<b>The Energy-Density Gradient Framework: A Non-Particle Explanation for Dark Matter Effects</b>

This paper introduces the Energy-Density Gradient (EDG) framework as an alternative explanation for dark matter effects in large-scale cosmic structures. Building upon the Mass-Energy Gravity (MEG) model, we propose that observed gravitational anomalies—such as galaxy rotation curves, gravitational lensing, and filamentary cosmic structures—emerge naturally from variations in energy-density distributions rather than from hypothetical dark matter particles.This framework unifies gravitational dynamics, large-scale structure formation, and cosmic evolution under a single principle: mass-energy interactions are governed by energy-density constraints, rather than spacetime curvature or additional unseen mass. The paper outlines observational predictions and empirical tests that can distinguish EDG-driven gravitational effects from those predicted by ΛCDM, providing a pathway for falsifiable validation.<i>For inquiries, please contact me at:</i> <b>[email protected]</b><br>