Multiple Node Upset in SEU Hardened Storage Cells

We study the problem of multiple node upset （MNU） using three-dimensional device simulation. The results show the transient floating node and charge lateral diffusion are the key reasons for MNU. We compare the MNU with multiple bit upset （MBU）,and find that their characteristics are different. Methods to avoid MNU are also discussed.

A Cooperative Security Monitoring Mechanism Aided by Optimal Multiple Slave Cluster Heads for UASNs

As each cluster head(CH)sensor node is used to aggregate,fuse,and forward data from different sensor nodes in an underwater acoustic sensor network(UASN),guaranteeing the data security in a CH is very critical.In this paper,a cooperative security monitoring mechanism aided by multiple slave cluster heads(SCHs)is proposed to keep track of the data security of a CH.By designing a low complexity“equilateral triangle algorithm(ETA)”,the optimal SCHs(named as ETA-based multiple SCHs)are selected from the candidate SCHs so as to improve the dispersion and coverage of SCHs and achieve largescale data security monitoring.In addition,by analyzing the entire monitoring process,the close form expression of the probability of the failure attack identification for the SCHs with respect to the probability of attack launched by ordinary nodes is deduced.The simulation results show that the proposed optimal ETA-based multiple SCH cooperation scheme has lower probability of the failure attack identification than that of the existing schemes.In addition,the numerical simulation results are consistent with the theoretical analysis results,thus verifying the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

Multiple-Constraint-Aware RWA Algorithms Based on a Comprehensive Evaluation Model:Use in Wavelength-Switched Optical Networks

Because of explosive growth in Internet traffic and high complexity of heterogeneous networks, improving the routing and wavelength assignment （RWA） algorithm in underlying optical networks has become very important. Where there are multiple links between different the node pairs, a traditional wavelength-assignment algorithm may be invalid for a wavelength-switched optical networks （WSON） that has directional blocking constraints. Also, impairments in network nodes and subsequent degradation of optical signals may cause modulation failure in the optical network. In this paper, we propose an RWA algorithm based on a novel evaluation model for a WSQN that has multiple constraints. The algorithm includes comprehensive evaluation model （CEM） and directional blocking constraint RWA based on CEM （DB-RWA）. Diverse constraints are abstracted into various constraint conditions in order to better assign routing and wavelength. We propose using the novel CEM to optimize routing according to an assessed value of constraints on transmission performance. This eliminates the effects of physical transmission impairments in a WSON. DB-RWA based on CEM abstracts directional blocking conditions in multiple links between network nodes into directional blocking constraints. It also satisfies rigorous network specifications and provides flexibility, scalability, and first-fit rate for the backbone, especially in multiple links between WSON nodes.

High body mass index predicts multiple prostate cancer lymph node metastases after radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection

Our aim is to evaluate the association between body mass index(BMI)and preoperative total testosterone(TT)levels with the risk of single and multiple metastatic lymph node invasion(LNI)in prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection.Preoperative BMI,basal levels of TT,and prostate-specific antigen(PSA)were evaluated in 361 consecutive patients undergoing radical prostatectomy with extended pelvic lymph node dissection between 2014 and 2017・Patients were grouped into either nonmetastatic,one,or more than one metastatic lymph node invasion groups.The association among clinical factors and LNI was evaluated.LNI was detected in 52(14.4%)patients:28(7.8%)cases had one metastatic node and 24(6.6%)had more than one metastatic node.In the overall study population,BMI correlated inversely with TT(r=-0.256;P<0.0001).In patients without metastases,BMI inversely correlated with TT(r=-0.282;P<0.0001).In patients with metastasis,this correlation was lost.In the overall study population,BMI(odds ratio[OR]=1.268;P=0.005)was the only in dependent clinical factor associated with the risk of multiple metastatic LNI compared to cases with one metastatic node.In the nonmetastatic group,TT was lower in patients with BMI>28 kg m^2(P<0.0001).In patients with any LNI,this association was lost(P=0.232).The median number of positive nodes was higher in patients with BMI>28 kg m^2(P-0.048).In our study,overweight and obese patients had a higher risk of harboring multiple prostate cancer lymph node metastases and lower TT levels when compared to patients with normal BMI.

A Shared Neural Node for Multiple Innate Behaviors in Drosophila

The nervous system orchestrates diverse behaviors such as reproduction, sleep, feeding, and aggression, and selects a single behavior for execution at any given time. This requires neural mechanisms for behavioral selection sensitive to both internal physiological states and external environmental conditions. For example, hungry animals