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Leases - Supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Leases |  |
Operating cash outflows for operating leases | $ 180,890 | $ 190,671
Operating cash flows from operating leases - discontinued operations | $ 2,732 | $ 2,316

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