 13 Dec 2018, In: Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space. 37, 6, p. 1024-1044 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  6 Citations (Scopus)

  13 Downloads (Pure)
• 2015

  An appropriate tool for entrepreneurial learning in SMEs? The case of the 20Twenty Leadership Programme

  Clifton, N., Huggins, R., Morgan, B. & Thompson, P., 5 Jun 2015, In: Local Economy. 30, 5, p. 534-556 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  8 Citations (Scopus)

  8 Downloads (Pure)

• Creative Regions in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities for Policy

  Clifton, N., Comunian, R. & Chapain, C., 12 Nov 2015, In: European Planning Studies. 23, 12, p. 2331-2335 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  9 Citations (Scopus)

  7 Downloads (Pure)

• Creativity, Cohesion and the ‘Post-conflict’ Society: A Policy Agenda (Illustrated from the Case of Northern Ireland)

  Clifton, N. & Macaulay, T., 9 Nov 2015, In: European Planning Studies. 23, 12, p. 2370-2389 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  4 Citations (Scopus)

  4 Downloads (Pure)
• 2014

  The engagement of entrepreneurial firms with universities: Network formation, innovation and resilience

  Huggins, R., Prokop, D., Steffenson, R., Johnston, A. & Clifton, N., 1 Sept 2014, In: Journal of General Management. 40, 1, p. 23-51 29 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  13 Citations (Scopus)

  13 Downloads (Pure)

• Towards a holistic understanding of county of origin effects? Branding of the region, branding from the region

  Clifton, N., 24 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Destination Marketing and Management. 3, 2, p. 122-132 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  28 Citations (Scopus)

  11 Downloads (Pure)
• 2012

  Capacity building and the contribution of public festivals: Evaluating "Cardiff 2005"

  Clifton, N., O'Sullivan, D. & Pickernell, D., 2012, In: Event Management. 16, 1, p. 77-91 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Towards a Reconciliation of the 'Context-less' with the 'Space-less'? The Creative Class across Varieties of Capitalism: New Evidence from Sweden and the UK

  Clifton, N., Cooke, P. & Hansen, H. K., 2 Apr 2012, In: Regional Studies. 47, 2, p. 201-215 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  34 Citations (Scopus)
• 2011

  An analysis of actual and potential clustering structures, stakeholder governance activities and cross-locality linkages in the welsh aerospace industry

  Clifton, N., David, R., Ehret, O. & Pickernell, D., 13 Jan 2011, In: European Planning Studies. 19, 2, p. 279-309 31 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Competitiveness, creativity, and place-based development

  Huggins, R. & Clifton, N., 1 Jun 2011, In: Environment and Planning A. 43, 6, p. 1341-1362 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  64 Citations (Scopus)

• Regional Culture in the Market Place: Place Branding and Product Branding as Cultural Exchange

  Clifton, N., 30 Nov 2011, In: European Planning Studies. 19, 11, p. 1973-1994 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  29 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  Network structure, knowledge governance, and firm performance: Evidence from innovation networks and SMEs in the UK

  Clifton, N., Keast, R., Pickernell, D. & Senior, M., 14 Sept 2010, In: Growth and Change. 41, 3, p. 337-373 37 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  57 Citations (Scopus)
• 2009

  Universities, SMEs and Innovation Frameworks: Think Global, Act Local?

  Pickernell, D., Clifton, N. & Senyard, J., 1 Apr 2009, In: Industry and Higher Education. 23, 2, p. 79-89 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  13 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  The "creative class" in the UK: An initial analysis

  Clifton, N., Mar 2008, In: Geografiska Annaler, Series B: Human Geography. 90, 1, p. 63-82 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  139 Citations (Scopus)
• 2005

  Social capital, firm embeddedness and regional development

  Cooke, P., Clifton, N. & Oleaga, M., Nov 2005, In: Regional Studies. 39, 8, p. 1065-1077 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  209 Citations (Scopus)

• Visionary, precautionary and constrained 'varieties of devolution' in the economic governance of the devolved UK territories

  Cooke, P. & Clifton, N., Jun 2005, In: Regional Studies. 39, 4, p. 437-451 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  72 Citations (Scopus)
• 2003

  The automotive and electronics industries: processes and management of change

  Clifton, N. C., Hopkins, A., Jones, P. & Pickernell, D. G., Jul 2003, In: International Journal of Management and Decision Making. 3, 1, p. 35-51 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2001

  Systems suppliers: Towards “best practice”?

  Clifton, N., 1 Aug 2001, In: Benchmarking: An International Journal. 8, 3, p. 172-190 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• The end of the beginning? Welsh regional policy and objective one

  Brooksbank, D. J., Clifton, N. C., Jones-Evans, D. & Pickernell, D. G., 2001, In: European Planning Studies. 9, 2, p. 255-274 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  17 Citations (Scopus)