Level 2 can be awarded to leading scientific publication channels of the various disciplines that meet the following criteria:
• has a wide reach and respect among the international experts in the field
• researchers from different countries seek to publish their best results
• editors, authors and readers represent various nationalities.
All publication channels meeting these criteria cannot be rated as level 2 but the Panels must choose, within their own level 2 quota (see below), the publication channels attracting and selecting the highest quality publications as a consequence of extensive competition and demanding peer reviews. Finnish channels aimed at international audiences are evaluated in relation to other international publication channels.