Impact of Remote Work during Pandemic COVID-19 in University Education

Background: COVID-19 pandemic and second wave precautions has dramatically affected the health, education, and economy of human society. The present medical emergency has suddenly affected onsite routine working environments of University including administration, academic and research. A survey conducted to study the impact of remote working of faculty members in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU). Methods - The study evaluates six major feel parameters using QuestionPro survey, assessed the reliability and constructed variables associated with remote work efficiency. A total of 484 faculty and staff members of IAU has responded to the survey. Out of them, 287 completed surveys were received with the response rate observed as 59.3%. Faculty perception are considered with regard to demographic differences. The reliability value of Cronbach’s a coefficient indicated high degree and reliable (0.83). Percentage of respondents was analysed on working variables. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to estimate the variables associated with the model