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FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Finance Leases (Details)		3 Months Ended
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Finance Leases (Details)	May 22, 2020 USD ($) contract	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description
Finance lease payment		$ 39,101	$ 67,382
Secured debt \| AVT Equipment Lease-HH
Lessee, Lease, Description
Number of finance leases assumed \| contract	1
Finance lease payment	$ 15,078
Finance lease term	3 years
Finance Lease \| AVT Equipment Lease-HH
Lessee, Lease, Description
Finance lease obligation		$ 263,065		$ 302,166