Circular RNAs:implications of signaling pathways and bioinformatics in human cancer

Circular RNAs(circRNAs)form a class of endogenous single-stranded RNA transcripts that are widely expressed in eukaryotic cells.These RNAs mediate post-transcriptional control of gene expression and have multiple functions in biological processes,such as transcriptional regulation and splicing.They serve predominantly as microRNA sponges,RNA-binding proteins,and templates for translation.More importantly,circRNAs are involved in cancer progression,and may serve as promising biomarkers for tumor diagnosis and therapy.Although traditional experimental methods are usually time-consuming and laborious,substantial progress has been made in exploring potential circRNA-disease associations by using computational models,summarized signaling pathway data,and other databases.Here,we review the biological characteristics and functions of circRNAs,including their roles in cancer.Specifically,we focus on the signaling pathways associated with carcinogenesis,and the status of circRNA-associated bioinformatics databases.Finally,we explore the potential roles of circRNAs as prognostic biomarkers in cancer.

进展期胃癌新辅助化疗前后身体成分变化与化疗疗效的关系探讨

目的:通过探究局部进展期胃癌患者新辅助化疗前后身体成分的变化,预测新辅助化疗疗效以及评估患者近期并发症发生及远期预后的价值。方法:回顾性分析2012年1月至2018年12月于青海大学附属医院行新辅助化疗以及手术治疗的局部进展期胃癌患者的一般资料、临床病理资料及影像学资料,按照纳入及排除标准筛选病例,通过术前、新辅助化疗前已获得的CT扫描、骨骼肌放射密度,评估骨骼肌指数、皮下指数、内脏脂肪指数。为尽可能降低选择偏移,按照相同标准选取福建医科大学附属协和医院患者数据作为外部验证。结果:在接受新辅助化疗前后各身体成分中,新辅助化疗前后肌肉指数差异具有统计学意义(P=0.023)。根据病理缓解程度(≥50%vs.<50%)对身体成分模式进行分析,结果显示新辅助化疗前后肌肉指数变化值能够独立预测病理学缓解(OR=1.308,P<0.001)。生存分析中,骨骼肌体质量指数之差(Δskeletal muscle index,ΔSMI)不同的患者在远期生存上存在差异,ΔSMI≥1.2的患者其总生存期(overall survival,OS)显著优于ΔSMI<1.2的患者(P<0.05)。结论:ΔSMI有望成为评估化疗疗效、决定患者手术时机、延长患者总生存期的一个简便、客观、有效、无创的指标。

Cd uptake in rice cultivars treated with organic acids and EDTA

A pot experiment was conducted to examine the activity of antioxidant enzymes, the content of malondialdehyde （MDA）, proline and protein, and Cd uptake in different rice cultivars exposed to Cd （0, 1 and 5 mg/kg） in the presence of organic acids and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid （EDTA）. The results showed the increase in activity of dismutase （SOD）, contents of proline and protein but a decline in activities of peroxidase （POD） and catalase （CAT）, and MDA content for cultivars Xiushui63 and IIyou527. The resistance to Cd was higher in Xiushui63 than that in IIyou527 under the same Cd treatment. Cadmium contents in grain, straw and roots of both cultivars were markedly reduced in the presence of organic acids and EDTA. Grain Cd contents was the highest for plants treated with organic acids, followed by organic acids ＋ 1/2EDTA, and the lowest with EDTA; Cd contents in straw and root were the lowest for plants treated with organic acids, followed by organic acids ＋ 1/2EDTA, and the highest with EDTA treatment when exposed to Cd.

Melon short internode(CmSi)encodes an ERECTA-like receptor kinase regulating stem elongation through auxin signaling

Plant height is one of the most important agronomic traits that directly determines plant architecture,and compact or dwarf plants can allow for increased planting density and land utilization as well as increased lodging resistance and economic yield.At least four dwarf/semidwarf genes have been identified in different melon varieties,but none of them have been cloned,and little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying internode elongation in melon.Here,we report map-based cloning and functional characterization of the first semidwarf gene short internode(Cmsi)in melon,which encodes an ERECTA-like receptor kinase regulating internode elongation.Spatial-temporal expression analyses revealed that CmSI exhibited high expression in the vascular bundle of the main stem during internode elongation.The expression level of CmSI was positively correlated with stem length in the different melon varieties examined.Ectopic expression of CmSI in Arabidopsis and cucumber suggested CmSI as a positive regulator of internode elongation in both species.Phytohormone quantitation and transcriptome analysis showed that the auxin content and the expression levels of a number of genes involved in the auxin signaling pathway were altered in the semidwarf mutant,including several well-known auxin transporters,such as members of the ABCB family and PINFORMED genes.A melon polar auxin transport protein CmPIN2 was identified by protein–protein interaction assay as physically interacting with CmSI to modulate auxin signaling.Thus,CmSI functions in an auxin-dependent regulatory pathway to control internode elongation in melon.Our findings revealed that the ERECTA family gene CmSI regulates stem elongation in melon through auxin signaling,which can directly affect polar auxin transport.

Yolk-Shell Cu_(2)O@CuO-decorated RGO for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Anode

Based on the great advantages of an inner hollow structure and excellent solid counterpart capacity,complex hierarchical structures have been widely used as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.Herein,hierarchical yolk-shell Cu_(2)O@Cu O-decorated RGO(YSRs)was designed and synthesized via a multistep approach.Octahedron-like Cu_(2)O-decorated RGO was firstly produced,in which GO was reduced slightly while cuprous oxide was synthesized.Subsequently,the controlled oxidation of Cu_(2)O@RGO led to the synthesis of special YSRs,which were composed of a solid Cu_(2)O core,spur-CuO,CuO shell,and RGO covered.As anode materials,YSRs could provide considerable capacity density.Meanwhile,the void existed between shells and solid active materials retaining the advantages of inner hollow structure.As a result,the unique architecture of the materials renders the composites with enhanced electronic and ionic diffusion kinetics,high specific capacity(~894 m Ah g^(-1),0.1 C),and an excellent rate capability.

Preparation of LaFe_(0.95)Pd_(0.05)O_3 perovskites and their catalytic performances in methane combustion

The physic-chemical properties of LaFe0.95Pd0.05O3 perovskites were strongly dependent on the temperature of calcination. Most of the organic substances and inorganic impurities were readily removed at 723 K but single-phase and well crystallized perovskite structure was formed at 873 K. With further raising the calcination temperature, the crystallite size of LaFe0.95Pd0.05O3 increased considerably. The LaFe0.95Pd0.05O3 sample that calcined at 1073 K showed only comparable activity as the reference LaFeO3 catalyst, in particular below 923 K, but pre-treatment with the reaction gas at 1223 K resulted in significantly enhanced activity due to the generation of active PdO species on the surface. The hysteresis feature upon heating-cooling cycle further confirmed the strong interaction between Pd and LaFeO3 in the perovskite structure.

Global and Regional Trends and Projections of Infective Endocarditis-Associated Disease Burden and Attributable Risk Factors from 1990 to 2030

Objective To forecast the future burden and its attributable risk factors of infective endocarditis(IE).Methods We analyzed the disease burden of IE and its risk factors from 1990 to 2019 using the Global Burden of Disease 2019 database and projected the disease burden from 2020 to 2030 using a Bayesian age-period-cohort model.Results By 2030,the incidence of IE will increase uncontrollably on a global scale,with developed countries having the largest number of cases and developing countries experiencing the fastest growth.The affected population will be predominantly males,but the gender gap will narrow.The elderly in high-income countries will bear the greatest burden,with a gradual shift to middle-income countries.The incidence of IE in countries with middle/high-middle social-demographic indicators(SDI) will surpass that of high SDI countries.In China,the incidence rate and the number of IE will reach 18.07 per 100,000 and 451,596 in 2030,respectively.IEassociated deaths and heart failure will continue to impose a significant burden on society,the burden on women will increase and surpass that on men,and the elderly in high-SDI countries will bear the heaviest burden.High systolic blood pressure has become the primary risk factor for IE-related death.Conclusions This study provides comprehensive analyses of the disease burden and risk factors of IE worldwide over the next decade.The IE-associated incidence will increase in the future and the death and heart failure burden will not be appropriately controlled.Gender,age,regional,and country heterogeneity should be taken seriously to facilitate in making effective strategies for lowering the IE disease burden.

S-doped porous carbon fibers with superior electrode behaviors in lithium ion batteries and fuel cells

The orientation construction of S-doped porous carbon fibers(SPCFs)is realized by the facile template-directed methodology using asphalt powder as carbon source.The unique fiber-like morphology without destruction can be well duplicated from the template by the developed methodology.MgSO4 fibers serve as both templates and S dopant,realizing the in-situ S doping into carbon frameworks.The effects of different reaction temperatures on the yield and S doping level of SPCFs are investigated.The S doping can not only significantly enhance the electrical conductivity,but also introduce more defects or disorders.As anode material for lithium ion batteries(LIBs),SPCFs electrode delivers better rate capability than undoped PCFs.And the capacity of SPCFs electrode retains around 90%after 300 cycles at 2 A g1,exhibiting good cycling stability.As the electrocatalysts for fuel cells,the onset potentials of SPCFs obtained at 800 and 900C are concentrated at 0.863 V,and the higher kinetic current densities at 0.4 V of them are larger than that of PCFs,demonstrating the superior electrocatalytic performance.Due to the synergistic effect of abundant pore channels and S doping,SPCFs electrode exhibits superior electrochemical performances as anode for LIBs and elecctrocatalyst for fuel cells,respectively.Additionally,the oriented conversion of asphalt powder into high-performance electrode material in this work provides a new way for the high value application of asphalt.

Effect of Xiaoqinglong decoction on mucus hypersecretion in the airways and cilia function in a murine model of asthma

Objective:Xiaoqinglong decoction (XQL) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a prescription for asthma treatment.We explored the effects of XQL on mucus hypersecretion and ciliophagy in the airways of mice in which asthma had been induced by ovalbumin (OVA).Methods:Thirty-six mice were sensitized by OVA injection (i.p.) on day-0 and day-14 and challenged with 1% OVA on day 18-22.Then,they were divided into three groups:model,carbocysteine and XQL.From day-15 to day-22,the XQL group was administered XQL (10 g/kg,p.o.) 1 hour before each aerosol challenge with OVA.To evaluate the effect of XQL on mucus hypersecretion,AB-PAS staining,measurement of serum levels of interleukin (IL)-13,bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) analyses,ciliophagy analyses,as well as coexpression of Light Chain 3 (LC3) and acetylated α-tubulin by immunofluorescence staining were undertaken.Results:Treatment with XQL (10 g/kg) attenuated mucus secretion in the airways,and reduced the positive areas of AB-PAS staining in histopathologic lung tissues (P <.05).IL-13 expression in serum (P <.01),OVA-induced inflammatory changes,and the number of white blood cells (P <.01) in BALF samples were also reduced.However,the effect on mucus secretion was less apparent in the carbocysteine group compared with the XQL group.XQL treatment also improved the cilia length and elicited a substantial reduction in ciliophagy and LC3 expression in the tracheal epithelium.Conclusion:XQL can attenuate cilia shortening,aid the clearance function of ciliated epithelial cells,and reduce mucus production in an OVA-induced asthma model in mice.XQL can inhibit mucus hypersecretion and could be a new type of pharmacotherapy.

In-Service LTE Program for Chinese Private Institute English Teachers

This paper describes a half-year in-service Language Teacher Education(LTE)program,targeting the trainee teachers who work in Chinese private English institutes.This is to better prepare them at the outset of their career.Primarily intending to build the trainee teachers' professionalism and raise their awareness,an overall illustration of adopted training courses and choice of activities are introduced in this paper.Focusing on integrating instructional knowledge from ESL and English language teaching,the LTE program schedule will allow majority of readers to implement during their daily teaching and research activities.Principles underpinning this program design are illustrated one by one.A course like this may not foster all teachers to become professionals at once,but to be a reflective practitioner can be a reachable goal,as accumulation of professional expertise is based on teachers’ capability of understanding how to reflect on teaching.

A Beautiful China Initiative Towards the Harmony between Humanity and the Nature

The Beautiful China Initiative(BCI)is a vivid embodiment of the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature during modernization.Implementing the BCI is an effective method for achieving the goals of building a beautiful China,while offering a“Chinese solution”to global sustainable development.This article summarizes the progress and main experiences of the BCI,as well as analyzing the primary challenges facing its future development.Finally,five policy recommendations are proposed,which emphasize the importance of top-level design,coordinated planning,and a robust support system in the implementation of the BCI.

High-rate CH_(4)-to-C_(2)H_(6) photoconversion enabled by Au/ZnO porous nanosheets under oxygen-free system

Photocatalytic CH_(4) coupling into high-valued C_(2)H_(6) is highly attractive,whereas the photosynthetic rate,especially under oxygen-free system,is still unsatisfying.Here,we designed the negatively charged metal supported on metal oxide nanosheets to activate the inert C-H bond in CH_(4)and hence accelerate CH_(4) coupling performance.As an example,the synthetic Au/ZnO porous nanosheets exhibit the C_(2)H_(6) photosynthetic rate of 1,121.6μmol g^(-1)_(cat)h^(-1)and the CH_(4) conversion rate of 2,374.6μmol g^(-1)_(cat)h^(-1) under oxygen-free system,2 orders of magnitude higher than those of previously reported photocatalysts.By virtue of several in situ spectroscopic techniques,it is established that the generated Au^(δ-)and O^-species together polarized the C-H bond,while the Au^(δ-)and O^-species jointly stabilized the CH_(3) intermediates,which favored the coupling of CH_(3) intermediate to photosynthesize C_(2)H_(6) instead of overoxidation into CO_(x).Thus,the design of dual active species is beneficial for achieving high-efficient CH_(4)-to-C_(2)H_(6) photoconversion.

增强MRI定量参数预测肾癌合并下腔静脉癌栓患者侧支循环建立的价值

目的探讨基于增强MRI的定量参数预测肾癌合并下腔静脉癌栓患者下腔静脉侧支循环建立的价值。方法回顾性连续收集2006年5月至2021年1月在解放军总医院第一医学中心接受肾癌并下腔静脉癌栓根治性切除术并行下腔静脉造影的患者67例。以下腔静脉造影结果为金标准分为侧支循环建立良好组(41例)和侧支循环建立不良组(26例)。于术前增强MRI图像上测量定量参数,包括肿瘤最大径、双侧腰静脉最大径、癌栓长度、癌栓长径与短径。采用独立样本t检验或Mann-WhitneyU检验进行组间比较。运用二元逻辑回归分析获得侧支循环建立相关的独立危险因素,并建立模型。对MRI定量参数和逻辑回归模型进行受试者操作特征曲线分析,曲线下面积(AUC)比较采用DeLong检验。结果侧支循环建立良好组与侧支循环建立不良组间右侧腰静脉最大径、左侧腰静脉最大径、癌栓长度、癌栓长径、癌栓短径差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),肿瘤最大径差异无统计学意义(t=0.30,P=0.766)。右侧腰静脉最大径、左侧腰静脉最大径、癌栓长度、癌栓长径、癌栓短径预测侧支循环建立良好的AUC(95%CI)分别为0.917(0.824~0.971)、0.869(0.764~0.939)、0.756(0.636~0.853)、0.886(0.785~0.951)、0.906(0.809~0.963)。右侧腰静脉最大径和癌栓短径的AUC大于癌栓长度的AUC,差异有统计学意义(Z=2.25、2.04,P=0.025、0.041),其余参数的AUC间差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。右侧腰静脉最大径(OR为24.210,95%CI 2.845~205.998)、左侧腰静脉最大径(OR为20.973,95%CI 2.359~186.490)和癌栓长径(OR为23.006,95%CI 2.952~179.309)是与下腔静脉侧支循环建立相关的独立危险因素。逻辑回归模型的AUC(95%CI)为0.969(0.931~1.000)。结论基于增强MRI的癌栓和腰静脉径线定量参数对肾癌合并下腔静脉癌栓患者下腔静脉侧支循环建立具有良好的预测效能,其中双侧腰静脉最大径和癌栓长径是独立危险因素。

DLX5 promotes Col10a1 expression and chondrocyte hypertrophy and is involved in osteoarthritis progression

Osteoarthritis(OA)has been considered non-reversible as articular cartilage wears down with limited repair capacity.Enhanced chondrocyte hypertrophy and increased type X collagen gene(COL10A1)expression have been associated with OA.Therefore,regulators controlling collagen X expression and chondrocyte hypertrophy may play a role in OA intervention.Here,we investigated how Distal-less homeobox 5(DLX5),the distal-less homeobox family member,controls murine Col10a1 gene expression and chondrocyte hypertrophy in chondrogenic cell models and its role in a murine OA model.Through qRT-PCR and Western blot analyses,we detected significantly increased levels of COL10A1 and DLX5 in hypertrophic MCT and ATDC5 cells compared to their proliferative stage.Forced expression of Dlx5 further increases,while knockdown of Dlx5 decreases COL10A1 expression in hypertrophic MCT cells.We have performed dual-luciferase reporter and ChiP assays and demonstrated that DLX5 promotes reporter activity through direct interaction with Col10a1 cis-enhancer.We established a murine OA model and detected markedly increased COL10A1 and DLX5 in the articular cartilage and subchondral bone of the OA mice compared with the controls.Notably,forced overexpression of DLX5 in hypertrophic MCT cells up-regulates RUNX2,and adjacent DLX5 and RUNX2 binding sites have previously been found within the Col10a1 cis-enhancer.Together,our data suggest that DLX5 may cooperate with RUNX2 to control cell-specific Col10a1 expression and chondrocyte hypertrophy and is involved in OA pathogenesis.

Spatially-separated redox sites enabling selective atmospheric CO_(2)photoreduction to CH_(4)

CO_(2)photoreduction to high-valued CH_(4)is highly attractive,whereas the CH_(4)selectivity and activity,especially under atmospheric CO_(2),is still unsatisfying.Here,we design spatially-separated redox sites on two-dimensional heterostructured nanosheets with loaded metal oxides,thus achieving high reactivity and selectivity of photocatalytic atmospheric CO_(2)reduction to CH_(4).Taking the synthetic In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3)nanosheets with loaded PdO quantum dots as a prototype,quasi in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectra reveal the Pd sites accumulate photogenerated holes for dissociating H_(2)O and the In sites accept photoexcited electrons to activate CO_(2).Moreover,the Pd-OD bond is confirmed by in-situ Fourier-transform infrared spectra during the D2O labeling experiment,indicating the PdO quantum dots participate in H_(2)O oxidation to supply hydrogen species for CO_(2)methanation.As a result,in a simulated air atmosphere,the PdO-In_(2)O_(3)/In_(2)S_(3)nanosheets enable favorable atmospheric CO_(2)-to CH_(4)photoreduction with nearly 100%selectivity and ultralong stability of 240 h as well as CO_(2)conversion of 48.2%.This study opens an approach towards designing photocatalysts with spatially-separated redox sites to achieve efficient oxidation and reduction of CO_(2)photocatalysis to CH_(4).

Let’s all dance:Enhancing amateur dance motions

Professional dance is characterized by high impulsiveness,elegance,and aesthetic beauty.In order to reach the desired professionalism,it requires years of long and exhausting practice,good physical condition,musicality,but also,a good understanding of choreography.Capturing dance motions and transferring them to digital avatars is commonly used in the film and entertainment industries.However,so far,access to high-quality dance data is very limited,mainly due to the many practical difficulties in capturing the movements of dancers,making it prohibitive for largescale data acquisition.In this paper,we present a model that enhances the professionalism of amateur dance movements,allowing movement quality to be improved in both spatial and temporal domains.Our model consists of a dance-to-music alignment stage responsible for learning the optimal temporal alignment path between dance and music,and a dance-enhancement stage that injects features of professionalism in both spatial and temporal domains.To learn a homogeneous distribution and credible mapping between the heterogeneous professional and amateur datasets,we generate amateur data from professional dances taken from the AIST++dataset.We demonstrate the effectiveness of our method by comparing it with two baseline motion transfer methods via thorough qualitative visual controls,quantitative metrics,and a perceptual study.We also provide temporal and spatial module analysis to examine the mechanisms and necessity of key components of our framework.

Atomically Precise Pd Species Accelerating CO_(2) Hydrodeoxygenation into CH_(4) with 100%Selectivity

High-rate CO_(2)-to-CH_(4)photoreduction with high selectivity is highly attractive,which is a win-win strategy for mitigating the greenhouse effect and the energy crisis.However,the poor photocatalytic activity and low product selectivity hinder the practical application.To precisely tailor the product selectivity and realize high-rate CO_(2)photoreduction,we design atomically precise Pd species supported on In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets.Taking the synthetic 1.30Pd/In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets as an example,the aberration-correction high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy image displayed the Pd species atomically dispersed on the In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets.Raman spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectra established that the strong interaction between the Pd species and the In_(2)O_(3)substrate drove electron transfer from In to Pd species,resulting in electron-enriched Pd sites for CO_(2)activation.Synchrotronradiation photoemission spectroscopy demonstrated that the Pd species can tailor the conduction band edge of In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets to match the CO_(2)-to-CH_(4)pathway,instead of the CO_(2)-to-CO pathway,which theoretically accounts for the high CH_(4)selectivity.Moreover,in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy unveiled that the catalytically active sites had a change from In species to Pd species over the 1.30Pd/In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets.In situ FTIR and EPR spectra reveal the atomically precise Pd species with rich electrons prefer to adsorb the electrophilic protons for accelerating the*COOH intermediates hydrogenation into CH_(4).Consequently,the 1.30Pd/In_(2)O_(3)nanosheets reached CO_(2)-to-CH_(4)photoconversion with 100%selectivity and 81.2μmol g^(−1)h^(−1)productivity.

Hierarchical Ag-SiO_2@Fe_3O_4magnetic composites for elemental mercury removal from non-ferrous metal smelting flue gas

Hierarchical Ag-SiO_2@Fe_3O_4 magnetic composites were selected for elemental mercury(Hg^0) removal from non-ferrous metal smelting flue gas in this study. Results showed that the hierarchical Ag-SiO_2@Fe_3O_4 magnetic composites had favorable Hg^0 removal ability at low temperature. Moreover, the adsorption capacity of hierarchical magnetic composite is much larger than that of pure Fe_3O_4 and SiO_2@Fe_3O_4. The Hg^0 removal efficiency reached the highest value as approximately 92% under the reaction temperature of 150°C, while the removal efficiency sharply reduced in the absence of O_2. The characterization results indicated that Ag nanoparticles grew on the surface of SiO_2@Fe_3O_4 support. The large surface area of SiO_2 supplied efficient reaction room for Hg and Ag atoms. Ag–Hg amalgam is generated on the surface of the composites. In addition, this magnetic material could be easily separated from fly ashes when adopted for treating real flue gas, and the spent materials could be regenerated using a simple thermal-desorption method.

Size,morphology,and composition of lunar samples returned by Chang'E-5 mission

This study focuses on the physical and chemical properties of surficial lunar regolith(LR)samples returned from the Moon by the Chang’E-5(CE-5)mission.Insights regarding the effect of a new sampling geological site on the surficial lunar sample CE5 C0400 were illustrated using nondestructive techniques such as laser diffractometry coupled with image analysis,X-ray computed tomography,and field emission scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy,and Xray diffraction combined with Rietveld refinement.From the characterization analyses,the CE-5 sampling site in the northeastern Oceanus Procellarum on the Moon yields a unique collection of relatively regular-shaped and fine basalt-dominated particles.The median grain size D_(50) is(55.24±0.96)μm,falling within the relatively low end of the range of the Apollo lunar returned samples.The coefficient of uniformity C_(u)of 15.1 and the coefficient of curvature C_(c)of 1.7 could classify CE5 C0400 to be well-graded.The minerals in CE5 C0400 comprise approximately 44.5%pyroxene,30.4%plagioclase,3.6%olivine,and6.0%ilmenite.There is a relatively low content of approximately 15.5%glass phase in the CE-5 lunar sample.From the results,we deduce that the CE-5 LR structure could have mainly resulted from micrometeoroid impacts to achieve such a high level of maturity.

Rapid solution for analysis of nonlinear fluid film force and dynamic behavior of a tilting-pad journal bearing-rotor system with turbulent and thermal effects

To analyze the nonlinear dynamics of a tilting-pad journal bearing(TPJB)-rotor system with high accuracy and speed,the database method(DM)is modified to rapidly determine the nonlinear fluid film force(NFFF)of a TPJB while considering turbulent and thermal effects.A high-accuracy,large-capacity NFFF database for a single pad is constructed by numerically solving the turbulent adiabatic hydrodynamic model for five equivalent state variables of the journal,which are discretized in the pad coordinates.The remaining variables are not discretized in the DM.A combined linear and parabolic interpolation polynomial based on the database is established to accurately calculate the NFFF of the tilting pads;thus,the NFFF of a four-pad TPJB is obtained in the bearing coordinates.The DM is applied to analyze and compare the nonlinear dynamic behavior of a water-lubricated TPJB-Jeffcott rotor system with and without turbulent and thermal effects.The present DM solution without these effects and the previous DM solution are shown to be consistent.The results demonstrate the importance of the flow regime and the negligibility of temperature increases in the nonlinear dynamics of a water-lubricated TPJB.This work contributes to the accurate and efficient analysis of the nonlinear dynamics of high-speed TPJBs and low-viscosity-fluid-lubricated TPJBs.