This research is relevant for the entire academic community, since it aims to contribute to the reduction of rework and the waste of time of authors, giving more agility and assertiveness in the process of sending articles to the publication. This study has as main objective to identify which are the aspects that most influence the publication of articles in journals of high scientific recognition. A systematic review of the literature on the bases of Scopus and Web of Science was carried out, selecting the articles from 2007 onwards, which resulted in a sample of 37 articles published in 31 journals. Based on the systematic review of the literature, it was verified that in order to write an article suitable for publication in high-impact journals, 17 key aspects to the success of publications are necessary, of which the most relevant are: originality/value, collaborative research, proper use of methodological procedures, validation, findings/discoveries, clarity and conciseness. Contribution/originality: In the available literature, this subject is still not much explored. Given the importance of the topic for the researchers, this work seeks to contribute to the elevation of the quality of the scientific works, promoting the publication in periodicals of high international recognition.