Related Party Transactions (Details) - Directors [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement [Line Items]
Salaries and bonus	$ 12,000	$ 150,000	$ 132,000	$ 510,000
Short-term employee benefits	531	584	1,518	1,766
Stock-based compensation	0	0	0	411,526
Total	$ 12,531	$ 150,584	$ 133,518	$ 923,292

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

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The amount of compensation to key management personnel in the form of share-based payments. [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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