This paper explores guidelines for the execution of quantitative research on a specific topic. Using a systematic mapping, as explained here, it is possible to obtain large numbers of scientific publications and properly analyze them to achieve a better understanding of stateof-the-art research, overall topic maturity, and its relevance through time. Additionally, systematic mappings provide answers to research questions as defined by the researcher conducting the process, allowing for further exploration of specific knowledge concerning the studied domain. In this study, the topic of 4.0 Industry is analyzed to illustrate the process and its results.