GRANT INCOME - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income from Grants	$ 183,064	$ 0	$ 183,064	$ 231,200

Amount of income related to nonoperating activities from grants.

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