| Activity Related to Notes (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2016 | |
| 2013 Convertible Notes | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Face amount of Notes | $ 0 | $ 50,000 | 
| Unamortized discount | 0 | |
| Conversions | 0 | (50,000) | 
| Total carrying value of Notes | 0 | |
| 2015 Short-Term Convertible Notes | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Face amount of Notes | 0 | 3,981,050 | 
| Unamortized discount | 0 | |
| Conversions | 0 | (525,000) | 
| Payments upon maturity | 0 | (762,250) | 
| Total carrying value of Notes | 0 | |
| 2015 Short-Term Convertible Notes | Tender Offer | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Conversions | $ 0 | $ (2,693,800) | 
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