RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation		$ 282,000
Director [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Salaries	$ 300,000	250,000
Short-term employee benefits	584	584
Stock-based compensation	62,267	229,188
Total	$ 362,851	$ 479,772

The amount of compensation to key management personnel. [Refer: Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]]

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The amount of expense from employee benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related services.

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A class of employee benefits expense that represents wages and salaries. [Refer: Employee benefits expense]

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