<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 and filamentary cosmic structures, arise naturally from variations in energy-density distributions rather than from exotic dark matter particles. This approach 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 traditional spacetime curvature. The paper outlines observational predictions and potential tests to distinguish EDG-based gravitational effects from standard ΛCDM models, providing a pathway for empirical validation.