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Investments - Summary of Short and Long-term Investments (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
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Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |
Commercial notes (due within one year), amortized cost | $ 17,539,902
Commercial Notes Due Within One Year |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (304,942)
Fair Value | $ 17,234,960

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