And what this has to do with the validity of the hypothesis and correct prediction? We observed correctly the anomalous stress waves before EQs and we correctly predicted them. Must it be judged in journals to be true? NOT! The true is independent on the people. It can be tested only by prediction of the reality. If the prediction is correct, than the hypothesis is true. Because 1+1=2 and 2+2=4 independently on the number of journals and their Impact Factor.